A discussion about the Pabst Blue Ribbon “award” from the beer “competition” at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
Also tonight we got to sample a new commercial beer produced by Pauly. Cheers everyone, enjoy.
George takes a trip to Iceland and of course spent the majority of the time in craft breweries. We discuss the troubles with diacetyl and how you can avoid it in part 2.
Other Brews Reviewed:
-Revolution Brewing – Chicago, IL
-Pollyanna Brewing Company – Lemont, IL
-Smartmouth Brewing Company – Norfolk, VA
Recipe Wizard: German Pils – BJCP Category 5D
Tips from the Semi-Pros: Fermentation Vessels
-Discussion of the Catalyst Fermentation System
Other Brews Reviewed:
-Maplewood Brewing Company – Chicago, IL
-Oskar Blues Brewery – Longmont, CO
-New Belgium Brewing Company – Fort Collins, CO
-New Holland Brewing Company – Holland, MI
Recipe Wizard: American Barleywine – Category 22C
Tips from the Semi-Pros: Cleaning and Sanitation
A discussion on Brut IPA while drinking Hopsecco, a Brut IPA made by Hailstorm Brewing Co.
Breweries Discussed:
-Hailstorm Brewing Co – Tinley Park, IL
-Great Raft Brewing – Shreveport, LA
-Monday Night Brewing – Atlanta, GA
-Founders Brewing – Grand Rapids, MI
-3 Floyds Brewing – Munster, IN
Other Brews Reviewed:
-Bourbon County – Goose Island Beer Company
-Ginger Bread Stout – Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
-Golden Pilsner – Yuengling Brewery
-John Henry’s Hammer -Highmark Brewery
Recipe Wizard – Imperial Stout
BJCP Category 20C
Tips From the Semi-Pros – How to make a Yeast Starter
Other Brews Reviewed:
-Skeleton Key Brewing
-Pollyanna Brewing Company
-Killarney Brewing Company (Ireland)
Recipe Wizard
-Marzen : BJCP Category 6A
Tips from the Semi-Pros:
-Making an Equipment Profile in BeerSmith
Jason and special guest Rich give an intro to winemaking, and also talk about a recent trip to Mitchell Vineyards in Wisconsin to pick grapes for 2 wine batches.
Other Brews Reviewed:
-New Holland Brewing
-Metal Monkey Brewing
-Saugatuck Brewing
-Fullstream Brewery
-Bells Brewery
Recipe Wizard: A discussion about Kolsch beers
Tips from the Semi-Pros: a discussion about beer competitions, judging, and the BJCP certification process