CraigTube

[scottland]

It's so funny how opinions about Craigtube have gone 360 degrees from when he first started posting videos. If you look at some of the old threads on here, he was bashed and trashed from one end of here to the other. And it spilled over onto his channel, with some nasty comments by some of our more trollish members.

But he came back to them and basically said "I'm not a homebrew hobbyist, I'm brewing because beer is so expensive here, so I'm going to make beer I enjoy, share what info I have, and not sweat the details."

And he did, and over the years he's become one of the folks who's gotten a lot of people into the hobby. It's so funny to see the shift in just a few years.

Negativity on forums comes in waves unfortunately. HBT does a very good job of keeping things very positive and helpful for the most part. It's a community I'm proud to be a member of.

But yes, I remember all the Craigtube hate. Personally, I like his quirky-ness, but I don't really gain anything from watching his videos. They are fun to watch, but I just find too many things I don't agree with to spend my time on his channel.

I have tons of respect for him though. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself and your ideas in front of a camera for the whole world to judge and see. He's done good things for the hobby, and that should be praised.

 

[emiller0408]

Craig's awesome. You have to check out his cast on Justin.tv Friday nights starting at 9pm central.

 

[Shooter]

It's so funny how opinions about Craigtube have gone 360 degrees from when he first started posting videos. If you look at some of the old threads on here, he was bashed and trashed from one end of here to the other. And it spilled over onto his channel, with some nasty comments by some of our more trollish members.

But he came back to them and basically said "I'm not a homebrew hobbyist, I'm brewing because beer is so expensive here, so I'm going to make beer I enjoy, share what info I have, and not sweat the details."

And he did, and over the years he's become one of the folks who's gotten a lot of people into the hobby. It's so funny to see the shift in just a few years.

I remember quite a few negative comments on his videos that were from people on here. I mean, they didn't even bother to have a different HBT and YouTube name. I also remember some great comments from HBT members. In particular, I recall one of Craig's rants, a great one that he took down unfortunately, that prompted BobbyM to make a really good response video.

 

[unionrdr]

I was watching one of his HBW recently where he mentioned the malt liquor crowd rattling his cage now. He was being a good joe about,basically saying live & let live. Idk what's wrong with some people being far too intolerant of what others like. I think Craig brews some tasty lookin stuff. I'd be perk as a ruttin buck to share some home brews & stories with him. He's been doin it for some 25 years.

 

[Revvy]

Craig's awesome. You have to check out his cast on Justin.tv Friday nights starting at 9pm central.

What does he do on Friday nights? Is it music or beer related? I'm a big Justin tv fan, that's where I get most of my content for my roku on.

 

[unionrdr]

I haven't watched it yet,but he plays music,takes calls via skype,& chat window stuff. They talk about beer & other things.

 

[dstranger99]

He's cool enough,in the first few months of your brewing timeline.
I hate the fact that folks send him loads and loads of free stuff,it turns me bloody well green with envy.

You should see the episode where a fan of his from Minnesota came to visit him, and Midwest Supplies donated a wort chiller, a boiling kettle, several pounds of dextrose, and other stuff. If I knew the link I'd post it.....

Anyway, it's just him and this guy sitting on the front porch talking, and they went out to dinner and drinks afterword.......

 

[unionrdr]

I watched that one. He got some good stuff. Other times,guys in Europe would send him polish hops & stuff.

 

[dstranger99]

Any one know if he has an all grain video, I've seen his partial mash method which I'm gonna use on my next PM.

 

[Shooter]

Yes, he has at least one all-grain video. I think he's only done a handful of AG batches to this point. I like the one where he spends 45 minutes hand milling his grain!

 

[GMP428]

I agree. I like Craig and his videos are entertaining. It took me a while to figure out how kegging works and how to properly use a system. Craigs videos on kegging helped me a lot. I find that jumping into these forums as a new brewer, the majority of the threads are by seasoned brewers. So trying to get a barney style explanation on how things work is hard to find on here. Craig is good at explaining how things work.

 

[organ]

I like Craig.

 

[HeavyKettleBrewing]

Craig's awesome. You have to check out his cast on Justin.tv Friday nights starting at 9pm central.

Thanks for the heads up. Craig laid down some vinyl. It was soothing to sit back, drink beer and be a brick in the wall.

 

[dantheman13]

What does he do on Friday nights? Is it music or beer related? I'm a big Justin tv fan, that's where I get most of my content for my roku on.

Wow Revvy, I can't believe you haven't caught Craig's Friday night cast! He is always number one on the Social category. He mostly does music (60's 70's and 80's), but also chats about beer and life in general. His cast is top quality. I'm a moderator there, so if you stop in let me know! My handle is ArrogantBasterdAle. Sometimes the chat is hectic, but it's fun. Hope to see you stop by!

There are also quite a few other homebrewers that cast on JTV. They all follow Craig's format on music mostly, but have their own style. Here's a list:

http://justin.tv/maineyak (Extract brewer, very entertaining guy, large variety of music)
http://www.justin.tv/hockyplr (All grain brewer, a lot of popular metal and hip hop)
http://www.justin.tv/jakeanddar (extract brewer, wide range of music... very entertaining in his silly little way)
http://www.justin.tv/heavyriffbeer (Professional brewer... mostly 70's and 80's rock)
http://www.justin.tv/stevejamesbarr (Kiwi extract brewer... mostly 70's 80's and 90's rock and blues)

Cheers!

 

[Shooter]

My handle is ArrogantBasterdAle.

Heck, I've only been able to catch the Friday night cast and chat a handful of times, but even I recognize that name.

 

[unionrdr]

He must be busy. He asked me to pm him on youtube to send him some stuff. Haveta try again.

 

[Toga]

If you like Craig you will love this guy. I ditched cable for a ROKU set top box and found many brewing podcasts to entertain myself. I love this guy because he looks like he can kick some ass but talks like he is teaching pre-schoolers how to brew. I switch between Brewing TV and Homebrewer TV. I have to use the Ipad to check out Craig. Good stuff, I may start up a brewing podcast.

http://www.youtube.com/user/HomebrewerTV

I know your post is a bit old but if you are using a roku get the plex media server installed on your pc. Use can use it to link just about any video content you find online to your roku to watch via the tv. I have been doing this with craigtube and chopandbrew.

 

[HerbieHowells]

Craig is good at explaining how things work.

A few days ago, I saw a link to his video explaining how a hydrometer works. I was wondering how he managed to get 20 minutes (!) of material out of that topic. This thread inspired me to go back and watch it.

Well, about ten minutes of it. He is good at explaining how things work. In great detail. Which is a cool skill, but sometimes you just have to let me lose to fool around before I can learn how something works.

So I guess I'd be up for a beer with the guy, as he seems nice, but I might have an escape plan ready in case he got going on a pet topic.

 

[beerbeerbeer123]

Craigtube is cool...bobby from NJ is cooler

 

[DonnieZ]

What I like about Craig is he seems to be a very genuine, sincere, down to earth guy. He doesn't condescend when the teaches, he just puts his knowledge out there.

Definitely a good thing for the hobby.

 

[GT-Nuck]

you gotta appreciate someone who puts in the time and effort to give folks a place to learn the ropes (god bless youtube lol). I found them very cool when i started, that being said i have learned much more from reading, trial and error, meeting homebrewing friends since then.

+1

 

[CraigTube]

I wanted to like him, but couldn't get past his disgusting burps

BBBBUUUUURRRRRRRRRPPPPHH!!!!

Sorry

 

[Dan]

BBBBUUUUURRRRRRRRRPPPPHH!!!!

Sorry

Craig?

 

[CraigTube]

Craig?

Yessir. Sorry, there's a bit of a joke going about that guy who said he can't stand my disgusting burps in this thread. I'm just messin. Cheers!

Craig
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[501irishred]

BBBBUUUUURRRRRRRRRPPPPHH!!!!



Sorry

Member since 2008, and your first post is an epic burp? Classic!!!!


Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

 

[unionrdr]

I like the burps. Signifies a good,well-carbed beer to me. It's all part of the experience. Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? We-ell,I have...

 

[zardozap]

Got to give props to CraigTube. When I started brewing over a year ago, his videos were the first ones I really watched all the way through to give me a basic understanding of home brewing. After that, I pretty much knew what to do, and how to do it, at least until I completely move on to all grain.

 

[unionrdr]

Gotta agree with ya there. We started watching craigtube in December 2010 as well as steeljan,revolutionary brewer,& others. We settled on the Cooper's Microbrew kit for starters,as he was using one. Besides the fact that I couldn't believe brewing had gotten so easy at that point,compared to when pop made stouts in the 70's. So in January 2011 we brewed our first beer & I found & joined HBT February 19th. Between members on here & the AG & PM brewdays he filmed,I decided to try PB/PM BIAB in the same 5 gallon SS stock pot we started with. He just has a way of simplifying things that's great to watch & learn from. I like to say it's not wax on,wax off-ya learn it by doin' it. Videos like his make the visual learning aspect fun & easy. I like to think my gadget videos on youtube help somewhat,but he's been doing it for some 25 years. Gotta respect that!...

 

[jlg4398]

Yes I'm right there with you guys who appreciate the inspiration that Craig gives. I ran across his Youtube series and brewed my first five gallon batch of Light Hybrid Blonde Ale.

 

[Dan]

One of the traits I truly enjoy about Craig is his modesty. He has never said he makes the best beer ever, he has never stated his way is the only way. He has given to brewing, in my opinion, the same as Charlie Papazion, John Palmer, Bobby.... they share something they love and don't ask for anything in return.

Craig never get's as technical as the three guys I just mentioned but what he did do, and continues to do, is give inspiration just as those three men.

In my mind he will always be a homebrewing icon.