Chop & Brew – Episode 29: Bad Ass Barrelfied Imperial Porter

We head into Bryon Adams’ Bad Ass Brewery to discuss the brewing and barrel conditioning of an Imperial Porter in a Woodinville Rye Whiskey barrel. Our tasting notes discussion includes tips and techniques on barrel-conditioning (barrel-aging) and maintenance, last-minute yeast starters, and using the Wyeast Ringwood Ale yeast strain. [Original postdate: August 27, 2014] Related

Bad Ass Barrelfied Imperial Porter

As seen brewed and barrel-conditioned in Chop & Brew – Episode 29: Bad Ass Barrelfied Imperial Porter. Inspired by Arcadia Ales Shipwrecked Porter aka Ballzy Porter, an imperial porter conditioned in bourbon barrels. Thanks to Vaughn Stewart of Arcadia Ales for helping us out with a homebrew-scale version of the recipe. Now I know in

Chop & Brew – Episode 27: C&B Theme Song Contest

Chip Walton, Abstract Artimus & Charlie P. Beagleston sit down to enjoy the entries in the inaugural “My Best Impression of the Chop & Brew Theme Song Contest,” then announce the winners. You’ll see that the entrants represent everything from the simple to the surreal. [Original postdate: July 10, 2014] Related Links: Abstract Artimus Website