CraftBrewer Radio

November#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:46:24 +0000

Yes you can leave voice messages on Skype for the Brewmaster, and we play some of those in our feedback section. We also look into DMS in your beers, is it a good or bad thing? The first in a new series from Britain, on two guys setting up a brewpub, called Risky Business should not be missed, and in our technical section, an indepth look at the essential metal ions one needs in their brewing water and of course your beers. And yes, funny beer names is all through the show, and of course a song request finishes the program.

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November#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:48:07 +0000

Well it had to come, the great Bier de Garde challenge - see who wins? After doing a stunning book review, the Brewmaster is sent ANOTHER beer book to review. Can one get drunk without alcohol, a most interesting experiment was conducted, and the ten best countries to go and have a drink at, you may be surprised! In our technical section, we look at both removing beer stones, and an indepth look at handling, and using caustic soda in a brewery. And song requests are getting out of hand, BUT we play it anyway.

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October#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:40:04 +0000

In our final series on malting, you’ll discover an enzyme no-one talks about, yet its the most important one you will use in mashing, and it starts with “L”. More information if your having difficulty in loading and playing the game “Beer Tycoon”, and we review an experiment on using plate chillers. An interesting judging esperiment was also conducted, the top ten weirdest beers in the world, and a couple of beer radio reports round out the program. And yes yet another song request.

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October#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:07:49 +0000

The third part in our series on malting looks at the main enzymes involved, AND the one no-one tells you about that is very important. More information on how to get and install the beer game “Beer Tycoon”, and we taste the Australian Cluster Pilsner. The latest list is released of the top 10 beer drinking nations, crocodile attacks, and the latest in the beer intervention in Australia. Of course The Weirde And Wacky World Of Beer, and a song request should keep most entertained.

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September#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:15:20 +0000

The second part in our series on malting goes more indepth as the brewmaster explains the chemical reactions that go on. And the guys also talk about their latest go at smoking malt, how to do it, how to use it, and why you should do it at home. Dont miss the new sponsors add that they sent in as they didn’t trust the Brewmaster to do it right, and we give out links to the Beer Tycoon game so you can become a real microbrewery owner. As usual a little feedback, some whinging and ranting, and a song request fulls out the program.

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September#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:36:37 +0000

A new series starts with an indepth look at what goes on in malting, including all the chemical reactions that matter. We talked about drinking a virtual beer in the last show, so what about running a virtual micro-brewery, yes there is a game out there you can play. We review the sediment extractor as a device for yeast harvesting, of course The Weirde And Wacky World Of Beer is there, and the plate chillers have arrived from Denmark, so experiments are set to go.

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August#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:44:11 +0000

A shorter show, but still packed with information. Learn the full in’s and out’s of sparging - the information no-one tells you about. An interesting twist in the whole binge drinking debate will make you think, and we get under the skin of the Brewmaster and NQLDers in general to see how they tick, with reference to ugly women. A little feedback, and of course The Weirde And Wacky World Of Beer is always there, and a favourite song is requested.

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August#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:14:27 +0000

There is a new brewcast airing this weekend, well worth listening to, so find out the details. We get lots of feedback, including one persons experience buying hops. We finish off our series on Beer Drinking Cultured Countries, and we look at the next stage in the alcohol laws in Australia to curb binge drinking. In a first the Brewmaster makes a virtual beer, then drinks the virtual beer, and he also shows the Cellarman off with a proper book review of Beer Money. And our technical section looks at formulating a receipe.

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July#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:10:15 +0000

We have a special report on InBevs take over of Budweiser, to show the world listener the effect this is having on the USA megaswill drinker. The second part on our series on what countries have a beer culture and why will interest all drinkers. Also feedback, the Weird And Wacky World Of Beer, and the results are in who is the best joke teller in the Brewcast world. Our technical section deals with IBU’s, the factors affecting the calculation and what formula is best. Finally, a very special song to all those people who like drinking Budweiser.

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July#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:05:52 +0000

To prove there is no hop shortage, The Brewmaster goes and buys some hops, see what price he pays. The Cellarman reviews a crime novel, Beer Money, and we have the latest on the competition scene in Australia. What is “Beer Culture”, and does your country have one - a serious look at what makes a beer country. There is another joke challenge, and our Brewmaster tells some of his secrets in making the perfect brew. A regular song request finshes this program.

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June#3,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:05:31 +0000

Beer novels - yes they do exist, and the Cellarman will review such a book. Heaps of feedback including a request for receipes as well as a joke challenge. The last in our series Lets Speak Strein, and the last Blokeman as well (unless some-one wants to contribute to the show). In our international series we are off to Denmark, and yes, The Weird And Wacky World Of Beer, as well we review many of our brewing experiments including the Keis Beer. A song request to end - of course.

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June#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:02:55 +0000

A program no parent or teenage drinker should miss, as we air a report as to WHY young people drink the way they do. A unique new invention for any brewer that bottles, a sediment catcher, is talked about in depth. We also have a report on alcohol taxation, and in our technical section, we look at racking your beer verses skimming your beer, are they related? Of course a song to finish, a little feedback, and dare I mention it, the Cellarman returns, thus explaining why this program is so long.

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June#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:00:06 +0000

Why are beer adds so funny, well the Brewmaster looks into beer advertising with funny results. We continue our series on Lets Speak Strein, and follow thru on the laws that tackle binge drinking; are they working at this early stage? In our international RANT series, we are off to Canada to hear what is upsetting them. Also discussed are brew shops that rip YOU off and blame the hop shortage, and a certain person gets put in his place about Boutique brewing. Finally, a comedy skit about microbrewies ends this program.

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May#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:20:58 +0000

There is no hop shortage. The Guru of North Queensland continues his International series of interviews to find the truth, this time South Africa. We interview the person who solved “That saying”. Learn how to make your own crystal malt from pilsner malt grains, as well as a very interesting take on judging that ANYONE who judges a beer should listen to. Blokeman makes a return, the Weirde And Wacky World Of Beer as always, and more on proper bing drinking laws. Of what limited credibility the Cellarman had, was crushed, and a truly international beer song finishes this program..

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May#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 04 May 2008 04:15:28 +0000

So many firsts on this program where to start. The first in our NEW international series of craftbrewer interviews, with a first release of a traditional 1300’s kolsch receipe. The first Bierd de Garde taste challenge ever, the first sensible alcohol laws to curb binge drinking is released, and the first release of the BEER SONG OF THE YEAR. The Weird And Wacky World Of Beer is as usual always there, as well as some indepth feedback questions.

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April#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:33:57 +0000

Why not Skype the Brewmaster (search “craftbrewer” via Skype) - many did, so we replay some. But we get into more serious stuff, with more on the price of malt (only going to increase), as well as Australian beer news, and another in our series Lets Speak Strein. A great story on microbrewies in Australia is a must to listen to, and we give an honest opinion on some smaller brewcasts that are out there, some bad, some ok, one very good. And of course a song to finish.

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April#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:19:20 +0000

More ramblings from the Brewmaster as he has an unusual result of a Stein Beer experiment, yet can still put the Cellarman in his place. An indepth report on future grain shortages, and in our technical section, its back to basics, no REAL basics, as we cover the bare essentials to make a beer that tastes ok, for brewers anywhere in the world. A rather large Weird And Wacky World Of Beer fills a large part of the program and a song request as usual ends proceedings.

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March#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:08:57 +0000

BIG news from our brewmaster, - Yes he is on the web again and contactable!!!!!!! Ok maybe that doesn’t excite you, so we give you the Weirde And Wacky World Of Beer, feedback, and Blokeman. We also have another source for hops for those in the U.S.A., and in our technical segment, everyone tells you to control your fermentation temperature, so we tell you HOW to make your fermentation fridge more efficient. Theres a challenge for budding comedy artists, and a song request finishes the program.

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March#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:12:40 +0000

Want to talk with an Australian accent, well the Brewmaster shows you how. But this is a brewcast, so we also cover feedback, the Weird And Wacky World Of Beer, and we discuss the factors that affect the colour of your final brew, (and this is more than just what ingredients you use!!!!!). To finish, in a “Fear No Beer” attitude this show is famous for, we openly steal a song from another brewcast, - just because we can!!!!!!!.

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February#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:03:21 +0000

Even the Famed Tropical Flower Wit could not shut up the Cellarman and his lame jokes!!!!!. Feedback is covered, as well as the Weird And Wacky World Of Beer, and a large portion of the show covers a brewers unique problem with VERY surprising conclusions. And as usual a faviourite song request.

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February#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:09:44 +0000

Think another Brewcast can dump on us. THINK AGAIN! Big Head Strikes Back!! Loss of another drinking Icon closes (Worlds Oldest Cantina). Blokeman returns with a vengence. Ho-Hum we AGAIN taste that Famed Tropical Flower Wit. Residual Alkalinity/bi-carbonates! always a headache to explain but Big Head covers it so even Brewbubbas can understand it. A heap of feedback as usual and another avid amirer is satisafied with their song request.

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January#2,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:55:06 +0000

Do you skim, IS it necessary? The boys will give you the lowdown on the process. How many Australian accents are there; you will be surprised!! Our new favourite segment - Lets Speak Strein covers it in detail. Beer tasting sucks, but the boys are at it again with their famous Stein Beer saga. We may not ALWAYS answer your e-mail but they are covered in this session. Again they delve in to the Weird and Wacky World of Beer and yet another song request is satisfied.

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January#1,2008

Graham Sanders — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:17:18 +0000

In this program we do some crystal ball gazing as to the likely supply and costs of malt and hops in the future. The Cellarman starts a new brewing experiment with his solaris wooden barrel, as well as comparing beers made under licence to the beers from the country of origin. The prohibition wars continue with the latest batch of propaganda from both sides, and we do a quick assessment of the Brewcasts of 2007. And - we pirate a song from one of them.

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December#3,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:57:25 +0000

The holiday season has hit the Brewcasters and we have decided to have a light heated program. We discuss more on our brew experiments, heaps of feedback (as the Brewmasters e-mail does not work properly), and of course the Weird And Wacky World Of Beer. Learn more on how to speak Australian, and a song for those who turn up home drunk to She Who Must Be Obeyed.

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December#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:21:07 +0000

Christmas is here!!!!!. Is it about the birth of THAT baby, or getting blotto??? The Brewmaster proves what the true meaning of Christmas is all about with historical fact. Want to know the worst Christmas job ever, well we show you. In the spirit of the season, a great Christmas ending to the show has to be heard. As well, Australian beer news, Blokeman, brewing experiments update and we look at getting the best possible efficency and use out of the drought barley malt on the market.

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December#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 05:29:45 +0000

“Lets Speak Strein”!!!!!!!!. Yes the Chaps are going to teach the world to speak the best English accent money can’t buy, the hauntingly beautiful Aussie twang. Not enough, well we can’t help it, another Brewcast gets hammered for trying to take us on. As usual, there’s feedback, a nice story on Earth Friendly “Green” Brewing, and we show you a very easy step mash procedure ANYONE can do. Sorry to say this, but the Cellerman’s jokes don’t stop, nor improve. A web site you must visit, and a song request rounds out the program.

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November#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:06:08 +0000

Well!!! We finally finish our series on sterile water yeast storage (Yes I can here the cheers). The guys look into “maltiness” flavour in beer with an interesting experiment, and we look at positive beer promotions in Australia (want to know the top 20 beers in Oz.) Blokeman is still about as he learns about wine, and a heap of feedback fills out the program. And its hard to believe, but a song request for Slim Dusty finishes this interesting show.

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November#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 06:54:58 +0000

Sterile water yeast storage,was 2 parts now 4 (can the Brewmaster waffle on?????) as we continue the discussion on this subject. Weird and Wacky World of Beer reappears and an interview with a local B.O.P. after 2 years in operation. Cellarman come up with some more outstanding pieces of insight (Ha,Ha) while the Brewmaster goes off on ANOTHER RANT, this time on G.M. ingredients in brewing. AND! yes we do actually talk about our subject matter.

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October#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:48:53 +0000

Well it had to happen!!!!! John Palmer - Famous beer author is put in his place by the Brewmaster in this longer than normal program. As well, there is a roving report from Japan, and heaps of feedback. We continue our series on yeast storage, and the Weird And Wacky World of Beer returns. Can Blokeman cut it in the wine sobery world?????. Beers are tasted, fun is had, and the Cellarmans jokes get no funny-ier in this show.

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October#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 06:31:52 +0000

In a two part special, the brewers discuss the various methods of yeast storage, and what works best. We sample an award winning Famed Tropical Flower Wit that “almost” puts the Guru to shame, MORE evidence beer is good for you, a quick discussion on brewing in drought conditions and some new beer information sources to look up will round this program out. Be warned!!!!! The Cellarman goes on a joke rampage, and they are NOT funny.

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September#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:11:23 +0000

Its payback time, as the guys sort out a waywood Brewcaster who has overstepped the mark!!!!!. We also discuss a number of upcoming experiments, including tasting the latest Steinbier. A Roving Reporter tells all HOW to say those outdated foreign beer words, heaps of feedback and a local news report on alcohol bans in Australia. Blokeman makes a return, and how full is your keg? We give a number of methods and their pro’s and cons.

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September#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:26:53 +0000

Apathy STRIKES!! Yes! They got too lazy to bother with this session. Not to worry as the boys have found a very interesting debate about excessive alcohol consumption in Australia. The points raised will concern everyone no matter what age or situation. What makes this debate unique is that it gives fair and equal opportunity for all SIDES of this subject.

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August#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:28:54 +0000

The Cellarman does the unthinkable and strikes back at the mute button - who would think he would do it!!!!!!!! Both the Cellarman and the Brewmaster go on a rant concerning the latest research about teenage drinking. The guys also taste the latest dubble on offer, with some quick tips, feedback as usual, as well as more examples of Australian beer culture - to prove we are the biggest beer nation on earth! The program finishes with a very popular song request.

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August#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:18:26 +0000

The Brewmaster proves North Queensland is the beer drinking centre of the universe with a number of beer related stories from TV and radio, including the “Supertube of Death”. We also taste the Tropical Swarzbier (a black lager that is not a black lager), heaps of feedback, and we spot yet another Brewcasts that has broke copywrite laws. The show finishes with an iconic Aussie song that has been copied world wide.

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July#3,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:30:39 +0000

Di-a-cet-yl or di-ac-et-yl; the name is immaterial, but the taste is unmistakeable. This program covers this, and a simple test you can do to see if your beers have this problem! An era comes to an end,with the last episode of the worlds only beer superhero - Blokeman. Want the ulimate hangover prevention BEFORE you go out, we have the answer. Australia comes up with all the answers to global warming, and to finish, a song about beer in a style from a bygone era.

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July#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:36:24 +0000

Rice is a grain, and used in brewing, ask any American drinker! But ever made a 100% rice beer? Yes! The guys get into Sake brewing . Also some interesting results from the bastardised bock experiment, and a new reason to pitch your yeast early. Heaps of beer news and feedback fill out the program, with a true pub song with loads of unique Australian words just to confuse the uneducated.

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July#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:35:17 +0000

In the last of our three part series, we apply what we know about brewing chemical reactions to the brewing process. Ever try a fish smelling beer? Well the Guru has done another first in making this type of beer. He tells you how it is done! We have a report on the only scientific method of curing hangovers, and we taste a smoked beer experiment. Feedback, including comments on the Brewmasters singing, the Weirde and Wacky World of Beer, and a song request round out the program.

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June#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:47:03 +0000

Our two part series on brewing chemical reactions blows out to three parts, as the chaps discuss the factors affecting enzymic reactions in this second part. A live coverage of our beer demonstration at Palm Creek Folk Festival (with the Cellarman proudly being the Brewmaster for the weekend) with the best method yet to make a stein beer, as well as a beer can chicken taste test. The worlds only beer superhero squares off with the evil Metrosexual-man, and the Guru of the North shows why you shouldn’t interview people when all are drunk. And guess who sings when you least expect it?

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June#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 03:47:03 +0000

Things are looking grim when the Cellarman continues with his jokes. Not to worry, the Brewmaster brings the program back with a progress report on our problem brewer, and interesting results with our experiment with moldy malt grains. In a two part series, the guys go all serious and look into chemical reactions in brewing, with special attention to enzymes and how they work. And to finish, a special song to show what they will be up to next week.

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May#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 20 May 2007 05:54:03 +0000

While the Brewmaster has no internet yet, that doesn’t shut him up, as the guys follow up on our problem brewer to see if things are improving with his brewing. Some local beer news, and feedback still make it on the program, while our beer superhero is out to rescue his girlfriend. The main segment is an indepth look at how to mash with wheat flour, and a listener has sent in a beer song to be played to finish the program.

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May#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 06 May 2007 06:42:15 +0000

Lots of beer drinking BY us, and boring evaluations FOR you as the NQ Lads taste the sour-cream conditioned beer served off the wood, as well as the first tasting of the latest stein beer. Not enough evaluations - we also taste a poor sods beer against our judging standards (without editing). The Weirde And Wacky World Of Beer comes out of hibernation, another quiz question that settles who are the biggest drinkers in the world, results of the great beer belly experiment (ho-hum), and the health benefits of beer fill out the program.

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April#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 05:37:52 +0000

The guys get “Down and Dirty” for the Kit and Kilo brewer with the simplist yet method of making a kit beer that tastes great. They also taste the underpitched beer experiment, and follow up on a brewers problem with under-atttenuation. Our beer superhero tries to save the love of his life - and Wonder-Mole, while we look into a beer belly experiment. More on how to say beer words, drink driving, beer laws and a quiz question will fill out the program, with a typical Aussie beer tale sung at the end.

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April#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:05:08 +0000

Learn about the possible first Australian Saint of Brewing as the Brewmaster explores Aussie beer history. Graham in a “Fear No Beer” attitude tastes a beer he hates, and the brewers discuss their latest Stein Beer they made a few days ago with surprising results. More examples of Aussie beer culture are demonstrated, as well as feedback. Yeast management is discussed as they address a specific brewers problem with under-attentuation. And to finish a very popular beer song is replayed.

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March#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 07:14:48 +0000

The Cellarman gets too cocky, and tricks up the Brewmaster with a special beer. We also discuss home roasting of malts, sample a kolsch, and rant some more on beer styles. Yet more Aussie beer history and culture, with an interesting quiz to test your brewing history knowledge - are you up to it? More on the new ways of making sour beers, and the Bush Beer project is slid back in favour of stein beer refinements. Would you believe some listeners are actually learning from the program - listen to see how, and yet another Aussie beer song to finish up.

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March#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:53:57 +0000

Lack of internet access does NOT stop the Brewmaster and Cellarman from spreading their beer knowledge. In a full program they cover feedback, sample the mango sour cream lambic and compare a beer review with the real thing. Want more - well our beer super hero’s girlfriend is in danger, a new record for drink driving was set in North Queensland, and the second part of home malting your grain is finalised. No program is complete without a rant, so expect one or two, and country music and beer go together to finish off the show.

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February#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:12:22 +0000

Flooding in North Queensland does not stop this brewcaster putting out a show. In a two part series, the guys will cover all you need to know about home malting your grains; YES you can do it at home. A tasting of the Sour Cream Lambic was well overdue, with surprising results, as more sour beer reports from brewers. We are off to Africa in our International Craftbrewer Series, and we look at a beer review - does it stack up. Bad news on beer and malt prices, Weirde and Wacky World of Beer, - gee what more can we pack in!

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February#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:46:31 +0000

The Brewmaster has to put the Cellarman in his place, as Graham combats other brewcasters trying to stop the show going to air. The Famed Tropical Flower Wit is sampled with surprising results, and our beer superhero has to decide what he is going to do. No enough, well a heap of feedback is addressed, covering a wide range of topics, more on the Aussie bush beer experiment and the last version of a faviourite song is played.

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January#2,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:29:26 +0000

The Brewmaster and Cellarman gives a brief talk about stir plates, including how to build them on the cheap. And why not, since the show is also done the same way! North Queensland sets a drunken record, can your region beat this? The bulk hop buy in Australia is covered, as well as a quick look at brewing software. Beer in North Korea is discussed, and in the Weirde and Wacky World of Beer, we may have found the ultimate alcoholic. Of course an oldie but goodie song request is yet again played.

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January#1,2007

Graham Sanders — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 05:45:44 +0000

The Most Egotistical Brewer On The Web runs into problems with both his Bush Beer experiment, and the sampling of his Stein Beer, but formulates a receipe out of the disaster. The drama with our beer superhero reaches a climax, and we look at counter meals in Australian pubs. Compliments are made to the Beer Podcasting Community, and some interesting beer news finish the program.

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December#3,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 02:04:39 +0000

Your Brewcaster Guru jumps to the defence of other beer podcasts as they face legal action. Yes in a cynical show, our Brewmaster manages to also include an interview from Canada, feedback, plus how to clean and steralise your brew gear. To keep it all fun, there is a funny beer story, the Weird And Wacky World Of Beer, and a funny look at Christmas at the end of the program.

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December#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 02:30:40 +0000

“What is sour mashing?” I hear you ask. So said our brewmaster as he guides you thru this most interesting of ways of making a beer. In a nice compact show, we also cover feedback, Kit and Kilo infections, our beer superhero turns “gay”, and a faviourite beer song is requested yet again. Not enough, well also hear about WHO stuffed up his brew day.

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December#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 05:40:04 +0000

What will it take to stop our Brewmaster ranting, with THREE rants on the Aussie competition scene, world push to limit ahcohol consumption and beer sommeliers. We have an interview with a craftbrewer from Argentina, and feature a tasting where aging and oxidsation is desired and explained. Another funny beer story , the Wierd And Wacky World Of Beer, and a traditional beer song fill another long program.

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November#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 05:00:31 +0000

The Brewmaster just cant keep a program under an hour, with indepth feedback responses including mash/boil oxidsation revisited. Another funny beer story is read, and we follow thru with the Russian alcohol poisonings. Will our beer superhero do any better in this episode with metrosexual man, and our feature is all about adding the right level of salts to your beers. Yet again another silly song request finalises the program.

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November#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 05:15:26 +0000

The guys talk about their Aussie Bush Beer experiment, and can a lambic be made in the tropics - a new experiment will look at this. A malt crisis is about to hit the world that will affect all brewers, we discuss! The Brewmaster rants about how to say “beer stuff” in English, and we interview a craftbrewer from Austria. The Drink The Beer In The Glass Report, Weirde And Wacky World of Beer, feedback all are there. And what is killing 42,000 Russians a year?.

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October#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 04:12:06 +0000

The brewmaster defys death by tropical disease to give you the results of the Great Malt Experiment. We also analyse an unusual flavour in a beer, and tell you the third essential book you should have in your beer library. Hear how prohibitionists are becoming active again, along with our beer superhero, a funny brewing story, feedback, Octoberfest in Russia and the purist beer song yet.

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October#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 05:17:53 +0000

What does Graham do when he is too sick to broadcast? He naturally relies on others to do the job. David Logsdon, founder of Wyeast did a tour of Australia recently, giving a talk on “Everything You Need to Know About Yeast Starters”. So the Brewmaster naturally slips that in as the program. If you like that, there is an old unedited interview between David and Graham in the archives, June 2004.

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September#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 04:47:10 +0000

Want to learn about malt extract darkening and malt extract twang; Graham has researched this in depth and the results may surprise you. A hardhitting new segment called “Drink The Beer In The Glass Report” reviews things beer related on the web, and we sample the Sour Cream Lambic. Not enough, well Blokeman returns again, more funny beer stories, the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, and still more fills the program nicely.

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September#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 04:24:39 +0000

Yet another first, as the cellarman sees what an electric current does for head retention. In our international interviews, Graham interviews a brewmaster from South Korea, and we tell you what is the second essential book you should have in your brewery. More rants on beer styles, and we taste the experimental Stein Beer, with suggestions for the receipe. A special brewcast roving report and another entry in our competition makes it essential listening.

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August#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 03:23:58 +0000

What will it take to stop the brewmaster ranting about styles. Not this show as we also talk about extract twang, and a roving report on pubs. Funny brew stories are there, and the show recommends the best brewing books you should have. Not enough, there is also feedback, blokeman flys in, the Weird and Wacky World of Beer as well as the most requested song; explains why this program is so long.

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August#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 05:58:36 +0000

Yet another long program that wont bore you. Listen to our brewmaster have yet another rant, this time on binge drinking. There is an interview with a craftbrewer from Spain, and we sample a truly disgusting beer. Think you know all the methods of sparging, well the boys may surprise you. Share your funiest beer stories and win a great prize, and yet another requested song rounds out the program.

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July#3,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 02:58:19 +0000

Any wonder the show ran over time, with interesting feedback, world annoucements, two roving reporters, and a story on Australian pubs. If that wasn’t enough, our beer superhero returns, the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, another new malt variety is released and scientific trivia on beer are squeezed in.

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July#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:21:17 +0000

The sound is awful, it ran over time - but the content is worth the effort. Listen to Australian beer news, and learn how to make a 21% all grain beer. A new segment “Beer Bush Lawers” answers your beer legal questions, and we look at trends in malt production no serious brewer should miss. Finally, a new malt hits the market, and a warning no professional brewers should miss on how to market beer.

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July#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 04:34:22 +0000

The long awaited return of the worlds only beer superhero is one of the highlights. The brewmaster shows you a new method to make those difficult sour beers, and a roving reporter with some difficulty makes a report. We look at how beer interviewing is evolving, as well as the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, with a head banging beer song to finish.

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June#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 05:03:15 +0000

Graham gives his opinion about warm pitching verses cold pitching of yeast. In our series on international craftbrewers we interview a craftbrewer from Japan, and look at how the industry treats consumers with their marketing techniques. Listeners questions are also answered and we tell you where to get those beer songs.

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June#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 02:43:12 +0000

A show no serious brewer, amateur or professional, should miss. Hear the latest research into how people taste beer. Our brewmaster will also look at the latest feedback, a roving reporter tells us of his setup, more on the stein beer experiment, and the Weird and Wacky World of Beer.

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May#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 21 May 2006 06:53:04 +0000

Hear a most unique interview, where we prove God is a brewer, and loves beer. Graham looks into the brewing scene in South Africa, and a special report on Beertopia, Australia’s largest beer festival. Also, the second part on our feature - achieving real malt flavours with raw adjuncts; as well as feedback.

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May#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 07 May 2006 00:57:57 +0000

A live report as the guys put the homemade kiln to the test and make a stein beer is a feature of this show. Also Graham interviews a UK brewer, and a couple of roving reporters “report”. A talk on beer flavours and achieving this with different ingredients with an unusual end to the show.

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April#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 05:30:09 +0000

Hear the latest on Graham’s and Ian’s stein beer project - their portable homemade kiln. Also on the program is your feedback, including Skype calls, a website update, and Australian beer news. An interview with Brewtopia, a unique way to buy your beer, round out the program.

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April#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 02:17:56 +0000

We sample the “Bugdgeree Lager”, the barley/millet beer experiment. Graham interviews a leading gluten free brewing expert, and talks about the Stein beer (making beer with hot rocks) project. A report on the local hop harvest and the Weird and Wacky World of Beer rounds out a tight program.

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March#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 05:24:55 +0000

In a show of cyclonic proportions, is it possible for our Brewmaster to have a bad brew day? The show also covers Aussie Beer News, with a feature on the beer style Bier de Garde. Hear also the experiences of a roving reporter making his first all grain beer, and listen to Blockman’s last appearance (at the momment).

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March#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 05:33:02 +0000

What can send Graham into a rant? Hops for one! Listen to our brewmaster go off, as well as a new feature for the show, the ability to leave messages via Skype. There is a talk about CO2 gas cyclinders, feedback, the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, and a song request finishes this program.

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February#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 03:50:45 +0000

Join the NQLD Brewmaster as he guides you thru the process of making a barley/millet beer. This will be a first for you and Graham. A roving reporter surfaces, and we look at Australian beer news. As usual some interesting feedback finishes the show with a true NQLD song for the season.

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February#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 07:02:52 +0000

Find out what Graham has to drop in a packed show (too packed) with song requests, the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, Blokeman Beer Superhero, how to use unusual ingredients, a review of many of the beer podcasts, more on tall ships and brewing, as well as feedback.

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January#3,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 01:45:10 +0000

The Famed Tropical Flower Wit makes an appearance, learn about a gluten free beer festival, Australian beer news is reviewed, we talk to a unique first time grain brewer, with a look at beer brewing on old sailing ships in the 1700’s. Some beer podcast sites and a song request to finish.

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January#2,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 04:31:00 +0000

This show has our Beer Superhero making a return, we talk about the benefits of a “mashout”, while we review the latest Australian beer news. A roving reporter sends us his opinions on brewing, and we answer all your questions, with the Cellarman wanting to educate the world.

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January#1,2006

Graham Sanders — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 11:13:03 +0000

You will learn about multi-pitching of yeast, a review of a smoked beer, we look at 5 years of broadcasting the craftbrewer show, feedback including brewing software, and the Weird and Wacky World of Beer, and a favourite song completing a packed show.

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December#2,2005

Graham Sanders — Sun, 18 Dec 2005 01:46:14 +0000

Find out how to make a perfect triple high alcohol beer, A beer superhero makes an appearance, up to date gluten free brewing advice, a roving reporter reports, with beer news and the Weird and Wacky World of Beer completing a HOT program.

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December#1, 2005

Graham Sanders — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 21:08:27 +0000

We finish our special on gluten free brewing, showing how you actual make these great beers. Also local news, and a review of beer issues over the last two weeks, with the Weird and Wacky World of Beer completing a packed program.

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November#2, 2005

Graham Sanders — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 04:00:00 +0000

We continue our special on gluten free brewing, with interviews with the leaders in the field, and we sample a commercial gluten free brand. A guest reporter from the USA tells us his competition experiences. Feedback and the usual fun round out the program.

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November #1, 2005

Administrator — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 05:18:28 +0000

In this episode we finally get to meet SWMBO (Graham’s assistant brewer Leslie) and introduce Gluten free beers and brewing. There is also the regular feedback segment along with all the news from the Ozzie brew scene.

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October #2, 2005

Administrator — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:17:49 +0000

Graham introduces the series on gluten free beers and reviews a rather spicy pilsener. Other topics include a visit to a BOP (Brew on Premises) and experiments with Saaz B hop flowers imported from New Zealand.

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October #1, 2005

Administrator — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 18:15:40 +0000

October starts with complaints about an empty beer glass, but thanks to the cellarman the situation is quickly remedied. Once in front of the microphone, the cellarman is not easily dislodged as he takes us on a tour of his own brewery.

The new Townsville BOP (Brew on Premises) is ready to open at the end of the month and Graham has made contact to arrange an opening day interview.

Gluten free beers are also introduced with a tasting of an interesting sample.

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September #2, 2005

Administrator — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:27:38 +0000

In addition to the usual news and reviews, there is a roving report from an US based ‘correspondent’. History is made with radio’s first tasting of a Gluten free beer. Amarillo hops make a big impression in FNQ (Far North Queensland).

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September #1, 2005

Administrator — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 18:27:14 +0000

All the regular segments including local news, the weird and wacky world of beer and feedback are here. This show features a review of other podcast beer shows and Ian tries to introduce his new winning brewing setup.

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August #2, 2005

Administrator — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 18:25:31 +0000

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