One of my favourite beer styles and perhaps one of the easiest beers to drink. Pilsner Beer has been around for over a century and a half, but what makes it so popular and how did it come to be?

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What the heck is a thiol anyway and how do they impact beer? Find out in this latest episode!

Check out the 2021 article by Stan Hieronymus 'Thiols Unchained: More Ways to Unlock Tropical Aromas'. To read the full article and hundreds like it. Go to www.twistedknotbrewing.com to find out how and grab your FREE copy of 'Making Beer at Home' when you subscribe!

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Hop harvest time here in New Zealand and that means only one thing...craft beer festival time!

We are a bunch of craft beer and homebrewing enthusiasts, some of us even pretend we are sick from work to do a sneaky brew! We have beer bellies and a vast array of dad bod's. So why don't you stop by and join our little group? You'll be so glad you did! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1181523332588017

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I check out a couple of craft beers and get ready for MarchFest...what's MarchFest? watch my latest video and find out!

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With the availability of CO2 getting harder and harder to obtain, is there a alternative solution? Find out in our latest video.

"Brewing your way with the wort you got in your brand new brewing pot,
seeing the hot break during the boil, sure does help a lot. Wouldn't you like to brew this way? Sometimes you gotta be where everybody brews IPA's." apologies for the lousy song but we hope you get our gist and join us at 'Let's Brew Beer' on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1181523332588017

In our final video we explore post-production, algorithms and some final thoughts.

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A must read for anyone wanting to grow their Brewing Channel on YouTube or wherever else you share your content. This book opened my eyes and taught me the secrets behind pushing your channel forward! 'YouTube Secrets - The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Following and Making Money as a Video Influencer' by Sean Cannell and Benji Travis (this audiobook comes FREE with your Amazon 7-day trial) https://amzn.to/41hhr2S

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What exactly is the practice of first wort hopping and how does it differ from mash hopping? When should I be adding FWH's and how much?

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Find out more about first wort hops as well as a plethora of other information about hops check out 'For The Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops' by Stan Hieronymus https://amzn.to/3JQ2tuk

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The 4th in our 5-part series about getting your own Homebrewing channel off the ground and into the lounges of your captivated audience. This time we concentrate on editing techniques and how to organize your footage.

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After 14 days in the fermentation fridge and a further 3 weeks of bottle conditioning, I check out the Belgian Witbier that I took from the Craft Beer & Brewing magazine. How will it taste? stick around and find out...oh, and are you the 100th subscriber, who gets a FREE copy of the latest Craft Beer & Brewing magazine?

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Today we're going to be doing a beer straight from the pages of the Craft Beer & Brewing magazine, a traditional Belgian Witbier with a dash of kiwi thrown in!

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Kia Ora Belgian Witbier
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Music by Digimistic & Leonard B. Blaesing

Time to hustle! grow your new Homebrewing-focused channel with vibrant, engaging content, and watch the views and subs roll in. Part 3 of our series will go through what you need to do to find success and attract the right kind of audience.

We are a bunch of homebrewing enthusiasts, we say things like 'pitch rate' or 'fermentation temperature' and also 'grassy off-flavors' occasionally. We proudly show off our gear whenever possible and once in a blue moon,, we like to try each other homebrew if the circumstances allow. So kick back and join us if you will, for thrills spills and the occasional homebrewing mishap! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1181523332588017

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In this second of 5 part video series we cover what equipment is necessary to begin filming your own homebrewing content and getting it out there to your audience.

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Or Tik Tok @letsbrewbeer

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If you've got a bit of experience under your belt when it comes to homebrewing or keen to just get your own YouTube/Tik Tok or Instagram channel going, my new 5 part series if a must watch.

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Check my recent article about social media strategies when it comes to starting your own video channel, how to get started, what to avoid and a few hacks to getting great audience engagement. https://medium.com/@mike-c/social-media-strategies-for-2023-b368c02f62f6

Delve into one of my favourite beers, Belgian Lambics are one of the most unique beers with an equally unique fermenting technique.

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After studying this unusual, fruity beer style extensively in Belgium and at the University of California-Davis Department of Fermentation Studies, Jean-Xavier Gruinard presents his findings with detail and historical intrigue. Read it here: Lambic (Classic Beer Style Series Book 3) by Jean-Xavier Gruinard
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A bit of a change of pace this week, apparently i've received my 5th strike from the powers-that-be at FaceBook. Have I been hacked? Are FaceBook out to get me? No idea, check out my newest video to find out more.

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Do you know who is downloading copies of your profile pictures? Do you know what people can learn about you from looking at your social media profiles such as Facebook? When did you last adjust your privacy settings online? Find out all you need to know about what you can and can't do on FaceBook in greater depth here 'FaceBook and the privacy paradox by James Gent' https://amzn.to/3gonmRi

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My follow-up to a video a few weeks back where we looked at the essential reads any budding homebrewer will need to read if they want great tasting beer.
In this video, we're sharing some more great books for homebrewing that will help you brew better beer. From starter kits to beer brewing tips, these books have everything you need to get started homebrewing.
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Beer: Tap into the Art and Science of Brewing (3rd Edition) by Dr. Charlie Bamforth https://amzn.to/3fB6w0X

Hindsight is an amazing thing, join me as I count down all the things I wish I knew before I started making my own beer at home.
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After an unscheduled 'break,' I'm back with tips about Stout, what to add, what to leave out and the Do's and Don'ts when it comes to choosing the right yeast for a darker beer. Plus, I try an absolute cracker of a beer!

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Knowledge is key, especially so in Homebrewing. In my latest video we check out a few of my favourite and most influential homebrewing books available today.
Homebrewer's Companion: Second Edition by Charlie Papazian https://amzn.to/3dzh1B8
IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes And The Evolution Of The India Pale Ale by Mitch Steele https://amzn.to/3S99Heu
The Complete Joy Of Homebrewing by Charlie Papazian https://amzn.to/3DKfYsH
The Big Book Of Clone Recipes by Brew Your Own https://amzn.to/3SrISln
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Are you curious about beer adjuncts? Do you want to learn more about these popular brewing ingredients? In this video, I'll be explaining what beer adjuncts are and how they're used in beer brewing. I'll also share some tips on how to use beer adjuncts in your homebrewing and brewing adventures. So whether you're a beginner or a seasoned homebrewer, this video is a great resource for you!

The processes that create beer’s deepest colors and flavors are incredibly complex—a Lovibond rating doesn’t begin to describe what you might get. Subscribe today to go beyond Lovibond and make better stouts. And while you're at it check out our blog about stouts and their long illustrious history...Oh, and don't forget to grab your FREE copy of 'Making Beer At Home' https://sites.google.com/view/craft-beer-brewing/home

If you like to brew beer, I tell you I'm your man
You win some, lose some, it's all the same to me
The pleasure is to brew, makes no difference what you make
I don't care what you brew, the only page you need is 'Lets Brew Beer'

I'm a Imperial IPA drinker from way back, and paradoxically I enjoy light lawnmower beers, so go figure. So how can we add alcohol to our beer without compromising on things like mouthfeel and body? Find out in my latest video.
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I have a beer in mind I wanna brew, find out what it is in the latest installment.
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Boy! I say Boy! Come and join us at 'Let's Brew Beer' our...I say our very own FaceBook page.

I'm yet to invest in a stir-plate, so does that mean I'll never have healthy, pitchable yeast, with a decent cell count? Perhaps theres a silver lining. Find out in the latest video.
Check out Mark's blog where he explains in detail his unique 'shaken, not stirred' method (Mark uses the handle 'Saccharomyces' on social media) https://www.experimentalbrew.com/blogs/saccharomyces/shaken-not-stirred-stir-plate-myth-buster
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Weather's shithouse, so no better time to try a new Craft Beer! This time its from the fine folk at EddyLine Brewery and Pizzeria right here in good 'ol Nelson.
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Knock! Knock!...Who's There?... 'Let's Brew...' Let's Brew, who? 'It's not Let's Brew, Who. Its 'Let's Brew Beer' and you should knock on our door and join us today on FaceBook too!

Dark Beer? I don't drink that crap! C'mon we all know someone like that, its the same person who refuses to drink HomeBrew because 30 years ago they snuck into Great Uncle Joe's garage and took a sneaky sip. Stout has come a long way since then thanks to the Craft Beer revolution. Check out my latest offering and see what you think.
Check out this 2009 article from Stan Hieronymus https://imbibemagazine.com/stout-beers/
5 iconic stouts to try if you like Guinness https://www.irishpost.com/news/5-iconic-irish-stouts-to-try-you-like-guinness-192888
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'Four score and seven years ago, FaceBook brought forth a new page 'Let's Brew Beer' conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the preposition that all homebrewers are created equal'
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