October 07, 2008

GONZOFEST



What happens when you get 2,500 excited fans of Flying Dog Brewery in the same place? Gonzofest happens. Flying Dog beer, live music, chili competitions and no rain made for lots of happy attendees. We documented the day's festivities for you in a short video. If you missed it, you're not going to want to miss next year's Gonzofest.

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June 27, 2007

BREWERY TOUR part 5



The final tour installment brings us to the distillery next door: Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey is a hybrid of scotch and bourbon styles. Stranny's founder Jess Graber talks about Colorado Whiskey and shows us how to properly sample good booze.

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May 31, 2007

BREWERY TOUR part 4



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.

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May 17, 2007

BREWERY TOUR part 3


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

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BREWERY TOUR part 2


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.

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May 03, 2007

BREWERY TOUR part 1


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.

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