The Brülosophy Podcast

When The Brü Club members send in their AvgBrü beers for review, many often include other beers for us to enjoy, and since we were all around, we figured we'd share our reviews of them as well... if that's what you want to call it.  Become a Patron of Brülosophy!

In June of 2025, Brülosophy's Jordan Folks spent time answering Patron questions during our monthy live Q&A session, which is a reward Patrons of Brülosophy receive for supporting us. 

For the 14th installment of The Brü Club's AvgBrü series, members decided on a beer that's... not really a beer style at all - UK Pils - and 10 lucky members were selected to have their versions reviewed by the guys.  Join The Brü Club now! Become a Brülosophy Patron

We've made it to episode 390, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to answer a handful of questions submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy - become one today!  

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss the impact fermenting with a relatively large amount of kettle trub has on beer, particularly a hoppy West Coast Pilsner. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Kettle Trub: Low vs. High In A West Coast Pilsner xBmt

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about all things American Porter as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Short & Shoddy American Porter

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to discuss the use of wheat malt in British Golden Ale, going over the results of an xBmt they performed on the subject. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Impact Wheat Malt Has On A British Golden Ale xBmt

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall this week to go over some of the more interesting results from this year's General Homebrewer Survey, which Brülosophy puts out annually. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | 2025 General Homebrewer Survey Results

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss the use of yeast in the production of hop water, going over the results of an xBmt they performed on the subject. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Impact Yeast Has On Hop Water xBmt

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall this week to go over a handful of brewing blunder stories submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy while also sharing a few of their own. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support!

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to discuss the use of sodium metabisulfite (SMB) at packaging to reduce the risk of cold-side oxidation in an American IPA. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Sodium Metabisulfite (SMB) At Packaging In An American IPA xBmt

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the delicious German pale lager known as Munich Helles as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Short & Shoddy Munich Helles

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to discuss the use of slaked lime to increase mash pH and they go over the results of an xBmt on Oatmeal Stout. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Water Chemistry: Impact Increasing Mash pH With Slaked Lime Has On An Oatmeal Stout

We've made it to episode 380, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Alex Shanks-Abel joins Marshall to answer a handful of questions submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy - become one today!

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to discuss their thoughts and opinions on where brewing & beer are headed in the future. Become a Brülosophy Patron today!

Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the purpose of the mashout step and going over the result of an xBmt focused on the impact this method has on a Czech Premium Pale lager.  | Relevant Article | Impact A Mashout Has On A Czech Premium Pale Lager xBmt

Brülosophy's Martin Keen came on board to host The Brülosophy Show 2 years ago, and since then he's produced nearly 100 episodes on topics ranging from exBEERiments and The Hop Chronicles to brewing a beer in the bathtub. This week, we're sharing the live Q&A session Martin did with Patrons of Brülosophy back in March 2024.

For the 13th installment of The Brü Club's AvgBrü series, members chose the deliciously boozy style of Belgian Dark Strong Ale, also known as Quad, and 11 participants were selected to have their versions reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall. We blame the Quad for the antics in this episode... Join The Brü Club now! Become a Brülosophy Patron

In this longer than usual episode, Marshall is joined by the guys from Grayview Brewing Company, Jason Hatwig and Jason Gray, to discuss their experiences going from brewing at home to making beer on the professional scale.   

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about the impact various mash methods, namely step mash and double decoction, have on a Czech Dark Lager. | Relevant Article | Step Mash vs. Double Decoction In A Czech Dark Lager xBmt