Brew Masters on Discovery w/ Sam Calagione

[JewBrew]

I think we need a dozen more threads on this to completely cover the topic.

Sorry guys I did not realize that there was a merged thread.

Forgive me father for I have sinned I have violated the 1st commandment in online forum rules, I have posted without searching first.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Sorry guys I did not realize that there was a merged thread.

Forgive me father for I have sinned I have violated the 1st commandment in online forum rules, I have posted without searching first.

10 hail marrys and a 3 hour self-flogging.

Go in peace.

 

[KeithMoonsLiver]

I didn't really like it. Too much like a big long commercial. Not a fan of the "reality show" style either. I guess they have to dumb it down for a general audience. Probably won't watch any more.

 

[pjcampbell]

is there a link somewhere to the full episode on youtube maybe? no disco here.

 

[Revvy]

is there a link somewhere to the full episode on youtube maybe? no disco here.

I put a link in this thread a few posts above, AND THIS thread Brewmasters Online Stream.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

I didn't really like it. Too much like a big long commercial. Not a fan of the "reality show" style either. I guess they have to dumb it down for a general audience. Probably won't watch any more.

I did expect to hear the Sam Addams commercial music in the background from time to time, it did seem a little like their commercials.

Still, I liked it and will continue to watch.

 

[BurntOrngeLonghorn84]

I enjoyed the show...made me realize how much fun it would be to have the money those guys have supporting "test" recipes, and making a living off of it.


Also, the show did exactly what it was inteded to do...made the GF want to try some dogfish head brews...

 

[pjcampbell]

I put a link in this thread a few posts above, AND THIS thread Brewmasters Online Stream.

thanks heh... so many posts i didn't even see it.

 

[HexKrak]

I though it was interesting except for the inseccent plugging of their music.

 

[BeerPressure]

Why the hell did they censor that person saying bitch after sam said it 50 times?

 

[jbrookeiv]

Why the hell did they censor that person saying bitch after sam said it 50 times?

I'm guessing because Sam always said ******* in context with the album. That chick just said bitch.

 

[Slider46]

Why the hell did they censor that person saying bitch after sam said it 50 times?

Only thing I can think of is that Sam was referencing the name of the brew / album and the other person wasn't? I dunno, weird..

Overall I didn't really get into the show. Thought it would be more along the lines of a guy exploring the unknown or little known parts of the beer world who just happened to be the same guy who owns/runs DFH brewery (like a sudo-documentary) - Not a reality / drama based more or less around the DFH brewery with a little beer exploration thrown in and even less beer geek stuff.

Can't say I don't like DFH at all but the few beers I have tried I just do not like.

 

[BeerPressure]

I'm guessing because Sam always said ******* in context with the album. That chick just said bitch.

Pretty absurd since the show is about alcoholic beverages and yet they deem that we cannot hear such a word over television.

 

[Slider46]

Pretty absurd since the show is about alcoholic beverages and yet they deem that we cannot hear such a word over television.

Alcohol is legal...vulgar language is not. Apparently

Also, referencing a proper name is not using the word in a vulgar manner.

 

[SourHopHead]

I liked it for the most part. Was jumping back to the Giants vs. Eagles game, but enjoyed the show. Hype up the deadline stuff was kinda ehh. I may not watch it on Sunday but will catch a rerun.

I still would love to work for DFH!

 

[BeerPressure]

Alcohol is legal...vulgar language is not. Apparently

Also, referencing a proper name is not using the word in a vulgar manner.

Cable channels can broadcast whatever they want. Ever hear some of the language on FX original series shows?

 

[shamrockdoc]

I think they censored her because she was not attractive...i know sad really but Discovery Channel is a pig and I heard gropes people at his Christmas party.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Why the hell did they censor that person saying bitch after sam said it 50 times?

For exactly the reasons already stated. I, too, found it a bit silly.

More of a rhetorical question (or debate for another subforum)...but is bleeping a word that can clearly be recognized either through context or lip reading really effective?

 

[BeerPressure]

For exactly the reasons already stated. I, too, found it a bit silly.

More of a rhetorical question (or debate for another subforum)...but is bleeping a word that can clearly be recognized either through context or lip reading really effective?

Oh. I didnt read through all 31 pages.

 

[daddarioc]

Overall I didn't really get into the show. Thought it would be more along the lines of a guy exploring the unknown or little known parts of the beer world who just happened to be the same guy who owns/runs DFH brewery (like a sudo-documentary) - Not a reality / drama based more or less around the DFH brewery with a little beer exploration thrown in and even less beer geek stuff.

Same here, I wasn't expecting it either. Was still entertaining I guess, but I ended up going to read a book half-way through the episode :/. I kept wondering when "they were going to talk about beer" in detail, not play "hide the dip tube".

 

[Slider46]

Cable channels can broadcast whatever they want. Ever hear some of the language on FX original series shows?

Ok lets split hairs then.

A show that gets aired on a movie/drama channel has to have a disclaimer before a show with vulgar language. You're wrong. Not ALL cable channels can broadcast what they want.

The discovery channel broadcasting vulgar language? I think not. A movie/drama channel doing that with a disclaimer beforehand? Perfectly fine.

Its not 'absurd' as you put it. Its perfectly reasonable that a family-friendly channel doesn't broadcast words used in a vulgar manner.

/off-topic

 

[Yambor44]

I also enjoyed the show and thought the rap was hilarious (which is what it was intended to be).

I thought Sam did an excellent job doing what he does best which is trying something outside the norm. I appreciate everything he puts back into the craft beer and beer industry.

The show was creative, informative and entertaining. I give it a 9 also (10 if they finish the whole rap video).

 

[potlimit]

Alcohol is legal...vulgar language is not. Apparently

Also, referencing a proper name is not using the word in a vulgar manner.

Um, I would have to respictfully disagree with all of the above.

Unless they passed a 28th amendment while I wasn't looking, vulgar language is indeed legal. And actually, I'm pretty sure we can all agree that alcohol is actually a bit more 'regulated' than vulgar language.

And try getting a character with the first name C*cksucker last name M*therf*cker on TV and see if standards and practices doesn't laugh at the proper name defense.

I've worked as a screenwriter for some time, and I can tell you, there are no set rules for any of it... it's all a big guess, much like the movie ratings process.

And to the FCC question: cable television doesn't use public airwaves, ergo it does not fall within the FCC's purview.

 

[HItransplant]

I really enjoyed it. However it had an "American Choppers" feel to it that I didn't quite like. We will see how it turns out.

except that they weren't gratuitously screaming at each other about ever little thing.... can you imagine paul sr.'s response if paul junior spilled that glue--- it would have been one big beeeeeeeeeeep.

 

[TristanL]

Anyone watch this last night? It's pretty good! It's different than I imagined. Very entertaining show and lots of eye candy.

 

[HItransplant]

Alcohol is legal...vulgar language is not. Apparently

Also, referencing a proper name is not using the word in a vulgar manner.

first of all.. vulgar language is not illegal. ... thats just crazy talk.

For exactly the reasons already stated. I, too, found it a bit silly.

More of a rhetorical question (or debate for another subforum)...but is bleeping a word that can clearly be recognized either through context or lip reading really effective?

I agree yuri, its complete f*^$ing bull s&^t....

hey, stop that...

I said,
F#&@*ing BULL S&@T....

dammit there doing it here to.

 

[knotquiteawake]

Do you think he force carbed it?

 

[Jersh]

I really enjoyed the show. I wasn't expecting it to be geared towards 'us', I knew it was going to be geared more toward the general consumer that enjoys beer but doesn't know much about the processes involved with brewing.

I also am anxious to try ******* Brew... I was able to pick up a bottle today at a local bar, I'm going to save it for sometime when I can share it some friends who are beer geeks like me.

 

[schreck]

Not exactly what i had in mind/was hoping for, but it was still entertaining! Il be watching it regularly, but will prob be downloading the torrents on monday as i much rather watch The Walking Dead on AMC sunday nights.

I was really hoping it would be a show that traveled around to different craft breweries instead of focusing only on DFH/Calagione. More of a dirty jobs feel than an American Choppers.

 

[HItransplant]

I really enjoyed the show. I wasn't expecting it to be geared towards 'us', I knew it was going to be geared more toward the general consumer that enjoys beer but doesn't know much about the processes involved with brewing.

I also am anxious to try ******* Brew... I was able to pick up a bottle today at a local bar, I'm going to save it for sometime when I can share it some friends who are beer geeks like me.

+1
im surprised to see how many people felt this was too "docu-drama." As someone said earlier, Discovery channel has to appeal to the masses... and I think they did a pretty good job of balancing info with entertainment.

I thought it was cool that their process really isnt any different than my process.. just a lot bigger, and with way fancier toys . I think that was the funnest part. I know.. funnest, not a word.


I bet there were plenty of watchers that found the snippets of "brewing science" way out of their ability to comprehend.... and they are probably telling their friends, "man, that show was way to technical...I thought it would be more about drinking beer and less about how they make it."