The Beer Taster’s Notebook
By: Jonathan Thompson
Language: en-us
Categories: Arts, Food, Science, Chemistry
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.
Episodes
Episode 5: What is FAN anyways?
Dec 12, 2025In 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.
Duration: 00:14:12Episode 4: IPA
Dec 05, 2025All 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 along side.
Duration: 00:43:34Episode 3: How We Taste
Nov 28, 2025In 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).
Duration: 00:38:29Episode 2: Lagers
Nov 21, 2025A dive into the history of lager.
Duration: 00:22:35Episode 1: The very very basic introduction to beer
Nov 07, 2025This 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.
Duration: 00:09:48