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The Hop Addition
The Hop Addition Podcast is a homebrewing podcast by homebrewers, for homebrewers. Join three UK-based brewers as we dive into beer styles, brewing techniques, hops, yeast, fermentation, and recipe design — with a mix of deep-dive episodes, drink alongs, and expert guests from across the brewing industry. Whether you're into all-grain brewing, IPAs, lagers, sour beer, or improving your homebrew setup, we’ve got practical tips, brewing science, and plenty of beer chat to help you brew better. 🍺
Episodes
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Episode 149 - Oktoberfest
It's that time of year again! In this annual Oktoberfest special, we're cracking open a selection of German and British lagers, enjoying a few frothy ones and…
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Episode 148 - BJCP Judging with Teddy G!
What does it take to become a beer judge, and how do you learn to assess a beer like a pro? In this episode of The Hop Addition, we're joined by Teddy G, one…
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Episode 147 - Our favourite homebrew recipes!
What are the best beers we've ever brewed? In this episode of The Hop Addition, we're digging through our brewing archives to revisit some of our all-time…
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Episode 146 - Home Grown Hops and Wet Hopped Beers
Have you ever thought about growing your own hops? In Episode 146, we’re getting our hands dirty and heading into the garden to talk homegrown hops, harvest…
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Episode 145 - The State of Craft Beer
So… where is UK craft beer right now? In Episode 145, we take a look at the current state of the UK craft beer scene—the breweries that are adapting, the ones…
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Episode 144 - Lost Beer Styles
What happened to the beers we no longer drink? This episode, we’re heading deep into the archives to uncover lost, extinct and forgotten beer styles from…
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Episode 143 - LCBF DeBrief and Saturday Night Chinwag!
We're back with a relaxed catch-up episode as we look back on an incredible weekend at London Craft Beer Festival 2026. We chat about our favourite breweries…
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Episode 142 - From Homebrew to Brewery: Algebrew with Ed
This week we're joined by Ed from Algebrew, one of the UK's newest independent craft breweries, to hear the story of taking a passion for homebrewing all the…
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Episode 141 – Fictional Brews: Brewing the Beers of Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Film
What would Duff Beer, Butterbeer, Schraderbräu, Romulan Ale, or Dragon's Breath Ale actually taste like—and more importantly, could you brew them at home? In…
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Episode 140 - West Coast, Old School vs New School
The West Coast IPA is back—but it isn't the same beer that dominated the craft beer boom of the 2000s. In this episode of The Hop Addition, we explore how one…
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Episode 139 - Chasing the Landlord
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we take on one of the greatest challenges in British brewing: cloning the legendary Timothy Taylor’s Landlord. We…
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Episode 138 - Regional Water Profiles
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we dive back into the wonderfully murky world of water chemistry — this time exploring the famous regional water…
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Episode 137 - Czech Beer with Radim from Budvar
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re heading to the heart of Czech brewing tradition with a very special guest — Radim from Budvar. Together, we…
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Episode 136 - BJCP Drink Along - Commonwealth Beers
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re exploring BJCP Category 12: Pale Commonwealth Beers — a trio of styles that share British roots but have…
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Episode 135 - Smoked Beers with Rob from The Malt Miller
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re turning up the heat and diving headfirst into the bold, complex world of smoked beers. Joined by Rob from…
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Episode 134 - Dan Wye - Origins Brewing Project (Fyne Ales)
Welcome back to The Hop Addition Podcast — and this one gets seriously funky. We’re joined by Dan Wye, Head Brewer at Origin Brewing Project by Fyne Ales, to…
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Episode 133 - Andy Thomason - Four Priests Brewery
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Thomason from Four Priests Brewery for a deep dive into brewing, cask beer, and life behind…
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Episode 132 - Hop Combinations and Blending
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re diving deep into the art and science of hop blending — how to choose, combine, and layer hops to achieve…
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Episode 131 — Base Malts: The Foundation of Flavour
In Episode 131 of the Hop Addition Podcast, we’re getting back to brewing basics and diving deep into base malts — the true foundation of flavour in every…
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Episode 130 - Xmas Special 2025
Welcome to the Hop Addition Podcast Xmas Special! In Episode 130 we’re getting well and truly into the festive spirit — cracking open some big beers, sharing…
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Episode 129 - The Master of Froth! Richard Baggaley - Wheatlow Brewery
In this episode of the Hop Addition Podcast we’re joined by one of the UK homebrewing scene’s rising stars — Richard Baggaley of Wheatlow Brewery. Known for…
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Episode 128 - Q & A Sesh
Welcome back to the Hop Addition Podcast! In Episode 128 we’re cracking open a full-on listener Q&A session — with questions ranging from insightful to…
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Episode 127 - Love & Beer Debrief and Hoppy Lagers!
In this episode of the Hop Addition Podcast, we’re diving deep into one of the most exciting trends in modern brewing: hoppy lagers. From classic Czech and…
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Episode 126 - Frothy Ones! - All Things Dispense
Ever wondered what really happens between the keg and your pint glass? In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re talking beer dispense — the art and…
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Episode 125 - The Festbier Files! (Oktoberfest Special)
Grab your steins and join us for a deep dive into the golden heart of Germany’s greatest beer celebration — Oktoberfest! In this episode of The Hop Addition…
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Episode 124 - Return of the Hoddy! (Maverick Brewing Drink Along)
The Hop Addition is back with Episode 124, and tonight we’re welcoming back a fan favourite — the one and only Mr Hoddinot! Join us as we catch up with the…
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Episode 123 - Tonight we become monks! - Monastic Ales (BJCP Section 26)
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re donning the robes and diving deep into the sacred world of Monastic Ales — the legendary Belgian beers…
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Episode 122 - Whats Killing Homebrew?
Is homebrewing really in decline? In this episode of The Hop Addition, we take a critical look at recent claims that the homebrew hobby is dying. From rising…
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Episode 121 - Advanced Lager Brewing
In Episode 121 of The Hop Addition, we dive into the art and science of advanced lager brewing. From water chemistry adjustments, malt selection, and decoction…
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Episode 120 - Bullhouse Brewing Co
In Episode 120 of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by Tom Ray from Bullhouse Brewing Company for an in-depth chat about their standout core range, the brewery’s…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 118 – James Stiff from TMM
In this flavour-packed episode of The Hop Addition, we sit down with James Stiff from The Malt Miller for a relaxed (and beer-filled) chat. We crack open…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 117 – Guy Perry from Hopsteiner!
In this hop-forward episode of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by Guy Perry from Hopsteiner, one of the world’s leading hop suppliers and innovators. Guy gives…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 116 – Brewing in the future!
In this thought-provoking episode of The Hop Addition, we gaze into the (beer-filled) crystal ball to explore what the future holds for homebrewing, the…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 115 – Happy Yeast!
In Episode 115 of The Hop Addition, we dive deep into one of the most critical—and often overlooked—elements of homebrewing: yeast health and fermentation…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 114 – Experimental Hop Testing with Charles Faram
In this data-packed episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we explore the exciting world of experimental hops, testing four new UK-developed varieties: CF310…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 113 – BJCP Bitters!
Drinking exemplar beers from the BJCP British Bitters Categories: Ordinary, Best and Strong discussing the style guidelines assessing and scoring the beers and…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 112 – An Evening with Ron Muir
We are joined by Ron Muir to discuss his unique approaches to brewing and a selection of his beers that he sent us especially for the pod! Had some audio…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 111 – Simple Things Fermentations – Phil Sisson
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re joined by Phil Sisson, founder of Simple Things Fermentations, a brewery dedicated to producing beautifully…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 110 – Small Batch Brewing Co
In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we sit down with Danny Ennis, the mastermind behind Small Batch Brewing Co. Danny shares his inspiring journey…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 109 – Liam Hughes – Sun Bear Brewing
Another episode in our home brewer to pro series with Liam from Sun Bear Brewing! Liam has recently started brewing professionally out of a garage on The…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 108 – David Goddard aka Trapped Under Ice Brewing
In this exciting episode of The Hop Addition, we sit down with David Goddard, the creative mind behind Trapped Under Ice Brewing. David shares his journey from…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 107 – New Year Q & A
In this special Q&A episode, we’re answering your burning homebrewing questions and giving you an exclusive sneak peek at what’s coming up on the podcast…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 106 – 2024 Xmas Special!
Join us for Christmas beer banter and shenanigans while we sample some fantastic beers from our guest Martin Hoddinott from Mavericks Brewing and welcome back…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 105 – Exploring Pomona Yeast with Alix Blease and Andrew Paterson from Lallemand
In this episode of The Hop Addition, we’re thrilled to welcome Alix Blease and Andrew Paterson from Lallemand to talk all about their exciting new yeast…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 104 – Tom Bacon from Barth Haas
In this episode of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by the brilliant Tom Bacon from Barth Haas, one of the world’s leading hop suppliers and innovators. Tom…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 103 – Luke Wilson from Braybrooke
In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Wilson, co-founder of Braybrooke Brewing Co., to uncover the story behind this acclaimed brewery and its dedication to…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 102 – Pineapple Passion Yeast with Paul and Phil from WHC Lab
🍍 Unleashing the Tropical Power of Yeast! 🍺 In this episode, we’re joined by Phillip Nutt and Paul Malcolm from WHC Yeast Labs to dive into their game-changing…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 101 – Moot Brew Co
We are joined by Calvin and Will from Moot Brewery to drink and discuss a selection of their awesome beers as well as their brewing philosophy and approach to…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 100! Oktoberfest and Special Guests
Celebrating our 100th episode with Oktoberfest beers and 2 very special guests from our awesome sponsors The Malt Miller. Join us as we reflect on the journey…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 99 – Problems but my beer ain’t one!
Reviewing new or novel techniques and processes we have employed in our brewing recently and whether they have helped improve our beer plus a discussion of…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 98 – PET vs Glass Bottles
Discussing the findings of a recent experiment over on Dudes Brews YouTube channel testing the barrier properties of PET and glass bottles and breaking down…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 97 – Advanced Hop Products
Our experiences, tips and things to avoid when using advanced hop products from Pure Hop pellets to Cryo to Incognoto and Spectrum plus a very special guest…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 96 – How to fix your beer!
A run through of methods you can use to fix beers that aren’t quite right after the brew is done
The Hop AdditionEpisode 95 – Does your brewing kit change a beer?
Comparing the Citra Pils beers we all brewed to the same(ish) recipe back in April, the results were surprisingly different! Remember to check out the recipe…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 94 – The Science Series – The Mash
Chris and Owen go for a deep dive on the science behind brewing starting off with everything related to and in the mash!
The Hop AdditionEpisode 93 – Come and have a beer with us!
Drinking some amazing beers chosen from The Malt Miller fridge by the main man Stiffo! Interspersed with some random chit chat some of which is brewing related…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 92 – Seasonal Brewing
Join us for a discussion on seasonal brewing, is it even a thing anymore? Do homebrewers need or want to brew seasonally? What beers make sense to brew…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 90 – How to create your own clone recipes!
Using a couple of example beers to go through some methods for developing a clone recipe from scratch, we use Life and Death by Vocation and Proper Job by St…
The Hop AdditionEpisode 91 – Charles Faram & CF302 Hop Testing!
An amazing podcast where we geek out on all things hops with Will Rogers from Charles Faram and our bonus guest Martin Rake from The Malt Miller. We also get…