Guinness poured over really good vanilla ice cream is an amazing float. It brings out all the coffee and chocolate notes in the beer and tastes like the best version of a Wendy’s frosty you’ve ever had.
My brother used to have a business around sealing concrete floors and even doing decorative concrete floors. All I know is that there are a lot of epoxies and buffing type tools used. But usually gets a really nice finish while making it super strong.
I used that recipe to make some ice cream with my homebrewed Märzen for our Oktoberfest party last year and it was fantastic! I haven't tried a hoppy beer yet but I can confirm it works great with anything malty. I do find myself needing to do lots of "quality control" sampling while it's spinning around in the machine... I must just be very dedicated to my craft.
I’ve been dealing with the exact same floor issue in my brewery. A REALLY good concrete seal would go a long way. Epoxy if you can. While you have everything out of the space, take a pressure washer with a driveway attachment to it to get it clean.... you could do ALL that.... or put in vinyl flooring. The vinyl these days can look super nice, like a wood floor if you want.
@@TheHomebrewChallenge Just don't use peal and stick vinyl, they'll peel up after awhile due to moisture coming up from the concrete. Also some will shrink if they get repeatedly wet, I know this from experience in my kitchen. Do some research on the vinyl before you buy it.
they make a vinyl flooring that looks like wood and is a floating floor so no glue, I've seen it used on kitchens and the finish is amazing and its easy to clean.
As a former chef and butcher id say a non slip epoxy floor is the best with al the amounts of water you have going. And it makes it really easy to clean and you can pour it directly on the concrete no leveling required.
Martin, they have pour-able rubber floor they use in bars, they usually make it coat the corners a little higher up so it's very easy to clean! Another bonus is that they have a sound dampening effect and also help with glasses not breaking if they fall!
Non slip epoxy is the proper job. Tried it a couple of ways. I prefer the method where you do one layer, scattering fine sand as you go. Then lightly brush off the excess when dry, and apply a second coat. Epoxy isn't cheap, but you'll only need to do it once. The Non slip sand does make it slightly harder to clean as it eats your sponges/mops/cloths. But safety is more valuable than convenience.
What a delightful episode. Beer ice cream has to be one of the best ideas in history. (And you know the Egyptians were not doing this!) Carry on Doctor!
I had the same issue and plan to install duraceramic tile. Basically it looks like tile but it’s much more durable so you don’t have to worry about cracking tiles if you drop something on it.
Epoxy seems to be the general consensus! And I do agree! I was thinking heating cables and floor tiles because I'm from Norway and it's always cold in my basement. But Epoxy is cheap and durable! So that's what I'm ending up with in my basement. Looking forward to you brewing some Norwegian-style-kveik-raw-ale-beer or somethingaruther!
Linoleum is good for the floor. It's hard, easy to clean and lasts forever. Not cheap but reasonably affordable. I have it in my kitchen and scullery. I brew and bottle on it. After a spill you take a wet rag and wipe it clean.
An epoxy coatng would be a nice idea for your concrete floor. There are multiple color options you could choose from to add a little style to your brewery.😎👍🍺
Solid idea, other option much more expensive can get a "safety" lab floor, non-slip chemical/beer resistant... massive overkill. Go with the vinyl I feel.
Hey Martin, love the channel. Been watching since about the first of the year. Your videos inspired me to really get back into home brewing after taking about 3 years off. To date, I've brewed 13 times this year. 2 of these brews were failed attempts at lagers. The rather complicated fermentation procedure and yeast procedures have befuddled me. Would it be possible in an upcoming lager brew video to document how you A) prepare the yeast and B) ferment a lager? I'm getting diacetyl compounds and am struggling to resolve this issue.
Hey Greg. Great to hear you’re back into home brewing. Biggest things to consider with lagers are pitching enough yeast (about double what you’d use for an ale - so either make a good starter or buy a couple of packets of yeast). And temperature control. Start on the low end of whatever range the lager yeast specifies. When bubbling stops wait a few days then perform a diacetyl rest by raising the temperature of the fermenter to room temp for a few days. Then cold crash.
apart from epoxy you can get a polyurethane based paint for use on concrete, a couple of coats makes for a nice easy to clean surface. Enjoying watching your videos.
maybe kind of a stretch but you could use workout floor tiles depending on the size of the area and amount of spills you have. They are padded so better on the feet. Buy some extra so you have replacements. if you have some areas that get wet more than others you can silicone the pieces together to get a better seal. just an idea. I have found anytime you paint, you have to keep repainting. (www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4IHXRU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VRRtFbDGG7KKC)
Gotta get the concrete really clean to epoxy. Watch for the slip factor on the floor choice too. Had epoxy floor in a shop and it was deadly slippery when wet.
Check out StoneCoat Countertops on TH-cam. They sell resins that work for floor covering, that would give you a durable, sealed and (if you like to take the effort) stylistic floor.
Epoxy floor sounds like a big headache. I put down some cheap vinyl floor from Home Depot, no glue or anything. It is a nice sweepable and mop friendly surface. Just cut to fit and let it lay. Not fancy, but ok for bare feet.
What if you did the icecream not with beer but with wort? Don't need to add sugar and could be interesting with the maltose instead of sucrose? Of course you'd only make this on brewday with some extra wort, but could be interesting.
I actually made a beer instead of just reading about them, I sort of butchered one of your British ale recipes with Simcoe instead of Fuggle/EKG as I didn't have any, in to ferment today so will see how it goes!
Hey Martin, you and I use the same hop spider... do you find that you're getting really low hop utilization? I just tried my Oktoberfest beer without a spider, with just irish moss and I'm going to see how it comes out, but I found that my pale ales and smash ales were really "hop boring" using that spider.
I stopped using my spider with pellets because of low utilization. I only use it for leaf/ cone hops. The pellets don't clog anything and they drop out easily enough.
And epoxy paint will take care of your floor. You’ll have to break down everything and clear the floor. You’ll also want to get as much ventilation as possible and probably a home owner grade respirator. The stink off that stuff will make you stupid if you’re not careful.
I used that recipe to make some ice cream with my homebrewed Märzen for our Oktoberfest party last year and it was fantastic! I haven't tried a hoppy beer yet but I can confirm it works great with anything malty. I do find myself needing to do lots of "quality control" sampling while it's spinning around in the machine... I must just be very dedicated to my craft.
Use the same epoxy they seal garage floors with.
Guinness poured over really good vanilla ice cream is an amazing float. It brings out all the coffee and chocolate notes in the beer and tastes like the best version of a Wendy’s frosty you’ve ever had.
Ooh that sounds good.
My brother used to have a business around sealing concrete floors and even doing decorative concrete floors. All I know is that there are a lot of epoxies and buffing type tools used. But usually gets a really nice finish while making it super strong.
I used that recipe to make some ice cream with my homebrewed Märzen for our Oktoberfest party last year and it was fantastic! I haven't tried a hoppy beer yet but I can confirm it works great with anything malty. I do find myself needing to do lots of "quality control" sampling while it's spinning around in the machine... I must just be very dedicated to my craft.
Wow! I’d never heard beer ice cream 🍨 but looks so yammy 😍I definitely make it!! Thank you for sharing!
I’ve been dealing with the exact same floor issue in my brewery. A REALLY good concrete seal would go a long way. Epoxy if you can. While you have everything out of the space, take a pressure washer with a driveway attachment to it to get it clean.... you could do ALL that.... or put in vinyl flooring. The vinyl these days can look super nice, like a wood floor if you want.
This was the solution I was just going to say
Nice. Yeah vinyl flooring might be the easiest fix.
Definitely what I would go with. Easy/cheat to install. easy/cheap to fix.
@@TheHomebrewChallenge Just don't use peal and stick vinyl, they'll peel up after awhile due to moisture coming up from the concrete. Also some will shrink if they get repeatedly wet, I know this from experience in my kitchen. Do some research on the vinyl before you buy it.
they make a vinyl flooring that looks like wood and is a floating floor so no glue, I've seen it used on kitchens and the finish is amazing and its easy to clean.
As a former chef and butcher id say a non slip epoxy floor is the best with al the amounts of water you have going. And it makes it really easy to clean and you can pour it directly on the concrete no leveling required.
Thanks.
Martin, they have pour-able rubber floor they use in bars, they usually make it coat the corners a little higher up so it's very easy to clean! Another bonus is that they have a sound dampening effect and also help with glasses not breaking if they fall!
Watching Martin scrape that teflon pot was painful.
ambers and red IPA's are definetly my favorite. they're so good
Non slip epoxy is the proper job. Tried it a couple of ways. I prefer the method where you do one layer, scattering fine sand as you go. Then lightly brush off the excess when dry, and apply a second coat. Epoxy isn't cheap, but you'll only need to do it once. The Non slip sand does make it slightly harder to clean as it eats your sponges/mops/cloths. But safety is more valuable than convenience.
Thanks.
Epoxy floors are amazing. Should give that a shot.
Its that special b. Makes mouth happy 😃
What a delightful episode. Beer ice cream has to be one of the best ideas in history. (And you know the Egyptians were not doing this!) Carry on Doctor!
Totally agree! 😂
I've made several beer ice creams. Best by far was with a Pumpkin Spice Beer, that works perfectly as an ice cream.
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Epoxy coatings are great however the prep for the floor is most important for adhesion. An acid wash works well.
I had the same issue and plan to install duraceramic tile. Basically it looks like tile but it’s much more durable so you don’t have to worry about cracking tiles if you drop something on it.
Epoxy seems to be the general consensus! And I do agree! I was thinking heating cables and floor tiles because I'm from Norway and it's always cold in my basement. But Epoxy is cheap and durable! So that's what I'm ending up with in my basement. Looking forward to you brewing some Norwegian-style-kveik-raw-ale-beer or somethingaruther!
Thanks. And me too!
Linoleum is good for the floor. It's hard, easy to clean and lasts forever. Not cheap but reasonably affordable. I have it in my kitchen and scullery. I brew and bottle on it. After a spill you take a wet rag and wipe it clean.
Agreed with epoxy coating. They may have some specific to breweries as well.
An epoxy coatng would be a nice idea for your concrete floor. There are multiple color options you could choose from to add a little style to your brewery.😎👍🍺
Agree use epoxy or nature stone or waterproof vinyl plank flooring
Cooking with Martin, like it. Next week beer batter fish and chips. My kitchen remodel is taking ages... I won't to brew again 😭
Lol... that sounds tasty! 😋
Great videos. I use rubber floor tiles. Like what are in gyms.
10.30 is the exact moment Lauren realises you have WAY more ice cream than her.
Yeah... I don't usually like sweet stuff... But I got shorted on that scoop! 😂
Hey it was Lauren that dishes out the portions. But yeah I’m not complaining!
Vinyl kitchen flooring... cheap, looks good, easily mopped, won't stain.
Solid idea, other option much more expensive can get a "safety" lab floor, non-slip chemical/beer resistant... massive overkill. Go with the vinyl I feel.
I always have vinyl flooring on my walls as a backdrop so this would be a natural extension 😀
Hey Martin, love the channel. Been watching since about the first of the year. Your videos inspired me to really get back into home brewing after taking about 3 years off. To date, I've brewed 13 times this year. 2 of these brews were failed attempts at lagers. The rather complicated fermentation procedure and yeast procedures have befuddled me.
Would it be possible in an upcoming lager brew video to document how you A) prepare the yeast and B) ferment a lager?
I'm getting diacetyl compounds and am struggling to resolve this issue.
Hey Greg. Great to hear you’re back into home brewing. Biggest things to consider with lagers are pitching enough yeast (about double what you’d use for an ale - so either make a good starter or buy a couple of packets of yeast). And temperature control. Start on the low end of whatever range the lager yeast specifies. When bubbling stops wait a few days then perform a diacetyl rest by raising the temperature of the fermenter to room temp for a few days. Then cold crash.
apart from epoxy you can get a polyurethane based paint for use on concrete, a couple of coats makes for a nice easy to clean surface. Enjoying watching your videos.
Thanks.
maybe kind of a stretch but you could use workout floor tiles depending on the size of the area and amount of spills you have. They are padded so better on the feet. Buy some extra so you have replacements. if you have some areas that get wet more than others you can silicone the pieces together to get a better seal. just an idea. I have found anytime you paint, you have to keep repainting. (www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4IHXRU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VRRtFbDGG7KKC)
Thanks for the suggestion. I have mats just like this in the exercise equipment area of the basement.
Gotta get the concrete really clean to epoxy. Watch for the slip factor on the floor choice too. Had epoxy floor in a shop and it was deadly slippery when wet.
Came for a beer recipe, left with ice cream cravings...
Heeey beer ice creeam, its sounds funny and delicious
Check out StoneCoat Countertops on TH-cam. They sell resins that work for floor covering, that would give you a durable, sealed and (if you like to take the effort) stylistic floor.
Thank you.
Great video again Martin Thanks. What thermometer do use and are you happy with it. (already ordered the small scale you use).
Epoxy floor sounds like a big headache. I put down some cheap vinyl floor from Home Depot, no glue or anything. It is a nice sweepable and mop friendly surface. Just cut to fit and let it lay. Not fancy, but ok for bare feet.
Use some kind of epoxy on the floor. it's better then just paint.. Cheers 🍻
What if you did the icecream not with beer but with wort?
Don't need to add sugar and could be interesting with the maltose instead of sucrose?
Of course you'd only make this on brewday with some extra wort, but could be interesting.
Very interesting idea!
Lvt would do the trick. Could even use vct. Or find a professional epoxy floor specialist.
Also cove vinyl would work.
Surely Keen On Cooking ?
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Hi David, just wondering: where do you get your recipes or how do you design them?
I actually made a beer instead of just reading about them, I sort of butchered one of your British ale recipes with Simcoe instead of Fuggle/EKG as I didn't have any, in to ferment today so will see how it goes!
Just going for it is the best way to find out its possible and then you just get better from there! Any beer is better than no beer
What about tile? Its quite easy to clean
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Nice Video. Thanks. #STAYSAFE
Epoxy paint
Hey Martin, you and I use the same hop spider... do you find that you're getting really low hop utilization? I just tried my Oktoberfest beer without a spider, with just irish moss and I'm going to see how it comes out, but I found that my pale ales and smash ales were really "hop boring" using that spider.
Interesting. I’ve not noticed a drop in utilization since using it.
I stopped using my spider with pellets because of low utilization. I only use it for leaf/ cone hops. The pellets don't clog anything and they drop out easily enough.
Prop up a culture from the floor to make some sour beers! All that wort should be leaving you with some interesting bugs for growing a wild beer!
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Are you using a non stick pot for the ice cream??
Hard icecream hey?
If u have the money, polished concrete would be best. Durable and easy to clean.. After a quick Google, it costs $3-6 per square foot.
Interesting
What do you do with your spent grains?
Nothing. Tried giving them to a friend with a farm but his animals wouldn’t touch it.
And epoxy paint will take care of your floor. You’ll have to break down everything and clear the floor. You’ll also want to get as much ventilation as possible and probably a home owner grade respirator. The stink off that stuff will make you stupid if you’re not careful.
Thanks. I’m leaning this way.
2k highbuild epoxy
Maybe you are damaging teflon coating with metal wisk. Can cause health issues later. Please don't do that we love you :)
Try wearing shoes. That might improve your floor appeal...
She didn't like the beer....
epoxy
I used that recipe to make some ice cream with my homebrewed Märzen for our Oktoberfest party last year and it was fantastic! I haven't tried a hoppy beer yet but I can confirm it works great with anything malty. I do find myself needing to do lots of "quality control" sampling while it's spinning around in the machine... I must just be very dedicated to my craft.
Haha yeah quality control... a vital service!