Basic Brewing Video

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August 21, 2026 - Rye Malt Stout Aug 21, 2026

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James celebrates summer heat by brewing up a delicious, slightly silky, dark brown ale with malted rye.

July 17, 2026 - French Hop Saison Jul 17, 2026

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James uses French hops from a past Hop Sampler to brew a delicious (and strong) Saison perfect for hot weather.

June 19, 2026 - Mature Single Jun 19, 2026

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Steve started out to brew a Belgian Wit, but time and other distractions changed his recipe mid-stream.

May 29, 2026 - Lemondrop Lager Michelada May 29, 2026

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James uses a lager with a lemony flavor as the base for a traditional Mexican-inspired beer cocktail.

May 15, 2026 - Lemondrop Rice Lager May 15, 2026

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James brews a refreshing lager for summertime with broken sake rice pieces and Lemondrop hops for flavor.

April 24, 2026 - NZ Motueka Belgian Apr 24, 2026

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James adds a bunch of New Zealand hops after the boil along with a Belgian yeast for a tasty pale ale.

April 10, 2026 - Asian Caesar Apr 10, 2026

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James puts an Asian twist on a Clamato-based Canadian favorite mixed drink. Look out, Bloody Mary!

March 13, 2026 - Braggot de Garde Mar 13, 2026

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Steve combines a burnt honey mead with a Belgian-inspired beer to create a big, delicious braggot.

February 27, 2026 - Muscadine Country Wine Feb 27, 2026

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Steve uses muscadine fruit and table sugar to make a deliciously light and drinkable country wine.

February 13, 2026 - Kegging vs Bottling Experiment Feb 13, 2026

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James and Steve compare a nicely hoppy Pale Ale from a force-carbonated keg and a sugar-primed bottle.