Recent content by Erik Tracy

Hope everyone is having a good Saturday! Went to Ballast Point's tasting room in the Miramar area yesterday - just after 1pm to miss the lunch crowd. It was practically empty. Fresh taps with a good selection Got a flight of 4: Right to left - Sculpin, Aloha, Hazy, and Manta Ray (DIPA)...

My first ever concert Ozzy was part of the creation of a genre of music. I'm reminded of the lines of Odysseus at the end of the movie "Troy": changed for this day "If they ever tell my story let them say that I walked with giants. Men rise and fall like the winter wheat, but these names...

I like the picture! Sorry to hear your experience. I've been to the UK several times for vacation and work. Ales are definitely different, but there are some exceptionally good beers like the higher ABV Bitters, imo.

Hope everyone is having a good Saturday. Went to Hodad's Burgers & Brew in Ocean Beach yesterday. They've been featured on Diner's, Drive Ins, and Dives for good burgers, but they also brew a couple of their own beers (off-site in San Diego). Bacon Cheese Burger - it was really good Got...

Massive fire still burning on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon - the historic Lodge there consumed and destroyed Hopes and prayers for the firefighters, first responders, and the residents. Such a beautiful area - we explored a tiny portion back in 2023. Now, it's all gone. :(

Added to my bbq music playlist...echoes of Allman Brothers tradition Susan's voice is so perfect. Tedeschi/Trucks - Anyhow

I've never done more than 2 St Louis racks on my smaller 18WSM. I used to smoke, then wrap, then firm via a modified 3-2-1 type of cook. But over time I just do a 'full ride' method as I seem to get better bark. Trim, then mustard slather and dust with rub the night before to set up. Then a...

Ended the long holiday weekend with a pork butt on the WSM. After trimming I'd guess it was just a tad over 5lbs. Rubbed on Saturday with some honey mustard as a binder and dusted with my own mix of brown sugar and spices. Let it set up overnight. WSM loaded early for a 6am start; Soo's...

Hope everyone is enjoying the last day of this great 4th of July weekend 👍 Hot and sunny, got a gorgeous pork butt smoking right now, listening to some music on the back patio and enjoy a tasty beer. Societe Brewing - The Apprentice

It's really bad, isn't it? ;)

Before getting my WSM, I smoked ribs and butts on my Vermont Castings 3 burner grill. I worked out a set up for indirect heating and used a tube/pellet system. I got really good results. The only downside was bark - my guess is that burning propane gives off water vapor inhibiting a nice firm...

Happy 4th of July, everyone! Watching The Right Stuff, prepping for dinner, and enjoying a good beer May your grill be hot, your beer cold, and your pride unwavering!