Meadowfoam Braggot Tastes like S'MORES! - Keg Carbonated Mead / Beer Hybrid

S'mores Braggot, made with meadowfoam honey, that's right, a mead and a beer all in one that tastes of marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers. Oh, and we will show how to keg carb a beer or mead too. Well... it's a tall order, but did we succeed? Only one way to find out.
Thanks Ron!
Ingredients:
1 lb (0.453 kg) Briess Dry Malt Extract Traditional Dark: amzn.to/3zi0hZT
1 lb (0.453 kg) Meadowfoam Honey: amzn.to/4dZZrQI
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3 teaspoons Graham Extract: amzn.to/3TuMG8j
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: amzn.to/4d5FmHn
Back Sweeten with honey (we went to Specific Gravity of 1.038)
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[@apenutz987]

Lewis Black did that joke about the horse. Lol I loved watching his stand up.

[@thehellfirewolf13]

Has Derica never seen the Sandlot? They make that joke! In the words of the great Hambino, "You're killin' me, Smalls!" XD

[@jamesvatter5729]

That pitcher is absolutely one of the best things I've added to my winemaking kit! ❤😊

[@minxey5813]

My husband loved Minnesota much he bought one for brewing tea.😝 We drink over a gallon of iced tea a day here.

[@minxey5813]

Mine...not Minnesota

[@julietardos5044]

@@minxey5813 Autocorrect FTW!

[@elricthebald870]

"Please sir. Can I have s'more?"

[@travisgrimforge]

Lewis black reference! Love it

[@scotteinuis4991]

Leave the gas on, or the beer can go flat, especially as the keg empties.. The 5 lbs will keep the CO2 in the beer, and it won't escape the keg. No need to purge between servings. BTW that is an amazing recipe. Happy Brewing!!!!!!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Thanks.

[@stephenhegarty6179]

This a must to do 👏🏻👏🏻 thank you for your videos on home brewing and concepts ☘️

[@hammelbreu2059]

#Bellissimo. I guess I´ll try to reproduce this one as soon as I get myself a keg (already on my must-have/want list) and one of my best friends loves Mead-beers.

[@TowerHand]

I found the same pitcher at our local farm supply store (North 40) in the chemical isle, $16 I think and came in several sizes and no shipping cost so I got two of course.

[@Dragonetta63]

The best s'mores is made with Reese's peanut butter cups 😂

[@minxey5813]

Yes!!

[@brycekeltner6418]

I bought the pitcher. Bellisimo.

[@demonicbunny3po]

On the topic of blood temperature, there is a fascinating thing that scientists have noticed. Blood/body temperatures have been going down. Each generation has a lower average temperature than the previous. Theories vary on cause, but the one I think has the most probability is that on average we are healthier and getting sick less often, so our bodies are fighting infections less often and need an elevated temperature less.

[@danielimhof2195]

In addition, latitude of a given population has a correlation. Populations farther from the equator have a lower average body temp.

[@shoeman79]

I made something close to this in May. Same dme and honey. Used fuggles hops in farmhouse 60 min boil and added 16oz cocoa nibs with 15 minutes left in hop boil. Bochet 4oz of honey after and mixed all. I had the same issues with marshmallow flavor fermenting out and extra chocolate flavor. Used WP007 yeast. Get's better with age. Also my wife and I spent our honeymoon in Hawaii and we shipped some honey Lehua home and made several tropical meads. Can't wait to see what you make with yours. Our favorite was a POG with an omega kveik yeast

[@Joenerfhearder]

It still amazes me. After tasting and adjusting there is anything left.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

LOL, quite a bit actually.

[@zonman]

Derica was referring to Lewis Black!

[@MoHord]

Finally got my "red bucket FOR sanitization". Bellisimo!!

[@MrTacklebury]

Temperature = pressure. As it warms it goes up; as it cools it goes down. This sounds awesome!

[@timknotts4752]

My dad always liked the darker beers when he made beer. It was his favorite. I really enjoy watching your videos!! Keep up the great work guys!!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Pathlessroland]

Great Lewis Black reference!

[@gabrielpauly7931]

Im a beer brewer so i really like the beer vids... Braggot is now on my list of winter brews... Bellisimo!... SKAL

[@plick645]

Me Gusta Chichis, son bellisima. Thankful as ever for the show.

[@SteveRix78]

Chocolate wheat malt works great too.

[@nipa6666]

Bellisimo program.

[@arthurtheone1711]

Bellisimo everyone!!

[@williamalderman9117]

I'm totally giving this a shot soon! I may add a small cup of Lapsang Souchong tea which will add the flavor and scent of a pine smoke campfire to the drink!

[@Dark_Reaper_86]

BELLISSIMO!

[@gingerfoxx1476]

If it weren't for my horse (giddy-up, giddy-up, let's go) I wouldn't have spent that year in college.... classic Lewis Black. I got you, Derica. 😉

[@Drok_Dagoon]

😂 All this Smores talk is making me want one. My Favorite variant besided the Original Receipe is instead of Hershey Milk Chocolate Bar, use a Reese's Peanut Butter cup. You have to make sure you get a good char on the marshmallow. The char pairs so well with the Peanut flavor. Highly highly recommend! For those that are allergic to peanuts I'm sorry. 😞 I always eat an extra one, in solidarity, for those poor unfortunate souls that can never enjoy this amazing aspect of life.

[@ericjason5773]

Try a Reese cup on smores instead of just chocolate. That's my granddaughters favorite way to make them.

[@johnp.2267]

Here's a series/song mashup that fits this video: Under Pressure Cooker Bellissimo!

[@hobbitguy1420]

Dangit, you said the horse thing, and now I've suffered 3 aneurysms so far this morning.

[@Kotiare]

Lewis Black's "The White Album" if I recall correctly. I can't remember if it is part of the IHOP joke or if it is a separate joke... I still have that album, and I now I have to listen to it... THANKS, Derica. lol

[@RetroFuturistMusic]

"It's too chocolatey." Huh? Even if I was drowning in chocolate, I wouldn't say it was too chocolatey.

[@calebfischer5257]

don't feel bad Derica I didn't realize it till just now too.

[@feldon27]

It's time for a Sandlot watch party.

[@undergroundlab9520]

S’Mores = Some more. I was today years old. 🤭

[@micahestep7679]

I'm listening while driving to a job at Bush Intercontinental. Will watch this again later.

[@lgerow24]

Bellissimo 🥰

[@dustinetter20]

This is awesome! I unintentionally copied your recipe except I went bochet base instead of braggot. It’s not finished yet but great concept!

[@1014p]

This is actually a great idea. I have a braggot many demand. Need to make more. One issue is as it ages it’s a in your face chocolate honey malt taste, great but it’s bold. I can think of a recipe to go for this s’mores idea. Local Ace has a grain perfect to use. Such a great idea to go for. Not done watching. My guess is back sweeten with meadow foam to preserve marsh mellow taste. I’m sitting on 5 gallons of that honey. Specifically to experiment with.

[@CammanderDart]

The band ac/dc stands for alternating current / direct current

[@carlgray4556]

It is definitely a wonderful pitcher, I might even say Bellissimo in its functionality. 😂

[@tomaparo6552]

That's Bellisimo!

[@Dark_Reaper_86]

To answer the s'mores question, I was like 13-14 when I found out it originated from "some more". I was honestly dumbfounded and don't know how I didn't realize it sooner

[@VincentHarrydragonphire]

I like that pitcher so much that I also got a smaller version so I don't have to use Pyrex and spill everywhere. (I used your link for both so I hope you got credit for it)

[@ultraspy01]

S'mores looks delicious. Could you make a mead using jolly rancher candies?

[@BigMonsterBrewing]

Lewis Black quote FTW!

[@johnperegoy7270]

I noticed Brian. LOL!

[@draculasdaughter36]

You could use that graham cracker extract in a key lime pie themed brew! 🍋‍🟩😋

[@CitySteadingBrews]

It's brewing already 👍

[@draculasdaughter36]

@@CitySteadingBrews can't wait! 🙌

[@williammcdonald4200]

Merch idea "We're NOT those people"

[@CitySteadingBrews]

We should, lol.

[@rockyrdc]

I tried a cherry wine using pie filling worked well but the pie filling has some unfermentable sugar so it came out a little sweet for me but at 15% still good

[@MrAcuta73]

I'm definitely into the dark porter/stout style braggot. Oatmeal stout is a real winner. I need to come up with something to do a hazy IPA braggot. Problem is? I don't like IPA, but my nephews and son begging me to do a batch. Going to be hard to come up with a good recipe for something I don't like. 20-somethings and their IPA's...🙄

[@davidjackson8183]

Bellisimo

[@Operator8282]

Louis Black stand-up skit. Hilarious. Unfortunately, I have heard, too often, related things in the nuclear cleanup industry.

[@Ourquest4adventure]

I think this would be phenomenal as a nitro brew!

[@philwfacts5649]

Love a good Luis black joke

[@marflebark2865]

Bellissimo!

[@rachellemazar7374]

Your reference to Neil was benissimo

[@Markus__B]

A Beer? A Mead? A Beard.

[@rcairnut]

Bellissimo

[@alaemon7868]

This is so crazy - I am getting some fresh hops off a friend tomorrow and I have been looking since Friday (when they were offered) for a beer or hybrid recipe...and you guys post this! Serendipitous? (word of tomorrow?)

[@CitySteadingBrews]

LOL, good luck!

[@hammelbreu2059]

#Bellissimo Mixing: If you think you´re done shaking it, shake it for 2 more minutes 😇

[@1noryb]

Ah, sounds good! My S'mores flavor profile includes a low campfire burnt down to mostly coals, fending off the over-night cold. Wonder if some smokiness could be added, without destroying the chocolate fudge flavor?

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Not sure. Many of the ways to introduce smoke could affect fermentation, but other than that, it might add a nice extra level.

[@minxey5813]

I have something I would like to send you to ferment into wine. Derica will know it when she's sees it. Will be belissimo!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

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[@aimeevanlandingham3844]

Use ganache for smores. That way you have the same texture with the marshmallows.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

But.... this is a beverage 😁

[@aimeevanlandingham3844]

Lol true. But you'll need a s'more for when you're drinking this next to a fire. 😉

[@s.m.arduengo3498]

If I were to ferment using a California Wildflower honey (or something neutral) and then backsweetened using Meadowfoam honey, do you think more of the Meadowfoam taste and aroma would be present in the finished product? Thanks for all the wonderful videos and outstanding ideas!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

We are testing this in an upcoming video.

[@gregj1789]

At 9% that big mug will get you floored! Lol

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Ayup.

[@markmanning2921]

A pitcher is worth a thousand words? :)

[@CitySteadingBrews]

This one maybe!

[@minxey5813]

Belissimo pun!

[@Badger_and_Hive_Homebrew]

It absolutely is

[@s.m.arduengo3498]

I'm thinking a natural carbonation with this one would be somewhat difficult to master and maintain the full flavor.

[@WolfDragonTamer]

Bellisimo!

[@wbwillie]

sorry Brian, I noticed the slight spill LOL

[@unrealraven]

I’m still want you to do a Mexican spicy hot chocolate braggot. (Like with a jalapeño capsicumel)

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Well... not a braggot but we have something like that coming very soon.

[@billbucktube]

MmmMMmmm, smores…

[@CitySteadingBrews]

No kidding!

[@AdamFranklin500]

Was that a Neil Sedaka reference from you Derica? 😄😉

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Not even sure what you're referring to 😁👍

[@jltorres1280]

Would it make a difference if you heat the honey beforehand so it pours easier?

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Depends how much you heat it.... a little warm and it pours and mixed easy, but... that really wasn't an issue anyway.

[@hakansandsten5465]

Won’t pasteurizing after adding honey change the taste? Honey taste is sensitive

[@CitySteadingBrews]

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[@learningaswegocitygonecoun6805]

I am not sure why I have to hunt for your videos?

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Generally speaking, if you watch a creator's content, you will be suggested more of their content.

[@learningaswegocitygonecoun6805]

@CitySteadingBrews it must be me. Every creator I watch doesn't come up on my feed. I have to go to subscribe to find my favorite content creators. KZbin algorithm hates me.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

That is kind of odd. Could be some sort of anti malware or adblocker maybe interfering with the way they use information?

[@johnwall4690]

STUPID QUESTION from the 1/2 blind guy from Wyo. Is DSE the same as DMP (Diastatic Malt Powder)? I use it when I make pizza dough Oh, I'm not a fan of bellissimoness lol! I ain't got an eye out for bellissimo's!! I will get some thing from your new store when I get paid . This sounds like a fun one to try out! I did too live in Florida back in the 90's. Lived in Naples and went to culinary arts school down there.& worked at The Riverwalk Restaurant at Tin City for 6 years. One of the best places to dine out at in Naples, there and The Dock at Crayton Cove. Don't miss the bugs, cockroaches, noseums and the rats bigger than my cat! Happier here in Wyoming , but I do miss the Stone Crab season and getting 'Stoned to Death' lol!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Not the same... just looked it up quickly and.... inconclusive, lol, but I haven't had much coffee or sleep.

[@johnwall4690]

@@CitySteadingBrews Thanks, better safe than sorry.

[@NoahKainWhittington]

Have you guys ever had a ferment that tasted so good before bottling that you just didn't age it? I made an apple wine using apple juice that I concentrated a bit and added a cinnamon stick. Now it's almost done with secondary fermentation, and I love the current flavor so much that I don’t think it needs any aging. But then again I feel so wrong when I don't age fermentations. Anyone else feel the same?

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Sure, happens a lot. We tend to just drink our brews and not worry about aging so much. We keep one bottle for a year, but often, the rest are gone by then.

[@Dark_Reaper_86]

Okay, I've got to ask. As someone who doesn't like beer, basically at all, is there a beer/beer-like drink that has no hops/bittering agent? Because I'm like 90+% sure that's the whole reason I don't like beer is the bitter aspect of it. I do know ale has no hops, but it still has a bittering agent. The way my taste buds work, I can pretty much taste almost anything that nearly no one else could even tell is there. For example, I can taste the coffee/espresso in Black Forest cake and I prefer to make it with hot water instead cause I don't like black coffee and it has that taste. Most other people don't even really know it's there

[@CitySteadingBrews]

It's one of the defining aspects of the beverage really. If you want to leave it out, try it, you might like it. I made a REALLY rustic beer once that was like 2% ABV and no bittering or carbonation. It wasn't horrible, but... wasn't great either.

[@Dark_Reaper_86]

@@CitySteadingBrews Fair enough. I'll at least try a small batch with no bittering, but at least carbonate it. If I don't like it, I'll just not make beer anymore

[@CitySteadingBrews]

I didn't appreciate beer for a loooong time. It's not like there's a requirement to make it 😉

[@VincentHarrydragonphire]

Okay, if money was no object, what would be your perfect drinking vessel, real or imagined?

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Just a glass, something I can easily hold... not sure how expensive that has to be, lol.

[@markmanning2921]

I was going to ask if doing this as a braggot coffeemel would work

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Maybe? I haven't tried.

[@wrayzor97]

Spray bottle with water and spray over the foam.

[@Impresario_zero]

I want to try this... but my current brew has been fermenting for 34 days 😭😭😭😭 it needs to finish!!! Its killing me!

[@jimhoke2908]

Brian, seeing that you once lived just a few hours from me I'm hoping you know what a "fluffernutter" is. Do you think it's possible to make a fluffernutter mead?

[@CitySteadingBrews]

I suppose it could be done, but I don't have a recipe.

[@jimhoke2908]

@@CitySteadingBrews well you are kind of a mad scientist when it comes to brews...

[@MrBPC76]

The real question is how many times have you wacked one of your kitties with a tossed plastic bottle?

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Not even once. We would never do that.

[@MrBPC76]

@@CitySteadingBrews One of the cats we had when I was growing up had the uncanny knack of always being right next to where something landed if it was tossed in the house, which would scare the bejezzus out of him and cause him to tear through the house like a banshee. It was very entertaining for everyone except mom.

[@minxey5813]

​@@MrBPC76Had a cat that looked my hubby right in the eye as she pushed his open 32 oz cup of tea off his computer desk. Our daughter was 4 at the time and he had to stop himself from calling the cat a cluster F. That was the day Clutzfudge was born.🤣

[@MrBPC76]

@@minxey5813 This is how we know the Earth is not flat... if it was, cats would have pushed everything off already

[@SpillTheWine67]

THWACK IT!

[@minxey5813]

Question for anyone: I want to make a cyser, but I want to use the whole gallon of juice. How much honey do I need to get the OG? I am math challenged like Derica.🤭

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Now you're using a different batch size too, just remember that. You'd have to take gravity readings to know what is going on. What OG are you looking for? You didn't specify.

[@toddstropicals]

Yeah seems the world is IPA crazy which is heavily hopped, to much hops for me. It tasted like a grapefruit dipped in pine resin🤢 Not so Bellisimo.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Yeah, I don't like IPA's at all myself.

[@ComradeVenus]

YEAH the hops are overpowering and yet the aisle at my grocery store is primarily IPAs. Damn shame

[@toddstropicals]

​@@ComradeVenusSame here, more IPA than anything.

[@toddstropicals]

​@@CitySteadingBrewsSame here, it's nice to taste some malt at least.

[@minxey5813]

I don't like hoppy brews

[@Amethyst1919]

Um... 2 tablespoons is an ounce...

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Of?

[@LordMogatron]

36:15 LEWIS BLACK REFERENCE

[@SS4Xani]

Have y'all ever considered doing a hot honey mead for your channel?

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Not really as there are other things in that honey. We just add chiles to a mead directly.

[@matthewfelix1067]

Bellisimo