Basic Brewing Video

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July 24, 2020 - Black Is Beautiful Imperial Stout Jul 24, 2020

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James brews up a big, delicious, socially conscious beer based on a recipe from Weathered Souls Brewing in San Antonio.

June 26, 2020 - Brew in a Bag Keptinis Jun 26, 2020

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James brews up an ale based on a traditional Lithuanian style that uses the oven to add flavor to the mash.

June 12, 2020 - 15-Minute Hallertau Blanc Cream Ale Jun 12, 2020

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James brews up a very quick and easy Cream Ale with flaked maize and juicy Hallertau Blanc hops.

May 11, 2020 - James' Brown Ale May 11, 2020

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James and Steve continue to drink from a distance as they sample a Brown Ale brewed from a listener recipe.

April 27, 2020 - 15-Minute Kveiking Pale Ale Apr 27, 2020

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James and Steve practice distant social drinking as they sample a SMASH beer brewed with Pale Ale malt and Cascade hops, only boiling for 15 minutes.

April 10, 2020 - Karo Syrup Mild Ale Apr 10, 2020

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James brews up a mild ale based on a recipe from 1886 using Dark Karo Syrup.

March 17, 2020 - Black Lager and Corned Beef Mar 17, 2020

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James and Steve celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a black lager paired with corned beef and cabbage from the Instant Pot.

March 13, 2020 - The Malt Sampler Mar 13, 2020

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James and Steve sample the first in their series of small all grain batches designed to evaluate malt characteristics. (Steve feels much better now.)

February 28, 2020 - No-Chill Maibock and Chicken Tacos Feb 28, 2020

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James brews up a tasty, malty lager and pairs it with shredded chicken tacos with salsa verde from the Instant Pot.

February 7, 2020 - Smoked Pale Ale Yeast Experiment Feb 07, 2020

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Steve shares an accidental split batch experiment comparing Imperial Dry Hop and Napoleon yeast strains.