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The podcast specifically dedicated to learning about beer. Join Advanced Cicerone® Jonathan Thompson on deep dives into everything beer. From sensory to biochemistry, this is the podcast for all students of beer and brewing.
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S1E15 Episode 15: Caramelization and Maillard
Confused about caramelization and Maillard? We explore how they work, what the differences are, and what's what in the world of browning.
S1E14 Episode 14: The Mash
A dive into the mash tun, exploring sugars, enzymes, and mash regimes. Learn how endogenous enzymes chop up longer chain saccharides into fermentables and how the brewer controls the gravity and body…
S1E13 Episode 13: Milling
A quick overview of malt milling, in preparation for a not so brief dive into the mash!
Episode 12: Malt Basics
In this episode we dive in to malt, how its made and what it is. From the field to the fermenter, learn how the humble barley kernel makes its way to the brewery, with a little bit of science for…
Episode 11: Lactones
Wood, coconut, vanilla? What are lactones? In this oh so brief episode, we explore the small but powerful role of lactones in beer.
Episode 10: Thiols
In this episode we explore the crazy world of thiols. From passionfruit to cat-pee and beyond. Learn how the yeast splits bound thiols into freeform aroma goodness and how brett can pull a few magic…
S1E9 Episode 9: Phenols Phenols Phenols
Continuing our dive into yeast derived aromas, we tackle phenols. The good, the bad, and the confusing. Gain an understanding of what they are, how they are formed, and what is responsible.
S1E8 Episode 8: My Aunt Ester...
We dive deeper into aroma compounds, this time tackling esters. Stepping off the fusels and into the yeast derived fruitiness. We go through how they are formed, why they are formed, and cover some…
S1E7 Episode 7: Down We Go.... Fusels
In the first installment of our aroma exploration we dive into fusel alcohols in beer. What they are, what they do and how they are produced.
S1E6 Episode 6: Aroma.... The Begining
In this episode we start to explore the world of beer aromas. This introduction is a broad view of esters and phenols and all the other goodness without falling too deep through the looking glass,…
S1E5 Episode 5: What is FAN anyways?
In this episode we explore the definition, constituents and importance of FAN. Finally some clarity on a term thrown around without much context. An essential episode for serious students of beer.
Episode 4: IPA
All about IPA. How the India Pale Ale made it from the waters of the River Trent to the hop bombs of the modern era. Jonathan guides you through the beer's marvelous journey, with a bit of sensory…
Episode 3: How We Taste
In Episode 3, we explore the mechanics of flavour, and how a barrage of signals assembles in the brain and is transformed into the flavours we love ( and hate).
S1E2 Episode 2: Lagers
A dive into the history of lager.
S1E1 Episode 1: The very very basic introduction to beer
This Episode serves as an introduction to beer, geared towards anyone who needs a quick refresher, or is at the very beginning of their beer journey.
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The Beer Taster’s Notebook has published 15 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Arts, Chemistry.
The Beer Taster’s Notebook is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.
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