Rysky Business Podcast

March has kicked off, and here’s the state of things in the Rysk Landscape as we move into spring! Talk about what’s shakin in the brewhouse and vlog set, and where we’re heading for the season. Things are rolling in … Continued The post State of the Rysky Business folks – E27 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Small batch for homebrewers would be a one or two gallon ‘stovetop’ batch of beer. Ideal for 6-12 bottles it’s a perfect way for the tipplers to brew small batches of beer, at low cost with kitchen equipment! Luke and … Continued The post Small Batch Home Brewing in your Kitchen – E26 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Well – it’s been a rather hectic holiday season, and we’ve gotten way out of sync with production. Here’s a quick ‘catch-up’ episode to let you know what’s been happening, and what’s coming up in 2020 for the Rysk Brewing … Continued The post Welcome to Rysky Business Podcast 2020! – E25 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Waste in homebrewing isn’t insignificant. We waste water, grain, time, and more – so how can you be a more mindful brewer? Here are 5 areas you can easily eliminate waste in your home-brewery! As always – the home-brewing hobby … Continued The post 5 Ways to reduce waste in your Home-brewing processes – E24 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

When it comes to fizz – you can thank the process of ‘conditioning’. Whether done in bottles with priming or in kegs on CO2, conditioning provides necessary flavour enhancements and of course additional fizz. This episode Greg and Luke talk … Continued The post Conditioning your Home Brew Beer – E23 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

When you start brewing – kits are the easiest way to get a ‘first crack’ at making a drinkable beer, with the fewest steps and highest likelyhood of success. But what comes next? This episode – we talk about the … Continued The post The Best styles for New Home brewers – E22 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Winter is coming! If you don’t yet have a fancy indoor brewing system then like many – you’re probably stuck brewing in the kitchen too. This episode we talk kitchen brewing tips, and ideas for new homebrewers. Be sure to … Continued The post Kitchen Home Brewing Tips for Winter Brewers – E21 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

With fall comes Pumpkin Spice (eww) and Oktoberfest. Seasonal beer is getting ready for aging and sale. Ciders are fermenting, and winter is coming! Lets talk about simple winter brewing, to fill those bottles and kegs, and what to look … Continued The post Seasonal Beer and Winter Brewing – E20 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

This week – I sampled a co-workers first homebrew. Some great notes on this beer both as a first brew, and as a recipe in general. Objective tasting of homebrew is essential to growing and learning as a brewer. A … Continued The post Sampling Homebrew and Skills for Brewery Owners – E19 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Testing your wort during the mash and boil process is critical to nailing your brewing process and making sure that you’re on track with the intents of your recipe. This episode, Luke and Greg talk about testing wort during your … Continued The post Test your Beer! Refractometers and Hydrometers – E18 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

The bane of brewers… The fruit fly. These little bastages can get anywhere – and can wreak havoc on your brew. You aren’t alone. Some background and some solutions! The post Fruit Flies and Homebrewing Beer – E17 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Ontario recently changed their rules about buying liquor outside the ‘LCBO’ and “Beer Store” structure. What is the result for consumers? Then – Luke was a jerk and asked me again how my brewing was going this season. Which has … Continued The post Canadian Beer Buying and Keeping the Hobby alive – E16 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Homebrewing is an easy topic to find content for online. Some parts of the world however, don’t have the same kind of access as those of us here in the 1st world. Is it worth tweaking my course to suit … Continued The post Should we Build a Beer Course? – E15 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Why can’t I just enjoy a beer in the park? My city now says cannabis is cool in the park, but a beer is most certainly not. Sad. All that is a moot point though – because I’ve had two … Continued The post Why can’t I just have a good beer? – E14 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

When Podcasts don’t come together correctly – you get this weeks podcast. You’ve been warned. Sound is awful, and the conversation is full of angst and anxiety for no good reason. The post Conspiracies and the Worst Beer Podcast yet – E13 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

This week – we talk about branding and the impact good design has on the shelf, and how to up your sharing game with new carbonation ideas and custom labels. The post Brewery Branding and Sharing Beer with Friends and Family – E12 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Sorry it’s been a bit since the last Podcast. Life happened, and so did some dental that kept me away from a Mic. We’re back – and this week, we’re talking about the Path from home-brew to pro-brew and one … Continued The post Home-brewer to Pro-Brewer. Want to open a Brewery? – E11 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Beer Shows are a great way to experience local beer. With the potential to sample dozens – if not hundreds – of varieties in one place, these celebrations of fermentation are Beer Nirvana! This episode is our how-to guide on … Continued The post The Greatness of “Beer Shows” – E10 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Luke likes beer. So does Greg. We think you might too – which is why you’re here. Beer is great. Glad we agree. But we all know people who have said “Ugh. I hate beer.” When you meet these folks … Continued The post Converting a Beer Hater – E09 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

As a homebrewer – it can sometimes feel like your journey is a party between you and the internet, and an occasional trip to the Library. But it doesn’t have to be! This episode, Luke and Greg talk about local … Continued The post Local Home-brewing Clubs and Guilds – E08 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

New in the realm of home brewing are ‘automated’ brewing machines. Fill with water, add a ‘packet’ and 2 weeks later, you’ve got beer on tap. Does automated brewing count as ‘home brewing’ or are they merely status symbols? This … Continued The post Automated Home Beer Brewing Machines – E07 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

What do you do when the beer’s bad? Home brewers will all encounter that day when things just don’t go right. Temperatures, equipment, ingredients, and of course – our wee yeasties. With so many variables – the occasional botched batch … Continued The post Handling Home-brew Failures – E06 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

When building new recipes – where does inspiration flow from? It can be as easy as the desire to perfect a style, or practice a technique. Very often inspiration for new beer recipes comes directly from those things that move … Continued The post Beer Recipe Inspiration – E05 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

Home brewing can be a slippery slope where hobbies are concerned. It’s easy to make a batch and move on with your life – but it’s equally easy to drop into the hobby and be absorbed into the grist. The … Continued The post The Homebrewing Rabbit Hole – E04 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.

We all came from somewhere. What was the moment that you decided to start making your own homebrew? And now that you’re a homebrewer, what is your go-to brew when the keg kicks, and the pipeline is empty – where … Continued The post Where home brewing starts – E03 appeared first on Rysk Brewing.