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Episode 21: Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
Apr 24, 2026
16m 39s
Episode 20: Hop Aroma
Apr 17, 2026
15m 45s
Episode 19: Hops and Bitterness
Apr 10, 2026
14m 06s
Episode 18: Hops... Part `1
Apr 2, 2026
21m 46s
Episode 17: Whirlpooling and Cooling
Mar 28, 2026
14m 30s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/24/26 |  Episode 21: Cellular Respiration and Fermentation | A preliminary dive into cellular respiration and fermentation. A look at glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, the electron transport chain, and fermentation. Fundamental to understanding how yeast does what it does and why. Support the show | 16m 39s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | Episode 20: Hop Aroma | Dive into the crazy world of hop aroma. From monoterpenes to terpenoids to thiols we look at the hydrocarbon fractions and their derivatives that drive all those wonderful aromas. Support the show | 15m 45s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | Episode 19: Hops and Bitterness | All about alpha and beta acids. What they are, why they are, and why we love them. Support the show | 14m 06s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | Episode 18: Hops... Part `1 | An introduction to hops. Covering basic anatomy, agriculture and usage, this episode serves as a foundation for the deeper dives in the subsequent episodes. Strap in and get your bitter on! Support the show | 21m 46s | ||||||
| 3/28/26 | Episode 17: Whirlpooling and Cooling | Out of the boil kettle and into the whirlpool. We explore the mechanics and importance of both the whirlpool and the cooling of wort prior to yeast pitch. We look at the potential issues with oxygen pick up and off flavour development as well as the potential for infection. Support the show | 14m 30s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Episode 16: The Boil | Jump into the boil kettle and learn about what happens during that hot hot hot 60-90 minutes. Why we boil, how we boil and what to expect. Join Advanced Cicerone Jonathan Thompson as we continue to dive deep into making, tasting, and appreciating beer. Support the show | 13m 44s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | Episode 15: Caramelization and Maillard | Confused about caramelization and Maillard? We explore how they work, what the differences are, and what's what in the world of browning. Support the show | 7m 36s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Episode 14: The Mash | A dive into the mash tun, exploring sugars, enzymes, and mash regimes. Learn how endogenous enzymes chop up longer chain saccharides into fermentables and how the brewer controls the gravity and body of the beer. Support the show | 23m 06s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Episode 13: Milling | A quick overview of malt milling, in preparation for a not so brief dive into the mash! Support the show | 8m 29s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | Episode 12: Malt Basics | In this episode we dive in to malt, how its made and what it is. From the field to the fermenter, learn how the humble barley kernel makes its way to the brewery, with a little bit of science for good measure. Support the show | 17m 13s | ||||||
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| 1/30/26 | Episode 11: Lactones | Wood, coconut, vanilla? What are lactones? In this oh so brief episode, we explore the small but powerful role of lactones in beer. Support the show | 7m 21s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | Episode 10: Thiols | In this episode we explore the crazy world of thiols. From passionfruit to cat-pee and beyond. Learn how the yeast splits bound thiols into freeform aroma goodness and how brett can pull a few magic tricks of its own. Support the show | 8m 45s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | Episode 9: Phenols Phenols Phenols | Continuing our dive into yeast derived aromas, we tackle phenols. The good, the bad, and the confusing. Gain an understanding of what they are, how they are formed, and what is responsible. Support the show | 17m 28s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | Episode 8: My Aunt Ester... | We dive deeper into aroma compounds, this time tackling esters. Stepping off the fusels and into the yeast derived fruitiness. We go through how they are formed, why they are formed, and cover some sensory for good measure. Support the show | 11m 11s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | Episode 7: Down We Go.... Fusels | In the first installment of our aroma exploration we dive into fusel alcohols in beer. What they are, what they do and how they are produced. Support the show | 14m 16s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | Episode 6: Aroma.... The Begining | In this episode we start to explore the world of beer aromas. This introduction is a broad view of esters and phenols and all the other goodness without falling too deep through the looking glass, where we shall surely end up as we go deeper and deeper in the subsequent episodes. Support the show | 13m 45s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | Episode 5: What is FAN anyways? | In this episode we explore the definition, constituents and importance of FAN. Finally some clarity on a term thrown around without much context. An essential episode for serious students of beer. Support the show | 14m 12s | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | Episode 4: IPA | All about IPA. How the India Pale Ale made it from the waters of the River Trent to the hop bombs of the modern era. Jonathan guides you through the beer's marvelous journey, with a bit of sensory along side. Support the show | 43m 34s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 | Episode 3: How We Taste | In Episode 3, we explore the mechanics of flavour, and how a barrage of signals assembles in the brain and is transformed into the flavours we love ( and hate). Support the show | 38m 29s | ||||||
| 11/21/25 | Episode 2: Lagers | A dive into the history of lager. Support the show | 22m 35s | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | Episode 1: The very very basic introduction to beer | This Episode serves as an introduction to beer, geared towards anyone who needs a quick refresher, or is at the very beginning of their beer journey. Support the show | 9m 48s | ||||||
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