Brewing and BBQ'in Today (pics)

Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

What a great day to Brew and BBQ! I'm smoking a 10lb turkey breast today and then I'm going to brew some beer. I think I'll brew a nice IPA with some Cascade and Simcoe hops.

The turkey is coming along real nice. I'm using apple and pecan wood along with some lump.

Here it is at 2 hours into the smoke.

Time to have one of these... Very Happy

More pics when the bird is done. I hope your BBQ day is going as good as mine is.

Boomer · Posted: Apr 12 2009 Post subject:

Nailz

Nice job on the breast and the beer looks very good too.

boomer
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Cranky Buzzard · Posted: Apr 12 2009 Post subject:

Ah yes, a man after my own heart!

I've got a good size cook going on today and will try to get a stout brewing this afternoon if all goes as planned.

Both of your creations look good there!

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PitBully · Posted: Apr 12 2009 Post subject:

Very good looking bird.

How long does it take to brew beer?

Beertooth · Posted: Apr 12 2009 Post subject:

Good looking bird Nailz. Nothing like BBQ & brew.
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Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

It takes me about 3.5 hours to brew the beer. I do the all grain method with batch sparging. Then it takes about a week to ferment. Then a week to 10 days in secondary, then I keg it and let it sit a month or more. Once you have a few brews in the kegs, it's beer city 24-7. Wink

Here's a pic of my kegorator with 15 gallons of beer on tap. I like to have 3 different types on tap, Wheat - IPA - and whatever else is on deck. I have an Indian Brown Ale on right now. I love hoppy ales, and that is what I make the most. It's as much fun as BBQ'ing and the recipes are endless as well.

Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

Here is the bird - about 3.5 to 4 hours in to the smoke - man is it looking good!

Canadian Bacon · Posted: Apr 12 2009 Post subject:

Nailz,nice work on the breast,but I am a little jealous of your mini micro brewery. Very Happy

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PitBully · Posted: Apr 12 2009 Post subject:

CB, you're not alone. I'm jealous of his brewery as well.

Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

Here is a pic of my "High Dollar" smoker. I've had it for 6 years and I "Q" on it as often as I can. I know it well, so she and I make great days together. It's a Wal-Mart Char-Broil and it is stingy when it come to fuel. I had to do a couple patch work jobs on it over the years, and the bungie cord on the door keeps the temp right where I want it. She is rusting out pretty bad, but hey, it is like an old pair of shoes that just fit right...

I love this old chessy smoker!

Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

The bird is done and is resting in a nice foil wrapped bed. Man, it smells awesome and it don't look to bad either. Now Mommy and I are gonna' throw on some Jalapeno snackers... Life is good man
!

Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

The Jalapeno Poppers are on. They have been washed and cut in half length wise, the seeds were scooped out (minus a few for some heat), then we added cream cheese and cheddar cheese, sprinkled them with Southwest seasoning mix, and then brushed them with olive oil... Next time were gonna' try tomatoes! Cook for about 1 hour at 250 degrees.

Cranky Buzzard · Posted: Apr 12 2009 Post subject:

Looking great thus far! Looks like that smoker still works just fine to me!

Got any pics of the wort bubbling yet?

Charlie
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Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

jalapeno poppers at 30 minutes... Man they look good!

k.a.m. · Posted: Apr 12 2009 Post subject:

Nailz, awesome job on the breast and poppers Very Happy

your home brew looks mighty refreshing, I have never tried home brewed beer but have had my fare share of home made wine from when my grandfather used to make it. Smile

Nailz · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 28

The Poppers are done and taste great!

The Turkey came out so juicy and tastes awesome!

here is the plated turkey my baby put together for me!!! She Rulez!

Man what a great day... I'm lovin' life!

Cheers!
Nailz

k.a.m. · Posted: Apr 12 2009 Post subject:

Nailz, beautiful color on the breast Very Happy

and a very nice plate up by the Mrs., Nicely done my man Smile