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Recent YouTube Videos
Helles w/ Lutra Kveik (Medal Winning!!)
I brewed a 7.5 gallon batch of Helles. 5 gallons was fermented with Franconian Lager yeast from Jasper Yeast. 2.5 gallons was fermented with Lutra Kveik. In this video, I take a look at the recipe, brew day, and compare the Lutra version against the “real” lager version.
Brew a California Common! (inspired by Anchor Steam)
I brewed my first California Common. The recipe was inspired by Anchor Steam. My motivation was a combination of Anchor’s closing, attempts to earn points for a “lager” in the Master Homebrewer Program (MHP) and also just wanting an easy drinking and flavorful beer to share.
My friends at NOVA Homebrew liked the beer so much, they encouraged me to brew a 15 gallon batch to go on tap at Old Ox Brewery for American Craft Beer Week 2024. This batch also scored my highest single competition score sheet of all time (a 43!), but did not even place.
Ebbegarden Kveik Hazy IPA (Tree House IPA Recipe)
I brewed a 10 gallon batch of Hazy IPA/NEIPA following the Tree House IPA framework and I split the wort 3 ways. This video covers the batch that was fermented with Ebbegarden Kveik yeast. I give a quick overview of the recipe and brew day, then compare the Ebbegarden Kveik version with the version fermented with Bootleg Biology Secret Clubhouse yeast blend.
Brew a Tropical IPA! (w/ Coconut & Pineapple)
With the addition of Toasted Coconut, Pineapple Puree, BRU-1 Hops, Lactose and Vanilla, I turned the base wort for the Tree House Hazy IPA into a Piña Colada inspired Tropical IPA.
Brew a GREAT Hazy IPA! (w/ Tree House & Bootleg Biology)
I brew a Hazy IPA (NEIPA) based on the Tree House IPA recipe using the Secret Clubhouse yeast from Bootleg Biology. This video provides an overview of the Tree House IPA framework, an overview of my recipe and brewing process, and an evaluation of the results. Along the way, I include some of my tips for making a great Hazy IPA. Thanks Tree House and Bootleg Biology!!
How to Brew Beer with Brett! (Farmhouse Saison)
As a follow up to the Saison I brewed with Matt Jaggers (@jaggersbrewingco), I take a look at fermenting with Brett. This video provides an overview of options for brewing with Brett, a look at my process, and an evaluation of the finished beer. The Brett I chose was White Labs WLP650 Brettanomyces Bruxellensis.