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October 14, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

The Spike Flow: Brew Pump Initial Review

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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September 11, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Pre-Prohibition Lager Recipe, Tasting, & Comparison

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

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July 22, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Pre-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

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June 27, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Brewing 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. ????

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June 22, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

The 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

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June 12, 2023 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Better 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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