Lager Workarounds: Homebrewing Hacks for Lager-Like Beers

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  • Опубліковано 12 січ 2012
  • 'Tis the season for brewing and fermenting lagers. But what if you don't have the set-up for true lagering process with fermenting fridge, a near-freezing basement, etc.? Brewing TV says "Fake the funk on lager-like beers!" In this episode, Dawson and our cohort Don Osborn brew up three beers. They use yeast strain and temperature workarounds to make them into great non-lagers.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 56

  • @maltmode
    @maltmode 6 років тому +25

    Man, I love old Brewing TV.

  • @IWATCHVIDEOS5555
    @IWATCHVIDEOS5555 11 років тому +8

    "It's done when I NEED a beer." Greatest homebrewing statement to of ever been made.

  • @pastorscottmarsh8627
    @pastorscottmarsh8627 2 роки тому

    Still coming back to these videos. Great content and info.

  • @chronomancer6665
    @chronomancer6665 6 років тому +1

    So glad I upgraded to a system where I don't have to carry lots of hot liquid around. I remember those days. Don't miss em.

  • @lowfrez
    @lowfrez 9 років тому

    Thanks Dawson, Chip and Don O! I finally started layering after watching this a few times. I did a Schwartz and a Pils with 2124 in my kegerator I'm able to hold it at about 52 degrees. Came out fantastic. Can't thank you guys enough!

  • @DickyBenfield
    @DickyBenfield 12 років тому +1

    I know I'm late to the party, but this is great info. Also very cool to see donosborn on BTV!

  • @billybobdick100
    @billybobdick100 12 років тому

    This is what I like to see from Northern Brewer nice

  • @forgetfulrobot
    @forgetfulrobot 12 років тому

    These guys nail making great videos they are all fun and informative. Definitely the kind of guys you can geek out with over a pint.

    • @Molie085
      @Molie085 2 роки тому

      Bit too geekish tho

  • @pookanc
    @pookanc 12 років тому

    Great Video, Lots of good info.

  • @WesleyMatejka
    @WesleyMatejka 12 років тому

    Not trying to be that guy. Breing TV? Love you guys!
    Thanks for every video!

  • @Caffiend001
    @Caffiend001 7 років тому

    Wish I watched this sooner, like when the house was freezing balls cold this past winter. Now I'm stockpiling fridges to combat the temperature swings.

  • @raiderrob672
    @raiderrob672 9 років тому +1

    A classic as are you 3.

  • @hitau1063
    @hitau1063 12 років тому

    Nice video. I enjoyed it

  • @sofakingdrunk66
    @sofakingdrunk66 11 років тому

    Beer is what makes my world go around...

  • @billykuan
    @billykuan 3 роки тому

    I remember reading they used to brew lager then put in crock pot with lid and place it in the snow. I want to try that.

  • @reincarn8tion
    @reincarn8tion 12 років тому

    Will you hire me to be your jedi apprentice? Best job ever!!! You guys rock!

  • @upgrayddable
    @upgrayddable 11 років тому +1

    Its good to see I am not the only guy who measures 1/2 ounces with a plate and an eyeball.

    • @poisonpotato1
      @poisonpotato1 5 років тому

      upgrayddable I use two cups and an eye

  • @biker944
    @biker944 11 років тому

    nice brew

  • @MiggyManMike
    @MiggyManMike 9 років тому +3

    "This entire... spoon" :D

  • @joshtaylor1554
    @joshtaylor1554 5 років тому

    He is my favorite

  • @HeartPumper
    @HeartPumper 12 років тому

    About BTV EP - just awesome - as usual :) As for NORTHERN BREWER - I really wish that you guys and maybe some few other 'beergeek' shops will eventually come to EU, or at least start shipping here! I know, tons and tons of paperwork, customs bs - but here's really, trully very receptive market. Well maybe except UK, they got a lot of good shops. (Home)brewing revolution is spreading :)

  • @donosborn
    @donosborn 12 років тому

    Chip told me someone asked a question. Really it is up to you. The stronger the beer (and the colder the fermentation temp) the longer it will take to ferment. After it is done, the lagering phase might vary too. If you are making a crisp hoppy beer, maybe you want to drink it sooner. Or if more malty, you could let it lager longer.

    • @donosborn
      @donosborn Рік тому

      @@patrickglaser1560 I think that was my reply to a comment from someone who must have gone off YT. Not sure. Ha.

  • @snowmobileracer69
    @snowmobileracer69 11 років тому

    I would love to see an Oktoberfest fermented at ale temps to see how that compares to a true lagered 'fest. Lager season is just around the corner!

  • @billy5077
    @billy5077 12 років тому

    haha....I saw that your equipment is named Slave I .....beer and Star wars geeks....awsome....me too brother!

  • @ColtGColtG
    @ColtGColtG 12 років тому

    Any of the Brewing TV crew going to be at the St Cloud Craft Brew Expo this weekend?

  • @aarossell
    @aarossell 11 років тому

    he's right folks.

  • @skeeterhmcr
    @skeeterhmcr 10 років тому

    You can make a good pLager by overpitching (1.5 times lager rate) + nutrients, and good amount of conditioning.

  • @whydontwegetdrunk
    @whydontwegetdrunk 12 років тому

    I want the zombie poster behind you guys! Where did you get one that size?

  • @CanadianBrewingChannel
    @CanadianBrewingChannel 5 років тому

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @brada002
    @brada002 12 років тому

    Dan O- I'm going to try your lager work around. Do you still let your beer rest for 4 or so weeks to let yeast do its thing?

  • @ilanmagen
    @ilanmagen 10 років тому +1

    I like to drink or use what Dawson has when him went to La garage...

  • @donosborn
    @donosborn 12 років тому

    Just saw this. :) No way man. Keep the debate going! ha

  • @marcogold22
    @marcogold22 11 років тому

    What if u fermented the safale-05 at 60-62 Fahrenheit ? would it be more Lager like ?

  • @ValiRossi
    @ValiRossi 5 років тому

    @0:28 Montgomery Ward refrigerator. Peavey amp.

  • @stanlindert6332
    @stanlindert6332 8 років тому +4

    I hope you guys got chickens. After 2nd runnings my girls eat them grains.

  • @DanABA
    @DanABA 12 років тому

    Don O said "CDA". The debate is over.

  • @gavinmacdonald4970
    @gavinmacdonald4970 11 років тому

    Oh yeah get a fridge for temp control. Thats pretty standard for brewing great beer. I don't know anyone who brews great beer without control. Yeast is the key to great beer.

  • @andrewt248
    @andrewt248 8 років тому

    Psyyyych!!!

  • @XTheSonofTheSunX
    @XTheSonofTheSunX 11 років тому

    oh silly me, i thought this video was "have a lager with a reach around", my bad...

  • @theeuda
    @theeuda 6 років тому

    Shakes-beer.

  • @TreacleMary
    @TreacleMary 12 років тому

    BHP all the way.

  • @gavinmacdonald4970
    @gavinmacdonald4970 11 років тому

    why dont you just cool your beer with a plate chiller or pump ice water through your immersion chiller? saves the back mate.

  • @joshtaylor1554
    @joshtaylor1554 5 років тому

    Where is Micheal Dawson

    • @mitchellfite879
      @mitchellfite879 5 років тому

      He has his own channel now, Chop and Brew

  • @alexgordonepic
    @alexgordonepic 6 років тому

    ha! drank a beer i made with ya bra - virtual wonder

  • @ianharris7860
    @ianharris7860 9 років тому +1

    Thanks guys, dispels the myth that hot side aeration is U.S invention, been doing that with excess wort for years. However I will always have a syphon effect from my tun to my kettles, you do, what you do. What I really love about this is the guy is honest, he likes to brew good beer, and doesn't want to or like me cant afford, to spend large amounts of money investing in god knows what pieces of bling equipment, and because Dawson is interviewing him suggests that is very much the point. What I don't like is the transfer of large amounts of boiling wort, up and down stairs by hand, that's not safe guys.

  • @FernandezCycles
    @FernandezCycles 11 років тому

    Not a damn thing! But really dude Don O loves the ladies. Anyone who's watched his videos knows that he's a family man. But hey, if your a gay homebrewer or whatever that's cool.

  • @HullBushcraft
    @HullBushcraft 6 років тому +2

    dont get me wrong you guys are awesome but man learn to pull a pint those heads are crazy

  • @timgreaves3424
    @timgreaves3424 11 років тому

    at last a gay home brewer.

  • @aarossell
    @aarossell 11 років тому

    but what's wrong with being a gay homebrewer?