BEER-N-BBQ by Larry – Showing You How It's Made

June 1, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Jacketed 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

May 14, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

The 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

April 23, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Tips 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

April 4, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Vienna 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

February 26, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

BrewBuilt 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

January 26, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

The 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

January 18, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

A 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.

January 2, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Oktoberfest 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

December 17, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Big 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

December 13, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Canning 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

November 20, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Fermented 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.

October 26, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Lots 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.

October 16, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

2022 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

September 22, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Fermented 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

August 8, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Italian Beef Sandwich with Melrose Peppers; Cooked Using the SNS Grills Drip ‘N Griddle Pan

Another iteration of the Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich. This time coated with fresh herbs, garlic, and onion then cooked on a roasting pan (the Drip

August 4, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Blanching Sweet Corn with the Spike Brewing Solo Basket

It’s that time of year where Illinois sweet corn is ready to eat and to preserve for eating later. I bought a whole sack (50

August 3, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Home Brewed American Lager with Rice Adjunct: Tasting, Recipe, and Yeast Comparison

The tasting video on my American Lager made with rice adjunct similar to Budweiser, but this is no Bud. This is “Better Than Bud”! Also,

July 25, 2022 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Garage Home Brewery Organization: Breweries on Wheels

Sharing with you how I organization a multipurpose room/area (my garage) to accommodate home brewing equipment (and cooking gear as well) for easy in and