Hi Craig, I'm 47 and tonight after watching your videos for the past few months I bought a Fermenter and brewed my first beer. I have a 21 year old son who by chance met me this morning outside the beer store as i was getting my final supplies, getting ready for tonight. I suddenly realized what i'm getting into i'm going to teach him as well this lifelong wonderful craft. cheers to you and your family from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. Keep the vids coming!
Your lesson for your son about brewing how it works best for you, and how nobody can tell you it's wrong, is also a beautiful lesson for living life as well. Cheers, Craig!
Having your sons first home brew with him on camera? Fantastic idea! At the least it, would be an amazing video from him to show his kids some day and show them how he started home brewing. Love your videos Craig! You have taught me a lot...
Man dude your attitude and passion for brewing is exceptional your video was the first one that came up on You Tube in 2012 and has changed my life in the way i look at brewing. I cant get pre hopped here in Lakewood Colorado but the brew shop is only a bike ride away 😉 so i brew the shop made kits and have no desire so far to go all grain, YOU SIR deserve a chalice of honor or something because in the four years i have been watching you still stick to your guns and for that I thank you
Hey Craig. I totally get your enthusiasm. My son and I started brewing together about 5-6 years ago. Its been "our thing" from the start. We actually get our supplies from Complete Homebrew too! We are now gathering more equipment together to start all grain. Keep on brewing! 17
Totally embrace your pride, having guided David through his first HB batch!! Milestone in a young mans life!! That day when he can have a pint of beer, looking at it and say: "Hey, I made this!!" Everybody deserves a father like you, my friend. 17!!
I taught my Son to homebrew as well. It was a great bonding experience between Father and Son. His first brew a Brewers Best IPA kit and it turned out Fantastic.Cheers Craig and 17 !
Hi again Craig. Just a perfect first brew for your son. Happy brewing, and hope your son will keep brewing beer together with us....... Great cheers for Norway....... :-)
Congrats Craig. My only surprise is that it took this long. My Dad introduced me to homecoming, now I introduced my son to homecoming. He brews regularly now. I'm sure this will become a family tradition in your family as well. Congrats. I can't wait to see you two try his brew.
I think its fantastic that you and your son are sharing this. If criticism is given it's because of lack of knowledge or just plain old obnoxiousness and I would not give them the time. "Bravo, keep up the good work" Life is full of learning and opportunities such as this and this is something he will remember about his father for the rest of his life because it came from you.
been following you for over a year now, the reason I started brewing. I hope your son has as much joy as we do brewing and following you. btw I'm running out of things to cook! fire up Craig's kitchen again man! lol
As always...Great video. I am excited as I purchased 2 Ball Lock Kegs and a Draft Set up and also purchased a 15 cubic ft refrigerator that will be dedicated to my brewing. Will brew 10 gallons this weekend. Thanks for all the great information and I always look forward to your videos and Friday Night Broadcasts. Keep up the Great Work...Thanks
Craig, the Father Son thing is AWESOME !!!!!!! can't wait to see the video of you 2 trying out His first brew. Keep up the good work & videos. :-) Pete.
What a great video Craig, you must be so proud David made his first beer.. Mine are only 7 and 5 but I can only hope I get to share that same experience as Father and son teaching and making beer together... Really great to see, the community has another great new member! you should put a video up of the two of you trying it!! cheers 17!!
Hey Craig, your son just needs to watch the videos mate. Love your passion and work you put into this, I have been watching for many years now and haven't missed many episodes. Take care brother and keep this going
hi craig just got myself a robobrew yesterday . I am about to make my own Dave's ale recipe so i am pretty excited. its all thanks to your videos over the years so keep up the great work 👍👍👍
Awesome David! Welcome to the hobby LoL. Whatever floats your hops my friend! 17! Craig, when you shoot the first tasting of David's brew, use multiple cameras just in case one messes up! hehe don't let that one go to the bit bucket. Cheers! Biers!
Hello Craig. Great video and a special Cheers 🍻 to you and son!! It sounds like a great father/son moment to share. Looking forward to the tasting. 17!!!!
Congratulations Craig your son will be a chip off the old block. My son drinks my home brew in fact it was him who got me back into home brew, he asked me how beer was made but that is as far as it went ( for now) who knows. Well done Craig
hi dude i have been making beer for just over a year . my daughter helps me she makes very good beer she is 18 and we made our own thirst wine today i am so proud. I had two girls
What a fantastic, uplifting video mate! cant wait to see how your sons brew turns and this new beer your talking about sounds really exciting too! SEVENTEEN!!!!! Bless ya mate!
Hey Craig. I am an aussie as well. I brew the coopers and am addicted to the pale ale. Just about to do some experiment with some flavors. Going to put some passion fruit pulp into the brew. Will let you know how it turns out. Brendan.
I almost didn't click because I thought this was an old episode. I'm guessing it's 241 :-D. Congratulations to your son and also I know how you are about those Canadian blondes ;-). Cheers & 17.
Hey Craig, how about a video on Fraken brew. One where you make some unusual wines like Soursop wine, jalapeno wine, tomato wine, horchata wine, Tandmarine etc. Nothign fancy maybe a run of test batches of unusual stuff and or mixes.
haha - i typed my question about 17 during the video and was amazed that you then explained (well, kinda) - i'll check out the link -cheers Craig! p.s. you seem to have taken it really bad that someone said you don't do AG - let it go!
Hi Craig, I have some questions about the serving pressure. Some of the beers are supposed to be carbonated to 16,17 and 18 lbs. Do I leave it at that or do I bring the pressure down to serve. My system seems real foamy no matter what I do. Long line short line. It does not matter. By the way Long time fan!!!! PS. congrats on your son brewing. I wish mine would
My system likes to be at around 7 or 8 psi. Some people set theirs at 10 or 12 but that's too much for mine. Be careful that you're not over carbonating because that can cause foamy beer that ends up flat. Cheers and thanks!
I brew with my son, quality time! I think my proudest moment was watching my grandchildren cleaning my Glocks after a time at the range. Kodak moments! 17!
You ruined him! He's going to have a lot of fun. Can't remember the last time someone said "...yeah this isn't a hobby for me". Can't remember the last homebrewer that didn't at least once think of being a professional either
this is how it's advertised: Oxy-San is a no-rinse sanitizer for brewing equipment. It is a tasteless, odourless, eco-friendly, non toxic, biodegradable sterilizer. It is 3 times stronger than sulphite, but it contains no sulphites, soaps or phosphates. Contains: Hydrogen peroxide, disodium salt, magnesium sulphate. Directions: Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 gallon of hot water. Rinse equipment with Oxy-San solution and empty out excess. No need to rinse equipment. Residue contains brewing nutrients. Solution is non-effective after 12 hours.
I wanted you to know I am the manager of a Home Brew shop in Georgia, USA. Beer or wine I direct all new brewers to you how to videos, so they can see it being done. I know it helps me to see somebody else do it, rather than just to read about how.
For a small kitchen, of course I'm going to recommend partial extract, or pre-hopped kit. That doesn't mean that you can't brew all grain in a small kitchen. My rule of thumb tho, is to start out simple and work your way up as far as you like. Some people brew all grain right from the start, and some people just stay with the extract kits. There are now rules regarding that. You're the boss. Cheers!
In the beginning. ( that is sort biblical ) did you ever brew Gold Medallion? Gold Medallion was hopped malt extract in a can add your own yeast. It seamed to taste the best after three. Another thought. What was your first home brew?
alchemy thats is why i call my self the the homebrewalchemist love the alchemy of it all BUT craig i did ask you a question on one of your videos and you never replied shame on you
@DMN KY mate chill out if you look at what i posted it says shame on you AKA said in a joking fun manner if i was peaved at him i would have sent a pm not posted here.
@CraigTube hi mate it was some time back you was doing a cherry stout and i was wondering what size the pot was for the boil in a bag you was using i am having an issue getting a pot big enough i seen 15ltr pots but not sure if there big enough
So it would be good if you both enjoy this first beer on the 17th of the month. Make the 17th a National Beer day for every month. What do you think? :)
Hi Craig, I'm 47 and tonight after watching your videos for the past few months I bought a Fermenter and brewed my first beer. I have a 21 year old son who by chance met me this morning outside the beer store as i was getting my final supplies, getting ready for tonight. I suddenly realized what i'm getting into i'm going to teach him as well this lifelong wonderful craft. cheers to you and your family from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. Keep the vids coming!
Your lesson for your son about brewing how it works best for you, and how nobody can tell you it's wrong, is also a beautiful lesson for living life as well. Cheers, Craig!
Having your sons first home brew with him on camera? Fantastic idea! At the least it, would be an amazing video from him to show his kids some day and show them how he started home brewing. Love your videos Craig! You have taught me a lot...
Congrats to your son on his first homebrew.
Man dude your attitude and passion for brewing is exceptional your video was the first one that came up on You Tube in 2012 and has changed my life in the way i look at brewing. I cant get pre hopped here in Lakewood Colorado but the brew shop is only a bike ride away 😉 so i brew the shop made kits and have no desire so far to go all grain, YOU SIR deserve a chalice of honor or something because in the four years i have been watching you still stick to your guns and for that I thank you
He'd say "I'm gonna be like you, Dad You know I'm gonna be like you". Congrats Craig! This made my friday sooo happy! :)
Hey Craig. I totally get your enthusiasm. My son and I started brewing together about 5-6 years ago. Its been "our thing" from the start. We actually get our supplies from Complete Homebrew too! We are now gathering more equipment together to start all grain. Keep on brewing! 17
Totally embrace your pride, having guided David through his first HB batch!! Milestone in a young mans life!! That day when he can have a pint of beer, looking at it and say: "Hey, I made this!!" Everybody deserves a father like you, my friend. 17!!
I taught my Son to homebrew as well. It was a great bonding experience between Father and Son. His first brew a Brewers Best IPA kit and it turned out Fantastic.Cheers Craig and 17 !
i love teaching people to brew their own beer. i can't imagine how proud you must be for that person to be your son. congrats to you both.
Hi again Craig. Just a perfect first brew for your son. Happy brewing, and hope your son will keep brewing beer together with us....... Great cheers for Norway....... :-)
Congrats Craig. My only surprise is that it took this long. My Dad introduced me to homecoming, now I introduced my son to homecoming. He brews regularly now. I'm sure this will become a family tradition in your family as well. Congrats. I can't wait to see you two try his brew.
Love your vids man , got my first coopers home brew on the go thanks to you
Good evening, just wondering how did your first brew go??
Cheers from the UK.👍🍺
I think its fantastic that you and your son are sharing this. If criticism is given it's because of lack of knowledge or just plain old obnoxiousness and I would not give them the time. "Bravo, keep up the good work" Life is full of learning and opportunities such as this and this is something he will remember about his father for the rest of his life because it came from you.
been following you for over a year now, the reason I started brewing. I hope your son has as much joy as we do brewing and following you. btw I'm running out of things to cook! fire up Craig's kitchen again man! lol
As always...Great video. I am excited as I purchased 2 Ball Lock Kegs and a Draft Set up and also purchased a 15 cubic ft refrigerator that will be dedicated to my brewing. Will brew 10 gallons this weekend. Thanks for all the great information and I always look forward to your videos and Friday Night Broadcasts. Keep up the Great Work...Thanks
Definitely get your son on camera with you enjoying his first homebrew! That would be a cool moment!! cheers!
Can't wait to see your mini mash video . Cheers Craig.
Craig, the Father Son thing is AWESOME !!!!!!! can't wait to see the video of you 2 trying out His first brew. Keep up the good work & videos. :-) Pete.
What a great video Craig, you must be so proud David made his first beer.. Mine are only 7 and 5 but I can only hope I get to share that same experience as Father and son teaching and making beer together... Really great to see, the community has another great new member! you should put a video up of the two of you trying it!! cheers 17!!
Congrats to your son on his first beer! It is only fitting. That you inspire him to brew, as you have for so many others including myself! 17
Craig, love your videos...and I SO get the father/son thing. Big thumbs up. Well done.
Father, Son Brewing! That's the best, I've got a 4 year old boy and I hope I get to share that same moment!
You seem like one proud dad there Craig! Congratulations on your sons first brew I'm sure there will be many more to come!
Congrats to your son!
good work mate from regency park, South Australia . 5 mins from the Coopers Brewery.
Love your work!
Hey Craig, your son just needs to watch the videos mate. Love your passion and work you put into this, I have been watching for many years now and haven't missed many episodes. Take care brother and keep this going
lovely jubbly that moment when ya son 1st makes a beer my boy turned 18 last wk and I bought him his 1st beer a lovely moment
hi craig just got myself a robobrew yesterday . I am about to make my own Dave's ale recipe so i am pretty excited. its all thanks to your videos over the years so keep up the great work 👍👍👍
excellent job as usual!! I really enjoy your videos!! Thanks Craig 17
cheers to you and your son that great for him.
All right what else would your son do other then follow his old man .. Thanks Craig for sharing with us cheers and 17 Illinois USA
Awesome David! Welcome to the hobby LoL. Whatever floats your hops my friend! 17! Craig, when you shoot the first tasting of David's brew, use multiple cameras just in case one messes up! hehe don't let that one go to the bit bucket. Cheers! Biers!
Great news on your sons first brew . Top vid Craig love all the info
great video Craig, I like your perspective on things! cheers!!
great video Craig, big love from the UK.
HHBW Craig. Great to see the young bloke take up brewing. good stuff. cheers.
Proud papa. Good job my Canadian friend.
very good video thanks craig
Hi Craig it's my first post on your channel, you are a man of many talents with a great channel.
Hello Craig. Great video and a special Cheers 🍻 to you and son!! It sounds like a great father/son moment to share. Looking forward to the tasting.
17!!!!
Congratulations Craig your son will be a chip off the old block.
My son drinks my home brew in fact it was him who got me back into home brew, he asked me how beer was made but that is as far as it went ( for now) who knows.
Well done Craig
Been looking forward to my first all grain beer/first beer.
Might want to update the HBW # to 241.
hi dude i have been making beer for just over a year . my daughter helps me she makes very good beer she is 18 and we made our own thirst wine today i am so proud. I had two girls
Great vid, can't wait to see the new recipe you came up with. Would love to try it for myself too! Tell your son Congrats on his first HB beer!
Such a nice family moment to cherish. I only hope to do the same with mine one day. 17
What a fantastic, uplifting video mate! cant wait to see how your sons brew turns and this new beer your talking about sounds really exciting too! SEVENTEEN!!!!! Bless ya mate!
Is there going to be father and son brewing videos in the future? I cannot wait to see that. Cheers!
great stuff :)
Great job Craig 👍👍
Easy home brewing is more then OK! It’s great!
A proud dad!
Hey Craig. I am an aussie as well. I brew the coopers and am addicted to the pale ale. Just about to do some experiment with some flavors. Going to put some passion fruit pulp into the brew. Will let you know how it turns out.
Brendan.
Apples falling, trees, and that. Awesome.
In this case, I think it landed right near the tree trunk. :)
May his first brew turn out better than my first attempt. I also remember Morris the cat!
I almost didn't click because I thought this was an old episode. I'm guessing it's 241 :-D. Congratulations to your son and also I know how you are about those Canadian blondes ;-).
Cheers & 17.
Hey Craig, how about a video on Fraken brew. One where you make some unusual wines like Soursop wine, jalapeno wine, tomato wine, horchata wine, Tandmarine etc. Nothign fancy maybe a run of test batches of unusual stuff and or mixes.
great story!
nice mullet going on there
great video
Awesome video Craig, cheers (17)
another great video!! cheers!!
haha - i typed my question about 17 during the video and was amazed that you then explained (well, kinda) - i'll check out the link -cheers Craig!
p.s. you seem to have taken it really bad that someone said you don't do AG - let it go!
Hi Craig, I have some questions about the serving pressure. Some of the beers are supposed to be carbonated to 16,17 and 18 lbs. Do I leave it at that or do I bring the pressure down to serve. My system seems real foamy no matter what I do. Long line short line. It does not matter. By the way Long time fan!!!! PS. congrats on your son brewing. I wish mine would
My system likes to be at around 7 or 8 psi. Some people set theirs at 10 or 12 but that's too much for mine. Be careful that you're not over carbonating because that can cause foamy beer that ends up flat. Cheers and thanks!
I brew with my son, quality time!
I think my proudest moment was watching my grandchildren cleaning my Glocks after a time at the range.
Kodak moments! 17!
What beer were you drinking in this video? Looks good.
I wanna brew a kvass do a video on that
Awesome stuff, me and my father brew together too sometimes. Awesome father son moments there :) Cheers.. quick question, what kit did he brew ?
It was his fav so far, Coopers IPA.
Thats awesome Craig. You guys should take a picture together with the first glass of beer :-)
Awesome Craig! Great job on your first brew David. Hmmm,will I have a new channel, Davidtube, to subscribe to soon? Cheers 🍻
You ruined him! He's going to have a lot of fun. Can't remember the last time someone said "...yeah this isn't a hobby for me". Can't remember the last homebrewer that didn't at least once think of being a professional either
Bet you were proud as punch mate. Top stuff :)
that's all good points you are never wrong... unless you aren't sanitizing lol. but if you enjoy infection :) cheers and congrats to your kid!
Hey craig have you used oxy san for sanitizing equipment? or anyone else ? whats your thoughts besides only one time use drawback
I've never heard of that. I use Oxy Clean for cleaning.
this is how it's advertised:
Oxy-San is a no-rinse sanitizer for brewing equipment. It is a tasteless, odourless, eco-friendly, non toxic, biodegradable sterilizer. It is 3 times stronger than sulphite, but it contains no sulphites, soaps or phosphates.
Contains: Hydrogen peroxide, disodium salt, magnesium sulphate.
Directions: Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 gallon of hot water. Rinse equipment with Oxy-San solution and empty out excess. No need to rinse equipment. Residue contains brewing nutrients. Solution is non-effective after 12 hours.
just done my coopers home brew but added the yeast abit too warm between 28-29c have I done the batch in or?
No, should be ok.
hello from greece
Seriously, who thumbs downed this vid? Some arsehole troll. Craig, you are the reason I started brewing. Keep it up mate
Craig, I think you have the episode number wrong on this video.
I wanted you to know I am the manager of a Home Brew shop in Georgia, USA. Beer or wine I direct all new brewers to you how to videos, so they can see it being done. I know it helps me to see somebody else do it, rather than just to read about how.
That is awesome! Thanks for all your support. Tell your new customers I said hello and CHEERS!
I certainly shall, keep up the good work. 17
He could prime and bottle this batch, just to see what it's like. If he chooses to accept the mission, of course.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST BREW? SMALL KITCHEN SMALL BUDGET WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST FOR FIRST BEER HERE IN USA? GOD BLESS 17
For a small kitchen, of course I'm going to recommend partial extract, or pre-hopped kit. That doesn't mean that you can't brew all grain in a small kitchen. My rule of thumb tho, is to start out simple and work your way up as far as you like. Some people brew all grain right from the start, and some people just stay with the extract kits. There are now rules regarding that. You're the boss. Cheers!
thanks brother i like chocolate milk the thicker beers high abv i guess you call it ale. new at the game so i'm not sure. love your channel GOD BLESS
In the beginning. ( that is sort biblical ) did you ever brew Gold Medallion? Gold Medallion was hopped malt extract in a can add your own yeast. It seamed to taste the best after three. Another thought. What was your first home brew?
I have not brew that. My first home brew was probably a John Bull pre-hopped kit.
ok... i'll do it... "what is the '17' thing - what does it mean?"
wooooooooooh!
maybe a future youtuber :)
What's that 17?...
too funny craig, u always mess up your channels name haha
Hey Craig. I don't have a shirt to send you to wear on your video. But I do have a new channel that I started doing home brewing. Check it out.
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alchemy thats is why i call my self the the homebrewalchemist love the alchemy of it all BUT craig i did ask you a question on one of your videos and you never replied shame on you
Ask again here.
Dude, he gets tons of comments, give him a break.
@DMN KY mate chill out if you look at what i posted it says shame on you AKA said in a joking fun manner if i was peaved at him i would have sent a pm not posted here.
@CraigTube hi mate it was some time back you was doing a cherry stout and i was wondering what size the pot was for the boil in a bag you was using i am having an issue getting a pot big enough i seen 15ltr pots but not sure if there big enough
homebrewAlchemist it doesn't come off that way, at all.
So it would be good if you both enjoy this first beer on the 17th of the month. Make the 17th a National Beer day for every month. What do you think? :)
Shame on you showing people how to avoid paying taxes eh.