Strike Mash Boil

Strike Mash Boil

Merrimack Valley Homebrew Club

Episodes 50
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
Activity Dormant
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

Strike Mash Boil is a Homebrewing Podcast for Homebrewers FROM Homebrewers. Brought to you by the Award Winning Merrimack Valley Homebrew Club, this show will cover a wide range of Homebrewing topics for all levels of brewers - beginners to the most advanced.

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Recent Episodes

S3E2 E045 - NERAX 2025

Mar 25, 2025 57m

It is just a few short weeks before one of our favorite Beer Festivals of the year kicks off. The New England Real Ale Exhibition, or NERAX, is a celebration of Real Ale or Cask Ale. With 110+ casks…

S3E1 E044 - Nitro Dry Irish Stout Blind Tasting & Reviews

Mar 16, 2024 56m

It's been a minute since we've recorded, so we decided to come back in style by blind tasting Nitro Dry Irish Stouts. We've got 8 to go through : Guinness, Sullivans, O'Hara's, Murphy's, Forged,…

S2E22 E043 - Who's Wrong and Who's Right : 2022 Prediction Reactions

Feb 09, 2023 1h 22m

1 Year Ago : Switzer, the Doc, Marco and Phil got together to make some predictions about craft beer in 2022. Now that it's 2023 we get back together to chat about each of our predictions and look at…

S2E21 E042 - 2023 Dry January Non-Alcoholic Beer Review

Jan 12, 2023 1h 35m

We brought together 18 Non-Alcoholic craft beers and 1 hop tea to see which is worthy of your time and money.  Switzer, the Doc, Marco and Phil score each one and then we tell you what to stay away…

S2E20 E041 - Brew Day at Dorchester Brewing Company

Nov 10, 2022 57m

MVHBC heads into the big city for a Friday Brew Day at Dorchester Brewing Company. Head Brewer Andy Johnson and Brewer Mandi Paine join us to discuss their careers in brewing and the beer we brewed.

S2E19 E040 - 2022 New England Homebrewers Jamboree

Sep 22, 2022 58m

We set up the mobile recording rig in the middle of our pouring tent at the New England Homebrewers Jamboree to bring you all the action.  Scott from the Knights of the Mashing Forks sits with us to…

S2E18 E039 - Cold IPA : Legit or Triggering Marco Again?

Sep 01, 2022 1h 9m

We revisit a topic that Triggered Marco in Season 1... Cold IPA.  This time, Switzer is here with the background and a homebrewed version. Maybe we can get on board with this style? Maybe not?

S2E17 E038 - A Long Cold Switzer: Vienna Lager

Aug 17, 2022 1h 7m

We comment on the news from Night Shift Brewing about CO2 Shortages and Production Changes.  The Doc judges another Irish Red.  And, Switzer is back to deep dive another classic lager style - the…

S2E16 E037 - Local Showcase

Jun 29, 2022 1h 42m

When our Club Meetings end, it kind of turns to a free-for-all of commercial beer. New and interesting things, whales from the other side of the country, some old beer collecting dust in the cellar…

S2E15 E036 - Beer & Brewing News and Reactions

Jun 08, 2022 1h 32m

We get together for a roundtable discussion of the latest beer and brewing headlines

S2E14 E035 - BrewRequisites 3: Belgian Wit

May 18, 2022 52m

One of our favorite shows to record is back with its third installment. A series all about the lesser brewed but equally amazing beer styles. We dig into the history and discuss recipe formation.…

S2E13 E034 - Big Brew Day 2022 & Troubleshooting your Brew

May 11, 2022 1h 20m

Marco and Phil sit down to discuss this year's Big Brew Day and the club's unique plans.  The Doc judges an Imperial Stout with 40 (!) ingredients.  Lastly we talk through some common issues in home…

S2E12 E033 - Canned Cocktails & Perfecting Cider Variants

May 03, 2022 1h 14m

We kick off the show discussing our favorite Ready to Drink Canned Cocktails, because it can't be beer all the time, can it?(See what I did there?) Then we judge a Mixed Fermentation Ale with the…

S2E11 E032 - DIY Electric Brewing Conversions

Apr 26, 2022 1h 9m

Mr Lactose, Karl and Phil walk Marco through their path from stove top brewing to Electric and how they built out their own DIY systems.  The Doc joins the show to judge a classic and favorite style…

S2E10 E031 - All About That Base Malt

Mar 22, 2022 1h 12m

Tim, Switzer, Marco and Phil walk through many of the base malt options out there and talk through some tips and tricks for picking the right one to maximize flavor for your brew.

S2E9 E030 - Barrel Aged Beer Tasting Session with Amongst the Whiskey

Mar 09, 2022 1h 23m

Marco and Phil are back in the secret lair of Amongst the Whiskey. From the famed Whiskey Study and with their Host, Nick, they have an epic tasting of barrel aged beers.

S2E8 E029 - The Whiskey Show! with Amongst The Whiskey

Feb 23, 2022 55m

Marco and Phil travelled to a double secret location in central MA to visit the famous Whiskey Study at Amongst the Whiskey.  They sip on a few drams and chat with founder Nick Anderson about his…

S2E7 E028 - LODO 101

Feb 16, 2022 1h 20m

Switzer and the Doc are Back!  First up, we make some predictions for 2022's Trends in Beer.  Then the Doc judges an English Barleywine.  Lastly, we dive into the basics of Low Dissolved Oxygen…

S2E6 E027 - Coffee in Beer & Hop Extracts

Feb 01, 2022 1h 31m

Mr Lactose and Tim are in the Virtual Studio for this week's show.  Up first, we've got a conversation about how to get the best results when using Coffee in Beer.  Then the Doc Judges an Irish…

S2E5 E026 - 2021 Year in Review: Raves

Jan 25, 2022 1h 13m

We bring back Aron and TJ to talk our Favorite things in Beer & Brewing in 2021.  And, we've got the Doc judging a Czech Amber Lager.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Strike Mash Boil have?

Strike Mash Boil has published 50 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.

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Strike Mash Boil is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 6m.

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