Martin sits down with James Stiff from @themaltmiller8438 which is the go to UK supplier for homebrewing gear, ingredients, and advice.
From his first brew in 2016 to becoming a central figure at The Malt Miller, James shares how his passion for brewing turned into a full-time role helping others discover the joy of brewing at home. We explore:
- Choosing the right brewing kit for your skill and budget
- What’s trending in hops, yeast, and brewing tech
- How The Malt Miller helps new brewers with video content, recipe kits, and their Home Brewing 101 series
- Recipe design tips using SMASH techniques and pressure fermentation
- Sneak peeks into upcoming collaborations and new product launches
Links:
The Malt Miller site:
https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/
Stiffo's House Hazy Pale recipe:
https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/stiffos-house-hazy-pale-all-grain-recipe-kit/
Buy indie beer (UK delivery only):
https://thebeerrep.com/
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 07:03 Introduction to James and his journey
07:04 - 11:07 Getting started with homebrew equipment
11:08 - 14:00 Trends in homebrewing equipment
14:01 - 16:17 Recipe kits & brewing techniques
16:18 - 19:21 The rise of commercial beer clones
19:22 - 22:48 Popular hops, malt, and yeast
22:49 - 24:26 Community and resources for homebrewing
24:27 - 29:08 The rise of homebrewing in the UK
29:09 - 31:34 Favourite beer style to brew and common mistakes
31:25 - 33:32 Stiffo's House Hazy Pale
33:33 - 34:35 Get homebrewing in the kitchen
34:36 - 37:01 Future projects and innovations
37:02 Next guest and outro
