Ep 29 - HARVEST CELEBRATIONS WITH GREEN HOPS: TIPS, TRICKS AND BREWING TECHNIQUES
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It’s time for green-hopped beers! Join brewing experts Ben Adams and Chris Gooch from Teme Valley Brewery as they reveal the secrets behind using green hops in your brews. They discuss all things technical, from timing to quantity and flavour. Packed with expert tips, tricks, and stories, this episode will inspire your next brewing adventure.
But that’s not all! Join Paddie as he chats with the team at Goose Eye Brewery. Hear their stories from past, present, and learn what they believe makes a great beer.
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MAIN POINTS
Introduction and Episode Purpose
– This episode is fully focused on Green hops! Featuring seasoned Green Hop brewer Chris Gooch from Teme Valley Brewery, he shares his experiences of Green Hops with Charles Faram’s own Ben Adams, former brewer and now Special Project’s Manager.
The Role of Hop Growers and the Importance of British Hops
– Chris emphasises the importance of maintaining a close relationship with your local hop farmer, especially when it comes to Green Hopped beers.
– Ben Adams and Chris Gooch discuss the importance of educating the public about the value of British hops and the impact of hop growing on traditional beer.
The Challenges of Green Hopped Beers
– Chris and Ben go into detail about how green hops can be unpredictable, what you need to do to capture freshness in every pint
– They discuss the importance of timing, how you must brew quickly, efficiently and the logistical difficulties you will face when brewing with Green Hops
– Ben and Chris give some tips and tricks on recipe modification, and the do’s and don’ts of Green Hopped beer.
Joe & Dave from Goose Eye Brewery - Five Minutes with Faram
– Join Paddie as he chats with father and son Dave & Joe from Goose Eye brewery, together they talk about their favourite beers, hops and what items they cannot live without in the brewery.
