The Hop Addition

The Hop Addition Podcast is a homebrewing podcast by homebrewers, for homebrewers.Join three UK-based brewers as we dive into beer styles, brewing techniques, hops, yeast, fermentation, and recipe design — with a mix of deep-dive episodes, drink alongs, and expert guests from across the brewing industry.Whether you're into all-grain brewing, IPAs, lagers, sour beer, or improving your homebrew setup, we’ve got practical tips, brewing science, and plenty of beer chat to help you brew better. 🍺

The Hop Addition is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 146 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Hop Addition, a leisure show with 146 episodes published.

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  The Hop Addition

  Episode 145 - The State of Craft Beer

  Sep 26, 20261h 55m

  So… where is UK craft beer right now? In Episode 145, we take a look at the current state of the UK craft beer scene —the breweries that are adapting, the ones that have disappeared or changed hands, and the trends shaping what we’re likely to be drinking over the next few years. And, of course, we’re not doing it empty-handed. We’re tasting our way through a cracking line-up from Verdant, Thornbridge, Elusive, Sureshot and Emperor’s , courtesy of The Malt Miller’s excellent Indie Beer Fridge. From Verdant’s new Luna hop collaboration with BarthHaas, to Thornbridge and Track bringing back some malt-forward beer, Elusive’s West Coast collaboration with Verdant, and a massive 12% Imperial Stout from Sureshot and Emperor’s , there’s plenty to get stuck into along the way. In this episode: Where is UK craft beer heading in 2026? The breweries we've lost—and the brands that have changed hands BrewDog, Brew By Numbers, Gipsy Hill, Overtone and others Why the mid-sized brewery has become such a difficult place to be Rising costs, margins and the changing pub landscape Is consolidation inevitable? Can staying small and local offer a way forward? The return of lagers, traditional ales and more drinkable beers The resurgence of West Coast IPA Low and no-alcohol beer The rise of premium, high-ABV "treat" beers And what all of this means for homebrewers And the beers… Verdant x BarthHaas – We Play Nice An IPA showcasing the new Luna hop from Australia. Thornbridge – American Brown Ale A malt-forward American Brown brewed on the Thornbridge Union system with Track. Elusive x Verdant – Threads A West Coast IPA celebrating Elusive's 10th anniversary. Sureshot x Emperor's – Oggdo Boggdo A monstrous 12% Imperial Stout packed with maple and chocolate. Huge thanks to The Malt Miller , our sponsor and premier supplier of all things homebrew. Check out their dedicated Hop Addition recipe section for beers featured on the podcast, including our own creations and recipes from our guests. And don't forget to check out their current offers, including BrewZilla and FermZilla bundle deals and 10% off any 3 Brewday in a Box kits.

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  Episode 144 - Lost Beer Styles

  Sep 26, 20261h 28m

  What happened to the beers we no longer drink? This episode, we’re heading deep into the archives to uncover lost, extinct and forgotten beer styles from Britain and around the world—and asking the all-important questions: would we actually want to drink them today, and would we want a whole keg? From monstrous 18th-century October Beers and hot, wormwood-infused Purl, to Brett-laced Yorkshire Stingo, sweet Welsh Bragawd and long-aged Keeping Stout, we explore some seriously strange beers that disappeared as brewing, taxation, ingredients and tastes evolved. Then we go global, digging up extinct styles including Peeterman, Breslauer Schöps, Kuyt, Broihan and Horner Bier . Expect unusual grains, wild fermentation, gruit, ancient brewing techniques and some seriously questionable flavour combinations. And, as always, we don't just talk about them—we ask could we recreate them today? What would the ingredients, water chemistry, yeast and fermentation look like in a modern 23-litre batch? In this episode: The ingredients and techniques that time forgot Brewing before hops took over 100% brown malt and inefficient historical grains Wild and mixed fermentation before pure yeast cultures The lost beers of Britain Extinct European styles Which beers we'd actually want to drink Whether we'd commit to a full keg How we'd recreate them in the modern brewhouse Huge thanks to The Malt Miller , our sponsor and premier supplier of all things homebrew. Check out their Hop Addition recipe section for beers featured on the podcast, including our own creations and recipes from our guests. And don't forget to check out their current offers, including up to £20 off Oxebar kegs and 10% off selected wine kits. So grab a beer, pour yourself something suitably ancient, and join us as we ask: Which lost beer styles deserve to stay lost—and which ones should make a comeback? #TheHopAddition #Homebrew #Homebrewing #CraftBeer #BeerHistory #LostBeerStyles #BritishBeer #Brewing #BeerPodcast

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  Episode 140 - West Coast, Old School vs New School

  Jul 27, 20262h 18m

  The West Coast IPA is back—but it isn't the same beer that dominated the craft beer boom of the 2000s. In this episode of The Hop Addition , we explore how one of the world's most influential beer styles has evolved from crystal-heavy, piney bitterness bombs into today's ultra-pale, dry, hop-saturated modern classics. We compare old school and new school recipes, discuss the evolution of malt bills, water chemistry, yeast selection, whirlpool hopping, dry hopping, Cryo and hop extracts, and debate whether Magnum really is the perfect bittering hop. Along the way we review some classic commercial examples and share practical brewing tips to help you brew a competition-worthy West Coast IPA at home. Whether you're a fan of Racer 5, Sierra Nevada Torpedo, Two Hearted, or the latest generation of crystal-clear tropical IPAs, this episode is packed with technical brewing discussion, recipe advice, and plenty of hop geekery. Cheers!

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  Episode 139 - Chasing the Landlord

  Jun 4, 20261h 40m

  In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast , we take on one of the greatest challenges in British brewing: cloning the legendary Timothy Taylor’s Landlord . We dive deep into the ingredients, process, and brewing science behind this iconic Yorkshire pale ale — from Golden Promise malt and Styrian Goldings hops to the famously characterful West Yorkshire yeast strain and the magic of traditional Yorkshire Square fermentation . To put theory into practice, the three of us each brewed our own Landlord-inspired clone using different approaches, equipment, yeast choices, and water profiles — then put them head-to-head in a taste off against the commercial benchmark. Expect a deep dive into: 🍺 Why Golden Promise is essential to the Landlord profile 🧪 Water chemistry and sulfate-driven bitterness 🌿 The importance of Styrian Goldings late hopping 🦠 Wyeast 1469 and the Yorkshire ester profile 🏛️ The history and mechanics of Yorkshire Squares We also explore how fermentation management, mineral balance, and heritage ingredients shape one of the most award-winning beers in British brewing history. Huge thanks to our partner The Malt Miller , your go-to for all things homebrew — including the new Prysma liquid hop products and the dedicated Hop Addition recipe section . 💬 Have you ever tried cloning a commercial beer? Let us know your favourite British ale clone projects on socials and tell us which version you’d most like to try. 👉 Next up: we’re diving into the modern West Coast IPA revival — tune in June 6th!

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  Episode 138 - Regional Water Profiles

  Jun 3, 20263h 2m

  In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast , we dive back into the wonderfully murky world of water chemistry — this time exploring the famous regional water profiles that shaped some of the world’s most iconic beer styles. From the ultra-soft water of Pilsen to the sulfate-heavy wells of Burton-on-Trent , we explore how geology influenced brewing history, flavour, process, and style evolution across Europe and the British Isles. Expect a deep dive into: 💧 Sulfate vs chloride — the “hops vs malt” balancing act 🪨 Why water is basically “liquid geology” 🍺 How Dublin created stout, Burton created IPA, and Pilsen created pilsner ⚗️ Mash pH, alkalinity, hardness & mineral additions 🧪 Whether replicating historic water profiles is actually worth it for modern brewers We also tackle the practical side of water treatment for homebrewers, including RO water, Burtonisation, Campden tablets, and the modern philosophy of “designing water for the beer” rather than chasing historic city profiles. Huge thanks to our partner The Malt Miller , your go-to for all things homebrew. Don’t forget to check out the Hop Addition recipe section while you’re there. 💬 Do you build your water from scratch or keep it simple? Let us know your approach on socials and join the discussion.

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