Brewing & Winemaking – BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

February 16, 2025 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Anvil Foundry (18 Gallon) Brew Day Live Stream: Brewing ‘Larry’s Leftover Lager’

Clay and I will be brewing a light lager (corn adjunct) live using some new pieces of equipment: Anvil Foundry (18 gallon) brew system JaDeD

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

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

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

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. ????

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

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

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

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

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