Zero Day BBQ Boot Camp

05/31/2026

🎉 This Sunday at Northland Brewing – Not Your Average BBQ Class!
Tired of your husband acting like his ribs are championship-worthy… while you’re secretly scared to tell him the truth? 😂
Come learn how to actually become the Pitmaster of your backyard.
This isn’t a standard cooking class. It’s a focused, entertaining demo where I walk you through the entire rib process with up-close looks, real-time tips, and the critical things most people miss.
You’ll see:
• How I build my award-winning rib rubs (sweet, spicy & savory)
• Signature sauces that elevate ribs dramatically
• Pro smoking, wrapping, and finishing techniques
• What to look for at every stage — bark, tenderness, color, and timing
Plenty of tasting, cold Northland brews, and straight-talking advice so you can go home and confidently take over the grill.
Sunday, June 7th • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Northland Brewing Co. – Indian River, MI
Perfect Father’s Day gift… or the ultimate “watch this” moment for anyone who already cooks everything else and wants to conquer BBQ.
Limited spots remaining!
Comment “RIBS” with any questions

05/29/2026

🎥 Just dropped on Destination Michigan!
Huge thanks to the Destination Michigan team for coming out and shining a light on Battle Bites and the Zero Day veteran culinary program.
This is more than just food — it’s about giving veterans purpose, skills, and a path forward through cooking and community.
Watch the full segment here 👇

https://youtu.be/e_TOM-2HVJE?si=yaj7EVTnG1hsxedN

Join Presidential Brewing Tri City Brewing Company Thumb Brewery
Snowbelt Brewing Company Tenacity Brewing brewing and many more hosting Brew n Que BBQ Bootcamp Zero Day BBQ Boot Camp

Bring your veteran community together helping veterans help veterans.

We’ll introduce you to Zero Day BBQ, where an Army veteran is serving up creative smoked specialties while helping fellow veterans along the way in Portage.

05/29/2026

Super proud of this episode on Destination Michigan.
It highlights how we are connected through community in all different ways.
Thanks to CMU and Destination Michigan, Presidential Brewing for hosting many of our BBQ classes over the last two years.
Please if you know a Brewery that might be interested in hosting a class tag us in.
And if your a veteran or know a veteran that is interested pm us.

We’ll introduce you to Zero Day BBQ, where an Army veteran is serving up creative smoked specialties while helping fellow veterans along the way in Portage.

05/28/2026

Hello everyone! We’re going to be featured tonight on Destination Michigan it’s on at 9pm
I hope you have a chance to watch.
They will have content for Zero-Day Veteran Powered Food Truck
And Zero-Day Backyard Brisket Bootcamp

05/23/2026

🌟 Father’s Day is coming — give Dad (or yourself) something that lasts longer than a tie.
Looking for a meaningful gift or a fun experience?
Join me for a special Rib Sauces & Rubs Bootcamp at Northland Brewing Co. on Sunday, June 7th (1:00–4:00 PM).
This isn’t just another BBQ class. It’s a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn root recipes for rubs and sauces so you can create your own custom blends at home. We’ll cover the real differences between perfectly tender ribs and overcooked ones, plus pro techniques for smoking, wrapping, and finishing ribs your friends and family will actually rave about.
Plus, it directly supports Zero-Day, a veteran-led nonprofit. Proceeds help fund Silver Star Apartments (housing for low-income and homeless veterans) and counseling services for vets working through trauma and transition.
Cold Northland brews on tap, plenty of tasting, and recipe packets to take home. Perfect as a Father’s Day gift or a fun couples afternoon.
Spots are limited!
Comment “RIBS” if you have any questions
The OG Rusty Saw is back up north — no imitations. Let’s make some great ribs and do some good while we’re at it. 🔥🍖🍺

05/18/2026

Northland Brewing Co.

June 7th 1 pm

Ever wonder about all the hype on Beef ribs?

What’s a St. Louis cut spare rib?

Rib tips?

Baby Backs? Are they the best?

Make your own sauce because everything is too sweet or hot or something you don’t care for? We’ll show you how to start with the basics and make your own the way you like it.

What’s a “ Rub” and why don’t you rub it? What’s it supposed to do? What’s it not supposed to do?
Can I make my own? You’ll have all the starting points to craft your own signature seasoning and what you can do and not do to make it yours.

Smoking tips
Direct and indirect methods
How to trim, prep, season
Wet ribs and dry rub rib styles

What could be better than to get tuned up for Father’s Day
And Learn how to take your rib game to the next level while having some great craft beer.

And the best part you’ll be helping Veterans help Veterans

Zero-Day.US

05/18/2026

It’s true :(

05/17/2026

Another class in the books thanks to Nate, Jordan (camera and video) and the Snowbelt Brewing Company crew for welcoming me in to their place, had a great time and wow outstanding beer! I only made it through two of them to have an excuse for coming back.

05/17/2026

Cook is all finished 12-12 pulled at 195* tucked in the warmer at 150*
See y’all at Snowbelt Brewing Company at 11am

05/17/2026

Snowbelt Brewing Company
Final temps before the wrap,
She’s a big bu**er had to double wrap with the size paper I had.