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General Homebrew Discussion / BOTTLES, BOTTLES, BOTTLES

« on: February 20, 2013, 12:54:11 PM »

Good day ladies and gents,

I live in Miami, FL.  I was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to get some bottles.  Or if you know of a good website please let me know.

Thank you for any information.

Nico Miranda 

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General Homebrew Discussion / How to store beer

« on: September 13, 2011, 08:11:03 AM »

whats up guys,

  i had a quick question about storing beer.  i am going to be moving pretty soon and will have to get rid of my beer fridge.  so i need to know if there is a way to store beer that was once refrigerated.  i will need to store these in a storage room.  is there any correct way to do this without the pesky dangers of my gorgeous beers (ex. my dogfish 120 ipa) going bad.  any help on this would be greatly appreciated.  thank you in advance.

Nico Miranda
californiacastaway.com

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Classifieds / SELLING: Ticket to Stone 15th Anniversary Celebration in Escondido

« on: August 11, 2011, 02:11:53 PM »

I am, unfortunately  , selling my ticket to the Stone 15th Anniversary Celebration.  This ticket is for August 20, 2011 Session B 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.  I would like to get $40.00 which is the face value.  I live in Apple Valley and am willing to ship the ticket for a small extra fee.  I sure hope someone can take this ticket off my hands.  Here is some info:

SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH
STONE 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & INVITATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL
Session B 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Commemorative 15th Anniversary tasting glass
Admission to one 3-hour session
10 samples (no additional samples will be sold)
Over 40 breweries
100+ amazing beers
Stone brews on cask
Free homebrewed sodas
Samples of Mike's Beer Cheese
Arrogant Bastard Ale onion rings

Thank you
Nico Miranda
www.californiacastaway.com

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Yeast and Fermentation / Ceramic coated stock pot?

« on: May 07, 2011, 04:17:41 PM »

i got a real good deal on a 21 qt. ceramic coated stock pot.  some people have told me that this is a great way to start.  others have told me that i should have gone stainless steel.  i was looking for a well priced stainless steel stock pot, but they were all to expensive for me right now.  can anyone tell me what i should be careful for when brewing with this pot?  any help is appreciated.  thank you.

Nick Miranda
California Castaway
www.californiacastaway.com

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Need some help choosing the right yeast

« on: May 07, 2011, 04:15:42 PM »

thanks for all the help guys.  I decided to go with Honey Pale Ale extract kit and the White Labs English Ale Liquid Yeast.  this is my first brew so please wish me luck.  and once again.  thanks for all the help.

Nick Miranda
California Castaway
www.californiacastaway.com

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Yeast and Fermentation / Silly liquid yeast question...

« on: April 20, 2011, 01:45:13 PM »

i know this is going to seem like a really silly question, but here it goes...

i know that there is an expiration date on the liquid yeast.  is there any harm in using expired liquid yeast?

Nico Miranda

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Need some help choosing the right yeast

« on: April 20, 2011, 01:42:57 PM »

thank you so much for the quick responses.  i think im going to go with the dry yeast, since this is my first brew and i have no clue how i would control my temp.  thanks again guys.

Nick Miranda
California Castaway
www.californiacastaway.com

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Yeast and Fermentation / Need some help choosing the right yeast

« on: April 18, 2011, 10:17:50 PM »

good evening folks,
  my name is Nico Miranda, i am looking to brew my first batch of homebrew.  i already have my ingredient kit picked out.  i have decided to go with Jim Rossi's Honey Pale Ale - Extract Beer Kit - Item#: KIT710.  i am looking for a yeast that will go great with a honey type pale ale.  does anyone have any recommendations?  dry yeast or liquid yeast?  california yeast or english ale yeast?  please help me, i really want to get my first batch going as soon as possible.  thank you in advance for any help.

here is the link to the ingredient kit i want to get.
https://morebeer.com/view_product/18417/beerwinecoffee/Jim_Rossis_Honey_Pale_Ale_-_Extract_Beer_Kit

Nico Miranda
California Castaway
www.californiacastaway.com