Episodes

  • Episode 9: Phenols Phenols Phenols
    Jan 9 2026

    Continuing our dive into yeast derived aromas, we tackle phenols. The good, the bad, and the confusing. Gain an understanding of what they are, how they are formed, and what is responsible.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 8: My Aunt Ester...
    Dec 26 2025

    We dive deeper into aroma compounds, this time tackling esters. Stepping off the fusels and into the yeast derived fruitiness. We go through how they are formed, why they are formed, and cover some sensory for good measure.

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    11 mins
  • Episode 7: Down We Go.... Fusels
    Dec 19 2025

    In the first installment of our aroma exploration we dive into fusel alcohols in beer. What they are, what they do and how they are produced.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 6: Aroma.... The Begining
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode we start to explore the world of beer aromas. This introduction is a broad view of esters and phenols and all the other goodness without falling too deep through the looking glass, where we shall surely end up as we go deeper and deeper in the subsequent episodes.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 5: What is FAN anyways?
    Dec 12 2025

    In this episode we explore the definition, constituents and importance of FAN. Finally some clarity on a term thrown around without much context. An essential episode for serious students of beer.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 4: IPA
    Dec 5 2025

    All about IPA. How the India Pale Ale made it from the waters of the River Trent to the hop bombs of the modern era. Jonathan guides you through the beer's marvelous journey, with a bit of sensory along side.

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    44 mins
  • Episode 3: How We Taste
    Nov 28 2025

    In Episode 3, we explore the mechanics of flavour, and how a barrage of signals assembles in the brain and is transformed into the flavours we love ( and hate).

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    38 mins
  • Episode 2: Lagers
    Nov 21 2025

    A dive into the history of lager.

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    23 mins