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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by CorneliusAlphonse » Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:58 pm

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
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Kegged: barrel barleywine from 2014 - i think i still have this somewhere

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by Becky » Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:26 am

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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Post by bluenose » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:29 am

4 more sleeps! X)
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Post by Brewnoser » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:39 am

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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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by Brewnoser » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:49 am

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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Post by Brewnoser » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:49 am

Also works without CO2. Might be an advantage later on. ;-)
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by GAM » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:00 am

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.

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by Juniper Hill » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:07 am

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?
I asked X last night. He said things start at 3pm.

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by Becky » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:21 am

Juniper Hill wrote:
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?
I asked X last night. He said things start at 3pm.
Sweet, thanks! :cheers2:

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by pet lion » Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:11 pm

Interesting:
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

Post by Graham.C » Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:13 pm

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!
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by LiverDance » Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:20 pm

I've got to keg my brew this evening and see if it meets Hoptoberfest standards :cheers3:
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by GuingesRock » Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:35 pm

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

Post by dexter » Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:12 pm

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

Post by amartin » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:18 pm

I'll be bringing my brother along for this. So, two for sausages.

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by chalmers » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:37 pm

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

Post by Woody » Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:20 am

pet lion wrote:Interesting:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=589983384393368" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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!!!

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by mr x » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:56 am

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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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by benwedge » Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:22 am

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.
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.
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by mr x » Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:25 am

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

Post by Woody » Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:34 am

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.
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. :cheers2:

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. :pow:

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by akr71 » Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:30 pm

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.
What if you don't recognize them but they show up with a full keg? :lol:
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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by mr x » Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:06 pm

Pretty hard to bribe me with beer. :-)

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Re: Hoptoberfest 2013 - Sept 28

Post by Tim Gregory » Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:30 pm

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

Post by NASH » Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:46 pm

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 :lol: Buns are being baked around 6 a.m. Saturday morning :cheers2:

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