Welcome to the Smoky Mountain Homebrew where homebrewing meets great conversation. I'm Jeremy Lincoln, a passionate homebrewer, DIYer, and storyteller exploring craft beer and the people behind it. Each episode features homebrewing tips, craft beer stories, and interviews with brewers, makers, and enthusiasts chasing their passion. You'll find inspiration here. We cover homebrewing techniques, DIY setups, craft beer culture, recipe experiments, and conversations with local brewers. Pull up a chair, crack a cold one, and join us. New episodes weekly.
Rahshal Went from Helping Her Husband Brew to Becoming the Lady Fermenter
Rahshal from the Lady Fermenter shares her journey into homebrewing, her unique culinary approach to brewing, and insights into experimenting with flavors, styles, and techniques. Discover practical tips and inspiring stories for both beginners and seasoned brewers. In this episode, Lady Fermenter shares her insights on homebrewing, fermentation techniques, and the importance of experimentation and understanding ingredients. She discusses her approach to brewing, judging, and how to enjoy the hobby without overcomplicating it.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Rahshal and her brewing background
02:02 Rahshal's journey from cider to wine and beer
04:01 Her culinary approach to brewing and flavor focus
07:01 Experimenting with hop flavors and recipes
09:57 Her experience with brewing competitions and awards
14:07 Simplifying brewing processes and avoiding overcomplication
17:01 Using neutral beers for hop flavor testing
19:48 Her methods for experimenting with hop combinations
22:59 The importance of keeping it simple and trusting your palate
26:59 Debunking brewing dogma and traditional techniques
30:06 Her insights on water chemistry and fermentation techniques
42:21 The story of arresting fermentation and yeast management
43:18 Experimenting with spices and flavors in brewing
45:23 Back sweetening and flavor enhancement techniques
46:41 Making mead and experimenting with ingredients
47:35 The value of a service-oriented brewing channel
48:47 Tinkering with cider and fruit flavors
50:12 Brewing as a hobby and community involvement
52:39 Lagering, style accuracy, and brewing techniques
54:26 Cost considerations and commercial brewing insights
55:45 Breaking rules and experimenting in brewing
58:03 Yeast management and diacetyl testing
01:00:06 Ingredient choices and flavor profiles
01:02:02 Brewing competitions and style adherence
01:04:55 Simplifying brewing for busy schedules
01:07:36 Judging beer and understanding off flavors
01:13:49 Common off flavors in mead, cider, and beer
01:19:27 Sharing feedback and community involvement
01:23:37 Where to find Lady Fermenter online and future plans
28 Sept 2026
Cal Larson of Soluble Oak on Reinventing Beer Oaking
Cal Larson shares his expertise on white oak, innovative extraction techniques, and how soluble oak can revolutionize brewing. Discover how his background in forestry and science is shaping a new frontier in craft beverages.
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SUBSCRIBE: / @smokymountainhomebrew
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Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeremy-lincoln-show/id1853010507
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bLkPSvvBgIKYAOA3hlylA
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Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583833223126
Follow on X: https://x.com/smkmnthomebrew
Support the Show:
Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/cw/smokymountainhomebrew
Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jeremylincp
Merch:
https://smoky-mountain-homebrew-shop.fourthwall.com/
Recipes from Homebrewers
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b65jXOFevFO4JRUq0TyxU7gmFpTrXcvy?usp=sharing
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cal Larson and his background
01:56 Father-son homebrewing and its significance
04:10 Cal's experience in white oak market and sales
06:02 Experimenting with oak in homebrewing
08:06 Discovery of soluble oak and its rapid extraction
10:08 Flavor profiles from American and French oak
11:47 Science of oak compounds and extraction challenges
13:50 Environmental impact and waste in barrel production
15:59 Consistency and sourcing of oak for brewing
18:05 Heat sensitivity of oak compounds and extraction methods
20:05 Potential applications of soluble oak in beer and spirits
22:04 Nuanced flavors and post-fermentation adjustments
24:03 Future trends in craft brewing and oak usage
21 Sept 2026
Jeff "Puff" Irvin on Teaching Brewing at AB Tech Asheville
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