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  • @mikekoehler9551
    @mikekoehler9551 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I survived Y2K. When do I get my dough?

    • @skepticfucker280
      @skepticfucker280 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the world's largest asch conformity test of 2021.....
      You might have failed or passed the test but you survived it.
      :)
      Cheers and much love to all!

    • @zakryan2013
      @zakryan2013 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This made me laugh out loud. I had to go back to check that I heard it correctly 😅

  • @ClawhammerSupply
    @ClawhammerSupply ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Dude, the saying goodbye montage at the end had me rolling 😂😂😂. Great video!

  • @TheBruSho
    @TheBruSho ปีที่แล้ว +18

    anytime a dark lager is on the menu I am getting one! glad to see you back up and brewing, keep the dark lager grain to glass vids coming!

  • @reevesdjosh
    @reevesdjosh ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As an Aussie, this was wild for me to hear an American guy say glad wrap! Love it.

    • @nrhurley117
      @nrhurley117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huh? We’ve had glad wrap out here since as long as I can remember.

    • @olivercreed
      @olivercreed ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As a kiwi, i've only ever heard folk from the USA call it Seran wrap so also genuinely surprised here :D

    • @nrhurley117
      @nrhurley117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@olivercreed interesting. Might be a regional thing. They spam glad wrap commercials here in Nebraska.

    • @reevesdjosh
      @reevesdjosh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nrhurley117 I always hear Seran wrap, but maybe it is a regional thing?

    • @ffwast
      @ffwast ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They're just brands of plastic wrap.

  • @hoodyhood8234
    @hoodyhood8234 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Another entertaining video CH, love it! I've been do no chill for a couple of years now. An added bonus to no chill is you can pull a liter of wort from the boil kettle, chill it down, pitch your yeast and let the starter pull an "all nighter" while the wort is chillin.......keep up the good work

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dude thats genius!

    • @ffwast
      @ffwast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What method do you chill the starter with?

    • @ffwast
      @ffwast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just decided to try this myself since I was watching this during a brew with an expired packet. I put a tiny immersion chiller I had laying around into a tall narrow pot (from what I gather they call them asparagus steamers but I got it unlabeled from the thrift store) and it took a little wedging but it cooled very quickly and I split the packet between the starter and my fermentation vessel.
      I chilled normally but I was given a bunch of expired packets to use and want to start a yeast bank so this should really streamline both processes into a regular brew.

    • @hoodyhood8234
      @hoodyhood8234 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ffwast i throw the flask in a small bucket of ice water to chill it... nothing crazy

    • @ffwast
      @ffwast ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hoodyhood8234 Ah, I don't have borosilicate erlenmeyer flasks but I do have a perfectly sized miniature pot and chiller. I'm probably in the minority on that one but I'm loving this new addition to my process.

  • @TheWinkingPigBarBQ
    @TheWinkingPigBarBQ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dry yeast will outlive you and me in the freezer and I'm a 100% dry yeast guy these days. You might check your local grocery store for distilled water, mine carries it for about $1/gal. You might also see if you can find someplace with a water dispenser for filling the 5-gallon plasic carboys. Those dispense R.O. water which is what a lot of commercial breweries use. They also have one of those machines in my local grocery, there's also drive up kiosk thing that dispenses ice and water that dispenses R.O. water into your plastic carboys. It's relatively cheap too. A good video. Cheers!

  • @Joe-ui3nr
    @Joe-ui3nr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your creative editing and dry wit. I always learn a lot while laughing my ass off. Keep making these great videos!

  • @pjoter2243
    @pjoter2243 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my first 2.5 yers into homebrewing - I never chilled - I was pitching tommorow morning. Every batch was ok

  • @mnkybndit
    @mnkybndit ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aussie brewer here. I almost always no chill wort. Easiest way is to transfer hot, straight into a HDPE plastic cube. HDPE plastic can handle 100°c/212°f or more. Then it's pasteurised and ready when you are. I've left wort for months in the plastic cube before pitching into a fermenter and had no infections.
    Beer looked great CH. Cheers mate.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send me a link? Thx!

    • @mnkybndit
      @mnkybndit ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure where you can get sonething like thus in the states but I buy from brew shops or hardware stores. Fill them to the top and squeeze all the air out. As long as it's above pasteurisation temp, you're good.

    • @mnkybndit
      @mnkybndit ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE I msg you on instagram. It won't let me share links in YT comments.

  • @richarddunne5709
    @richarddunne5709 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always liked your videos and I learned a few tricks that helped me tremendously in my home brewing. I also use the no-chill method ( as you know in SOCAL water can be scarce) and is perfect if you ferment in corny kegs with spunding valves. Usually, the wort will cool down overnight inside and will temp in the high 70's mid80s Degrees F perfect pitch for kveik yeast. Reserve and chill some wort after brew day in the fridge and you can prep a starter for the following morning.

  • @jcinsaniac
    @jcinsaniac ปีที่แล้ว +6

    CH! Dude, you are so close to 40K subs...I don't know if any of the other brewers on YT are near that. Ya, 5 mos for Liquid yeast is probably a bridge too far - I would have made a starter to check. This approach is why you have 40K subs...you brew for the little guy, no super premium gear, you make it fun, and you impart good knowledge while doing it...major kudos, Braj!

  • @ElementaryBrewingCo
    @ElementaryBrewingCo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love dark lagers!!!! Dark lagers 4 Life!!! Cheers Braj and thanks for the shout out!!!

  • @JorgeAulestia
    @JorgeAulestia ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great vid!!!
    I tried the no boil method a couple times in a corny keg fermenter under pressure and it worked great. Dumped the wort after boil into a clean keg, purged it with co2, left it outside (during winter) and in the morning it was at around 86F. It was still a little hot but I had kveik so it was perfect. Then of course I went under pressure and it took around 3 days and I had great beer. 🍻

  • @Scien11
    @Scien11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are the freggin best, I'm glad you are still making them.

  • @benjaminharris9863
    @benjaminharris9863 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was worried you were out of the brewing video business, so glad you are not. Thank you!

  • @bloodynoobtubename
    @bloodynoobtubename ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an emotional roller coaster. I’ll be honest, I’m Australian and I do the lazy man wort chill that consists of dumping hot wort into my fermenter and chucking it in the fridge until it’s at pitching temp. I’ve never had a batch go bad yet. One day I’ll save up the funds for a wort chiller.

  • @Cerevisi
    @Cerevisi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alice from the Brady Bunch had a thing with Sam the butcher. The Beastie Boys even made that a lyric on "Paul's Boutique". Like "Sam the butcher giving Alice the meat!". Good vid!

  • @johnlbanks
    @johnlbanks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    CH, I'm so glad you did this, I was getting worried. Looks amazing and I'll definitely be trying that recipe. Won't be with a liquid yeast though as I struggle getting it reliably round my area. Much love.

  • @mitchellmorgan3030
    @mitchellmorgan3030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love no chill brewing. Easy going, go with the flow. I challenge you to try no boil!

  • @bre08005
    @bre08005 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know these grain-to-glass videos are hard to make, but its great for people like me who barely understand to see the process 30 times with different recipes. I pick up a little knowledge each time.

  • @Kyle-ts5th
    @Kyle-ts5th ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol seems like every brew day I make some dumb mistake. Glad I’m not the only one 😂

  • @sambenard2844
    @sambenard2844 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man oh Man, So nice to see you Brewing Again !!!!!!!!

  • @happycampster1
    @happycampster1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the brewing videos! Great writing and editing, like usual. Dude you have skills. Glad you're back in the saddle. I've done several no-chill brew sessions, always when I only have time for the boil. Just leave it in the pot covered until the next day, then transfer to fermenter. Super clear wort too.

    • @LiamJFord
      @LiamJFord ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I only do no chill for this exact reason - means I can get up early and brew then just finish when the boil is over and get on with tmy day (though I usually draw off a litre or 2 of wort and chill that to kick off a starter - but not always).
      Never had an issue.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated!

  • @CaledoniaGardener
    @CaledoniaGardener ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you brewing again CH! I too brew on a Clawhammer 120V system and love it. I’ve brewed your dark lager before-FIRE!

  • @cfelux6
    @cfelux6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome to see you back brewing again. My brother and I never chill our beer anymore after boil, we rack to SS fermenter and let cool overnight then pitch yeast next day. RDWHAHB!

  • @gardencity3558
    @gardencity3558 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Long time no brew! I thought you were just getting old busting out the licorice allsorts and watching Matlock on a repeat loop. Good to see you back at it!

  • @Ajyn4Life
    @Ajyn4Life ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These edits! Love seeing you brewing again Braj!!! 👍🏻

  • @NWsmallbatchBrewing
    @NWsmallbatchBrewing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just had my first dark lager a few weeks ago. I'm a fan. Good stuff.

  • @SmokeNFermentables
    @SmokeNFermentables ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So happy to see these videos back braj! Missed ya and love the vid!

  • @randyboyd34
    @randyboyd34 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video CH.. been using the distilled water for the last 3 or 4 beers. Getting it at Walmart for about $1.20 a gallon

  • @BrewNub
    @BrewNub ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Digging the edit. I love the thought of your neighbors wondering what the hell your doing posing on your porch, especially in this type of weather ✊🏾✊🏾.

  • @dudestewbrews
    @dudestewbrews ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad you got the itch to brew again. Entertaining as always!

  • @saxonlights2872
    @saxonlights2872 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol. Love it. Perfect brew days are rare

  • @Khaladas
    @Khaladas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel your pain on losing half of a batch. I lost an entire batch due to multiple compounded errors that I hopefully will never make again. The killer was leaving the blowoff valve dunked in sanitizer while cold crashing. Negative pressure drop caused all the sanitizer plus a bunch of air to suck back into the keg.
    Also lost a half batch due to a split evabarrier line ( got pinched in the fridge door and I didn't notice ). This one was bad because I had 5 gallons of beer spritzed all over the inside of my fridge and running into my garage, etc. Took hours to clean up, double sadness beer + time loss.

  • @scrampys2548
    @scrampys2548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Underrated TH-cam content creator. Keep up the good work big dog!

  • @adamgorka368
    @adamgorka368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see you back with a new video, and inspired to brew more beers!! I love your stuff dude the day you stop would a sad day. Also, new intro is WILD I love it.
    Cheers!!!!!!

  • @gillachapelle4988
    @gillachapelle4988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Braj....been no chilling for anything dark or hazy cause there's a tad of chill haze....its great man....beer comes out great!!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @MinnesotaFats
    @MinnesotaFats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CH I'm glad you're back

  • @jerrywoodard9357
    @jerrywoodard9357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video braj. Cheers 🍺🍺

  • @BentGateBrewing
    @BentGateBrewing ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hahaha the lotion shot when talking about the brewtubers 😂 Another hilarious and fun video! Glad to see you back up and brewing and now I am thirsty for a dark lager

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hows it going in Norway?

    • @BentGateBrewing
      @BentGateBrewing ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE Going well! Turned my basement into a small batch commercial brewery and soon selling beers. Been an interesting ride in a country with such strict conservative alcohol regulations 😅

  • @bigernbladesmith
    @bigernbladesmith ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Y2K. Man that was a rough time. All 'puters quit workin'. Planes fell from skies. All money in the world was lost...wait. Dude I freakin' hate when I forget about Starsan being in my keg.

  • @NikitaVorontsov
    @NikitaVorontsov ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on the 40k!

  • @oldrikky
    @oldrikky 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video ,thanks. I have been into raw ale for a long time. I honestly can not remember the last time I boiled my wort. I do a 1 hour mash and always hit 1050 sg. while mashing I make a hop tea in 2 liters of hot water using the same amount of hops as when boiling. It gets added at sparge. Cooling is faster due to no boil,and cleaning is so much easier. Gonna try no cooling on the next beer. Its plenty cold here in Holland so it should work. Next experiment is with a dry Irish stout with juniper added to the hop tea. Greetings..

  • @oldrikky
    @oldrikky 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tried two brews this way. First was just the same as always ( fermentation taste ) second time I had a fermentation stop at 2.1% abv. I think that if the wort has to stand too long
    while cooling the oxygen content can drop. Bought an aquarium air pump with lava stone. Aerated the wort for 5 minutes and 4 hours later its fermenting again. Next time I will aerate
    just before pitching the yeast.Hopefully problem solved. Still a great way to save water.

  • @jamiehoward8176
    @jamiehoward8176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video appreciate the work you put into them

  • @will5430
    @will5430 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers! I just brewed an IPA Sunday with espe kveik yeast that was dated August 12th but I made a starter. It was erupting out of the blow off tube in 12 hours. It krausened up in the starter so I knew I was good to go. Gotta get on that lager train

  • @doertedev
    @doertedev ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hail Schwarzbier! Glad you're appreciating the ways of the Köstritzer in the other end of the globe braj

  • @stevencoffey5010
    @stevencoffey5010 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vlog very informative and funny 👍

  • @Hellbrews
    @Hellbrews ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome intro ! Cheers Braj 🍻🍻

  • @alvaradobrewhouse6387
    @alvaradobrewhouse6387 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol, great video my dude. Now I'm inspired to brew a dark lager.

  • @stripeyjoe
    @stripeyjoe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In the UK we have kerbside RO water dispensers run by a company called Spotless Water. They’re used by window cleaners and mobile car washers. I just grab 40l or so in a couple of Jerry cans a few days before I’m planning to brew, costs me less than £2. Also great for making up StarSan as it doesn’t go cloudy.

  • @Woahitsjurb
    @Woahitsjurb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Was really hoping for an MBC not really sure what to do with my beer now..

  • @G-townbrewer
    @G-townbrewer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems like I need some dark lager in my life! Distilled water doesn't seem to be a thing in the UK unless you're using it to top up your car battery, so will have to make do with regular bottled water. Love the videos, keep up the good work mate. Cheers!

  • @theslyrylan
    @theslyrylan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel. Got some really good tips thanks!!

  • @TroubleBrewing
    @TroubleBrewing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! Entertaining as always, cheers!

  • @burb3l
    @burb3l ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content 👌 I am watching you from the beginning and you have learn a lot, and it shows. Keep going....!

  • @MB-ho8ns
    @MB-ho8ns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you can also move that big oring around until it seals. Just keep trying and spray some sudsy starsan on the openings as it pressures up. If you bought a used keg from a merchant of any sort they do test them before shipping. So its gotta seal. Also, there can be different methods for closing the lid that can cause "imperfect contact". Just ask the Matt Damon dude from Interstellar.

  • @hopsandbones
    @hopsandbones ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! I love dark lager.

  • @Tense
    @Tense ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Urkel makes you a 28deg Dark Czech. 34/70 makes you a Schwarzbier. You win either way. :D

  • @AllenDrewesBuilds
    @AllenDrewesBuilds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dark lagers and ales are my favorites. I've brewed many with Schwarzbeir being in my top 3. Cheers

  • @lazyplumber1616
    @lazyplumber1616 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I gotta have that...doing it for sure! Do IT!

  • @bigsqueegie
    @bigsqueegie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mom and Pop saw you coming a mile away 😂

  • @JoeVirella
    @JoeVirella ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hands down best brewing channel on the internet!!!

  • @TheApartmentBrewer
    @TheApartmentBrewer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Split batch heartbreak vs perfection! Cheers man, glad the system is working out good for you!

  • @jaggersbrewingco
    @jaggersbrewingco ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video Braj!

  • @JoshUtley
    @JoshUtley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never stop stopping! 🍻

  • @garagebrewingsince2020
    @garagebrewingsince2020 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saúde, seu NO CHILL foi profissional do cervejeiro caseiro! Muito bom, também faço assim!

  • @justhomebrew
    @justhomebrew ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Inspired me to brew a dark lager for my next brew:) Looking forward to the next hb4 life video!

  • @HopsANDgnarly
    @HopsANDgnarly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn dude that beer lookin good. And yo distilled, spring, and RO are all good options. I’d use spring water when you’re not adding salts 🤘🏼🍻

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll look into that, cheers Dan!

  • @EtherealPrelude
    @EtherealPrelude ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed the new content and glad the beer turned out well! Missing some MBC

  • @christopherwietfeldt3983
    @christopherwietfeldt3983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great vid braj! I’ve been thinking about an all in one system for awhile. Any condensation issues in the house while you were boiling?

  • @eddiane
    @eddiane ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video. I pulled in about a quart of starsan to a brew once when cold crashing and forgot to seal and pressurize my Spike fermenter. No effect on the beer but 1.5 gallons is a bunch. Damn. Keep em coming. Swarzbiers are awesome.

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would've dranken that amount too!

  • @LagerThanLife
    @LagerThanLife 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I cut my boil hops by ~75% for no chill and it’s still pretty harsh. But, it saves a lot of cleaning and time.

  • @SteaminPile
    @SteaminPile ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your editing is TOP NOTCH!!!

  • @stevevalli6425
    @stevevalli6425 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man thanks for all the sweet vids. Got me motivated to brew again after about 8 years! Not sure if you've ever been to St. Louis, but we're not too far away from Knoxville I think. Can easily hit 3-4 in one day (with an Uber of course). AB Brewery is worth a tour too. I know they are basically evil empire, but the brewery is freakin amazing.

  • @watsonspringston
    @watsonspringston ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a rollercoaster of emotions braaj!

  • @richiedubs1062
    @richiedubs1062 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. Quick question: why do you cool and pitch in your kettle, instead of hot transfer to the kegs (sanitizing them in the process), and then split your pitch between the kegs?

  • @OleBjerkholt
    @OleBjerkholt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally on board with the dark lagers! 😎

  • @homebrew6155
    @homebrew6155 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta love Ferment Station!!

  • @jshall14
    @jshall14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s nothing that hits like a slump-buster batch. You have a couple batches that don’t work out, then you finally nail one.

  • @GameNautilus
    @GameNautilus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute top tier content

  • @wrwarnerhall
    @wrwarnerhall ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, here is your sign, get your butt motivated! Cmon, join me... shooting for a black IPA

  • @kevinfidler8074
    @kevinfidler8074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny seeing you out in the snow! Last brew I did I opened the windows in my brew room and left the mesh bag with the hops in the wort until it got down to 70f, from 210f. Took about 6 hours. I finally emptied the yeast out of my keg fermenters that I had been reusing for a year and a half, had about 2.5 gallons worth.
    If you're going to be using distilled water only why not get a water distiller? Or make a pressure cooker still "just for water"

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm definitely down to get a distiller

  • @willieharvey8273
    @willieharvey8273 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the fermentation station it's best brew store in Knoxville 👍

  • @borderat
    @borderat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    haha, so much going on. the sadness at minute 7:00.... next level dude! you should get into writing movies!

  • @GenusBrewing
    @GenusBrewing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That thumbnail friggin kills

  • @nsmith1388
    @nsmith1388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just brewed two raw ales... no boil, no chill, no problems... well I hope that's the case, they are still fermenting...

  • @hatherlow
    @hatherlow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    been doing no chill for a year except I pour the hot wort into a closed plastic container , leave overnight (put it in the lounge overnight to warm the room!)

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว

      It doesnt melt the container?

    • @hatherlow
      @hatherlow ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HOMEBREW4LIFE no the container is made of the same stuff as fermenter buckets and some folks boil wort in them. I wait until temp is 70 c fill the container put the top on an tip it so the hot wort sterilised the back of the lid. Aussi call the containers cubes Check out this guy he uses the same technique th-cam.com/video/AiBKnp-ehIM/w-d-xo.html

  • @mattmckay9409
    @mattmckay9409 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've had a bit of a brewing slump too. Just bought an grainfather s40 to upgrade from my BIAB. I think I'm going to have to try this dark lager recipe of yours as my first brew. Have you ever considered using collected rain water to cool your wort instead of out of the tap? We collect rain water from gutters and use it to water our garden, I've been looking at a pump loop that could use the cold water from that and circulate it bad into the vat. Probably no good in your winter snow months but might work

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      never heard of that idea but I like it! Cheers Matt

    • @timothywilliams2021
      @timothywilliams2021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting idea. Even if you just ran the water from your hose through the cooler and into a barrel it would not be wasted.
      Always interesting to see how people deal with different issues. Definitely not an issue in my area. Water everywhere.

    • @mattmckay9409
      @mattmckay9409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Timothy Williams tbf thats how the idea started. Instead of just saving it for plants, use the free water from the sky. You have to be extremely careful none gets in the wort though 😅

  • @sams.4197
    @sams.4197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chrono trigger music was on point 👌

  • @Bigboj44
    @Bigboj44 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't realize how much I missed these videos until today. I finally feel like being again!

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🍻 💯

    • @Bigboj44
      @Bigboj44 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really meant "feel like brewing again" but these videos definitely help my being too, both are equally valid

  • @terryt-rexhanke746
    @terryt-rexhanke746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fuggin classic! I was rolling

  • @ronzimmerman9591
    @ronzimmerman9591 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Diggin the vids, Papa-Georgio. A dark lager is the perfect midday snack. PROST.

  • @Nimbus.
    @Nimbus. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fire video man!

  • @brewingbadTN
    @brewingbadTN ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My life motto; focus on the beers that are here 🍻

  • @timothywilliams2021
    @timothywilliams2021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you don't want to waste water or time cooling there is another way.
    Do a partial volume boil and add ice. I tried it by Freezing water bottles then cutting the plastic and dropping the ice in. Reused plastic water bottles with same water i brew with. Kept adding till my volume was right.

  • @codebowl
    @codebowl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to the full clawhammer family! I have been loving mine, only a few issues which customer service took care of without question. I have to hold off on brewing because I do not want to go back to bottling and I cannot get my 10lb co2 tank exchanged as AirGas does not have any. Guess I will research until I can get more co2. I hope your yeast works, I have a batch now that is stuck at 1.019 after starting at 1.059 and now have to bottle this because again no co2. My yeast was expired by 4 months and it was Munton's yeast so I get what I pay for right lol Debating whether I want the bottling trouble or just dump this batch!

    • @HOMEBREW4LIFE
      @HOMEBREW4LIFE  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah i'm not using liquid yeast again if it's expired by more than one month

  • @dillonolson5051
    @dillonolson5051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most underrated channel on the Tube

  • @MadMax00215
    @MadMax00215 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad I'm not the only one that makes dumb mistakes. Thanks for your honesty.

  • @wi6673r
    @wi6673r ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude this was a GREAT video.