2025 Channel Update: Why I Was MIA In 2024 and What I Plan To Do About It In 2025

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  • @ElementaryBrewingCo
    @ElementaryBrewingCo 27 днів тому +18

    Glad you’re healthy and have your house in order! It is a ton of work producing videos and I think homebrewing UA-camrs have it especially rough since beer takes so much time to make (for the most part). As a fellow homebrewer, UA-camr, and family man I completely understand where you’re coming from! Although I will also say that if you do decide to leave permanently you will be missed. But your backlog of videos will live forever and hopefully help and inspire future generations of homebrewers as they have me. Cheers Larry 🍻

  • @TheApartmentBrewer
    @TheApartmentBrewer 22 дні тому +2

    Glad to see you healthy! The grind takes a toll that I think only other content creators understand. It can be brutal at times. I have very similar reasons to yours to taking a lot of time off in 2025. Dont sacrifice your health or relationships for youtube, viewers will still be there for when you upload, and we're looking forward to it!

  • @BitterRealityBrewing
    @BitterRealityBrewing 27 днів тому +11

    Well said! It sounds like you added a little high blood pressure with the home renovation part. 😂I fully understand you, and that reminds me of one of the two reasons I ALWAYS hit "Like" after watching a video as a kind of "Thank you" for your hard work in producing the video. The second reason is to remind me if I ever click on the video again if I've seen it before, as the like button will already be checked. (My memory sucks.) I joke with my two boys that as I get older, every movie will be a premiere, and before I finally breathe my last breath, I'll probably have checked out many years beforehand. (Yep, I'm a bit of a dark humor type.)

  • @eddiane
    @eddiane 24 дні тому +2

    Glad to see you back even for a bit. Maybe a new name, BEER-N--BBQ-N-BALANCE by Larry! Sorry you had to have a bump in the road but as all old philosophers say, its all for a reason. The past is just that, dont forget but dont dwell on it, learn from it as it looks like you have. You are still the Captain of the ship going forward and whatever you decide is how its going to be. Thanks for the update and best of luck in figuring out your path forward in the future.

  • @TheBruSho
    @TheBruSho 26 днів тому +6

    Glad to know you're feeling better Larry. Looking forward to more stuff from you this year!

  • @prodanman
    @prodanman 11 днів тому

    Larry, so glad to hear your health is better & feeling better. Look forward to watching more of your content. You were missed

  • @Chad20109
    @Chad20109 15 годин тому

    Moderation Larry, we are cool with a video once a month 👍

  • @lukewaggoner239
    @lukewaggoner239 25 днів тому +3

    Glad to see you back Larry! Your videos helped me learn how to Brew. I'm sure I'm one of many subscribers who have missed your videos, but I'm happy you are prioritizing your physical and mental health

  • @Afterone
    @Afterone 25 днів тому +1

    Thanks Larry. I waited. Now I'm close to retirement and plan on doing the thing I love.. FYI. The health issues come regardless and what you did was the right thing.. I'm 63 and been through much.. Stay happy. Put the family and your health first.

  • @Chad20109
    @Chad20109 15 годин тому

    Im upset larry you've been gone so long! But im glad your here!

  • @allanbrand
    @allanbrand 24 дні тому +1

    So glad you took care of yourself and very happy to see you back. Your content has been a great inspiration over the years!

  • @angrydutchman8590
    @angrydutchman8590 19 днів тому

    Larry, glad to have you back (in whatever capacity)! I appreciate all you have done for me and the thousands of home brewers around the world as we embarked on our home brewing journeys . . . you were my guiding light in an often confusing hobby when I got started nearly 10 years ago. With that said, I noticed the box behind you in the video . . . it looks like a FLASH brewing kit box! I tried a kit recently just to see what kind of product it produce - I honestly felt a bit guilty with the simplicity of the kit compared to a full all-grain brewing day. Anyway, I would be interested in your thoughts/evaluation of the result.
    Prost!

  • @BrewMonkee
    @BrewMonkee 25 днів тому +1

    You make it I'll watch it. Glad you're doing well. Take care of yourself and enjoy your family first.

  • @lewisbechtel3000
    @lewisbechtel3000 25 днів тому +1

    Glad to hear you're taking time for your family and self. That is most of what life is about.
    I've learned a lot about brewing from you and still enjoy it to this day.
    Keep your focus on what's important to you!

  • @alfeweizen
    @alfeweizen 23 дні тому

    Happy 2025 Larry!! Glad to hear your doing and feeling better! I definitely enjoy your videos especially around better brewing technique and equipment. Whatever you decide, thank you for putting this channel together!

  • @herkitblu9953
    @herkitblu9953 26 днів тому +1

    Way to go Larry. Been following you for years. I have enjoyed your content immensley and regularly rewatch your old stuff. Same with you two boys Elementary Brewing & Bitter Reality, love your work and some of the others that have commented. You and your family come first. Thank you all its very much appreciated. We see the end product and i can relate somewhat to the amount of time you guys put in from when i was coaching sport. High level athletes need constant hard work so i do feel your pain. Thanks again to you all.

  • @johnmyers473
    @johnmyers473 10 днів тому

    Glad you are feeling better! Hope to see more videos!

  • @Hayseedskiboy
    @Hayseedskiboy 25 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the update. Follow your heart Larry

  • @simonlong7720
    @simonlong7720 26 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the update Larry. I've enjoyed your channel for many years. You already have an extensive library of videos which will be discovered by those new to the hobby. I'm looking forward to any new videos in the future. Until then, take care of yourself and the ones you value in your life first.

  • @stephenturton5397
    @stephenturton5397 26 днів тому +1

    Hi there Larry, very sorry about your health issues, and very Glad your now on track, we really miss you here in the UK, your a great guy, we wish you all the best, hope you can get back into Brewing, Happy new year, to you and your family, God bless 🙏

  • @philcordeiro288
    @philcordeiro288 25 днів тому

    Hey Larry glade you’re doing well, it’s important to always take care of yourself.
    I’ve learned a lot from you over the years and enjoy your videos, I found that the home brewing Phase has died off. I myself have completely stopped, sold my big system and just kept my GF 30 for maybe one day..
    Hope you keep well, and if you decide to make videos I will be here to watch them.

  • @highwaymoses
    @highwaymoses 27 днів тому +3

    the man! the myth! the legend!
    Good to see you back!!!

  • @purpguy69
    @purpguy69 24 дні тому

    We’re happy for the videos we did get, take care of yourself bud and we’ll see you around.

  • @stevegarza4327
    @stevegarza4327 14 днів тому

    Keep up the good work doing your thing with the weight. You inspired me on brewing beer and now I turned into a monster on brewing lol. But sad love your show.😢😢😮😢

  • @BanjosBikesBrewing
    @BanjosBikesBrewing 26 днів тому +2

    Glad you are doing well, Larry.

  • @CycleSlogger
    @CycleSlogger 26 днів тому +2

    Thanks for the update. Totally understand. Stay healthy. Family, friends first.

  • @Myndale
    @Myndale 25 днів тому

    Good to see you back Larry, but more happy that your health is back on track. (Was wondering what you were up to just a couple of weeks ago actually, made your pit beans yet again for a bunch of friends on Christmas Eve as part of pulled-pork sundaes). Take care, and good luck with the ongoing balancing trick as you move forward.

  • @danymoreno5316
    @danymoreno5316 18 днів тому

    I have never post a single comment in UA-cam but I think that it is a good time, mate I know exactly what you mean when you posted the video, it is good that you have found a new way of doing things that feed you inside, sometimes the most important things are around us and we do not miss them until they are gone. I have been following since a few years, I loved always the pasion and the soul that you put on those videos and seeing the first videos of the channel 12 years ago... I completely got you. Mate do the stuff that makes you happy I think that you just found out... others like me had to visit the hospital to learn that lesson. Keep being yourself and do what makes you happy, we will be here thanks for all the fun and learnings in your videos, you are a good man, good luck!!

  • @felixdunn6398
    @felixdunn6398 26 днів тому +1

    You should do fitness videos! :P Glad to hear you're doing well!

  • @johng4503
    @johng4503 27 днів тому +1

    I just got my results back from this weeks physical and I too need to step back from brewing and drinking. Thanks for everything you have done and cheers to great health in the New Year!🎉🍻

  • @gthree0239
    @gthree0239 25 днів тому

    It’s amazing how all that hard work done with home improvements does nothing to keep the weight off. I have gained about 20-30 pounds the last 2 years because of starting away from the gym to focus on home improvements. Sucks. Hopefully in the next 6-9 months I can finish and make health a priority.

  • @PortlyGentleman
    @PortlyGentleman 26 днів тому +1

    Good to see you back on the UA-cam some of that stuff hits close to home my friend take care of yourself

  • @nikitanugent7165
    @nikitanugent7165 26 днів тому +1

    Totally understand! I only found your channel a couple weeks ago, and just used your spreadsheet for my first all-grain brew day last weekend, so I really appreciate what you've given to the community. But I'm always happy to see a UA-camr say that they're stepping back and re-evaluating their priorities. Your health and happiness comes first.

  • @CascadesHomebrew
    @CascadesHomebrew 26 днів тому

    Thanks for the update. Miss your videos, but do what is best for you. Yeah, I make sure I get my annual exam every 5 years, whether I need it or not. 😂

  • @perrymattes4285
    @perrymattes4285 26 днів тому +1

    Larry you do you we will be here when your ready

  • @rhyslewis283
    @rhyslewis283 26 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the update, it sounds like you are making some great choices and I hope it works out really well for you and your family.

  • @Menacetechnology
    @Menacetechnology 25 днів тому

    Glad to see you back! All I can say is cherish the time with your family. In your free time, you may as well be doing something that brings you joy. No regrets moving forward! looking forward to seeing some vids in the future!

  • @joescopo8933
    @joescopo8933 26 днів тому

    Yeah, the ads on UA-cam are ridiculous. Kinda like trying to watch a football game. You watch 20 minutes of commercials before half the 1st quarter is done. I'm glad you're doing good and staying healthy, Larry. We only get 1 body, so we best be taking care of it. Cheers!

  • @MonchiOneTm
    @MonchiOneTm 27 днів тому +1

    Be healthy and see u here 2025!

  • @brianchao6948
    @brianchao6948 25 днів тому

    Happy new year! Welcome back Larry!

  • @skipp107
    @skipp107 25 днів тому

    Hey, it's great to hear from you! I was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, so brewing's taken a backseat while I focus on getting healthy. I've lost 30 pounds and want to keep brewing, just less often. Before I do, though, I need to make sure I'm healthy for myself and my family. Thanks for the info, and I get that you gotta put yourself first before UA-cam. Good luck!

  • @savvybuilds
    @savvybuilds 27 днів тому

    Just wanted to say I've been watching you for years and love your content! I know exactly what you mean about not putting so much effort into future videos. I feel like the more I try, the worse my videos preform. It's kind of frustrating and doesn't really make sense. After reviewing/researching many channels I am convinced that certain topics get "shadow banned", beer and whiskey channels included. I bet if you made a DIY renovation/ handyman channel, it would do really well! You have the skills to run any type of channel now. Cheers!

  • @tommanning7337
    @tommanning7337 26 днів тому

    Right on buddy, do what you have to do and that is more important than anything, 😎👍🏻

  • @HandlebarWorkshops
    @HandlebarWorkshops 27 днів тому

    I hear ya, man. I was spending a lot of time editing videos but quickly realized that it was my least favorite part of making videos. So I have LOTS of footage, but very little desire to sit here and edit it all. I have my 9 to 5 in the software industry and the last thing I want to do is sit in front of a computer for even longer to edit videos. 2024 was an off year for me, too.
    Glad you're working on your health and I'm here to watch whatever you (eventually) put out.

  • @OKaFee
    @OKaFee 25 днів тому

    Salad-N-Sparkling Water Larry!

  • @dmr0730
    @dmr0730 26 днів тому

    I'm glad you are feeling better, and the remodeling looks great! I looked forward to your videos. I've learned so much! I even made my own jockeybox. Don't get me started on your recipes and spread sheets. Lol! I really wish the best for you. Cheers!

  • @3rwparks3
    @3rwparks3 27 днів тому

    Hi Larry, You mentioned your channel flat lining. I think the hobby has pretty much flat lined too. There was a lot more brewing activity on utube 10 years ago when I first started brewing. And there were many more home brew stores back then too. I am 73 years old now, and I still brew at least five gallons a month. I have an Anvil 6.5 gallon, and I love the dual voltage option. I bought it primarily to use as a hot liquor tank, but it works well on small batch brew days. I made an adapter to plug into the dryer outlet. 240 volts makes a huge difference. I love the product hate their customer service. Looking forward to another one of your brew days. Happy New Year! and Cheers!

  • @GentleGiantFan
    @GentleGiantFan 26 днів тому

    Glad to see you back Larry. Look forward to the new content.
    Hope 2025 is a happy healthy year for you.

  • @valkyrierecording641
    @valkyrierecording641 26 днів тому

    Best of Luck Larry Sad to See No BBQ or Beer Larry Anymore! Chad has to be devastated as all of us 3:48 are! Health gets in the way of many things in life we enjoyed and can no longer do! God Bless Ya Over and Out!

  • @crazymonkey9611
    @crazymonkey9611 26 днів тому

    There you are! Glad you’re ok now and also glad you were able to step away to take care of you. Hope to see more content, but at a pace that works for you brother! Happy new year!

  • @timsoutier4282
    @timsoutier4282 26 днів тому

    I have been wondering if you were going to post anything again. I'm glad that you took some time for yourself. That is definitely more important than most people know. I was in a similar boat as you a few years back. Health issues and then I had to move across the country and start a new job so I took have not brewed in quite a while. I am looking forward to get my brew space situated in the next year or so. Good luck and I hope to see more content in the future. Even just a quick video about a beer that you brewed and what your thoughts are on the new equipment you got would be just fine.

  • @TheBrewQ
    @TheBrewQ 26 днів тому +1

    Let’s do a collab! Cheers and welcome back!

  • @jimlewis7938
    @jimlewis7938 26 днів тому

    Thanks for everything you have done over the years! You are one of the first brewing channels I came across when I started my brewing adventures. Regardless of what you do going forward, thanks for teaching me so much about brewing. Wishing you a healthy 2025 and beyond!! Cheers

  • @jeffreydolan201
    @jeffreydolan201 26 днів тому

    You’ve always been the best, Larry! I hope you keep putting videos out. Your early educational videos helped me learn so much brewing!

  • @Nardiumms
    @Nardiumms 27 днів тому

    (Great point you made here) “Put up a camera, film & be done” if you happen to be brewing or BBQing in a weekend, we’d love to see some footage but it can be handheld from your iPhone if that’s all the time you got!

  • @gregward7079
    @gregward7079 26 днів тому

    Larry, most important is you are healthy mate and secondly you have to find the right balance right. Hope you find a way to bring videos whilst enjoying what you do. Certainly learnt a lot from you and am a keen bbq n beer guys now part of a homebrew club. Thank you, but you know what’s best for you dude. 🇬🇧

  • @Dunk0The0Punk
    @Dunk0The0Punk 27 днів тому +1

    Good to see you again

  • @OlDirtyBrewer
    @OlDirtyBrewer 26 днів тому

    Hope you stay healthy and don't worry about the videos. Love watching them but it's not worth messing up your health or missing important life moments over. Hope you see you post once in a while and thanks for all the years of content.

  • @dt2243
    @dt2243 27 днів тому

    Glad to hear you are ok. Healthy and happy. You are a legend for homebrewing. If you continue with content or not. You're the king Larry!

  • @donaldmorrill1636
    @donaldmorrill1636 26 днів тому

    Please research the carnivore diet. Worked for me. I missed your brewing videos, but I get it. It took me two years to piece together my all stainless HERMS system, but the propane burner- no digital controls made hitting temps, ramping up, and running off a nightmare of inconsistant outcomes. Plus brewing beer and always having a corny keg on tap of 7 % or higher ABV beer was not healthy for me either. Now I ride my mountain bike four days a week for an hour or more and drink a store-bought craft beer about once a week. Can’t part with my brewery yet though. Best of luck for your new lifestyle!

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka577 27 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing this update. I wish you all the best in 2025. Cheers, Larry! 🙏✌️

  • @barrycranston5122
    @barrycranston5122 26 днів тому

    Regardless how it goes, wishing you all the very best for the future.

  • @MrKenward777
    @MrKenward777 27 днів тому

    Glad to hear from you Larry! Take your time, no rush. Family and health are way more important. Simplified videos where less or no editing Is required are a really good idea!

  • @Adrian-Scott
    @Adrian-Scott 26 днів тому

    Larry, all the best for 2025

  • @kaiser_sose
    @kaiser_sose 26 днів тому

    Glad to see you post a new video. #1 - Do what's right for you. That said, you're one of my favorite channels. I think I've watched 95% of your videos. I remember when I first watched one of your videos, thinking does this guy know what he's talking about? lol! I can say after watching a 2 hour video on your spreadsheet, yeah, this guy knows his stuff! I still use your spreadsheet and see no reason to change. Hope to see more videos, and, as long as it's watchable, F* the production effort!

  • @WreckedBrewery
    @WreckedBrewery 26 днів тому

    Happy New Year Larry! Great to see you again! Looking forward to a healthy 2025! Take care of yourself man.

  • @aeronef704
    @aeronef704 27 днів тому

    Larry, good to hear form you! Definitely take care of yourself and your family. Your how-to-brew series got me into the hobby and I'm happy to continue to watch the channel even in a lighter form.

  • @edwardwahnstrom6907
    @edwardwahnstrom6907 26 днів тому

    We are glad you are healthy, Larry

  • @thecoastalelite2074
    @thecoastalelite2074 26 днів тому

    Happy new year, Larry! Easy does it is probably a good approach. I learned a lot from all of your videos and I’m sure so did many fellow brewers. Glad your home and health are improving ❤ take care

  • @christinechambers8608
    @christinechambers8608 27 днів тому

    Glad to have you here. I am happy to see you are doing well and I will be watching your future videos. You are one of very few channels I watch for ideas and advice. See you soon!

  • @thomaspritt385
    @thomaspritt385 26 днів тому

    It's good to see that you're doing well. Hope you have a good year.

  • @ChrisHennings11
    @ChrisHennings11 26 днів тому

    Vlog style videos are great, minimal editing and camera on the wall type stuff! Keep it simple :) Guga and Weissman had shifts to more healthy but still interesting videos a few months back too, they're doing great and I'm sure you would too!

  • @geordieambassador8902
    @geordieambassador8902 27 днів тому

    Nice to see you healthy and happy. And good to see you back on youtube.

  • @universalfrost
    @universalfrost 26 днів тому

    Keep us posted on your new setup. I’m looking to get one myself and ditch the three kettles

  • @59apachestepside
    @59apachestepside 27 днів тому

    Happy New Year Larry. I’ve always appreciated your videos and how you presented yourself. After brewing for 5 ish years, I too took a big step back these last couple years for what I think has been the better. I’m 36 and have 3 little kids and when you brought up your regret on not spending a lot of time with yours in years past, it really resonated. Lately I’ve been really looking forward to doing some home projects of mine in the form of outdoor landscaping,garden planning, chicken coop building, and tinkering with cheap chinese mini skid skid steers/excavators (there’s a bunch of videos about them) in order to facilitate that work. I wish you and your family all the best.

  • @charlesvanrooy1684
    @charlesvanrooy1684 27 днів тому

    Good for you Larry. I'm glad your taking care of yourself. Now for the video's, Dude whatever you put out their is fine with me. You were one of my 1st videos I watched that got me into homebrewing. So do what you can, when you can, and I will watch.

  • @Polarzbek
    @Polarzbek 27 днів тому

    Good to see you back Larry, you look great! Take care of yourself!

  • @curtpick628
    @curtpick628 26 днів тому

    Glad to see you old man.
    Happy, healthy new year!

  • @trevors3303
    @trevors3303 27 днів тому

    Thanks for your brewing videos. I learned a lot from you on different ways to do things etc. I have since stopped brewing and don't even drink beer anymore but I enjoyed the ride while it lasted.

  • @shawncoffin1153
    @shawncoffin1153 26 днів тому

    Happy New Year Larry. We wish you all the best in 2025!

  • @Kevin_lvlcCoy
    @Kevin_lvlcCoy 26 днів тому

    Long time fan, still enjoying your content

  • @Nardiumms
    @Nardiumms 27 днів тому

    Cheers to good health! Your channel has been forever inspiring sir

  • @gerardnatale2387
    @gerardnatale2387 26 днів тому

    Good to see you Larry. Happy New Year!

  • @robaxelsson530
    @robaxelsson530 27 днів тому

    It was good to see u again…

  • @Shadowmaster0o069
    @Shadowmaster0o069 26 днів тому

    You're the man Larry! don't sacrifice health for your fans. Something i would like to see you do is possibly brew some of the Non-alcoholic beers! they seem to be more and more popular and i have found a few that i definitely like. Crazy to think as a die hard homebrewer that i enjoy and look forward to some of the no/low alcohol ipa's. I crave hops and hop flavor even when I'm on a sober kick.

    • @BEERNBBQBYLARRY
      @BEERNBBQBYLARRY  26 днів тому

      I switched to hop water for my hop fix and love it. Not all hop waters are the same. Some brands are better than others.

  • @akajorgecastro
    @akajorgecastro 27 днів тому

    Great to see you again, Larry!

  • @joeu071570
    @joeu071570 26 днів тому

    You do You, Larry!! Happy New Year!

  • @berniegilles4110
    @berniegilles4110 26 днів тому

    Good to see you again Larry but you have to take care of yourself. I don't know how you kept up with the channel on top of family, work, health and chores! Looking forward to future content, I think you're wise to not go overboard on editing, etc. My favorite channels are more adlib sharing of personal projects and less about perfectly curated videos. Good luck, looking forward to the next brewing or grill adventure!

    • @BEERNBBQBYLARRY
      @BEERNBBQBYLARRY  26 днів тому

      @@berniegilles4110 Thanks, Bernie. Hope things are well in your sector.

  • @martyandjamie
    @martyandjamie 25 днів тому

    great video cheers

  • @PatrickSandy78
    @PatrickSandy78 27 днів тому

    Wishing you the best Larry.

  • @bradvonreaden1550
    @bradvonreaden1550 27 днів тому

    Always enjoy your content. Stay healthy.

  • @bunnyhead17
    @bunnyhead17 26 днів тому

    An rud is annamh is iontach. What does that mean?
    It's clear from your subscribers that we all wish you well. Don't sweat the small stuff on your content. Proceed at your own pace. Top line means "What is seldom is wonderful". Fan from Ireland.

  • @jasonb2494
    @jasonb2494 27 днів тому

    Happy New Year Larry, thank you for the update.
    So glad to hear you are doing well. Take care of yourself first and i look forward to seeing you if and when you have time.
    All the best to you and your family

  • @rfox2014
    @rfox2014 27 днів тому

    Happy new year larry!! Hope to see you more in ‘25

  • @Jase8Cake
    @Jase8Cake 27 днів тому

    Always enjoy your videos from Godalming, England, UK ! - I'm on statins as a 55 year old - pretty common thing now - just do the odd video when you want, 3 a year, no worries, best of luck.

  •  27 днів тому

    Welcome back! Cancel subscription? Are you nuts? 😅
    Looking forward to the next video.

  • @Dunk0The0Punk
    @Dunk0The0Punk 27 днів тому

    And Happy new Year

  • @dabearrss
    @dabearrss 27 днів тому

    Thanks for the update

  • @dahe8883
    @dahe8883 26 днів тому

    Same thing happened to me in 2024; tired, felt jaw pain one night, trip to ER and 100% blocked artery and a stent. Now on a statin, bp med, beta blocker. Still brewing, drinking beer. Except I weigh 150 lbs. So it's way more than just a statin; if you haven't been seen by a bona fide cardiologist, see one immediately (because of your fatigue and possibly circulatory system induced numbness) and get a full workup to be sure you don't need a stent. My blockage hit me suddenly. A guy I met at a party on December 24 is dead as of yesterday; massive heart attack. Get fully checked out.

  • @preuc3367
    @preuc3367 26 днів тому

    Thanks for the video