Brewing TV - Episode 71: Hop Madness 2012

Hop Madness is setting in and Brewing TV is brewing two over-the-top hop bombs – a Double IPA and an October Ale (not to be confused with an Oktoberfest). Join us for some double hop-back insanity and a high-alpha barleywine/Burton Ale mash-up featuring the freshest Australian hops. Celebrate the hop! [Original postdate: November 16, 2012]

Related Links:
Hopslosion Recipe
Aussie October Recipe
IPA by Mitch Steele
Hops at Northern Brewer
HopRocket
HopBlocker

Brewing TV - Episode 70: Inside Hop Union

Brewing TV heads to Yakima, WA for a one-on-one tour and discussion with Hop Union president Don Bryant. We see how pellets are made and packaged and join Northern Brewer president Chris Farley during the hop selection process. [Original postdate: October 19, 2012]

Related Links:
Hops at Northern Brewer
Hop Union website
BTV Forum

Brewing TV - Episode 69: Palmer's Oaked Mild

Homebrew All-Star and “How to Brew” author John Palmer makes good on his promise to hook Brewing TV up with a recipe straight out of the shire. [Original postdate: October 5, 2012]

BTV 69 on YouTube / Vimeo / iTunes

Related Links:
Belladonna Took’s Oaked Mild (recipe)
“How to Brew” book by John Palmer
Brewing All-Grain with John Palmer (video)
John Palmer & Residual Alkalinity in Brewing Water (video)
Brew Strong – John & Jamil’s podcast on The Brewing Network
Brewing TV Forum

Brewing TV - Episode 68: How to Make Graf

In this episode we’re making graf, a beer wort and apple cider hybrid inspired by the literature of Stephen King. While King invented the drink, members of the online home brewing community have been the champions and mad fermentalists behind its existence and evolution. Join us for a brew day and some tasting notes on a couple of examples. All for Graf, Graf for All! [Original postdate: Sept. 21, 2012]

BTV 68 at Northern Brewer / iTunes / YouTube / Vimeo / blip.tv

Related Links:
Gunslinger’s Graff recipes (extract & all-grain)
Brandon O’s Graf Recipe (Homebrew Talk forum thread)
Ready to make a graf? Try experimenting with different fruit additives and purees for something extra-special.
BTV Forum at Northern Brewer

Brewing TV - Episode 67: How to Make Hard Cider

How about them apples?! In this episode of Brewing TV, we make hard cider. While both options work well, you'll learn the differences between using fresh-pressed apple cider and store-bought cider. Chip and Northern Brewer cohort Chris Smith show you how to treat, ferment and finish hard cider. The discussion includes tips on back-sweetening cider as well. After watching this video you'll be ready to start making your own hard cider at home. [Original postdate: September 7, 2012]

Ready to make some hard cider? See this recipe. Also check out these Resources and Cider-Related Products at Northern Brewer including yeast, nutrients, finings, flavorings and more. All for Cider, Cider for All!