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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Who's going to NHC?

« on: Today at 06:20:01 AM »

Had to change my family vacation plans and buy a last minute flight, which I got for $132 bucks but have to fly in Wednesday. Anyone be around philly Wednesday night?

A lot of us are going to be here I bet:
http://thebrewingnetworkphilly-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=1#

Here's what's on tap so far:

http://phillytapfinder.com/event/brewing-networks-bna8/

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Homebrew Competitions / Re: Announcing the 3rd Annual German Fest Stein Challenge

« on: Today at 05:13:54 AM »

I remembered yesterday afternoon and was hoping is wasn't full.  I entered 1 (kolsch) and have to see if I have enough of the Munich Helles left to enter another.

Good luck to everyone.  I only wish I could make it out for the festival.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Who's going to NHC?

« on: June 17, 2013, 05:27:40 AM »

Does anyone know if there is a special address to ship beer to the conference hotel?

This is probably what you want:
http://www.ahaconference.org/events/beer-services/general-info/

The personal small package pickup info is at the bottom.  Or just send to the hotel and have them hold it for your arrival. 

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: GOt my frist batch of kegs

« on: June 14, 2013, 01:39:15 PM »

If they didn't recondition the o-rings, go get some new ones and replace them now.  I bought bulk rings from McMaster-Carr a lot cheaper than buying the kits.  I have no idea if the pinlock o-rings are different...mine are ball lock.

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Events / Re: Parking at NHC?

« on: June 14, 2013, 10:31:00 AM »

the fee worked out for an "oversize" vehicle (aka heavy duty pickup) at ~$70 per night!)

I bet anything bigger than a Yugo is considered an oversized vehicle.

Someone yesterday paid $560,000 for 2 parking spots in Back Bay of Boston yesterday, that were being auctioned off by the IRS.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/06/13/tandem-parking-spots-sell-for/f7G3KRWmEut6K7f8OsagDJ/story.html

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Events / Re: Parking at NHC?

« on: June 14, 2013, 10:26:54 AM »

This just made my airfare and airport parking more expensive than driving, and I could have brought some beer too!!!   GGRRRR!!!

On the flipside, though, I will be home an hour after my flight takes off instead of the 6-7 hour drive with a hangover 

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Events / Re: NHC Streaming?

« on: June 13, 2013, 12:17:22 PM »

Their normal video stream service is:

http://www.justin.tv/brewingnetwork

I'm not sure this is what they use, but if I hear differently, I'll post it here.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Who's going to NHC?

« on: June 11, 2013, 10:20:26 AM »

Will there be a secret handshake? 

My wife is going to run my avatar through her sticker maker and I put it on my badge.  Beware TheDarkSide.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Who's going to NHC?

« on: June 11, 2013, 06:42:29 AM »

Looks like I'm in!

especially excited about that middle seat on the flight to Philly I just bought.   

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Equipment and Software / Re: Bottling bucket

« on: June 10, 2013, 10:15:07 AM »

I've repurposed old fermenter buckets as a sanitizing bucket and a grain bucket (Barley crusher sits right on top nicely).  I also have the HD Homer buckets around for special purposes like this in case my regular buckets are unavailable.

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: What should I offer this guy?

« on: June 10, 2013, 08:29:54 AM »

1850.00

?  Really?  Why wouldn't I just buy new ones?

Either he means for the pair, or he's the one selling them to you 

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Homebrew Competitions / Re: NHC final round shipping address

« on: June 10, 2013, 06:54:04 AM »

Mine are heading out today too...should be there on Wednesday (not too long in a 100+ F degree UPS truck).

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The Pub / Building Collapse in Philly

« on: June 05, 2013, 09:53:31 AM »

Hope everyone comes out alright.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/05/rescues-under-way-after-building-collapse-in-north-philadelphia/

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Homebrew Competitions / Re: NHC final round shipping address

« on: June 04, 2013, 10:11:29 AM »

I think you can just click the option to "Use Original Address".  I think they are saying it isn't in their database so they can't be held responsible for non-delivery if an address was put in incorrectly.

I think most competitions I send to have had the same thing pop up.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Vacuum Sealers? Can I get some recommendations-Need to seal hops

« on: June 03, 2013, 01:16:23 PM »

Another +1 for the FoodSaver.  And using it for something other than hops and grain, who knew?