FLAVOR By The GLASS! Hard Seltzer Hack!

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[@jasonz1810]

I think I watch too many quality youtube people that now I am seeing the same shirts all over.

[@BeardedBored]

@@jasonz1810 Thanks for putting me in the "quality KZbinr" category;-)

[@SyBernot]

"Than you got 5 gallons of stuff that only you drink." I'm still looking for the problem there. :)

[@BeardedBored]

LOL!!!

[@MarceloIgnacioGarayalde]

haahhaha, good point xD

[@StassBrewing]

Totally agree with having a neutral seltzer in the keg and then have a choose your own adventure in the glass! Cheers

[@BeardedBored]

"Choose your own adventure" is the phrase that eluded my stupid brain all day while I was filming. Thanks for putting me out of my misery:-)

[@StassBrewing]

@@BeardedBored no probs! 😉 I did a video recently which goes over some similar ways to flavour in the glass. If you're interested you can check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpzQp42eoKlmb68

[@2StrokeSmoke544]

Dont care much for the seltzer but rock on. Just saw a meme the other day that said hard seltzer tastes like tv static with someone shouting the flavor from the other room! But love your videos man. Really do!

[@BeardedBored]

HAHAHAHA!!! That's a perfect description of the store bought stuff. Had to make my own so I could taste it.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Hi Bearded nice video thanks and like the shirt

[@BeardedBored]

Hey, thanks!

[@TheBruSho]

Great idea to have this setup for a party, would be fun to get some wild flavors too and try some really unique ones!

[@BeardedBored]

Definitely!

[@jasons4622]

When we bottle out seltzers the little woman gets good and happy and I let her pick flavor combos! We have found some interesting flavors that way😆

[@trebor66n2]

Wild woman would make it perfect

[@pushthepunisher]

. Once again thank you made a seltzer used fresh blueberry juice instead it's delicious

[@BEAVERDIY]

Just the bearded legend can say something like I can make this dangerous.... with evil laughs...

[@BeardedBored]

LoL, it certainly has some reckless possibilities:-)

[@scottclay4253]

Thanks much, Bearded! A keg of 24 proof fruity “soft drink”, might be a wild post plague cookout. Love your stuff! I am hoping to see a BB & BB collaborat

[@scottclay4253]

Collaboration soon!

[@durzoblint7524]

Could you make a plantain rum?

[@BeardedBored]

I'll look into it;-)

[@wojciechjurczyk9927]

Finally a new video :) good to see you again

[@BeardedBored]

More to come!

[@MarceloIgnacioGarayalde]

That sounds like a perfect recipe for fun! haha

[@BeardedBored]

It was!

[@stillbandit5799]

Hey Bearded, can you use a plain sugar wash or does it have to be inverted sugar?

[@BeardedBored]

Sure, you can use regular sugar washes. I just like inverted washes because it doesn't have much of the sugar taste or smell, and they ferment easier without stressing the yeast at higher gravities.

[@BrazenSpirituality]

Mmmmmmm! Thanks, as usual!

[@BeardedBored]

No problem:-)

[@jaygodfrey788]

Love your videos as always brother. Any chance I could get your plain sugar wash recipe that you made this seltzer out of please? Cheers

[@BeardedBored]

That'll be in next weeks video;-)

[@jaygodfrey788]

@@BeardedBored Thanks

[@vtcrafter6626]

12% sounds like a great seltzer!! I picked up some extracts from olive nation as well. I hope to make some seltzer soon. Another great videos

[@BeardedBored]

Go for it!

[@kevinjsayers]

@@BeardedBored could we get the recipe for the 12 %? Did you just add more sugar?

[@ironmck9826]

Hahaha 5 seconds in and I already love this episode

[@ironmck9826]

Having now watched it all great idea. I've made non alchohollic seltzer in a keb before to use in a similar way. This is better because I don't have to remember to buy the booze. I like the idea of having a base with all the flavoring on the side cause I get board of 5 gallons of any one thing. Good video

[@unsane78]

I can't believe your wife still letting you ferment in the giant tote in guest bathroom. :)

[@BeardedBored]

Yeah, it was a tough sell, but I had it out of there in 2 weeks instead of 3 months. When I get KZbin famous I'll have t get her a new car;-)

[@trippen4819]

How well does the tote seal? Do you put an airlock on it, or what? Thanks for the fun and informative videos!

[@BeardedBored]

@@trippen4819 It doesn't seal tight like a bucket. I did put an airlock on it before I realized that. Definitely keeps out insects, but it's not air tight.

[@unsane78]

I used same thing for "rice wine" like bearded did. I just covered with a towel, it worked fine.

[@highandangry4265]

Have you switched to mostly “open” ferments? I think I’m done with bubble locks after my last rum....

[@BeardedBored]

Yeah, mostly open, or at least lazy about airlocks for any spirit washes. Beer and wine I still keep locked up though.

[@wackyone1100]

I, like you, do not have a keg setup, but I did receive a growler that holds a CO2 cartridge for a one time use. I love this idea, for cocktails with 1 or 2 other people. Silly question: that glass looks to be 8-10 ounces....any chance you could verify? Thank you sir!

[@BeardedBored]

Yeah, I kinda messed up and forgot to mention that. 8oz of seltzer;-)

[@olinseats4003]

I may have to tweak some of my sugar wash recipes for hard seltzer. My current favorites use zulka moreno evaporated cane sugar instead of table sugar and are spiked with a bit of juice. (my favorites are Ocean Spray Cran-tropical or Strawberry Banana Body Armor)

[@barbecuelp7736]

So how does the cane sugar change the flavor

[@olinseats4003]

@@barbecuelp7736It has a flavor close to turbinado or sugar in the raw, sort of like a hint of brown sugar or caramel. Definitly a more three dimensional flavor than table sugar)

[@barbecuelp7736]

@@olinseats4003 nice I'll try it thanks

[@olinseats4003]

@@barbecuelp7736 as an added bonus, it's often slightly cheaper by weight than granulated sugar.

[@barbecuelp7736]

@@olinseats4003 yeah in the USA probably but in Europe especially Switzerland we grow a giant amount of sugar beets. So 1kg of beet sugar is 1chf and 1 kg of cane sugar is 2.20chf but it's still extremely cheap by comparison to any other fermented drink. I start brewing today 😁 and it blows my mind how extremely cheap this selzer is gonna be i don't even have to buy anything i have everything at home

[@mikemathena2390]

You mentioned it could use a lil citric bite in the tasting portion, any recommendations on how much to add?

[@BeardedBored]

It's tricky since taste is subjective. I tried it with 1/4tsp per gallon and that seemed like just enough to me.

[@aaronmunson9916]

Been trying to flavor my liquids do you recommend extracts or Fountain flavors

[@BeardedBored]

I haven't tried the fountain flavors yet, only the extracts.

[@jarekszulc3564]

👍

[@BeardedBored]

👍😀

[@zberteoc]

If that is the case then why not just mix some vodka with carbonated water/club soda and some flavoring of your choice? 😊

[@slicktmi]

What's the fun in that 😎

[@lukeparekowhai3808]

Hey mate do you have a link on where to get the flavours from? thanks for your videos.

[@BeardedBored]

Here you go. bit.ly/33cdUqn They gave me a coupon code to give you guys for 20% off. It's BB20. Hope it still works.

[@yanjuras]

@@BeardedBored BB20 worked just now (May 18, 2021)

[@Rubberduck-tx2bh]

Hey Bearded, any back-sweetening needed for the seltzer, or is it completely dry? I spent almost $100 @ Olive Nation when I watched your 1st seltzer video (don't tell the wife...), but used your discount code! Cheers!

[@BeardedBored]

I did this one dry, but I think it would be great with just a touch of backsweetening. p.s. Your secret is safe with me;-)

[@aaronmunson9916]

Tried to do a butter pecan with fountain flavor and does not taste like butter pecan at all do u have a recommendation of brand

[@BeardedBored]

I've only tried the extracts, and only the fruity ones.

[@shadow4280]

Give skeeterpee a try, great stuff.

[@shadow4280]

It's probably one of the cheapest things to make too.

[@BeardedBored]

I'll check it out:-)

[@adamzamora983]

Skeeterpee is super fun. I do it every year after the annual wine is done. I really enjoy making it on wine lees, it lends it a little extra flavor and color. I've done a lot of damage to my friends with it over the years.

[@shadow4280]

@@adamzamora983 I hear it's super good after yr2. I never get to age it that long lol. I have one 5 gal I took to my parents so I'd forget about it. Just about to year 2.

[@shadow4280]

Funny shit man!

[@gordslater]

yeah but not all sewage workers make good comedians, so I don't think we can really generalise like that

[@BeardedBored]

HAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@pieterpopster5549]

Have you tried making cheese? Not for the cheese but so you can ferment the wey and make blaand so you can distill it. (Hypothetically) Or go full Mongolian and use yak milk. ;p

[@BeardedBored]

I've only made cheese once, but I enjoyed it and have thought about making Blaand. Sadly there are no yaks around here to milk:-(

[@pieterpopster5549]

@@BeardedBored I'm sorry I was mistaken. The Mongolian equivalent of blaand is made of horse milk. Yaks are more from the Tibetan region. You must have some horses around somewhere?

[@BeardedBored]

Pretty sure I'd get arrested for milking some stranger's horse, LOL😂😂 "Seriously officer, I just need the mare's milk to make booze!"

[@SyBernot]

@@BeardedBored There are no mares in that stable!

[@trebor66n2]

You are so weird . Lol. Just kidding. Nope your weird .

[@BeardedBored]

I know, Bob. I know.

[@trebor66n2]

@@BeardedBored just bustin ya balls brother