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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by Rambo » Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:57 pm

That sounds really cool!

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by chalmers » Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:12 pm

Come on out, you are most welcome. :)

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by Keith » Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:43 pm

chalmers wrote:I need to amend my offer slightly, I can't make a night of it, but don't have to kick everyone out till 4 or 5.
There goes my plan of sleeping on the coach. Guess I'll bring my sleeping bag and sleep in the ditch. ahha.
But yea 4 or 5 is ideal. if were sampling throughout the day I don't see or lasting longer than that anyways. :D
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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by GuingesRock » Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:06 pm

chalmers wrote:GRock, I can certainly offer my judging skills, for what their worth (I think bluenose and I determined 32 cents, though that might have been for other services), and am happy to give you an honest opinion on anything brought. And that goes for anyone else.
The last Amarillo Galaxy keg ran dry yesterday :( I may not have beer to bring :( The new batch won't be ready :(....depressing :(

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by Keith » Thu Oct 24, 2013 6:00 pm

GuingesRock wrote: The last Amarillo Galaxy keg ran dry yesterday :( I may not have beer to bring :( The new batch won't be ready :(....depressing :(

..."It's a sad sad day" (keithforbes)
I feel your pain. It's an endless cycle of Happy and Sad. Just think.... new beer :) :rockin:
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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by dexter » Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:10 am

so this is going on a week from saturday? Where and when I'm dying to see an electric set up. Im assuming its cleaner and easier than a burner.

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by chalmers » Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:46 am

It'll be at my place November 2nd, PM me for details, but I think you're in the know.

I'll probably have my electric BIAB setup on the go, and there should be one or two more brews happening at the same time. My pot is just a turkey fryer, so nothing as fancy as Rubbertoe's setup.

A friend of mine who is currently only doing Festa Brews is planning on coming, and would love to split a batch if someone wanted to brew up a double one. Any volunteers?
My BIAB won't have enough volume to share (though I could it all to him if no one else is able to split).

Also, we should start talking timing. Something like 10am start sound reasonable?

DDs are encouraged, or ask them to drop you then come back later. I've got plenty of homebrew to share, and folks are welcome to bring theirs for sharing and/or critical analysis.

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by GuingesRock » Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:52 am

chalmers wrote:DDs are encouraged, or ask them to drop you then come back later. I've got plenty of homebrew to share, and folks are welcome to bring theirs for sharing and/or critical analysis.
Chris, Thanks for the nice invitation and for organising this.

After a late night last night, I was a bit dozy this morning, more dozy than usual any way, and I couldn't figure out what DDs meant and was trying to figure out who I could bring along....Drunken Dipso's, Dependant Drunks, Women with a certain bra size....? or all of the above.

I'd really like to see Rubbertoe's electric setup, now you have been talking it up. Would you be able to bring it along Rubbertoe just for people to look at?

Chris, What do you think about people bringing along brewing equipment for an I'll show you mine if you show me yours section of the event?

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by chalmers » Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:13 am

As I was typing DD, I figured it might get some comments. ;)

Anyone and everyone is welcome to bring their gear, but I know some are more transportable than others. Unfortunately, mine is probably the most transportable, so it doesn't help that I'm hosting.

I believe Rubbertoe's panel is bolted to his wall, so moving it won't be terribly easy. :(

After the success of the ustream for the AHA Big brew and Hoptoberfest, we'll be sure to do the same again this time, weather permitting (aka, it's safe to bring my laptop outside).

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by LeafMan66_67 » Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:39 am

GuingesRock wrote:
I'd really like to see Rubbertoe's electric setup, now you have been talking it up. Would you be able to bring it along Rubbertoe just for people to look at?

:cheers:
FYI - RubberToe's electric brewery build is pretty well documented somewhere on the site - just can't find it from my phone at the moment.
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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by Jimmy » Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:40 am

LeafMan66_67 wrote:
GuingesRock wrote:
I'd really like to see Rubbertoe's electric setup, now you have been talking it up. Would you be able to bring it along Rubbertoe just for people to look at?

:cheers:
FYI - RubberToe's electric brewery build is pretty well documented somewhere on the site - just can't find it from my phone at the moment.

http://www.brewnosers.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=6013" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by TimG » Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:53 pm

chalmers wrote:After the success of the ustream for the AHA Big brew and Hoptoberfest, we'll be sure to do the same again this time, weather permitting (aka, it's safe to bring my laptop outside).
:rockin:

Jamie and I might be doing a demo with the Yeast Wranglers the same day actually. Likely a double BIAB hybrid of Jamie's American Brown.

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by HappyHopper » Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:03 am

I can drive I'm sure I can somewhat limit my intake of booze.
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by Keith » Sun Oct 27, 2013 12:17 pm

How many do we have going from Lower Sackville area? I'm sure we could carpool.
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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by chalmers » Sun Oct 27, 2013 1:23 pm

Can I get a confirmation of anyone else who will be bringing their brewing system to my place?

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by dexter » Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:07 pm

I won't be brewing I'll just be visiting

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by CorneliusAlphonse » Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:04 pm

I am brewing. Propane biab.

Edit: meaning I'm taking some crap to your house, Chris.
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Fermenting: black ipa
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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by jtmwhyte » Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:15 pm

bluenose wrote:I might be able to something in Pictou County if anyone's interested

BIAB or hybrid BIAB
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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by kenny10 » Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:21 pm

I am in for sure. I have wanted to make the jump to AG Biab for a while and bought my burner from Kent yesterday.

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by LeafMan66_67 » Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:53 pm

I'm driving in from Lower Sackville with my young guy (my brewer in training). I'm only sticking around for an hour or so (or as long as my 10 year old's attention span lasts). Can't promise I'll be there for the start.
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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by dexter » Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:16 pm

LeafMan66_67 wrote:I'm driving in from Lower Sackville with my young guy (my brewer in training). I'm only sticking around for an hour or so (or as long as my 10 year old's attention span lasts). Can't promise I'll be there for the start.

an hour for a ten year old? Christ, I know 25 year olds that are lost after 6 minutes unless theres singing or dancing involved

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by chalmers » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:48 am

Sounds great guys.

CA: I've been told that my 4 or 5 deadline has been extended, so we no longer have to start at 9am. What would be a reasonable time, 10 or 11?

I'll see if my super-awesome neighbour will give up his 3-tier system for the day so we can demo that as well, as I think some folks would find that educational too.

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by CorneliusAlphonse » Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:31 am

Hmm, I'm good whenever - but the people learning should probably see at least one mash in, so that they get the whole process - I'll aim to be there for 10 and we can go from there?
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Fermenting: black ipa
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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by HappyHopper » Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:01 pm

is the three tier system blichmann or homemade im looking to build a tier so as not to continue destroying my back
In bottle:Up the Kriek without a mash paddle, (insert Witty name)pumpkin lambic

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Re: Learn to Homebrew Day - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Post by chalmers » Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:05 pm

CA: sounds great.

HH: if it makes it, the 3-tier is homemade from keggles and cooler. Stand also home-made/commissioned, not a Blichmann.

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