Chop & Brew - Episode 24: Basement Stout Fest 

Have the other episodes of C&B left you lacking that vibe? If so, what sort of things would make it more BTV-y?

ChopAndBrew Episode 10 (Boat Bitter) was close but in my opinion that BtV feel is the discussion (both technical process and taste) while showing film of the process of brewing. Mixing in a few tastings or tasting notes (like Episode 21 was entirely) for a minute here and there would balance it but not overwhelm it. Video of competitions and professional speakers is not as enjoyable to watch - the information of course is relevant but for an entire episode it is overwhelmingly boring (all my opinion of course - I'm sure many will disagree). The food episodes are a very good addition to Chop and Brew! Episode 2 rocked.

Fred Haydt Thanks for your serious thoughts and feedback on the episodes. I'm happy to have fans like you on board! I agree - brew day / discussion episodes are the bulk of what I like to shoot and edit as well. And there are plenty ahead! Cheers, Fred.

ChopAndBrew Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos. Trust me - if we can find a way to make it a full time career for you (assuming you would agree) we would!

Sounds like a great way to spend the day! Thanks for the post.

Check out his comments on the recipe page. He is dropping some science over there! chopandbrew.com/recipes

Yes. Yes, it does! :)

I generally don't just to be a bit more efficient in use of screen space. Some URL/links can get pretty lengthy, but in this case it's actually pretty simple. chopandbrew.com/2014/04/29/beamishish/

Means a lot, man.

They also flip-flop very easily. :)

Your wish.. is my/our command: wp.me/p2yqdY-jv

ChopAndBrew thank you sir. chop for chop!

Maybe the suggested Schwarzbier recipe for this weekend's AHA Big Brew? www.homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/national-homebrew-day/

Where did you get the 1554 clone recipe? Is it the one from BYO a few years back?

ChopAndBrew Blahahahahaaaammm! New Belgium 1554 clone BYO 2010 Vol 16-08 December

You the best brotha, will give it go. Thanks Chip

Relax. Don't Worry. Whatever. #Paynes2016

Chris Meek how that worked out?

The American Ipa turned out great!. Cheers and thank you for asking.

Most likely not to an exact degree. That light, pillowy, frothy head is a result of the Nitro/CO2 gas mix. There are some breweries that have dialed that process into cans and/or bottles, but probably pretty difficult on a homebrew scales.

ChopAndBrew I knew Guinness uses nitro for their beer to get a very small bubbles and a soft foam, but I didn´t know that nitro was available for homebrewing. Thanks anyway for your response

Juan Martínez It is (or at least is here in the Twin Cities).

My pal at BSGHandCraft says Chicago Beer Werks should have it. Tell 'em C&B sent ya!

ChopAndBrew Thank you, kind sir! :-D

Hey Macnutz420 I too am diabetic but T2. I talked with Chip about this a little bit. By no means are we Doctors nor are we telling you what you need to do. The answer is not easy. The amount of sugar for sure depends on style but also depends on who it making it. The original gravity (OG) of a beer tells you how much sugar is in it and the final gravity (FG) tells you how much is remaining. So it depends right. So much of the sugar is converted to alcohol with some sugar remaining. As far as diabetes is concerned for me, I have to think about how I am to deal with that extra sugar. For me it's exercise, taking my meds while drinking is ill-advised and can cause more problems i've been told. So maybe you just have to have one Stout every now and again and figure out how you will compensate for the extra sugar(s).

Bryon Adams Thanks. Fear not, I know the difference between medical advice and an opinion based on personal experience.😁 I have noticed that different beers will cause the BGs to react differently. It will cause a temporary increase in blood sugar levels but a few hours later a severe decrease can occur. The combination of insulin and exercise keeps things in control but alcohol can cause strange reactions. I have had a couple of Ambulance visits from going hypo at 04:00, in my sleep. Now I have a dog that barks at me ceaselessly when blood sugars go low. Haven't had to call 911 for a couple of years. I believe it is a bit easier to stay in control for a T1. It is a bit less complicated because our bods produce no insulin, at all. If I go super high, it takes insulin about an hour to bring it back to normal range. I don't shoot insulin while drinking as it is so easy to create a dangerous hypo episode later. I have a fear of collapsing on the street because of a hypo episode and getting tossed into a drunk tank by a cop that doesn't like my beard and hair. There was a diabetic here who got severely beaten by a freaking Mountie, at a hospital, with medical staff trying to pull Mountie pig off of him. Thanks, I am still assuming the porters and stouts are to be left alone unless one of them is all I plan to drink. I do miss them but there are worse fates. I drink beer any way but do avoid the sweet drinks of every variety. Good thing I like bitterness. 😋

Dang the mountie beating your butt cause your hypo!! That's F'd up

Bryon Adams That particular mountie was notorious for such things. His 'punishment' was to be transfered to a new assignment. Canadian police are as prone to covering their criminal members as American police. Contrary to the TV view of life, mounties are dangerous. The best and the very worst in the same organization. The so called "best" constantly cover for the worst, making the "best" no good. I grew up in a family of cops. They are all liars who hide, lie, and evade truth all the time. Also, like American police departments, they prefer to hire lower IQ applicants. The above average IQ is deemed a negative thing in police recruits because people with high IQ numbers ask too many questions and often reject a simple time saving conclusion in favour of seeking objective truth. Smart cops are trouble because they will actually think about their own orders and make their buddies look bad. Push them hard enough and they will admit it. Boss cops do not like smart cops. Now, enough of that. I just filled my fridge with local craft brewskis, including a Sasquatch stout. Now I'm cooking while waiting for the fridge to do its job.

I think most homebrewers and recipe assume 75%.

raiderrob672 I batch sparge.

Chip Walton Thanks.

I get about 80% batch sparging with no mashout. I just did a no sparge batch of "Boat Bitter" with a mashout and I still got 80%.

Jeremy Landis Like a BOSS!