My initial review of the Spike Flow by Spike Brewing. ✅ See it in action here: https://youtube.com/live/a_hOJsRbJFc?feature=share Spike’s brew pump comparison video: https://youtu.be/-KGKfbMsH40?si=YcixlMWIuZ-I2d5k Support my
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Tasting the pre-prohibition lager we brewed earlier in the summer during a live streamed brew day (link below) and comparing a gelatin fined batch to
Continue readingPre-Prohibition Lager Live Stream Brew Day
We’ll be brewing a pre-prohibition lager using some new pieces of equipment: Here is the recipe we’ll be using:PDF: https://beernbbqbylarry.com/BNBFiles/Pre-Prohibition_Lager_12gal-20230722.pdfSpreadsheet: https://beernbbqbylarry.com/BNBFiles/Pre-Prohibition_Lager_12gal-20230722.xlsx Support my work via
Continue readingBrewing Spreadsheet Version 5: Overview, Deep Dive, & Recipe Design Example
This is an overview, deep dive, and recipe design walk though for Version 5 of my Brewing Spreadsheet. See chapters below for topics covered. ????
Continue readingThe BoilerMaker Surface by Blichmann Engineering: A Hands-On Review
Blichmann Engineering released their latest product; an easy to clean electric kettle called the BoilerMaker Surface. Blichmann had sent me a couple of their earliest
Continue readingBetter Than Bud Light: American Light Beer (w Rice): AKA #NotBudLight
Due to recent events surrounding boycotts of Bud Light by various groups of people, I thought I’d show the boycotters how to create their very
Continue readingJacketed BrewBuilt X2 (14 Gallon) Fermenter Review: Is It a Unitank or a Conical?
My final review of the 14 gallon BrewBuilt X2 fermenter and IceMaster MAX 2 Glycol Chiller after having used it multiple times and posting updates
Continue readingThe MeatStick 4X Wireless Thermometer
I gave the new MeatStick 4X a try on various cooks including rotisserie and sous vide; two cooking methods that can benefit from a wireless
Continue readingTips for a Leaky BrewBuilt X2 and Similar Pressure Fermenters That Use V-Clamps
Ever since my first use of the BrewBuilt X2 unitank fermenter, I’ve been dealing with it’s inability to hold pressure. After eventually solving the problem
Continue readingVienna Lager Update: 2023 Recipe & Process Changes
I recently made several changes to my recipe and process for making an excellent Vienna lager. I think all of them contributed to a better
Continue readingBrewBuilt X2 UNI Jacketed Conical Fermenter: First Look
My first of several upcoming videos on the new BrewBuilt X2 UNI Jacketed Conical Fermenter by MoreBeer! This overview video explains a number of advantages
Continue readingThe Case for Immersion Chillers: Why They Are The Best Wort Chilling Option for the Homebrewer
A run through of WHY immersion chillers are the best wort chilling option for home brewers making 10 gallon batches or less. After using various
Continue readingA Kegmenter Review: It’s both a Keg and a Fermenter. Plus, the FlotIT 2.0.
After a year of use, I explain why the Kegmenter is my go-to homebrew fermenter of choice for both pressure fermentation and regular (non-pressure) fermentation.
Continue readingOktoberfest Beer Recipe Matchup: Festbier vs Märzen…and the winner is…!
I threw a huge Oktoberfest party for my 50th birthday in Fall 2022 where I served 20 US gallons of home brewed Oktoberfest beer; half
Continue readingBig Bold & Beautiful: Brewing a Bourbon Stout (Taking The Mashtun Capacity Challenge)
It was time to brew the 2022 batch of bourbon stout which is a tweaked version of my 2021 recipe which was based upon New
Continue readingCanning Home Brew Using the Oktober Design BenchMK Can Seamer and a Blichmann Engineering Beer Gun
Canning a 30 pack of bourbon stout using the Oktober Design BenchMK Can Seamer and Blichmann Engineering Beer Gun bottle (can) filler along with some
Continue readingFermented Hot Sauce Via the Pepper Mash Method (Part 2): Processing & Bottling
The final follow up video to the first video on fermenting peppers, this video covers the final processing, bottling, & labeling of the fermented peppers.
Continue readingLots and Lots of Sous Vide Brats
Just a short showing how I made a large quantity of bratwurst for an Oktoberfest party I threw recently.
Continue reading2022 Crown Point Rib Competition Road Trip
Another year; another contest. It’s time for my annual trip to Crown Point, Indiana for the annual Pentwater Rib Competition. Hoping to regain my title
Continue readingFermented Hot Sauce Via the Pepper Mash Method (Part 1)
End of summer is the time of year where I begin fermenting some of my harvested garden grown peppers in preparation for turning them into
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