Homebrew questions? We’ve got homebrew answers.

We’re broadcasting from Monday Night Brewing’s Garage this week.

Does your homebrew blonde ale continually have an underripe apple taste? Or is there a rancid butter taste in your porter? Does your IPA taste more like band-aids than tropical hops?

This is the show for you. BJCP Grand Master beer judge Mike Castagno was an award-winning homebrewer before going pro at Decatur, GA’s Twain’s Brewpub. And BJCP Certified beer judge Nate Watkins is another award-winning prolific homebrewer. We talk about some of the mistakes homebrewers make, the off-flavors that can crop up, and how to fix them.

We discuss some of the things you can do before you brew to minimize the risk of off-flavors as well as sharing some details on common off-flavors such as acetaldehyde, diacetyl, chlorophenol, fusel / alcoholic, DMS (dimethyl sulfide), esters, oxidation, and the much-dreaded skunking. Mike and Nate also share some info on homebrew clubs and ways you can train your palate to recognize off-flavors.

Plus, we talk to Michael Lowenberg of Modern Hops about the upcoming Day of the Juice festival. Tickets available here.

Truck and Tap’s Beers of the Week:

5 Seasons Philadelphia IPA

Creature Comforts Awaken My Love

Creature Comforts Loopulus

Monday Night Ante Meridiem

Red Brick Order of the Nine Gems

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Coming up next week, we’re heading to Atlanta’s oldest (still operating) brewery Red Brick. Have a great week, and don’t forget to DRINK LOCAL.