Brewing & Winemaking – Page 3 – BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

June 20, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Can the 20 Gallon Spike Solo Brew 5 Gallon Batches of Beer?

I brewed a five gallon batch of beer on the 20 gallon version of the Spike Brewing Solo BIAB electric brew system. Easy peasy. #SpikeBrewing

June 13, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

PLAATO Keg Review

My experience and thoughts on the PLAATO Keg Management System. PLAATO website: https://plaato.io/

May 28, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

How To Calibrate the Spike Solo

Answering the question of how to set a temperature offset and autotune the Spike Brewing Solo eBIAB system before first use. The PID controller that

April 30, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

The New Steam Condenser Lid by Spike Brewing: A Preview

Spike Brewing sent me a prototype of their upcoming Steam Condenser Lid, and I brewed a batch of beer with it. See how it went!

March 27, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Review of The ELECTRICHAIR by JaDeD Brewing

My review of The ElectriChair by JaDeD Brewing with an overview and live demonstration by the owner of JaDeD Brewing. The ElectriChair is a copper

March 26, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Installing a 240V Circuit for Electric Brewing: a DIY Project

A video response to viewer questions on how I installed my 240V 30 amp GFCI protected circuit for use with electric brewing. Find GFCI Breakers

March 22, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Spike eBIAB: Brew Day Live Stream

It’s beer thirty. Time for another live stream brew day! On today’s menu: Weissbier (Hefeweizen) brewed on the Spike Brewing eBIAB Single Vessel Brew System.

March 15, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Spike eBIAB: 1st Brew Day Experience

The outcome of my first brew day on the Spike Brewing eBIAB Single Vessel Brewing System. Some observations and some ideas for improving the brew

March 7, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

The Spike Brewing eBIAB Single Vessel Brewing System: Early Access & 1st Look

Spike Brewing sent me a pre-production prototype of their new electric single vessel brewing system: the eBIAB. Let’s see what’s inside! #SpikeBrewing #eBIAB #BIAB Spike

February 24, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

A Road Trip to The Chesterton Brewery: Brewing a 1 BBL Batch of LarGaarden Belgian Wit

Chad and I journey to The Chesterton Brewery in Chesterton, Indiana, to brew a 1 barrel batch of my LarGaarden Belgian wit bier to put

February 11, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Oatmeal Stout: Follow Up, Tasting, & Recipe

Is Oatmeal Stout a breakfast food?

January 27, 2020 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Oatmeal Stout Brew Day (LIVE!)

It’s beer thirty. Time for another live stream brew day! On today’s menu: Oatmeal Stout brewed on the #Grainfather and fermented in the #Spike #FlexPlus.

December 11, 2019 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

The FermZilla: Is it Better Than the Fermentasaurus?

My first use, and opinion, of the second generation Fermentasaurus; the FermZilla. Thanks to those of you that asked me to do this review, and

November 30, 2019 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

2019 Learn To Homebrew Day Vienna Lager Tasting & Recipe

This is the follow up companion video for my 2019 Learn To Homebrew Day Live Stream showing the final product. #LearnToHomebrewDay Vienna Lager Recipe: Excel

November 9, 2019 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

‘Learn To Homebrew Day’ Live Stream

My first EVER Brew Day Live Stream in honor of #LearnToHomebrewDay Chad and I walk through a live brew day explaining the process and answering

October 31, 2019 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Why Various Brewing Software Tools Give Different Results

A very common question I get from viewers and users of my Brewing Recipe Spreadsheet is: “Why do the outputs (Efficiency, O.G., F.G., ABV, etc)

September 17, 2019 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Grain to Glass Oktoberfest (Märzen) in Under a Month

The end of Summer was fast approaching and I had not yet brewed an Oktoberfest beer. What was I to do? The answer: Make it

September 14, 2019 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

The New TriCoil 1.2 Chiller by CuS.S. Brewing Equipment

I had the opportunity to meet Jeremy McGranahan, owner of CuS.S. Brewing Equipment, and talk with him about his latest product; the TriCoil 1.2 Immersion

September 3, 2019 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

My Kegerator Upgrades: Kegland Series 4, Gov Reg, & Custom Tap Handles

I finally bought a new kegerator to replace my single tap model; a 3-tap Kegland Series 4 kegerator with stainless steel Intertap Flow Control Faucets,

August 6, 2019 BEER-N-BBQ by Larry

Larry’s Quick Lager: Pressure Fermentation & Gelatin Fining Details

A deep dive follow up to my previous video about my “Quick Lager“. I go over the details on how I shortened the brewing process