Brew Dogs...

[GrogNerd]

simple formula: it's ONLY for entertainment. Brewing Shows on TV = 1. criticize all you want....but then don't complain about ignorant 35F macro corn/rice lager drinkers.

good point

I like the show

 

[NervousDad]

I'm still enjoying it..

 

[chemman14]

they talk about "snow" in one episode, last episode the brewer said he didn't have a powdered wig, so the long haired one said "I powdered my face recently, you can have some of that", in the steam episode they asked if they could steam coke, and this next episode coming up they snort something, idk what yet. We will find out.

I thought that was pretty funny... Guess that was just me

 

[stamandster]

It's an entertaining show... still don't get how they make good beer with a lid on the boil kettle.

 

[roastquake]

Looks like the were snorting more stuff in that last episode too. They did brew a much better beer this time, although once again in the most unsanitary way.

snorting coffee if I'm not mistaken. nothing I haven't joked about working at a cafe.

I think the disrespect of the declaration may be rooted in the fact that they didn't win their independence.

 

[laughingboysbrew]

It's an entertaining show... still don't get how they make good beer with a lid on the boil kettle.

Haha, same here. Also how their small batch pours so many glasses in the end. It's like brewing with Jesus.

 

[Roadie]

Haha, same here. Also how their small batch pours so many glasses in the end. It's like brewing with Jesus.

Amen! Just laughed my ass off on your comment.

 

[gerryhz]

Love the fact they showcase local breweries, craftpubs, and local brews in the respective cities.

Hope they do Chicago!

The concept might be silly, but I think if they were just brewing normal brews at local breweries, might get repetitive. I guess they have to spice it up a bit for ratings....hey it's faux reality TV, not a documentary.

But cool to learn about different stuff showcased in the show.

The caffeine extract in the Seattle episode resembled cocaine! lol

 

[kickflip_mj]

Are their beers really finished fermenting after 5 days?

I hope im not to nit picky either, I feel like this is like every other show. The SF fog episode they collected 15 gallons of FOG? give me a break especially because they where using 2 better bottles that only hold 6.5 each and they collected 15 gallons?

 

[Britinusa]

The thing that gets me is when they taste a beer they say "Ooh that's really hoppy" and that's it about the taste of the beer, I want to know what it tastes like!

 

[DrunkleJon]

It's an entertaining show... still don't get how they make good beer with a lid on the boil kettle.

I have been saying that to myself from the first episode.

 

[SteveH aka shetc]

There's a good reason why they don't describe the taste

 

[Punity]

I liked the Portland episode when they asked a couple if it was the ultimate Portland beer. And hippie dude answers I don't really get portland in this.

Its an ok show to gimmicky for me to really appreciate what they do. The seattle episode was cool but more for me with the gastro molecular part. I do highly recommend the American brewing company Caboose oatmeal stout. Great stuff.

 

[Schemy]

I really like the show. I know it's some cheesey stuff, but brewing is the focus.

Only problem that I have had thus far, they chose Strange Brewings Saison as a pairing in the CO episode. I had drank that beer a week prior, and it was horrible. Strange is a completely overrated brewery, that has some major issues with consistency and fermentation. For some reason though, everyone loves to pump them up for being "strange". In their case "strange" aint good.

 

[amfukuda]

Just watche this weeks show and now I want to brew my cedar tree

 

[JeepDiver]

I've been in a bit of a brewing funk, this show helps get me thinking about new things to brew. I got into all grain to brew things I like, but have gotten into doing more traditional brews. This has at least made me think about new things to try

 

[laughingboysbrew]

I absolutely love the show. Clearly, we home brewers are not the target audience. I do not think "that" show would even get on the air on any national network.

Oh I wish - envisioning New Yankee Workshop style brewing show. With a bit more energy. However..I agree with the quote. General public wants to be entertained, not educated.

 

[NervousDad]

I actually learned something from the last show. I've never had a Berliner weisse and had no idea that you added lacto before the boil.

 

[scott-ayling]

snorting coffee if I'm not mistaken. nothing I haven't joked about working at a cafe.

I think the disrespect of the declaration may be rooted in the fact that they didn't win their independence.

That's not strictly true as the referendum for independence has not actually happened yet , The vote will be on the 18th Sep 2014 so as of next year Scotland might have it's own Independence Day to celebrate.

 

[GarageDweller]

all of the beers they brew sound terrible. I'm also suspicious about the fact that they brew a tiny volume of beer (they show a single carboy) and throw a huge party full of tasters?? seems too much like "reality TV" for me. better than a lot of the other worthless **** on..sadly

 

[Roadie]

I actually learned something from the last show. I've never had a Berliner weisse and had no idea that you added lacto before the boil.

I enjoyed the Portland episode as well and would love to walk around the woods with the herbalist woman telling me what to try. Definitely don't get her pissed at you though as your life expectancy would take a nose dive!

 

[zmanzorro]

Does anyone else want to create their own Dean's Scene now after watching the Portland episode?

 

[davygoat2]

I've liked the few episodes I've seen, Their antics are allowed in their own land on the Telly, so this is considered "cutting edge" to the "dumb them down"producers of our Videodrone signal projection.
The Food Pairing is cool and showcasing local venues and breweries is awesome publicity if they want it.
I am surprised about all the different ingredients the use in their wacky beer.
The oils perplex me as head retention no-no..
It is the **** Tube and i have a clicker if i'm offended.

 

[mtnagel]

Yep! I don't know how we missed that place when we were there last year!

More info here. It actually seems really fun. I'm drinking most nights anyway, so why not drink with strangers every night!

I do wonder the financials with this. I'd be okay not getting rich with it, but I wouldn't want to lose a ton of money either. I know it's hard to pin down a cost per home brew but I'm thinking most people wouldn't drink more than $10 in beer per visit (assuming they pay the "donation"). But I'm sure you'd get some people that would show up just to drink free beer (heck I know some people that do that now).

 

[billf2112]

I like the show.

The Philadelphia episode was cool because they came up to Pottstown (which is the town next door). Funny to see people you know in an episode, the guy driving the car with the Parade Queen took my daughter to the Prom.

 

[BreezyBrew]

I really enjoy the content of the show. I don't care for the fast pace MTV kiddie style of editing, that just gets to be annoying. They don't really take themselves to seriously which works well for TV. I think they have to brew extreme stuff, I mean who would watch two guys staring at a mash for an hour? Their personalities have grown on me, and I'll continue to watch. I turned it on to a couple of my beer buddies who don't brew, and they think it's awesome.

I'm still wondering how bugs, dirt and sh*t didn't fly into their coolship. When I brew outside there seems to be a lot of dirt in the air.

 

[BreezyBrew]

How the heck didn't they get Willamette water in the beer when cooling it off?!

Other than that, I think the show has good content, but the style is kind of annoying. The guys are funny and aren't too serious about much, but are pretty good on tv. I'll keep watching!

 

[Eugenio]

It's an entertaining show... still don't get how they make good beer with a lid on the boil kettle.

Ive been trying to find info on this but so far have been unsuccessful, why is the lid thing so important in brewing?

(im new to this, and this has come up)

 

[brandonhagen1]

Ive been trying to find info on this but so far have been unsuccessful, why is the lid thing so important in brewing?

(im new to this, and this has come up)

if the lid is on the boil cant drive off dms and gives off flavors

 

[BierMuncher]

Mutiple discussions merged.