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Chad & I finally got around to tasting and comparing the 10 gallon split batch of azacca pale ale that we brewed in mid-July (video on my YT channel). One 5 gallon batch was fermented with Safale S-04 English Ale yeast and the other with Safale US-05. See what difference a yeast strain has on...

I needed to take some kegged homebrew to a party and came up with this; an easy to assemble self-contained transportable draft system on wheels. A wheeled cooler, small keg, CO2 tank, picnic tap, and some ice are all that is required to make you the life of the party. Parts List: Igloo Ice...

A hands-on review of the BrewSSSiphon; a robust auto siphon made of stainless steel and silicone by BrewSSSential.

Brew day #2 on my new(ish) ten gallon Spike Brewing kettle based system, an explanation why it took so long to get to brew #2 on it, and some guest brewers including April's auction winner, Shane, who arrived to pick up his beer (a hefeweizen) that we brewed last month. It was a very fun (but...

I've used this a few times already. It's amazing how adding something so simple can improve one's experience.

Sometimes it is good to binge drink.

iMake, the owner of The Grainfather, sent me one to review and use in my videos on my YouTube channel. There are two video so far. I started a Grainfather Youtube Playlist for them too.

Hi all, This video finally posted the other day was months in the making, and I am satisfied with the result. Spike Brewing makes good stuff and they were very helpful in providing me with the product and accessories I needed to make this video.

Hi all, I was asked to review the PicoBrew Pico Pro, and I have delivered. Video Description: My review, and walk through, of using the Pico Pro by PicoBrew to brew a beer with one of their prepackaged PicoPaks. The PicoPak I chose for this video was 'Heroes Never Die' by Beer Army...

Hi all, I finally finished my video series on how I upgraded my five gallon capacity system to ten gallons and made some improvements along the way. You can watch the entire playlist here: Brewery Upgrade: 5 to 10 Gallon Capacity Expansion Project

My brother, Chad, and I made a batch of English brown ale, fermented it while naturally carbonating in the Fermentasaurus conical fermenter, and racked it to a keg under pressure within a closed system. While not quite a Newcastle or a Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale, this beer was delicious on its...

Hi all, Last week I posted my review video of the Fermentasaurus conical fermenter as well as a short companion video on a DIY spunding valve to use with it. The Fermentasaurus: A Hands-On Review My opinion of the Fermentasaurus conical fermenter by Oxebar in context of brewing a beer; an...

Brewing a hefeweizen, a Bavarian-style wheat beer, to quench my thirst on a hot Summer day. Made with Hallertau hops, a 60/40 ratio of wheat to pilsner malt, and Weihenstephan yeast providing its signature banana and clove flavor, this all-grain Southern German style wheat beer totally rocked...

An updated version of my Hoegaarden clone, Lar-Gaarden, for 2017. New hops, new mash temperature, and an all around better video and recipe all make for an excellent beer and a better viewing experience. Grain Bill, Adjuncts, & Sugars Type Qty % of Bill lb...

My own Citra hop clone of Zombie Dust by 3 Floyds Brewing Company; an American Pale Ale. It's one of my favorite beers by one of my favorite brewers. I have done several iterations of this recipe over the past four years making changes each time to improve it. I think it ready to share with...

Thought I'd solicit some additional commentary from members of this forum on my latest vlog about why I prefer batch sparging over fly sparging: https://youtu.be/59cplMVw-RA

Brewing, fermenting, kegging, & tasting of a hefeweizen, a Bavarian-style wheat beer, to quench my thirst on a hot Summer day. Made with Hallertau hops, a 60/40 ratio of wheat to pilsner malt, and Weihenstephan yeast providing its signature banana and clove flavor, this all-grain Southern German...

An updated version of my Hoegaarden clone, Lar-Gaarden, for 2017. New hops, new mash temperature, and an all around better video and recipe all make for an excellent beer and a better viewing experience. 'Lar'-gaarden 2017 Recipe Sheet: https://www.beernbbqbylarry.com/BNBF...-20170521.xlsx...

Hi everyone, Version 2.1 of my Brewing Recipe Calculator Template is now available via my website, my YouTube Channel, and attached here. Enhancements and fixes are listed in the version history in the spreadsheet and discussed in detail in the update video. Watch the entire Playlist...

An updated version of my Hoegaarden clone, Lar-Gaarden, for 2017. New hops, new mash temperature, and an all around better video and recipe all make for an excellent beer and a better viewing experience. 'Lar'-gaarden 2017 Recipe Sheet...