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Ingredients / Re: Show us your Hops!

« on: June 25, 2010, 05:00:43 AM »

My first years are moving along slowly...is this to be expected.  I planted them May 12th, and as of yesterday they are only about 2 feet up the trellis.  I know the first year they build their root systems, but I was hoping for a little more by this time.

I'll try to post a picture when I get home tonight.

Finally remembered to take pictures.  Trying to RDWHAHB, but I wish they were higher by now.

Cascade


Centennial

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The Pub / Re: Another 'Beer Makes You Smarter' thing

« on: June 24, 2010, 06:25:18 AM »

I split my pants once...

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Ingredients / Re: Show us your Hops!

« on: June 23, 2010, 07:42:35 AM »

My first years are moving along slowly...is this to be expected.  I planted them May 12th, and as of yesterday they are only about 2 feet up the trellis.  I know the first year they build their root systems, but I was hoping for a little more by this time.

I'll try to post a picture when I get home tonight.

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The Pub / Re: I just wanna say....

« on: June 22, 2010, 10:40:54 AM »

I heard Virgin was carrying 21st Ammendment IPA on all their US flights...but who the hell would want to drink on the way home from NHC.

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Events / Re: NHC ever in New England?

« on: June 22, 2010, 10:27:22 AM »

easy transportation from a major airport

Well that pretty much rules out Boston

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Events / Re: NHC ever in New England?

« on: June 22, 2010, 08:17:29 AM »

They did have one in Manchester, NH years ago, but there's a snowball' chance in hell of that happening again.  Boston would be a challenge.  First the local clubs would need to do a lot of work to put a bid together.  Also, June is a pretty busy time in Boston so hotel prices would be pretty high.  And Massachusetts ( as well as  NH ) have some strict laws on alcohol.

Burlington, VT would be nice in June, but again I don't know if there's the capacity to handle something this big.  Portland, ME would be awesome ( great beer city ), but summertime in Maine is huge $$$.

I think our best bet will be Philly for something getting close to us in NE.

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The Pub / Trademark Silliness

« on: June 22, 2010, 07:25:55 AM »

http://seattlebeernews.com/?p=2648

Boy, the Pacific NW is sure taking a beating lately.  Two pointless cases of trademark infringement, and one from another craft beer company which shocks me.

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Events / Re: 2011 NHC - Hotel

« on: June 21, 2010, 12:10:52 PM »

No problem..I thought I found out on this forum last November, right around the time the forum started but I can't remember.  I guess I'll just keeps my eyes and ears open.

Thanks.

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Events / 2011 NHC - Hotel

« on: June 21, 2010, 11:45:31 AM »

I know I'm jumping the gun here but I can't remember when the host hotel for the NHC was announced last year.  Any idea when it will be announced this year?

I'm sure San Diego is going to be a big draw.
Thanks.

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Homebrew Clubs / Re: Minneapolis HB Clubs

« on: June 21, 2010, 10:30:05 AM »

Start here and make your list...

http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-club

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Sterilizing kegs

« on: June 21, 2010, 07:24:46 AM »

Gasket kits for 13 kegs is going to add up But yeah, I'll do what I have to. I do clean before I sanitize, as you can't sanitize something that's not clean!

I had briefly thought about a quick bleach rinse, but was hoping the star-san would be just as effective. I'm afraid that even a quick bleach rinse will pit the metal allowing whatever's bugging me to hide even more effectively.

No so much if you get them from here:  http://www.mcmaster.com

I don't have the part numbers available to me right now, so maybe someone else can chime in.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: New York - and Beer

« on: June 21, 2010, 06:07:12 AM »

http://www.brooklynbrewery.com/

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The Pub / Re: The Final Round is today!!!

« on: June 21, 2010, 05:53:07 AM »

Wasnt that all messed up last year? (the live stream)

Looked pretty good this year, wouldn't you say?

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Events / Re: Pics from NHC 2010

« on: June 21, 2010, 05:50:38 AM »

Now here's a scary group

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The Pub / Re: Father's Day

« on: June 21, 2010, 05:48:12 AM »

Wow...smart kid.  Only about 3 months old and already know what equipment to buy dad

Happy Father's Day.