WTF Happened To BTV?

[AgentHubcap]

The brewing tv site seems to be down. This makes me sad

 

[aygov]

The brewing tv site seems to be down. This makes me sad

Works for me....

http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewingtv/

 

[AgentHubcap]

I was referring to brewingtv.com

 

[aygov]

I was referring to brewingtv.com

I thought that was inevitable since they started posting content on NB's site?

 

[texabamasota]

I am the real Chip. BTV.com is back up. Just a hiccup. Thanks for the support for real. I didn't mean to come off like a whiny pants there. I know things are different w/o Jake and Mike, but teams change quarterbacks all the time and rise to the occasion. It's ALL for Brew, not Two for Brew. I think there are plenty of great stories and brew sessions ahead. Just a different way of thinking about presenting them. I or Northern Brewer can't control Mike and Jake's decisions. I can only look ahead. Hoping to tap the huge pool of talented brewers at Northern Brewer and pick their brains about brewing for the most part. That being said - I do love camera work and editing most, but will never shy away from an opportunity to get my ugly mug on the interwebz when possible.

 

[TyTanium]

Awesome Chip, looking forward to it. Thanks for taking the time to post. If you ever need/want ideas for episodes, there are no shortage of opinions here.

 

[aygov]

I am the real Chip. BTV.com is back up. Just a hiccup. Thanks for the support for real. I didn't mean to come off like a whiny pants there. I know things are different w/o Jake and Mike, but teams change quarterbacks all the time and rise to the occasion. It's ALL for Brew, not Two for Brew. I think there are plenty of great stories and brew sessions ahead. Just a different way of thinking about presenting them. I or Northern Brewer can't control Mike and Jake's decisions. I can only look ahead. Hoping to tap the huge pool of talented brewers at Northern Brewer and pick their brains about brewing for the most part. That being said - I do love camera work and editing most, but will never shy away from an opportunity to get my ugly mug on the interwebz when possible.

I'm still on the BTV train Chip. The thing about a team changing a QB is they aren't going to play the same so the style will take a bit to get used to. Some things that you loved aren't going to be there anymore, but there are going to be new things to replace them.

To be honest one of my favorite BTV eps was your solo shoot for "Clemifornia Dreaming". Nothing like a lot of laughs with some brewing knowledge thrown in so I am definitely looking forward to another episode full of your ugly mug.

ALL FOR BREW! BREW FOR ALL!

 

[neosapien]

lol! Clemifornia episode....still one of my faves. I laughed my butt off on that one. Get BA in on some more episodes too. I still stick a note to northern brewer telling them BTV rocks every time I order from there. I still proudly keep my BTV stickers on my brew table and on my ferm chamber.

All for brew!

 

[kh54s10]

I was referring to brewingtv.com

They closed that months ago. Access the site through northernbrewer.com. There is a tab for BrewingTV.

 

[Hamsterbite]

Their vids are on Vimeo as well. I am able to access via my Roku net streaming media player. BTV on the big screen!

 

[texabamasota]

BrewingTV.com is still live. That's where any Recipes and Short Pours are generally found as well. Episode only at NorthernBrewer.com/BrewingTV.
YouTube, Vimeo and blip/iTunes. Got BTV out there everywhere!

 

[mjdonnelly68]

I am the real Chip. BTV.com is back up. Just a hiccup. Thanks for the support for real. I didn't mean to come off like a whiny pants there. I know things are different w/o Jake and Mike, but teams change quarterbacks all the time and rise to the occasion. It's ALL for Brew, not Two for Brew. I think there are plenty of great stories and brew sessions ahead. Just a different way of thinking about presenting them. I or Northern Brewer can't control Mike and Jake's decisions. I can only look ahead. Hoping to tap the huge pool of talented brewers at Northern Brewer and pick their brains about brewing for the most part. That being said - I do love camera work and editing most, but will never shy away from an opportunity to get my ugly mug on the interwebz when possible.

I'm with you Chip. One out of three is way better than none out of three - so get started filling them big shoes!

 

[AgentHubcap]

I wouldn't mind seeing more of Brian and the two guys from the dice hop episode (can't remember their names right now). Don Osborn is great too

 

[tom_gamer]

When I hear Don speak I keep thinking pothead not beer guy, although I do enjoy his videos.

 

[AnchorBock]

It just wont be the same without Jake and Dawson. Chip is great and all, but there's nothing like the brew days at either of their houses. I especially enjoyed the nerdery.

 

[Hamsterbite]

When I hear Don speak I keep thinking pothead not beer guy, although I do enjoy his videos.

Judging by the paraphernalia on his fridge in the videos, your intuition would appear to serve you well.

But I have to ask...who the hell cares?

 

[tom_gamer]

Judging by the paraphernalia on his fridge in the videos, your intuition would appear to serve you well.

But I have to ask...who the hell cares?

I don't "care", just making my observation.

 

[donosborn]

When I hear Don speak I keep thinking pothead not beer guy, although I do enjoy his videos.

I sound like a pothead? What does that even mean... dude?! I have never heard that before. Not a beer guy? Jeebus you must have not watched many of my vids, which is fine. I'm obviously a beer guy!

Just because someone supports a cause doesn't mean they embrace that cause for themselves. I have a "Vote NO" sign in my yard (supporting the right of gays to marry) but that doesn't make me gay.

I'll tell you what I am, a homebrewer and beer lover who thinks pot and gay marriage should be legal. So there!

cheers,
Don

 

[tom_gamer]

I sound like a pothead? What does that even mean... dude?! I have never heard that before. Not a beer guy? Jeebus you must have not watched many of my vids, which is fine. I'm obviously a beer guy!

Just because someone supports a cause doesn't mean they embrace that cause for themselves. I have a "Vote NO" sign in my yard (supporting the right of gays to marry) but that doesn't make me gay.

I'll tell you what I am, a homebrewer and beer lover who thinks pot and gay marriage should be legal. So there!

cheers,
Don

I'm sorry. It came out wrong. I shouldn't have said it. I could explain what I was talking about, but I think that would do more harm than good. (just to be clear I did not call you pothead)

I have seen basically all your videos, I'm even subscribed to your YouTube channel. You are a beer guy, I wasn't doubting that.

I also agree that both should be legal.

 

[donosborn]

I'm sorry. It came out wrong. I shouldn't have said it. I could explain what I was talking about, but I think that would do more harm than good. (just to be clear I did not call you pothead)

I have seen basically all your videos, I'm even subscribed to your YouTube channel. You are a beer guy, I wasn't doubting that.

I also agree that both should be legal.

No problem. Thanks for the reply. You must have accidentally pressed a hot button that I didn't even know I had!

Good luck brewing.
Don

 

[NervousDad]

I dunno, I still like it. Any information that I can I will take it especially if it is free

 

[kh54s10]

Sorry.

But, Don rocks.

Don, your batch sparging video is the one I went to when progressing to all grain. I hit it up several times while collecting my equipment, a couple of time before my first brew day and a few more during my first few batches.

again - sorry for the off topic but I needed to say my piece.

 

[Hamsterbite]

Don O! Keep up the good work, and keep fighting the good fight.

Dawson and Keeler where are you? Come on out and say hey. Your citizens miss you!

All for brew...

 

[DirtyHaus]

I sound like a pothead? What does that even mean... dude?! I have never heard that before. Not a beer guy? Jeebus you must have not watched many of my vids, which is fine. I'm obviously a beer guy!

Just because someone supports a cause doesn't mean they embrace that cause for themselves. I have a "Vote NO" sign in my yard (supporting the right of gays to marry) but that doesn't make me gay.

I'll tell you what I am, a homebrewer and beer lover who thinks pot and gay marriage should be legal. So there!

cheers,
Don

Don, I vote YOU to be the next co-host of BTV. Yes you can!!!!!

I've been following you on youtube for a year and a half, Great stuff!! You also inspired me to switch to No-Sparge brewing, I've have nothing but fantastic results with my take on your technique. I'm also a big supporter of marijuana law reform. As a matter of fact i'm gonna pack my bong and smoke one once i'm done with this post in your honor! hahahaha

 

[donosborn]

I figured I should go read the rest of this thread. It's cool someone noticed fewer BTV shows.

If you get NB's catalogs or emails, you will probably have noticed a change over the last several months. (I do not work for them). It's no coincidence that Keeler and Dawson (and others) have left.

Brewing TV doesn't have the driving motivation behind it (from a company stand point) that it once did. However, as Chip says it will still exist in some form or other. I'm sure he will be bringing in guest hosts.

And however NB continues to change, they still have great products and service. And, the Grand Ave store is only about 1 mile from my house.

 

[NervousDad]

Northern brewer has not been the same for a while used to be my got o store, now I drive the hour to my LHBS.

 

[aygov]

Brewing TV doesn't have the driving motivation behind it (from a company stand point) that it once did. However, as Chip says it will still exist in some form or other. I'm sure he will be bringing in guest hosts.

That's a little disconcerting to hear. I know from experience it's hard to work on a project if you're getting little to no drive from the organization behind it. It's even harder to do it if you have to fight with the organization to keep it going. I sincerely hope the latter case is not on the horizon for BTV...

 

[tom_gamer]

I think it is foolish for NB to not support brewing tv. It is a great form of advertisement. I didn't mind that they showed off the gear that they sell. I have shopped at NB because I wanted to support the show. I am also not the only one. It's just like Bobby from NJ and his website. I haven't yet, but I'm planning on buying some of his stuff because he made awesome videos about his product and I believe he knows what he is talking about.

 

[Chefencore]

Aren't there any smokin hot brew chicks who wanna show of their 'talents' on the web? Chip! Help us out!! The world needs more brew chicks!! (No offense to any of the talented and capable women brewers)

 

[sneeron]

OK so I've been a BTV fan for about a year. Found it on my Roku and watched a back log of shows in 3 weeks the waited on new material. I looked forward to the new episodes and when I heard about the show possibly ending I was pi$$ed. That said I did enjoy the last two episodes ( your man on the cider show Chip couldn't have been more uncomfortable on camera).Some of the guys in my club made 2nd round of NHC and took pictures of the brew crew at the NB table.
Chip will you have another NHC episode? That "club night" song still sticks in my head!
Cheers!!! Kevin