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Brew School is a podcast for those curious about what goes into brewing beer and what it takes to brew that sweet, sweet nectar, whether that's at home or in a commercial setting. Hosts Drs. Ethan Tsai and Samuel Jay, professors at Metropolitan State University of Denver, along with guests from the…

Drs. Ethan Tsai and Samuel Jay

  • Mar 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 36m AVG DURATION
  • 17 EPISODES


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Bavarian Beer History... and COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 31:34


We are back to discuss the history of Bavarian beer. This one was done remotely. Because of COVID-19. It won't be our last done that way. Be safe, friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let's Talk Collaborations

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 41:51


The Colorado Brewers Guild's annual CollabFest is coming up in a few weeks. In preparation, we discuss what goes into a good collaboration, from selecting the right partner and choosing the best recipe to brewing together and presenting your offering. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have You Thought About Branding?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 35:23


Finally, something Dr. Jay can add to... On this week's show Sam and Ethan discuss the importance of branding in the beer industry and offer brewers -professional and home brewer alike- some tips on effectively branding their beer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our First Beers Plus Some Thoughts on Beer Trends

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 39:16


What was your first beer? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram and we'll hunt 'em down to drink them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Now That's What I Call High-Quality H2O

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 30:32


We have returned and on this week's show we discuss water as it pertains to beer styles, beer tastes, and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let's Bottle!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 32:43


On this week's show, we discuss the intricacies of bottling beer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This Episode Gets Grainy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 29:16


Yes, that's a terrible pun. On this episode we talk about grain! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A Lesson on Tasting Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 39:11


Joined by two diehard fans -and brewers- we taste our SMASH beer in its final form and then go over the intricacies of properly tasting beer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy Thanksgiving, Beer Drinkers!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 11:45


Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. On this episode we popped the cork (twice) on our new beer.

Yes, You Can Make a Barrel-Aged Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 46:53


Sam and Ethan are back in studio for this one to talk about how their SMASH beer is coming a long and to discuss the wonders of making barrel-aged beer.

We Made Wort

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 33:32


Sam and Ethan head to the MSU Denver Brew Lab and started making some beer. We need a name. Send all good ideas to brewschool@unfilteredcraft.com. And be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Because we're fun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Food and Beer Pairing with Chef Eric Hulme

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 45:01


Sam and Ethan welcome Chef Eric Hulme to the show to talk about pairing good food with good beer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So You Want to Homebrew...

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 36:34


Sam and Ethan dive deep into what equipment you're going to need should you decide to go down the road of making beer at home and forcing your friends to drink it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Keep Your Sh*t Clean

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 27:06


On this week's show, Drs. Tsai and Jay talk about the do's and don'ts of cleaning your brewing gear. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hops Gonna Do What Hops Gonna Do

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 47:06


Sam and Ethan answer emails and tackle hops. Not literally, though. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Be Nice to Your Yeast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 46:27


Sam and Ethan welcome Matthew Peetz to this week's show to discuss the intricacies of yeast. Matt is owner of Propagate Lab, which offers yeast, bacteria, and consulting services to craft brewers in the Rocky Mountain region. He is also Director of the Applied Craft Brewing Program at Regis University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Brew School

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 44:59


Brew School is a podcast for those curious about what goes into brewing beer and what it takes to brew that sweet, sweet nectar, whether that's at home or in a commercial setting. Hosts Drs. Ethan Tsai and Samuel Jay, professors at Metropolitan State University of Denver, along with guests from the brewing industry guide listeners through an array of topics ranging from beer history and beer styles to "beer gear" and industry trends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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