Pop Culture Brews

The Homebrew Pub is a mystical pub where every beer on tap is made by Homebrewers. Each week the pub landlord sits down with a new guest homebrewer to discuss their approach to brewing beer, their best and worst beers, and what their perfect brewpub would be like. In this episode we welcome Homebrewing DIY's Colter Wilson, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are talking the OG Star Trek, amongst a lot of nonsense! Sit back, and join us on what feels like a 5 year mission Red Shirt IPA (5 gallons) (60 min mash - 60min boil) Grain: 10lb Maris Otter 1lb Cara Red (Caramalt 20l) 0.5lb Crystal 60l 2oz Black Roasted Barley Hops: 1oz Centennial (60 mins) 1oz Centennial (15mins) 1oz Amarillo (5 mins) 1oz Amarillo (dry Hops) Yeast: Irish Ale Yeast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by our friend Billy aka Gamn Dood on Twitter (@gamndood) to talk about the god of mischief: Loki Billy sent us the most amazing black IPA, and the recipe: Black IPA - 10 gals 14 lb - Brewers Malt 1.8 °L (59.6%)  3 lb 8 oz - Pilsner Malt 1.8 °L (14.9%) 2 lb - Oats, Flaked 1.6 °L (8.5%)  1 lb - Steep - Carafa Special III 525.2 °L (4.3)... ^ Cold steep for 24 hours and add at whirlpool 1 lb - Caramel Malt 40L 40 °L (4.3%)  1 lb - Boil - Dextrose 1.3 °L (4.3%) 1 lb - Rice Hulls 0 °L (4.3%)  Hops (8 oz) 60 min - 1 oz - Columbus (Tomahawk) - 13.8% (... 30 min - 1 oz - Cascade - 6.8% (9 IBU) 20 min - 1 oz - Columbus (Tomahawk) - 13.8% (... 10 min - 1 oz - Cascade - 6.8% (5 IBU) Hop Stand 20 min hopstand @ 170 °F 20 min 170 °F - 2 oz - Columbus (Tomahawk) -... Dry Hops Day 14 - 2 oz - Columbus (Tomahawk) - 13.8% Yeast 1000 ml - White Labs California Ale WLP001 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by homebrewing legend Denny Conn to talk some of the funniest movies ever made: Screwball Comedies. In this episode we're talking about the work of Preston Sturgess, and two of his best pictures: Miracle of Morgan Creek & The Lady Eve. BALLANTINE-ISH IPA (6 gallons) (Mash & Boil 60 mins) Grain: 14lb Golden Promise 2lb Flaked Corn 0.75lb Caramel/Crystal Malt 75l Add 1lb Candi Syrup D-45 last 10 mins of the boil Hops 1oz Bitter Gold (60mins) 1.5oz Yakima Cluster (30mins) 1oz Comet (15mins) 1oz Yakima Cluster (Flameout) 2oz Cluster Fugget (Dry Hop - 2 days) Yeast Danstar BRY 97 (2 packets) Morgan Creek Kolsch - 6 Gallons (Mash and Boil 60 mins) Grains: 9lb Pilsner 1lb Vienna Malt 8oz Wheat malt Hops 1oz Hallertau Mittelfruh (60 mins) 0.75oz Tettnang (60mins) 0.25oz Tettnang (5mins) Yeast Wyeast Kolsch Yeast **Pressure Fermentation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're boldly brewing what no one has brewed before... on this podcast! Joined by Josh and Jose of 6 & 40 Brewing out of Lakewood Colorado (https://6and40brewery.com/) we talk the best Star Trek - Star Trek: The Next Generation Being the awesome gents they are we brewed a Belgian Golden Strong Ale aged in wine barrels. It's delicious! Listen to hear all about it! Four Lights Belgian String Ale (5 Gallons) (90 min mash, 180 min boil) Grain: 12lb 5.2oz Pilsner Malt 1lb 8.3oz Munich II 1lb 8.3oz Pale Malt Hops 0.38oz Northern Brewer (60 mins) 0.44oz Hallertau Mittelfrau (15 mins) Adjunct 1lb 8.3oz Belgian Candi Sugar (15 mins) Yeast: Wyeast 3711 French Saison Yeast Age with French Wine Oak Chips or Bourbon Soaked oak chips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the second best Star Trek movie of all time: Galaxy Quest! The 1999 movie that did what no modern Star Trek movie has been able to do... keep the fans happy! Joined by local musician and Galaxy Quest fanatic Rob Silk, these three go where plenty of nerds have gone before! Grabthar's Hammer Smash Ale (5 Gallons) (90 min Mash, 90 Min Boil) Grain: 16lb Pilsner Hops: 1oz Galaxy (Mash) 1oz Galaxy (First Wort) 0.5oz Galaxy (90 mins) 1oz Galaxy (15 mins) 0.5 Galaxy (5 mins) 2oz Galaxy (Dry Hop) Yeast: California Ale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If music be the food of love then play on, and if beer be the food of great banter drink up! Joined by Austin Tichenor of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, and host of The Reduced Shakespeare Podcast and The Shakespearience we talk about the Bard, how he's for anyone who wants him (oo-er), and make a lot of C-bomb puns. Like the Shakes, we keep it classy! Shakesbeer British Ale (5 Gallons) (90 min mash, 90 min boil) Grain: 7lb Maris Otter 12oz Biscuit Grain 12oz Light Crystal UK Hops: 0.5oz Target (90 mins) 0.5oz East Kent Golding (5 mins) English Ale Yeast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special boo-nus episode for Halloween! We're talking the evolution of the Slasher movie. We made beers for three of the most influential slasher movies of all time: Psycho, Halloween, and Scream. So grab a beer, and let us know if you like scary movies! All beers 5 Gallons Psycho Show Shower Steam Beer (90 min mash, 90 min boil) Grain 9.5lb / 4.5kg 2 Row 2lb / 907g American Crystal 60 Hops 1oz / 28g Amarillo (90 mins) 1oz / 28g Hallertau (30 mins) 1oz / 28g Willamette (15 mins) Yeast Bohemian Lager yeast (Ferment at ale temp) Halloween Pumpkin Spice Latte (60 min Mash 60 min boil) Grain 4.5lb / 2KG Pale Malt 2.2lb / 1Kg Mild Malt 1lb / 400g Biscuit Malt 8oz / 250g Melanoidin Malt 7oz / 200g Briess Extra Special Malt 3.5oz / 100g Oat Malt Hops/Spices 0.7oz / 20g Phoenix @60 2oz / 60g Phoenix @5 1 tsp cinnamon @5 1 tsp allspice @5 1 tsp ginger @5 1 tsp ground clove @5 1 tsp nutmeg @5 Yeast Nottingham Ale Yeast Adjuncts Coffee. 1 week after brew day. Brew medium roast ground coffee ratio of 1 cup of coffee to five cups water. Mix and leave 24 hours. Strain out coffee grinds and then add cold brew coffee direct to fermenter. Add same spice additions added in boil direct into fermenter as well at this stage. Scream Black Lager (60 min mash, 60 min boil) Grain 6lb / 2.6kg Pilsner malt 1lb / 454g Munich 10l 1lb / 454g Crystal 60l 0.5lb / 226g Carapils 0.5lb / 226g Carafa Special Hops 1.25oz / 35g Perle (60) 0.5pz / 15g Sterling (flameout) Yeast Wyeast 2633 Oktoberfest Blend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by host of Queenpod: The Queen Podcast, and Queen fanatic we're joined by Rohan Acharya to talk A*Teens... Just kidding, we're talking about the greatest rock band of all time: Queen! With our 3rd cohost Paul Crowther (@themadbrewery) we talk about this wonderful band, the music they made, and the movies it's featured in. Inspired by the song Seven Seas of Rye, which was inspired by the mystical land Rye created by Freddie Mercury, we made a rye lager Seven Seas of Rye Lager - 5 Gallons (90 min mash, 90 min boil) Grain 7lb Pilsner Malt 3lb Rye Malt Hops: 2oz Saaz (90 mins) 0.5oz Saaz (15 mins) 0.5oz Saaz (5 mins) Yeast: Bohemian Lager Yeast **we pressure ferment in Fermzilla pressurized fermenter. We hold the pressure at 12psi until fermentation is complete Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by the Poptimistic Podcast to talk the first 2 Terminator movies... and it turned into our most Freudian episode ever... and one of our funniest! We made a Barleywine in honor of the killer robot, because like The Terminator, this beer will put you on your ass! Terminator Barleywine - 5 gallons (90 min mash 120 mins boil) Grain 25lb Maris Otter 1lb Caramel 80 Hop 2oz Target (90mins - 30 mins after start of boil) 0.5oz Styrian Golding (30 mins) 1.5oz Stryrian Golding (10 mins) Yeast 2x English Ale Age for 2 months in secondary after fermentation complete Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go back to our childhoods to discuss the 1993 classic: The Sandlot, a baseball movie about the childhood that happened 20 years before we were born! Joined by Jason Wuerfel, founder of of the Micro-brewery/Bookshop Books & Brews (https://www.booksnbrews.com) we talk Baseball, nostalgia, and of course: Beer! Sandlot Pilsner (90 min mash, 90 min boil) Grain: 10lb ger. Pils 8oz ger. Light crystal malt 10L Hops 1oz chinook (90 mins) 0.5oz hallertau (30 mins) 0.5oz tettnang (30 mins) 0.5oz hallertau (10 mins) 0.5oz tettnang (10 mins) Yeast Ger. Lager yeast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The game is afoot! The Pop Culture Holmes and Watson are joined by their friend Lestrade to get to the bottom of the enduring mystery - who is Sherlock Holmes? Well as we discover, whoever he wants to be! We're joined by our good friend Zach Eastman of the wonderful podcast Ballyhoo Yesteryear Revue to talk the world's most famous consulting detective! London Fog - Earl Grey Vanilla British Mild - 5 gallons (90 min mash, 90 min boil) Grain: 10lb Maris Otter 1lb UK Medium Crystal 1lb UK Cara Malt Hops: 2oz East Kent Golding (90 mins) 0.5oz East Kent Golding (15 mins) 0.5oz East Kent Golding (5 mins) Yeast London Ale Adjuncts 20x Tea Bags of Twining Earl Grey (soak in vodka, add to secondary) 0.5oz Vanilla flavouring (or to taste - add in packaging) How to make a London Fog Tea 1x earl grey tea bag Steamed Milk 1x shot of vanilla syrup Make a strong cup of earl grey by filling a quarter of the mug with boiling water Add steamed milk stir in vanilla enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back at the (un)safest school ever: Hogwarts! Does Dumbleydore make the school safer this year? No! Does the Timetravel work? No! Does Harry Potter fiddle with his wand too much? Yes! Azkaban ESB - 5 gallons (90 min mash 90 min boil) Grain: 9lb Maris Otter 1lb Crystal 70 0.5lb Crystal 26 Hops: 1oz Target (90 mins) 1oz Challenger (15 mins) 1oz Northdown (10 mins) 1oz Golding (Dry)= - leave about a week) Yeast: English Ale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it the worst movie ever made? Possibly. Is this the worst beer we've ever made? Definitely. Joined by Colton of the hit podcast Homebrewing DIY, we discuss the Wiseau classic The Room. A movie that confounds and entertains in a way the world, and Tyler was not ready for! This is the most on point beer we've ever made! Lisa's Beer (5 gallons) (60 mins mash 60 mins boil) Grain: (all measurements are rough guesses.... It's The Room afterall) 14lb Pilsner Malt 6oz Chocolate Rye Hops: 1oz Hallertau (60 mins) 1oz Hallertau (10 Mins) Yeast: Saison (Wyeast 3711) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 kicks off with Tyler, Andrew and The Mad Brewer himself, Paul Crowther, watching a sci-fi classic: Blade Runner This episode sees them talk about Blade Runner... and the BBC classic kids show Byker Grove (think Saved by the Bell, but with Geordie accents, more sex and Geordie accents), as well as a bunch of other topics. For Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic we made a Szechuan Pepper Steam beer to conjure up the futuristic LA of the year 2019 Blade Runner Pepper Steam Beer (90 min Mash, 90 Min Boil) Grain: 5kg/11lb Vienna Malt 0.5kg/1lb Flaked Corn Hops: 56g/2oz Chinook (90 Mins) 28g/1oz Cascade (10 Mins) 28g/1oz Chinook (10 Mins) Adjunct 22g/0.8oz Szechuan Peppercorn - crushed (5 Mins) Yeast: Bohemian Lager Yeast - ferment at ale temperature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We welcome back the incomparable Ruvani De Silva (@amethyst_heels) for another music episode. We're discussing One Hit Wonders, and we brew perhaps the ultimate One Hit Wonder: a Brut IPA. So crank up the music loud, and get ready for a good time! This Recipe was actually originally featured on: https://beerandbrewing.com/social-kitchen-and-brewery-brut-ipa-recipe/ It is the homebrew 5 gallon recipe of the original Brut IPA by The Social Kitchen MALT/GRAIN BILL 8 lb Pilsner malt 1 lb flaked corn 1 lb flaked rice HOPS AND ADDITIONS SCHEDULE .17 oz Mosaic [12.25% AA] at 15 minutes 2.5 oz Mosaic [12.25% AA] at Whirlpool 7.5 oz Mosaic [12.25% AA] at Dry Hop YEAST Neutral Ale yeast .65 ml Amyloglucosidase (Wyeast Ultraferm) Ultraferm is an enzyme that converts non fermentable sugars into fermentable, this is what makes a Brut IPA so dry. Add Ultraferm 60 minutes into the 90 min mash. Be sure to not have mash higher than 148f to avoid denurturing of the enzyme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back at Hogwarts for Harry's 2nd year! And we brewed perhaps the best beer to be featured on this show yet! Guildroy’s Golden Locks Hopped British Golden Ale – 5 gallons (60 min Mash 60 min boil) Grains: 6lb 2 Row 3lb Maris Otter 0.5lb Honey Malt 0.5lb Torrified Wheat Hops: 1oz Fuggle (60 mins) 1oz Nugget (15 mins) 1oz Amarillo (Flameout) 1.5oz Azacca (Flameout) 2oz Azacca (Dry Hop) Yeast: London Dry Ale III Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are tilting at windmills! For 5 years we toiled to learn how to create beer recipes, and then launched a podcast! For 28 years Terry Gilliam tried to make a movie based on a book from the 1600s, failed, was subject to a notorious (and great) documentary. Struggled to make other movies, and then eventually was able to make his movie The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. Join us as we travel 400 years from page to screen! Honey Lemon Blonde (5 gallon) (90 min mash, 90 min boil) Grain: 8lb of 2-Row 8oz Crystal 10l 8oz Vienna Malt Hops 1oz Spalt (90 mins) Adjunct: 1lb Wildflower Honey (5 mins) 1oz Dried Lemonpeel (5 mins) Whirlfloc (5 mins) Yeast: American Ale For a variant, use Simpson's Ale base recipe, and add honey & Lemonpeel in last 5 mins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to Hogwarts for the first episode in a our new Harry Potter Series. 7 books means 7 original beer recipes! In this episode we reveal how horrifying the Harry Potter universe is from the outset, and why Dumbledore should be in Azkaban for child endangerment and possible murder! Golden Snitch Helles (based on recipe from https://linecreekbrewing.com/) (90 min mash 90 min boil) Grain: 9lb German Pilsner 0.75lb Light German Munich 0.25lb Caramunich Hops: 2oz Hallertau (90 mins) Whirlfloc (5 mins) Yeast: German Lager Yeast **Pressure fermentation method used Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an episode you can't refuse - the guys tackle the greatest gangster movie of all time: The Godfather. A movie filled with mafia hoods, horses heads & oranges! So be ready to take family loyalty very seriously, as we dive into this engrossing movie! Citrus Wheat (90 min mash 90 min boil) Grain: 6lb Pilsner Malt 5lb Wheat malt 0.5lb Acidulated Malt Hops: 1oz Cascade (90 mins) 1oz Centennial (10 mins) Adjuncts: Peel of 5 oranges (15 mins) 1 tsp Irish Moss (15 mins) Yeast: American Ale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There can be only one... franchise with 5 movies, an anime, and a 90s syndicated TV series. We're back with Paul "The Mad Brewer" Crowther (@themadbrewery) to discuss the most 80s of action movies: Highlander - a movie that makes little sense, with a sequel that makes even less sense to the point they retconned over it, but still contradict the source material. So join these Princes of the Universe as they battle for podcast immortality Heather Saison - 5 gallons (90 min mash, 90 min boil) Grain: 9.5lb (42500g) Maris Otter 1lb (500g) Caramel Malt 60 0.5lb (250g) Wheat 2oz (60g) Chocolate Malt Hop: 0.5oz (18g) East Kent Golding (90 mins) 0.5oz (20g) East Kent Golding (5 mins) Adjuncts (all boil additions) 2.5oz (25g) Heather Tips (90 mins) 4.5oz (75g) Heather Tips (5 mins) Yeast: French Saison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pop Culture Brews boys venture into Springfield to spend time with everyone's favourite family: The Simpson's. Joined by Uber-fan Kristin Ungate, owner of The Tabletop Tap (http://tabletoptap.com), they talk their favourite moments, quotes and the history of the show. We also figured out how to make Skittle-Brau Skittle-Brau - 5 gallons (90 min Mash, 90 Min Boil) Grain: 9lb German Pilsner 1lb American Crystal 10 Hops: 0.5oz Cascade (90 mins) 0.5oz Cascade (10 mins) Whirlfloc (5 mins) Yeast: American Ale Yeast To create the different flavours of the Skittles we used Amoretti syrups, added to taste in our pints (https://www.amazon.com/Amoretti-Premium-Strawberry-Blueberry-Raspberry/dp/B00AW0DDMK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1EY60RDBVMR8I&dchild=1&keywords=amoretti+syrup&qid=1613484669&sprefix=amoretti+%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-2) Music: Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/    Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This beer is what happens when you say yes to a lot of things, like Tyler said yes to reading the '06 memoir 'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace, and Andrew said yes to watching the movie 'Yes Man' starring Jim Carrey Yes Man Lager - 5 gallons (90 min mash, 90 min boil) Grain: 10.5lb Belgian Pils 4oz Light US Crystal Malt 4oz German Munich malt Hops 1oz Northern Brewer (90 mins) 0.5oz Hallertau (15 mins) 0.5oz Saaz (5 mins) Adjunct: Whirlfloc tablet (5 mins) Yeast: Bohemian Lager **Fermented using pressurized fermentation Music: Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/    Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In space no one can hear you.... brew! We welcome back Pellicle Magazine writer Paul Crowther aka The Mad Brewer himself! This time, instead of fun rollicking adventures with Wookies, Ewoks and Princesses, we are getting the crap scared out of us by Xenomorphs and corporate intrigue! WARNING** this episode touches on the subject of rape, and may not comfortable listening for some of our listeners Alien (w/Paul Crowther)/ Weyland-Yutani Aspen Ale - 5 gallons (90 min mash 90 min boil) grain 4.5kg/10lb Maris Otter 1kg/2.5lb Flaked Rice hops 30g/1oz Fuggle (90 mins) 30g/1oz East Kent Golding (90 mins) 100g/3oz Sorachi Ace (5 mins) adjuncts 1 Whirfloc Tablet or 1 tsp of Irish Moss (15 mins) yeast Nottingham Ale yeast Music: music by audionautix.com Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/    Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with Johnny and Matt, the the founders and editors of Pellicle Magazine (https://www.pelliclemag.com) to discuss the US and UK Beer scenes. Link: Here is the Mustard beer article by Paul Crowther (@themadbrewery on twitter) we discuss in the episode https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2020/12/17/we-made-the-oskar-blues-frenchs-mustard-beer-so-you-dont-have-to Music: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome the incomparable Ruvani De Silva aka beer writer Amethyst Heels (@amethyst_heels) onto the Podcast to discuss the greatest music genre of all time: Britpop! And to honour the moost British of music we made a special British Lager! Don't Look Back in Lager (5 gal recipe) (90 min Mash, 90 min boil) Grain: 7lb Pilsner Malt 3lb Maris Otter Hops: 1oz Target (First Wort Hop - add as you heat up wort to boil) .33oz East Kent Golding (20 mins) .33oz East Kent Golding (15 mins) .33oz East Kent Golding (10 mins) 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (5 mins) Yeast: German Lager Yeast **We used pressurized fermentation technique for this lager, but can be fermented as traditional lager Music: Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/    Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com  Music: https://audiotrimmer.com/royalty-free-music/    Music by Caffeine_Creek_Band from Pixabay    Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay    "Music: www.bensound.com" or "Royalty Free Music from Bensound"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Fetchest episode we have ever recorded! It is so Fetch we had to bring in a guest for it: Ms. Chelsea Wise-Foster! This is also the first episode where don't make beer.... this time we're making Cider for the greatest teenage film about mean girls ever made: Mean Girls! Recipe Grab a cider kit like this one: https://thebrewhut.com/product/apple-cider-kit/ Follow instructions and then in secondary add: 3lbs of Raspberries Tequila soaked Oak Chips Music: TeknoAxe: Christie by http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license All other music by audionautix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come with us to the planet Arrakis - the only planet in the known galaxy (but, like thousands of years in the future) where you can get the Spice: the most valuable substance in the galaxy, pooped out by sandworms on a desert planet. Join Tyler and Andrew as they talk about one of the most influential science fiction novels, which is weird to explain, and in turn ended up as even weirder movies! Chai Cream Ale (90 minute mash, 90 minute Boil) Grain: 11lb Pilsner 2lb Flaked Corn Hops: 1oz Saaz (90 mins) 0.5oz Saaz (20 mins) 0.5oz Saaz (5 mins) Yeast: American Ale Yeast adjunct: 12x Chai tea bags Soak 12 teabags of Chai in vodka for week during primary fermentation. when fermentation is complete add vodka and teabags to beer, let steep to taste (recommendation, no more than 3 days) Music: TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license All other music by audionautix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's RETURN OF THE.... uhhhh.... POP CULTURE BREWS PODCAST! Featuring everyone's favorite homebrewing Jedi Tyler, Andrew and The Mad Brewer himself, Paul Crowther! (@themadbrewery on twitter, with writing on pelliclemag.com) This episode the (absolutely knackered) lads discuss the, what was at the time, the finale to the Star Wars saga. Sit back, grab your favorite Ewok and beer, and enjoy the ride! Endor IPA 5.5lb pale malt (root shoot) 3.5lb maris otter .75lb white wheat malt .5lb caramel crystal 20l .5lb carapils .25 Munich Malt .5oz Citra (60 mins) 1oz Citra (20 mins) 1oz Citra (10 mins) 1oz Citra (5 mins) 3oz Chinook (dry hop) 3oz Simcoe (dry hop) Yeast: California Yeast Music: Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 2...or is it 5 of season four of Pop Culture Brews. We're back with Paul Crowther, Milkshake enthusiast, pelliclemag.com writer, and master homebrewer, even though he won't admit it! This is the second part of our special series where we are taking a base beer, and changing it for each Star Wars Movie! Empire Pale Ale (60 mins mash, 60 mins boil) - 5 Gallons 5.5lb Pale Malt 3.5lb Maris Otter .75lb White Wheat 1lb Carafa Special 3 .25lb Munich Malt .5oz Citra (60 mins) 1oz Citra (20 mins) 1oz Citra (10 mins) 1oz Citra (5 mins) 1.5oz Citra (whirlpool) 3oz Citra (dry hopped after 7 days) Yeast: California ale Music: Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A long time ago in a galaxy far fa away... WE CAME BACK! Yes friends, we are back with the first in a special series of beers inspired by the best, and OG trilogy: STAR WARS! The Pop Culture Brews lads are joined by Paul Crowther (@themadbrewery), contributor to Pellicle Magazine (pelliclemag.com) So, grab a pint, your lightsaber and start up the hyperdrive! Citra Pale Ale 5.5lb pale malt (root shoot) 3.5lb maris otter .75lb white wheat malt .5lb caramel crystal 20l .5lb carapils .25 Munich Malt .5oz Citra (60 mins) 1oz Citra (20 mins) 1oz Citra (10 mins) 1oz Citra (5 mins) 1.5oz Citra (whirlpool) 3oz Citra (dry hopped after 7 days) Yeast: Kviek Yeast Music: Short Guitar Clip by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Artist: http://audionautix.com/  Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Artist: http://audionautix.com/    Gustav Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100529  Artist: http://incompetech.com/ 

Quick Update from the Pop Culture Brews lads

It's the episode Tyler has been waiting for. This is the episode where he gets to talk about what he believes to be the greatest show on Earth: Scrubs. The medical sitcom made by ABC, aired on NBC, until the final few seasons when for some reason they went back to ABC with half the original, and half a new cast.It is also the basis for the podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends, which other than this one, is the only podcast Tyler listens to. So sit back, relax, don't make yourself an Appletini (listen, you'll find out why) and hear about this one of a kind show, and the delicious beer we made!Elderflower Blonde - 5 Gallons(60 mins mansh/60 mins boil)9.5lb 2-Row1lb Munich Malt1lb Carapils8oz Torrified Wheat1.25oz Hallertau (60 mins)1oz Saaz (10 mins) 1tsp Irish Moss (10 mins)7oz Elderflower (Flameout)Belgian Arden WY3522Music:Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com

To some he is the greatest songwriter of a generation, to others he is an understandable Bruce Springsteen. To Tyler he is everything good about music.Join the Pop Culture Brews boys as they discuss the incomparable Tom Petty. We talk his music, we talk his story and his impact on music.Wildflowers Honey Ale - 5 gallon(60 min mash, 60 min boil)6lbs 2-Row4lbs American White Wheat0.5lb American Crystal 200.25lb American Crystal 100.25lb American Vienna1lb Rice Hulls10z centennial (60 mins)1lb honey (30 mins)zest of 2x Curaçao orange (20 mins)1oz saaz (15 mins)1oz Citra (flameout)Yeast American WheatMusic:Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com

We had such a great time chatting with Brittany and Ryan of Fiction Beer Company that we couldn't fit it all into one episode. So, we are releasing a special BONUS episode. Go to www.fictionbeer.com to learn more about their beers!Music:Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com

The Princess Bride is perhaps the most universally loved movie of a generation, but did you know it was based on a book? Ok, well sure, you probably did! Because it was based on a book Andrew & Tyler sat down with owner Ryan, and head Brewer Brittany of Fiction Beer Company in Denver, CO. We discuss the book, the movie, and of course - BEER!Visit www.fictionbeer.com to learn more about this amazing brewery.As You Wish Caramel Amber - 5 gallons(90 min mash, 90min boil)Grain: 9lb US 2-Row2lb Caramel 60Hops:1oz Chinook (90 mins)2oz Cascade (15 mins)0.5oz Tettnang (15mins)Adjuncts:1.5lb Amber Belgian Candi Sugar (15 mins)1tsp Irish Moss (15 mins)Yeast:California AleMusic:Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com

James Bond - a character so manly, that five men have had to played him.Join Andrew & Tyler as they talk about this amazing series of movies, and reveal not one, but TWO beers inspired by it. In it they talk theme songs, questionable tastes, and Ian Fleming being a racist jerk.DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before the murder of George Floyd, it touches on race, and racism. The hosts would like to acknowledge that as allies they are continually learning, and are trying to be better.Roger Moore Mild(90 min mash & 90 min boil)Grain:7lb Maris Otter1lb Flaked Oats8oz British Crystal malt8oz CarapilsHops:0.5oz East Kent Golding (90 mins)0.5oz East Kent Golding (20 mins)1tsp Irish moss (15 mins)Yeast:English MildConnery Scottish Ale(60minute mash 60 minute boil)Malt:5lb Maris Otter0.65lb Dark Crystal Malt0.65lb Caramalt4lb Smoked Malt1.3lb Flaked Oats1.3lb Brown Malt0.21lb Amber Malt1.1lb Chocolate Malt1.3lb Light Munich Malt0.5lb Medium MaltHops:1oz First Gold (60 mins)1oz Fuggle (60mins)Yeast:Wyeast 1056 American AleMusic:Out for Blood by Jingle Punks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-PQ994mKDg&t=11s Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com

Tyler and Andrew had the opportunity to sit down with the CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale - the UK's brewers association) podcast Pints. Pubs. People. to discuss the podcast, and the difference between US and UK beers. As host Katie is a yank living in Blighty, and Andrew a Brit living in the US, it seemed appropriate to publish on the 4th of July

We all love superheroes: strong jawed, infallible sense of right and wrong, all round decency.... well these aren't the guys for you!Tyler & Andrew go and do a deep dive into Alan Moore, and David Gibbon's seminal graphic novel: Watchmen. This is perhaps the most influential graphic novel of all time, right or wrong. The conversation is fun, it gets heavy, and is entertaining: much like the book.DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before the murder of George Floyd, it touches on race, and racism. The hosts would like to acknowledge that as allies they are continually learning, and are trying to be better allies.Psychic Shockwave IPAGrain:10lb Pilsner malt 4.5lb Vienna Malt14oz Rye Malt2lb Dextrose Corn syrupHops: 2oz Citra (Whirlpool at 120 degrees)2oz Mosaic (Whirlpool at 120 degrees)2oz Citra (1 day after high krausen)2oz Mosaic (1 day after high krausen)4oz Mosaic (1 day after high krausen)2oz Citra (secondary dry hop)2oz Mosaic (secondary dry hop)Yeast: Imperial A38 JuiceMusic:Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

What's better then 1 superhero movie? How about 5,000 superhero movies! Well, sure, but we're nowhere near that, so you're going to have to settle for 20. 20 Marvel Movies. Tyler, Andrew, and their friend Cody talk all things Marvel, and then give you the recipes for two IPAs.Quick shout out to The Other Half Brewing Company, who inspired one of the beers in this episode as they released their recipe for other breweries to help fight COVID. Check them out: https://otherhalfbrewing.com/One-Eye-PA(90 min mash, 90 min boil)Grain:13.5lb US Two-Row6oz American Crystal Malt8oz Crystal 40Hops:1oz Magnum (90 mins)1oz Chinook (90 mins)1oz Columbus (15 mins)1oz Centennial (5 mins)Adjunct1 tsp Irish Moss (15 mins)Yeast: California AleAll In This Together IPA(60 min mash & 60 mins boil)10.5lb 2-Row1.5lb Flaked Oats0.5lb CarapilsHops:1oz Columbus (60 mins)2oz Mosaic (whirlpool)1oz Cascade (whirlpool)2oz Simcoe (dry hop)2oz Loral (dry hop)2oz Cascade (dry hop)4oz Mosaic (dry hop)adjunct: 1tsp Irish Moss (15 mins)Yeast:California AleMusic:Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com

Tyler & Andrew are back, agree this time they're visiting the happiest place on earth... While it's closed! So if you are missing Disney, come on in to learn some history, facts and sage tips from these honorary mouseketeersWest coast IPA8lb 2-Row2.2lb American Rye1.1lb Vienna0.5lb crystal 400.5lb German carafoamHops:1oz Columbus (60 mins)1.35oz Simcoe (30 mins)1.35oz. Columbus (30 mins)1.35oz Amarillo (30 mins)Adjunct:1oz orange peel (15 mins)1tsp Irish moss (15 mins)California ale yeastMusicHappy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.comMeanwhile in Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Italian Afternoon by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

The boys are back, and this time they're going to 11!Join Andrew and Tyler as they talk about Britain's loudest band, and America's funniest movie (ok, that's Andrew's very valid opinion), before finding out how to make a stout that will put you on your arse!It goes to 11% stout(90 min mash 90 min boil)Grain:15 lb 2-row2lb flaked oats2lb chocolate malt1lb roasted barley1lb carapilsHops: 1oz ahtuem (90 mins) 1oz columbus (90 mins)Adjunct1tsp Irish moss (15 mins)4oz cacao nibs (15 mins)Yeast:: English ale yeast either use 2 packs or make a starter)Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com

"The children of the brew, what sweet beer they make" is probably what the world's most famous vampyre would probably say about Andrew & Tyler. In this episode the guys go all in on Dracula, starting with the book, and the impact it has had on literature, and movies since publication - and let's just say the influence it's had has been influential!Transylvanian Hefeweizen(90 minute mash, 90 minute boil)Grain:5lb Wheat malt5lb Pilsner MaltHops:0.5oz Hallertau (90 minutes)1oz Saaz (20 minutes)0.5oz Saaz (10 minutes)Adjuncts:peel and juice of 5 blood oranges (15 minutes)1tsp of Irish Moss (15 minutes)Yeast:Hefeweizen (either WLP001, or WLP300)Music:Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com 

A movie so grand in scope, so philosophical, so over the top and garish that only a French auter could have made it!Tyler loves the Fifth Element, while Andrew for the purposes of these show notes pleads the fifth. The guys review this classic of mid-90s cinema that features Bruce Willis' John McClane in the Space, a butt kicking Milla Jovovich before Resident Evil, and a lot of seemingly S&M inspired outfits. Is it art? Is it Pop Culture? What's going on? Who knows, just strap in and enjoy the rideRuby Rod Grapefruit Blonde(90 minute mash, 60 minute boil)Grain:9lb German Pilsner Malt1lb Carapils MaltHops:0.5oz Magnum (60 minutes)0.5oz Willamette (20 minutes)Adjuncts1.5lb Table sugar (30 minutes)1tsp Irish Moss 15 minutes1x juice from grapefruit (15 minutes)Yeast:Wyeast Belgian Abbey Style YEastSecondaryZest of 4 grapefruitsHappy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com

Shhh... listen... you smell that? It's our latest episode!This episode, Tyler & Andrew talk the Oscars and what they mean for actually good movies like Ghostbusters! A movie, which awesomeness cannot be overstated!Stay Puft Vanilla Cream Ale(90 minute mash, 90 minute boil)Grain:7lb 2-Row Malt2lb Munich Malt0.5lb Honey MaltHops:0.5oz Cascade (90 minutes)0.5oz Cascade (20 minutes)0.5oz Saaz (5 minutes)Adjuncts:1tsp Irish Moss (15 minutes)Yeast:California Yeast (can substitute for American Yeast)Post fermentation:0.5 oz of vanilla flavoring (or to taste)Social:@popculturebrews (Twitter & Insta)@sandersbrew (Twitter)@Tmaybs1 (Twitter)Popculturebrews@gmail.comMusic:Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.comFeel Good Rock by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Whatdafunk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Weekend at Bernie's, the cinematic masterpiece that rivals last episode's Apocalypse Now... but with a lot more jokes!Tyler suggested doing this movie, Andrew apparently really loved the movie, and they both had a great time talking about it! So strap yourself in, and staple a wig to your head, this is going to be a bumpy boat ride!Hindi movie that inspired Weekend at Bernie's: Jaane Bhi Do YaaronMai Tai Rye(90 min mash & 90 min boil)Grain:8lb 2 Row4lb Flaked Rye0.5lb Caramel 60Hops:1oz Citra (30 mins)2oz Amarillo (10 mins)1oz Citra (5 mins)Adjuncts:juice of 1x Orange (15 mins)1 tsp Irish Moss (15 mins)Yeast:Imperial Flasgship A07 (American Ale)Secondary:Tincture to be added after primary. Tincture made up ofPeel of:3x Orange3x limeSoak in the following alcohols:1 pint of Coconut Rum1 pint of Spiced Rum1 pint of Gran Marnieradd Rum Soaked Oak ChipsKeep checking to tasteMusic:Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com---

Apocalypse Now is a long movie... so we recorded a long episode about it!Tyler & Andrew do a deep dive into this monumental motion picture, that to be perfectly bloody honest, should never have made it out of the raw footage. Listen as the guys try to break down 60/70s international politics, realize they don't know enough, and then tell you how to make a Sahti, a Scandinavian strong ale.Valkyrie Sahti(90 minute mash, 90 minute boil)Grain:14 lb Pilsner Malt3lb Rye Malt**Mash with 1oz of crushed Juniper Berrieshop:1oz Hallertau (90 min)Yeast:Horndival Kviek Yeast** Do a double batch sparge. Sparge 1st round with sparge water for ten minutes, then sparge again with all the wortMusic:InfadosAuthor: Kevin MacLeod Website - http://incompetech.com/ Royalty Free Link - http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Genre Link - http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Song - "Infados" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com ---

Tyler and Andrew take a trip back where their podcasting partnership began: in the Harry Potter Universe... well a pre-Harry Potter Universe... a magical universe... a magiverse?Anyhoo, the guys breakdown JK Rowling's prequel to Harry Potter, featuring author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them himself, Newt Scamander.  They try and figure out the differences between American & British wizard politics, whether or not No-Maj is stupid, and Tyler reveals the dark dark beer that that this movie inspired him to make.Obscuriale(90 min mash 90 min boil)13lbs Maris Otter4lb Dark crystal malt2lb Chocolate malt1lb Roasted malt1lb dark crystal malt8oz Black patent malt8oz Pale chocolate malt8oz Coffee malthops:1oz Northern Brewer (90 mins)1oz Willamette (15 mins)Adjunct:1 tsp Irish Moss (15 mins)Yeast:American AleMusic:Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.comFilaments by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_filaments Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/hH_q2V2NnU4Omega by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/omega-scott-buckley Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZRBsgI8PD1Y

Andrew & Tyler are back, and to kick off the new season they've chosen the most explosive movie they could think of: The Boondock SaintsJoin the guys as they dissect this classic of late 90s cinema filled with gun play, outrageous accents & some very questionable morality!Boondocks Cream Ale (Jameson, Ginger, Lemon Cream Ale)(90 minute mash, 90 minute boil)Grain:7lb 2-Row Malt2lb Munich Malt0.5lb Honey MaltHops:0.5oz Cascade (90 minutes)0.5oz Cascade (20 minutes)0.5oz Saaz (5 minutes)Adjuncts:Peel of 1x lemon peel and juice (15 minutes)4oz of chopped fresh ginger root (15 minutes)1tsp Irish Moss (15 minutes)Yeast:California Yeast (can substitute for American Yeast)Social:@popculturebrews (Twitter & Insta)@sandersbrew (Twitter)@Tmaybs1 (Twitter)Popculturebrews@gmail.comMusic: Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/Christie TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com

"You're a wizard Harry" - and with that phrase an ordinary boy becomes the centre of his own franchise. Join Andrew, and guest Tyler Maybee, as they breakdown what makes Harry Potter so great. At the end of the episode they reveal the two beers they were inspired to make by itDumbledore's Lemondrop(60min Mash & boil)7lb 2-Row6lb  UK Maris Otter0.5lb US CrystalHops:1oz Citra (60 mins)1oz Citra (30 mins)1oz Citra (10 mins)1oz Amarillo (8 mins)1oz Lemondrop (3 mins)1oz Lemondrop (Flameout)1oz Lemondrop (Dry Hop)Kviek YeastHoneyduke's Honey Ale(90 mins Mash & Boil)5.5lb  Wheat Malt4.5lb 2 Row1lb Munih Malt1lb Rice HullsHops:1oz Chinook (90 mins)0.5oz Mt Hood (15 mins)0.5oz Mt Hood (5 mins)Adjunct: 1.5lb raw honey (15 mins)Yeast: American Ale Yeast---