The bottling line. Fobbing, capping, and smoking bottles explained. A peek in the penalty box and an intro to the guys who really run this bitch. Or do they? Vote at squidoo.com/flyingdogales.
Ooooh yeah, there's some mystery ass in the hot tub, Steamboat Springs, CO. The Flying Dog crew rides the winnebago down from the pass in a blizzard, Danada pees, Rippe gets us lost and walks into the wrong house...and an impromptu party in the driveway. beer and cigarrettes were served. Fuck! Whose ass is that in the hot tub?
Who do you think smokes hops? Let us know at bullshit@flyingdogales.com. This video goes into the brewhouse with Flying Dog Ales Head Brewer Matt Brophy and Prez Eric Warner. Grain case, mash tun and whirlpool explained. Bubbling Fermentation, a pull off the pigtail, and a close look at the resin-y goodness of hops. Hold on! Can you really smoke that stuff? bullshit@flyingdogales.com
What makes one beer lighter than another? What's a specialty malt? Why does it taste like Grape Nuts? Besides holding grain, what else are grain bags good for? (Vote for who you think shags on grain bags at www.squidoo.com/flyingdogales.) Head Brewer Matt Brophy and Prez Eric Warner talk about grain, malts, milling and the first steps in brewing Flying Dog ales.
Rippe and Eric take turns spreading the Flying Dog lore...for the benefit of a single (already drunk) customer and a bunch of staffers. Includes background on George Stranahan & Richard McIntyre's epic trip to Nepal, Ralph Steadman and HST, and what the authorities don't approve of in Arkansas.
