Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
Env can still showing good weather... We might have some idea by Friday what the weather will actually be like Saturday.
planning: beer for my cousin's wedding
Fermenting: black ipa
Conditioning:
Kegged: barrel barleywine from 2014 - i think i still have this somewhere
Fermenting: black ipa
Conditioning:
Kegged: barrel barleywine from 2014 - i think i still have this somewhere
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
This might be a dumb question, but I looked through the thread and couldn't find the answer, and I can't remember from last year
What time does this get underway?

What time does this get underway?
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
4 more sleeps! 

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
I'll be there around 6. Tempa will be with me in guessing. X - check PM for question I asked you.
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I'm going to drop off my beer Engine in advance. With coke or Pepsi fittings - so anyone can display their beer that way.
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Also works without CO2. Might be an advantage later on. 

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
X if you need any parts or pieces keep me in mind.
I may bring a bag of connectors and thumb taps just in case.
Sandy
I may bring a bag of connectors and thumb taps just in case.
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
I asked X last night. He said things start at 3pm.Becky wrote:This might be a dumb question, but I looked through the thread and couldn't find the answer, and I can't remember from last year![]()
What time does this get underway?
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
Sweet, thanks!Juniper Hill wrote:I asked X last night. He said things start at 3pm.Becky wrote:This might be a dumb question, but I looked through the thread and couldn't find the answer, and I can't remember from last year![]()
What time does this get underway?

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
Interesting:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=589983384393368" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=589983384393368" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.facebook.com/tidehousebrewingcompany" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
I wish I was going to be there! I feel like I am missing my favorite party of the year.
Have a good one guys!
Have a good one guys!
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
I've got to keg my brew this evening and see if it meets Hoptoberfest standards 

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
I didn’t know it started at 3.00. I thought it was an evening thing. We might be able to come for an hour or two in the afternoon as I think we have to drop our friends off at the airport. I really wanted to come. If I can make it, I’ll bring a 5 gal (disposable) polypin of real ale I made for the event and leave it there.
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
I kegged up what I hoped to bring and luckily it tastes like Coors mixed with nail polisher remover with a nice hit of citra. Might have to find an alternative, or just bring some brownies ...
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
I'll be bringing my brother along for this. So, two for sausages.
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
I'll be there promptly at 3 with EZ, and maybe 2 more in tow then or shortly thereafter. EZ won't be eating sausages with us (another party to visit ), the others probably will be (so please adjust my number from 2 up to 3).
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
I saw that too on Big Spruce's facebook page. Their Black IPA is 124 IBU's & will be making it's debut at Hoptoberfest. Sweet!!!pet lion wrote:Interesting:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=589983384393368" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
Just keep in mind that this is a private event, so no publicizing of the address. And if you haven't been a member before now, you're out of luck. There is a limit on space I have to control.
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Yeah - I thought that that might be slightly problematic. Maybe we need to do a test for entry. Name the three rules of the brewnosers or something.mr x wrote:Just keep in mind that this is a private event, so no publicizing of the address. And if you haven't been a member before now, you're out of luck. There is a limit on space I have to control.
Brewing right now: whatever is going on tap at Stillwell in a few weeks.
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I've got a system. If I don't know you, and you haven't contacted me before last week, you'll have to make due at the H&T or RB.
At Alexander Keith's we follow the recipes first developed by the great brewmaster to the absolute letter. 

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I'm coming solo and have not and would not share your address with others. I was surprised to see this on Big Spruces facebook page. Pretty cool but can understand your concern.mr x wrote:Just keep in mind that this is a private event, so no publicizing of the address. And if you haven't been a member before now, you're out of luck. There is a limit on space I have to control.

Sounds like you have a system worked out. I'll bring a copy of my email, date I signed up as a Brewnoser, DOB and SIN. Kidding.

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
What if you don't recognize them but they show up with a full keg?mr x wrote:I've got a system. If I don't know you, and you haven't contacted me before last week, you'll have to make due at the H&T or RB.

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
Pretty hard to bribe me with beer.
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
Ugh. I've been sick since the weekend. Thought I was getting better but apparently not. Think good thought for me. I really don't want to miss this.
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28
Beer and Hop Sausages are being made for Saturday: gluten-free, local pork, Double-Hoppelganger and a concoction of secret Italian sausage-style spices. Two versions; one hot and one not-quite-so-hot
Buns are being baked around 6 a.m. Saturday morning 


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