Brew Masters on Discovery w/ Sam Calagione

[Pumbaa]

Dunno I guess I'm not impressed much mainly because he's basically making a braggot well almost a braggot, too much beer not enough mead . . . .

I guess I was kinda hoping for ground breaking stuff not crap I have already done years ago

 

[DakotaRules]

are hops really "legally" required in beer?

To be considered beer, yes! By German beer law.

 

[HItransplant]

My girlfriend wanted to watch the season premier of American Top Gear, at least. She gave that about 3 minutes, realized it's NOT like the British one and went to bed.

i was worried about that.

 

[Revvy]

i was worried about that.

Yeah, it's hard to mess with perfection. It may be a good show, but I think we're biased towards the British version. She just discovered it because of me and is hooked.

 

[bob1852]

I understand that....

What kind of ground breaking stuff were you hoping for on a series premiere that's marketed for mass audiences?

 

[HItransplant]

To be considered beer yes! By German beer law.

I knew about the whole german beer law thing.. but he made it sound like it was illegal to brew something and call it beer with no hops.

funny, I had a hopless beer the other day at Hair of the Dog-- they used winter squash for a bittering agent instead. It was actually really good, quite refreshing... and actually, the bitterness is surprisingly hop-like.

 

[cracked1]

Ok the rap video is a bit much......

*shudders*

I dunno... Kinda made me chuckle. Seems to be something they've done together for awhile. It would at least make the work day a little funner...

 

[TheBeerNerd]

No more rapping please.....That's about 15 seconds of my life I'll never get back, and that could have been spent on more brewing related video.

I'm sure there's going to be plenty of stupid $h!+ like this, after all... it is a "reality" show.

 

[Revvy]

Next week is going to be the Chicha episode!!!!!!!

 

[Dave258]

Who's buying ******* brew tomorrow? I've seen it at my local beer store. Never tried it.

 

[HItransplant]

anyone try this ******* brew?

 

[Mmenges]

Will be going out tomorrow to purchase a bottle of this. Looks really different.

 

[DakotaRules]

Im looking for it tomorrow! if I can find it!

 

[HItransplant]

here you go revvy.. encore. lol

 

[SCARYLARRY]

okay thats just to much with the rap

 

[DakotaRules]

Theres your ending rap video!

 

[TheBeerNerd]

Anyone else find it funny that the first thing we see after the credits is a case of Billy Beer?

 

[DakotaRules]

Top gear!

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Ya know, halfway through the show, I was thinking, "Sam's really doing a good job. This isn't the guy I saw in the YouTube Pain Relievas video."

So much for that thought...

And for an episode where music was a major theme, the background muzak was pretty pitiful. Reminded me of poorly produced instructional/educational videos from decades gone by.

I liked the show anyway. I'm glad they're doing an episode on chicha. I was afraid the filming was either too late to capture the chicha debacle or that the show would be canceled before that gem hit the airwaves. Hopefully it succeeds enough to at least be a recurring special.

 

[Revvy]

I'll be checking for it as well. Haven't seen it out there or noticed it at least.

Overall It's not a bad show. It could have been a worse representation of brewing stuff. It's not dumbed down too much, like it so could have been. Like any non trade piece on brewing culture I've seen, and we've all torn apart on here before. Really oversimplifiying stuff to the point where you want to tear your hair out.

I think having Sam narrate it kept it from falling into that trap....he wouldn't say something glaringly innacurate, or wrong.

I'd give it an 8 for this episode.

(So was I the only one to get a twinge in their "happy place" when Sam said the word, "Reinheitsgebot?" I got all tingly!)

Night all

 

[Revvy]

Oh god, Auction Kings has a case of Billy Beer on the show...I'm really going to bed now.

 

[DakotaRules]

I to liked this show, cant wait for more! 9 for me. Laters

 

[HItransplant]

I think having Sam narrate it kept it from falling into that trap....he wouldn't say something glaringly innacurate, or wrong.

yeah, I was glad they didnt pick some DB who had nothing to do with brewing as the narrator.. I was a little worried when i first heard about the show.

 

[sudbuster]

I personally think it's been a good show thusfar.

I was worried about too much BMC bashing, or too much Dogfish Head gloating. I think they've largely avoided either.

It's fun to see a show on Discovery about a hobby that I'm pretty passionate about

Yeah, I'll have to sgree. The show seems good so far....

 

[timm747]

I was at the brewery and standing right near him when he locked himself out towards the end of the show. They cut it out right before he asked me if I had a key for him to get back in. I signed a waiver for Discovery but guess I ended up on the cutting room floor. So much for my 15 minutes...

 

[Clifton]

I hate rap too.....but I couldn't help but look up pinching pennies on Youtube.

 

[dgoldb1]

Really enjoyed it. Seems like it will be a great series.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I hate rap too.....but I couldn't help but look up pinching pennies on Youtube.

Ok, ok...it's a little bit entertaining.

 

[shamrockdoc]

West Coast prepping for our turn therefore i will not read this thread until i see it. The Brewery and I are trying to kill a keg before 11pm Pacific! WHAT WHAT!

 

[HItransplant]

West Coast prepping for our turn

I think its already played on the west coast .