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The Pub / Re: It's stupid, but I want one....

« on: May 11, 2013, 09:33:50 PM »

Is that Ellen DeGeneres?

I had to look twice myself

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The Pub / Re: Best tablet not made by Apple

« on: April 27, 2013, 09:03:52 PM »

I bought Mrs G an iPad last year because she liked her iPhone.  I dislike Apple stuff (just because) so I decided to buy myself a Samsung Glaxy Note 10.1 and I love it.  The Note also comes with a stick thingy that you can do stuff with but I'm yet to work that part out.

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: I tried the shaking method

« on: March 31, 2013, 07:58:26 PM »

I always shake mine to carb them.  I do it all in one go and it only takes me a few mins to complete.  No real accurate volume of CO2 is put in but it works for me.

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The Pub / Re: What's the Weather Like Where You Are?

« on: February 22, 2013, 02:34:03 PM »

8.30 Saturday morning.  Raining and 20C. Not expecting much else for the rest of the day.

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All Grain Brewing / Re: My First Batch Sparge

« on: February 16, 2013, 08:30:37 PM »

I just adopted the temp BeerSmith threw at me which is 75.6C (168F) but may have to try it at higher temps.

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The Pub / Re: What's the Weather Like Where You Are?

« on: February 08, 2013, 07:55:24 AM »

At 1.55am on Saturday its dark out and 19.7C.  Clear skies lots of stars

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All Grain Brewing / Re: My First Batch Sparge

« on: February 02, 2013, 03:14:49 PM »

I was sold on batch sparging after listening to Denny's  setup on the Brewing Network. I have never sparged any other way. I do 5 gallon batches and only have a 26 litre cooler for a tun so I have to sparge twice to get the correct preboil volume. My sparging process takes about 1 hour as I drain slowly so I can enjoy a few beers before the boil.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Removing keg lube?

« on: January 20, 2013, 12:42:50 AM »

Keg Lube = spit, right?

Just like all other lube, or am I missing something?

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Events / Re: NHC 2013 Hotel?

« on: January 18, 2013, 08:31:27 PM »

Hey Guido - any more info on that parking 4 block away?

Are there any commuter lots on public transportation that can be used for parking once checked in at the hotel. Have done that in DC, worked great.

You probably know as much about parking in Philly as I do.  A google link www.philadelphia.centralparking.com took me to the parking garages in town.  I clicked on the Center link to the right and found a garage at 800 Market Street (4 blocks away) for $18/day with an printable online coupon.  There's also a garage at the 1500 block of Market Street, but that must be a ritzier neighborhood because it was $25/day.  If anyone has better intel then me about the parking situation, please chime in by all means.

Thanks for the info and link.

We are probably equal in our knowledge of parking in Philly.  Was only once some years back.

I'll let you figure it all out Jeff and get back to me. 

Asked an AABG member that moved to Philly for advice. Will let you know.

I'm leaving my car at home and taking the train into Philly.

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Events / Re: NHC 2013 Hotel?

« on: January 18, 2013, 07:37:10 AM »

I just assumed everyone knew it:  www.ahaconference.org

Sorry mate, I am a retard.  Just found it via links from AHA main page.

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Events / Re: NHC 2013 Hotel?

« on: January 18, 2013, 07:13:35 AM »

The hotel info is up on the conference website.  It's the Philadelphia Marriott downtown.

Ta Guido, as I'm a retaed, any chance of a likk to the website?

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 1/11 Edition

« on: January 12, 2013, 10:50:55 PM »

Brewing a Sam Adams Clone on Sunday. It's my Dad favorite beer so I would like to get it some close. He only drinks that or pasifico so....
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I'll forgive the iPad send, and ask you for your recipe.  Please

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Events / Re: NHC 2013 Hotel?

« on: January 08, 2013, 12:18:55 PM »

It's likely I won't be able to wait till February to book a hotel cause Mrs g wants our accommodation locked in within the next week.  I' m thinking Loews is kind of central..

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You could always book a couple places and then cancel when you find out.  It look forward to meeting you in Philly.

Not a bad idea  but there is a lot of hotels in that area.  Is there any major benefit to getting into the conference hotel?

Thanks for the advice though,  and a quick reply to my 1st post on the aha forum.

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Events / Re: NHC 2013 Hotel?

« on: January 08, 2013, 12:48:13 AM »

It's likely I won't be able to wait till February to book a hotel cause Mrs g wants our accommodation locked in within the next week.  I' m thinking Loews is kind of central..

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g