Welcome to the wonderful world of home brew!
The City Steading Universe is a growing network of YouTube channels and online content that Brian and Derica actively create and lead. Together, they center the brand around homebrewing while championing self-sufficiency, hands-on learning, and open knowledge-sharing within an engaged and supportive community.
Core Elements of the City Steading Universe:
- City Steading Brews: As the flagship channel, City Steading Brews breaks down the art and science of homebrewing into practical, easy-to-follow steps. Brian and Derica share detailed recipes for mead, wine, beer, cider, and more. At the same time, their warm and often humorous teaching style makes even complex techniques feel accessible and achievable.
- City Steading Tasting Room: While the main channel focuses on the brewing process, the Tasting Room shifts the spotlight to the results. Here, Brian and Derica conduct tastings, reviews, and side-by-side comparisons of both homemade and commercial beverages. As a result, viewers gain deeper insight into flavor development, aging techniques, and lessons learned from previous batches.
- City Steading Fermenstation: Serving as the official podcast of the City Steading Universe, Fermenstation dives deeper into the hobby of homebrewing. In each episode, Brian and Derica explore brewing theory, common challenges, community questions, and industry trends in a more conversational format.
- City Steading Beyond the Brews: In contrast to recipe-driven or tasting-focused content, Beyond the Brews highlights the projects, tools, and processes that support the broader lifestyle. Through vlog-style episodes, Brian and Derica experiment, investigate equipment, and explore ideas that extend beyond fermentation. Simply put, if it’s not a recipe, tasting, or podcast topic, it likely lives here.
- City Steading VIP Club: Finally, the VIP Club brings the community even closer. This membership program provides exclusive perks, including behind-the-scenes content, private group access, live Q&As, and more personalized interaction with Brian and Derica.
Ultimately, the City Steading Universe represents more than educational content—it reflects a way of life. Brian and Derica actively model curiosity, transparency, and a willingness to experiment. Even when batches fail, they share the lessons openly, reinforcing a culture of learning, resilience, and shared growth.
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City Steading Brews (CSB) focuses on simplifying the art and science of homebrewing. Brian and Derica host the channel and guide viewers through crafting homemade wine, mead, cider, and beer with clarity and enthusiasm. They break down complex techniques into practical, manageable steps so both beginners and experienced brewers can brew with confidence. Above all, they design each episode to make homebrewing approachable and enjoyable. New videos premiere every Sunday at 9 am EST.
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The Tasting Room shifts the focus from process to results. Here, Brian and Derica evaluate not only their own creations but also commercially available beverages. During each tasting, they analyze appearance, aroma, and—most importantly—flavor in detail. As they compare notes and share impressions, viewers gain insight into how different ingredients, techniques, and aging methods shape the final product. They also welcome suggestions, so if you have a specific beer, cider, mead, wine, or spirit in mind, share it in the comments. New episodes release every Saturday at 9 am EST.
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The Fermenstation, the official CSB podcast, takes a deeper dive into the hobby of homebrewing. In this format, Brian and Derica explore focused topics, discuss personal experiences, and tackle questions that require more in-depth conversation. You can either listen to the audio or watch the studio recording—both options deliver the same thoughtful discussion. New episodes launch every Monday at 9 am EST.
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Beyond the Brews pulls back the curtain and steps outside the standard format. Through vlog-style content, Brian and Derica investigate gear, test processes, and explore ideas that do not fit neatly into recipes, tastings, or podcast episodes. This channel embraces experimentation, spontaneity, and a bit of chaos. If you think the other channels get lively, just wait. New videos drop every Tuesday at 9 am EST.
But wait! There’s more City Steading Brews to be enjoyed!
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For viewers who want even more from Brian and Derica, the City Steading VIP Club offers an elevated experience. This premium monthly membership includes four tiers, each designed to bring fans closer to the action. Members gain access to exclusive content, a private Facebook group, live shows, and members-only videos. In addition, the VIP Club provides a more personal and unfiltered look behind the scenes. You might even meet the cats. As a VIP, you never quite know what you will discover—but you can be sure it will be entertaining.
What can I find on City Steading Brews?
We have tons of useful information on this website. Need some hard to find equipment? We most likely have it included on our Brew Gear page or in our Store! Want to share your CSB pride? Check out our custom designed Merch! Make sure to also check out our blog as we share not only posts including our start to finish “how to brew” videos, but brew related articles and news as well.
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