Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing Podcast

Join husband and wife, James and Shannon, as they interview homebrewers from around the country, sample all different styles of craft beer and check out the latest and greatest in homebrew technology. Catch them on the ”brewside” as they share their own homebrewing adventures.
Episodes
Episodes



Friday Jul 25, 2025
Episode 132: Podcast on the road: Beers in Utah
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
The podcast hit the road traveling to Utah to explore the craftbeer scene. Join hosts Shannon and James on their travels to breweries across Salt Lake City and Park City Utah! Be sure to listen in on their recommendations and hear James’ Pretty Women moment. Highlighted breweries include Uinta Brewing, Bewilder Brewing, Top of Main and High West Distillery.
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Sources for Utah liquor laws:
The Salt Lake Tribune
The Forum
utahrestaurantassociation.org
Visitsaltlake.com



Friday Jun 27, 2025
Episode 131: Hot Topic - Kids and Breweries
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
James and Shannon share their recent brewery adventures and also talk about a hot button topic: kids and breweries. The pair discuss recent news stories regarding updated signage and guidelines for kids in breweries and share their thoughts on the topic.
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@phantomfarmsbrewing
@greysail



Friday May 23, 2025
Episode 130: Memorial Day - A spotlight on veteran owned breweries
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
In honor of Memorial Day, Shannon and James talk a little about beer in wartime and spotlight some Veteran owned breweries.
Looking for Veteran owned breweries near you? Search for them here.
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Sources:
https://www.beachesofnormandy.com/articles/A_helmet_full_of_beer/?id=ed105a392a#:~:text=bringing%20beer%20in%20his%20helmet%20for%20the,in%20ceramic%20pots%20shaped%20like%20a%20helmet.
https://www.14thstarbrewing.com
https://www.ateasebrewing.com
https://launchpadbrewery.com
https://www.vubrew.com



Friday May 09, 2025
Episode 129: Belgian White (Witbier) Highlight and History
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
Following the release of their collaboration beer with Murder Hill Brewing, James and Shannon jump into the ins and outs of the Belgian White (Witbier) style of beer.
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Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Another day, another deep dive. James and Shannon delve into the world of IPAs: the history behind them, tips for brewing, and the different styles that make up the overarching family of IPAs.
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Friday Mar 28, 2025
Episode 127: Puerto Rico craft beer
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Shannon and James recap their recent trip to Puerto Rico, highlighting the craft beer culture and breweries on the island.
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Episode 126: The Kentucky Common
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
James and Shannon take a mini deep dive into the style of the Kentucky Common. Touching on the BJCP guidelines as well as the history behind the brew.
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Friday Feb 28, 2025
Episode 125: A conversation with Brandon from Proost Brewing
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Shannon and James sit down with Brandon from Proost Brewing (@proostbrewing) to talk about his Solera barrel project, love of Belgium beers and his experience as a BJCP/Kentucky State Fair judge.
Check out everything Brandon is working on by following his Instagram @proostbrewing
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