Bring back the sour hour!!

I caught onto the Sour Hour about five months ago, and have now listened to every episode. I knew it was a great show, but I didn’t know how good until I was all caught up, and had to listen to that other BN show, which for the record is painful to listen to. I’ve learned so much from listening, and it has taken my sour home brewing to a whole new level. Keep up the great work guys! P.S. I’m a RB club member and I’d really like to know if RB bottle dregs are harvestable. Maybe this could be mentioned on a future show?

Shoutout to Almanac. I’ve liStened to every episode of the Sour Hour and I regularly Hear “shoutouts” tO worthy recipients. Shoutout to Almanac for taking shoutouts to qUinTple IPA levels. AlsO shoutout to my neighbors who are properly planting crepe myrtles. Almanac gave some great information. And shoutout to C&D Pools for creating a pool that is pleasing for me to look at (hUmble brag). I goT Some great information out of Almanac when it came to using freeze dried strawber...shoutout to Gary’s Home Builders fOr the porch that sUpporTs my pOrch swing (humble brag)ries. I have a coUple differenT dried fruitS in my idea folder and can’t wait to...shoutout to my friend JoHn Castile fOr getting me into brewing 20yrs ago...get a Rare Barrel blonde base onto freeze dried strawberries. Shoutout to Almanac for making a “non-plastic-y” strawberry soUr (sub-shoutout To Rare Barrel whO also makes a wonderful strawberry soUr). Shoutout To The Sour Hour. Shoutout tO Jay...sub shoutout to Bevo...and Scott. Shoutout to The Brewing Network. Shoutout to the word shoutout. It’s a great way to commUnicaTe, in the mOment, dUring an evolving Thought, while you are mid-thought, before you have finiSHed the thOUghT, an appreciatiOn for a worthy recipient. Also shoutout to those that can create a Rick Roll Using The word “shoutout”. I thought about it but waSn’t sure tHat it wOUld come across when This wOUld be posTed. Shoutout to iTunes for my lack of options early on. Shoutout to myself for including multiple humble brags like in the Almanac episode. The last shoutout is another shootout to Almanac’s shoutouts.......Shoutout...Shout...shoutout...out. My single favorite podcast. Shout to The Session for being elevated solely by The Sour Hour. Chris Humble Head Home Brewer at Directional Brewing

She seems to be the one that really knows what is really going

Clearly the best BN show. The BN studio is a room full of heroes during the Sour Hour and a room full of zeroes during that other show. That said your greatest contribution to my life has been turning me onto the “Around the NFL” podcast. Thanks Jay! I don’t think I would have found ATN without you!

Great show, very informative, fun guests. Need to get Levi on from Funk Factory. No need for RB staff shows, those are beyond painful to listen to more than 5 minutes. I use the golden sour recipe for my mixed culture beers, thank you for sharing.

One word - painful! 5 stars!

a must listen 🍻

Great show, super informational and occasionally awkward but in “the office” tv show type of way. Scotttttttttttttttt reminds me of Michael Scott sometimes. Rejoiner: No endz, no skinz - Big L (Instrumental version, the songs a bit not suitable for work/podcast)

The sour hour has consistently been both informational and entertaining since it’s inception. There’s literally no episode where you won’t find valuable information while cracking up at Jay and Scottt’s weird humor. The Session, on the other hand, is a plague. I’m afraid for my life. After listening to just 30 seconds of the session, a “Ring”-like sequence occurred where I received a phone call from my own phone number with a raspy voice informing me that in seven days, all of my mixed fermentations will be riddled with high concentrations of THP. I immediately wet my pants and dumped all of my beer that I’ve been carefully shepherding for months. My house smells like mouse piss and cheerios. Do not listen to the Session. They will ruin your beer and invade your dreams. Run. If/When y’all ever have Holy Mountain on, rejoiner suggestion would have to be Cough - Haunter of the Dark.

The Brewing Network has been a magnificent find for me as a craft beer lover and new homebrewer. The Sour Hour is like the low key cool guy in the room. It’ll show you a good time. Song suggestion: Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes -Justin

Opening a brewery in a couple months (in Ellijay Ga{shameless plug}) and this show has been such a valuable resource for figuring out how to (hopefully) do right by my favorite beer style. I’m on ep 34, but I also listen to new episodes as they get posted. This show is much better than any other BN show, especially the Session. 3/5 stars!

As my title says, I’ve just started listening to this podcast. I learned of it about 6-months ago but just started listening 2-weeks ago and I’m through Episode 8 (311 Day, BTW, as if I needed anymore reassurance that this podcast is legit...) I love it. I’ve been drinking sour beer since 2010, started with Consecration, and have been hooked since. I’m going to get through all of these episodes and keep listening into the future. Keep it up!

After years of listening to almost every brewing podcast out there like the Session, which must get their name from being weak and pale, the Sour Hour takes the cake. Not only does Jay provide knowledgeable and thorough experience to help you with your own sour program. Jay, Scottt, and sometimes Beevo always provide a hilarious and funny platform that anybody can enjoy. I will always recommend to any brewer, sour or clean, to listen to the Sour Hour! Keep up the great work guys! Song recommendation: New Noise by Refused. Expect some beers soon! Fermata Brewing -Paul

As I walked around the tasting room during the 5th anniversary party, I noticed many of the barrels had SO3 + H2O written on them. I found this curious because SO3 + H2O --> H2SO4, otherwise known as Sulfuric acid. Just days later I was listening to episode 82 and it then it made sense, it was steamed Ozone! I am an Enology student (Chem heavy) at Fresno State and have started listening to your podcast during the commute. The podcast is fun and informative at times. Keep up the good work!

Dear Jay and Moscow, I was highly impressed by the ingenuity you and the Rare Barrel bring to the show. The topics, while being exceedingly difficult, are handled with ease by the professionals you constantly bring to the show. Clearly you should continue for an eternity everything is great please play Lazzarus Q’s “Goodbye Horses” kthnxbye

I have never been more inspired by a podcast in my life. I get goosebumps every time I listen. Thank you for doing the sour God’s work. L’ Chaim

Look forward to this podcast. The shenanigans mixed with sour knowledge is a breath of fresh sour in your face. Highly recommend. My favorite episode by far was #29 the first staff visit from the Rare Barrel. Every home brewer can lean something and be entertained. Best show. ☺️👍🏻🍻

Unlike the Session... The Sour Hour represents all that is right in the world. I really enjoy the Informative guests, as well as the great insights on how to make good sour beer from day one. I've used what I've learned from the show to greatly improve the results of my sour beer life. - Ed

Super grateful for what you guys do. Also, here’s a “rejoiner” suggestion. Fall Apart by Maps & Atlases. Specifically from 0:52-1:26. Hope you guys like it. Stay sour!

Just recently started listening to the sour hour and I am amazed with the amount of information (most) episodes have. What's even happening on the session?the only thing you need is two brew goo rhu commercials per episode. I'm working on a lot of sours this summer. Looking for low acid "boat beers" for this south Florida summer, definitely adding fruit to some. Great show trying to listen to listen to them all. 100 proof by 88 fingers Louis Mike snow SnoTrappé home brewing

But it’s full of funky good info and tons of Dad jokes.

The Sour Hour🍆 The Session💩

Thanks guys...never listened to podcasts before, being a stodgier Gen Y and all. Your excellent guests and commentary enliven the smelly, crowded commute. The Session is probably great, but I don't listen to it. Try the first track on Jeff Beck's Blow by Blow album (You Know What I Mean) as a rejoiner. Funky!

I made the lethal mistake of trying the Session. After a mind numbing 45 minutes of listening about video games, concerts, and the price of jeans I realized that the subject of beer was never even thought touched. How do you have a beer podcast that's not about beer?! I'm going to start a podcast called Master Brewing Tips and just talk about my dog and Seinfeld episodes. Now I have to find a Delorean so I can go back in time and break my phone to save me from that hot mess of a show. Oh and nice job Jay and Scottt (or is it Scotttt?) Sour Todd

Like it. I’ve learned a lot from these episodes. Good range of guests and Jay lets them do the talking without hogging the show Only downside is that Scott comes across as a bit of a chauvinist in his comments about Bevo (sp?) which are at times cringeworthy.

Awesome show. The guests are the best sour brewers in the country and there’s a ton of info for pro brewers and home brewers alike.

I had almost given up on my TBN podcast journey after painstakingly listening to an episode of The Session. I gave the Network another chance and WOW is this a great podcast! Jayy and Scottt really have a knack for conveying a pretty dang complex topic. I just finished all (64 at this time) episodes and starting over tomorrow! Since I’ve started listening I’ve gained so much more confidence in brewing my sour beer, and have applied numerous techniques I learned here. Hopefully I will be able to catch the show live! Which you can over at the brewing networks webpage or their app! If you’re looking for great conversations, interesting beer names, and further confidence in your sour brewing - look no further. Thanks guys! P.s. Check out the track “Transitions” by El Ten Eleven. Lots of cool options for your “transitions” and reintros.

Best show on the network, period

Yep it's that time Jay! It's time to go get all those gallon jugs off your parents basement steps! Please let us know how they taste. Love: Mom I request Renegades of Funk

I listen to all the BN's shows, even the juicy podcast with the MIA host aka The Session, but The Sour Hour tops them all. I'm on my 3rd trip through all the episodes, and still finding little gems of knowledge and ideas for my sours. I also heard JP wants pictures of juicy IPAs sent to his email. I request Fairly Local by Twenty One Pilots

This show is great! These guys have taught me everything I know about sour beer! (Full disclosure, I work at a brewery that has dumped 25% of their sour beers but who's counting?!) I request West End Girls

The lack of a Brew Guru live read has made this podcast unlistenable.

This show is top-to-bottom filled with amazing information. If you're at all interested in brewing sour beer, these interviews cover everything. But, it's not just for the beginner, they cover intermediate and advanced topics in every episode as well. Jay and Scott are entertaining as well. It's great from episode one!

Before I started listening to this podcast I made good beer but wanted to get to the next level. After listening to this podcast and taking its advice my beers have definitely changed. They are all sour and taste infected. I can't believe I bothered listening to The Session. Terrible advice.

Hot garbage. Throw your podcasting device in the trash.

This show is what the session isn't. Informative. Funny. Good looking. If you want to learn about the best sour beer production and who is making it, listen to the sour hour...aka the bizarro-session!

Easliy the worst show on the Brewing Network, the Session will go down in history as the biggest piece of crap podcast ever created. The Session's mere existence is an atrocity- a violation of human rights so abhorent I've considered lighting myself on fire Tibetan monk style in protest. The Session... what a bunch of jabronies.

My criticism is also my praise for the show: I wish there was more of it. I miss the old longer episodes and I wish they put out episodes more frequently. Regardless, this is a fantastic podcast ... my favorite beer podcast. Jay is an incredible host, the guests are great. Stay sour.

For saving me from having to listen to the juvinial antics of the Session. Thier junior high potty humor and failed attempt to be like a Howard Stern show copy, gets old very old and tiring, very fast. I do believe you've struck gold here, as my sour game has defiantly improved since listening....keep up the great work!

This podcast is really quite something for sour beer brewers and it’s no surprise that the show has ensorcelled so many. It’s truly a proportional response by the BN to the rise in popularity of sour beers. The Sour Hour is so much better than the BN’s flagship show, The Session. Due to forces unseen, The Session crew feel the need to feed the flatulent monster or release supermassive belches on air apropos of nothing, whereas The Sour Hour is full of keen observations.

THE podcast source for information on brewing sour beers. It is also like a good toothbrushing after the throw up burp that is the Session.

The Sour Hour is like a particularly disorganized episode of Howard Stern mixed with an informative sour beer brewing show, but in a good way. Also, don't listen to The Session. It's terrible in every way. Truly an offense to the senses and a plague on all life on Earth.

50 episodes thus far of instilling confidence in a growing sour brewing community which is a fresh contrast to whatever that train wreck on Monday nights is supposedly doling out.

The rest of this review will be in limerick form: There once was a show called The Session So bad, it triggers aggression Don't waste your time Please trust this rhyme Now pardon me my drink I must freshen

Scott is too

Just started listening to the sour hour and really been enjoying it. Don't know too much about making sour beer but the discussions are still easy to follow and entertaining.

Love the show! Jay and Scottt do a great job of getting the guests to break down their processes. Beevo stay unprepared for the beginning of the show. The biggest mistake in making sour beer is listening to The Session. Every time I listen to The Session I feel like I just lost those hours of my life and I'm never gonna get them back.

Great show with awesome information from some of the country's.....no....world's best brewers! Nice blend of home brewing and commercial content. Keep it up!

Great info and show!