The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy/Heart of Gold

08/24/19 • 18 min

What is the meaning of life? What is the probability of surviving floating in the cold depths of space? Why can't I just get a decent cup of tea?
These are just some of the questions that are answered in Douglas Adams's classic novel "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"; a book so beloved by the host, he's read it 23 times. This episode looks at the book, and just how exactly did this remarkable book come into existence.
Beer: Heart of Gold (Earl Grey Lemon Wheat) - 5 gallons
Grain:
7lb 2-Row Malt
3lb Wheat Malt
(90 min mash & 90 min boil)
Hops:
1oz Northern Brewer (90 mins)
1oz Mt. Hood (15 mins)
Boil Adjuncts:
1tsp of Irish Moss (15 mins)
zest and juice of 1 lemon
Yeast: California Ale
Secondary Adjuncts:
20x tea bags of your favorite Earl Grey tea (recommendation: Teakoe Elegant Earl Grey https://www.teakoe.com/products/elegant-earl-grey)
cut open the bags and put leaves into a hop bag in single container. Cover hop bag with vodka and let soak for a week. When adding to secondary, pour leaves and tincture (vodka tea) into fermentor. Let sit for a week.
Music:
Christie
TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com
Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Divider by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
(plus an excerpt from original radio show)
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What's the best way to begin a podcast about Pop Culture? Do an episode the the ultimate piece of pop culture!
This episode looks at 2011 novel/ode to geeky obsession, Ernest Cline's "Ready Player One". What is the book about, why do/did people love it? And what exactly was the weird fallout from it?
The beer I was inspired to make by this book:
Jelly Donut (Raspberry Vanilla Ale): - 5 gallons
Grain:
9lb pilsner malt
1lb carapils
1lb biscuit malt
(90 min mash & 90 min boil)
Hops:
1oz saaz hops (90 mins)
1oz tettang hops (15 mins)
1tsp Irish moss (15 mins)
Yeast:
English Ale
When kegging add 1.25 fl oz. of Raspberry flavor & 0.75 fl oz. of vanilla & stir before carbonation
Music:
Christie
Hoverboard
Hero Dance
TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com
Happy Strummin by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
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The Prisoner/The Village Pint Summer Ale

"I am not a number, I am free man!" or so the prisoner known only as no. 6 tells his captors in the mysterious Village.
One of the most infamous shows of the '60s, The Prisoner has confounded viewers since its 1967 debut, with its message of individualism, and its groovy psychedelic production. Listen to find out how this strange show came to be.
Beer: The Village Pint (British summer ale) - 5 gallons
Grain:
9lb Maris Otter
6oz Crystal Malt 120l
4oz Torrified Wheat
(90 min mash & 90 min boil)
Hops
1oz Perle (90 mins)
0.5oz Cascade (15 mins & 5 mins)
0.5oz Amarillo (15 mins & 5 mins)
0.5oz Fuggle (15 mins & 5 mins)
Adjunct: 1tsp of Irish Moss (15 mins)
Yeast: English Ale V
Music:
Christie - TeknoAxe http://www.teknoaxe.com, and/or the webpage on http://www.teknoaxe.com
Happy Strummin by Audionautix is Artist: http://audionautix.com/
OurMusicBox (Jay Man) Track Name: "Detective" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ
Double Agent by Everet Almond. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPhtEVDSbZI
Enter the Maze by Kevin MacLeod Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Cool Vibes - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/
(plus excerpts from the show The Prisoner)
licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)