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Welcome back to The Hop Addition Podcast — and this one gets seriously funky.

We’re joined by Dan Wye, Head Brewer at Origin Brewing Project by Fyne Ales, to explore the wild world of mixed fermentation. This isn’t a beginner’s guide — we’re skipping straight past the basics and diving deep into the science, technique, and controlled chaos behind some of the most complex beers out there.

Along the way, we’re sampling a stunning lineup including Crotag (Chardonnay-inspired chimera), Cu, Nadar Bramble, Lonag (Glen Fyne Foraged Saison), and more — breaking down how these beers are designed, fermented, and matured.

Expect a proper deep dive into:
🦠 Mixed fermentation philosophy & house cultures
🌾 Wort design, turbid mashing & aged hop strategies
⚗️ Managing THP, acidity & micro-oxygenation
🪵 Barrel ageing, oak alternatives & solera systems
🍓 Blending, fruiting & safe bottle conditioning
🧪 Translating pro techniques to the homebrew scale

Dan shares invaluable insights on how to balance funk, acidity, and complexity — without ending up with a glass of vinegar — plus the biggest mistakes homebrewers make when stepping into mixed ferm territory.

Huge thanks to our partner The Malt Miller for supporting the show — your go-to for all things homebrew, including our dedicated Hop Addition recipe section.

💬 Got experience with mixed fermentation or thinking of giving it a go? Let us know on socials and share what you’re drinking along with us.

In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Thomason from Four Priests Brewery for a deep dive into brewing, cask beer, and life behind the bar.

We crack into a brilliant lineup of beers — including Murgy, Cross Stout (4.2%), DIVINE Hibernation (4.8%), Get Locky (5.8%), and Ginger BEER’D (4.3%) — while chatting all things recipe design, customer expectations, and what it really takes to craft great beer for cask.

Expect plenty of insight (and a few strong opinions!) on:
🍺 Designing beers for real drinkers
🛢️ Cask ale techniques, finings, and conditioning
⚙️ Equipment, dispense methods & cellar practices
🍻 Hard vs soft spiles, cask breathers & pour perfection
🏡 The realities of running a pub in today’s climate

Huge thanks to our partner The Malt Miller, your go-to for all things homebrew — now stocked up with fresh Kegland equipment. Don’t forget to check out the Hop Addition recipe section while you’re there!

💬 Tried any beers from Four Priests? Let us know your thoughts on socials and tell us what you’re drinking along with us.

The Hop Addition is back with Episode 124, and tonight we’re welcoming back a fan favourite — the one and only Mr Hoddinot! Join us as we catch up with the real brewer himself for another deep dive into all things hops, malt, and Maverick.

We’re talking new beers, new techniques, and a few wild experiments along the way:
🍺 Lowtide — a 4% session hazy mashed at 72°C
🦅 Big Bird — thiolised yeast magic and hop unlocking
🥭 Smoosh — kettle sour meets mango madness in a fruity slushie-style brew

We’ve also got updates from Maverick Brewing, a look back at LCBF, and teasers for our upcoming Oktoberfest special — complete with a new Hop Addition beer pack from our friends at The Malt Miller, the UK’s premier supplier of all things homebrew.

👉 Got a question for Hod? Drop it in the comments or hit us up on socials.
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Cheers from the Hop Addition crew — see you at the after party! 🍻

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