Brewing & Winemaking – BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

May 10, 2026 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

The Adjunct Challenge: Corn vs Rice in an American Lager. Which is Better?

Clay and I brewed 20 gallons of American lager for a taste test following up on a four year old idea we had over beer.

April 3, 2025 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

My Brew Pumps: A Comparison Between the Chugger, Blichmann RipTide, Spike Flow, & Anvil XP

A comparison of all my brew pumps, their specifications, testing, and what I think of them relative to one another. Pumps compared: Chugger, Blichmann RipTide,

March 23, 2025 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

BrewBuilt X3 UNI Jacketed Conical Fermenter: Welcome Improvements Over The X2

An update on my experiences with the BrewBuilt UNI X series of jacketed conical fermenters and a comparison of the important enhancements made to the

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:

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.