Feb 8 2010

Brewing Mr. Beer American Devil IPA

A little demonstration video to show home brewing newbies how to get started with a Mr. Beer kit, and some other options to help them step it up a notch using glass bottles, and an alternate priming method for more consistent carbonation. Far from perfect, but I think it’s a good starter and a nice illustration for those who are just getting into home brewing and want to try out a Mr. Beer kit first.


Jan 23 2010

Competition APA - Home Brewing

Brewing an American Pale Ale for entry in the World Expo of Beer home brewing competition coming May 16 - 17, 2008.


Nov 7 2009

AHA Big Brew 2008-Brewers Make Wort, Yeast Make Beer

Once again, BeerCrafters homebrew supply shop opens up its back lot to those intrepid homebrewers to mark National Homebrew Day by participating in the Big Brew, homebrewing’s worldwide event. What better way to while away a Saturday. Relax, don’t worry, you have homebrew. A Beer-Stained Letter production by Jeff Linkous. www.beerstainedletter.blogspot.com.


Oct 19 2009

GABF Cigar City Brewing

Cigar City Brewing was founded with two goals in mind. The first to make the world’s best beer and the second to share with people near and far the fascinating culture and heritage of the Cigar City of Tampa. From its past as the world’s largest cigar producer to its Latin roots and the many other diverse peoples that call it home, Tampa draws on many sources to develop its unique culture. At CCB we are fascinated by Tampa’s history and suspect you will be too….


Oct 14 2009

AHA Rally at Surly Brewing Company (and wort giveaway!)

Shot 10.10.09 at Surly Brewing Company (Brooklyn Center, MN). The American Homebrewers Association and Surly hosted a membership rally at the brewery. About 400 homebrewers showed up - most with empty keg, carboy or bucket in hand for the huge wort giveaway. Surly brewed two 30-barrel batches (1800 gallons!) of high-gravity wort… an Imperial Brown with OG 1.081. The theory is we homebrewers take it home, ferment on a variety of different yeasts and bring them back for the National …


Oct 4 2009

Ron Paul Gets Home Run on CFR-NAU Question

This is an obvious set up question from a YouTuber who probably thought Ron Paul was going to choke and look crazy, like the CFR spammers on YouTube that he’s referring to. But Ron Paul knocked it out of the park, exposing the CFR and plans for the North American Union on national television. McCain makes faces in the background as if Dr. Paul’s just making it up.


Sep 28 2009

A Prairie Home Companion: The News from Lake Wobegon, February 14, 2009

It warmed up a little this week in Lake Wobegon, making for some good snowball weather… Recorded live at the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, MN, February 14, 2009. More information available at www.prairiehome.org


Aug 2 2009

Video: Obama, Prof. Gates and Sgt. Crowley At “Beer Summit”

The first known footage of President Obama, Professor Henry Louis Gates and Sergeant James Crowley having a “teachable moment” at the Beer Summit in the Rose Garden of the White House.


May 4 2009

AHA Big Brew 2009 - What a bunch of Masholes

On National Homebrew Day we meet the “Masholes”, a fun group of home brewers and beer lovers from Massachusetts. The Masholes are a great group of completely diverse people who have been brought together by a common interest - craft beer. 50 people, countless beers and one funny group name! If you enjoyed this video, be sure to check out www.hereforthebeer.com for more!