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Questions about the forum? / Following Polls

« on: November 13, 2009, 07:48:07 AM »

When I hit my "unread" updates to polls are not included (probably a good thing).  Is there a way to track when votes are added to polls without forcing myself to remember which topic the poll is located in.  I think there are three of them out there that I'm trying to follow.  I can't seem to find the view that would put them in one place.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Bottlers do you pour the priming trub when serving?

« on: November 12, 2009, 11:16:26 PM »

I usually decant off of the sediment.  I'm flatulent enough without adding that.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: AHA Membership

« on: November 12, 2009, 06:17:39 PM »

Hmm... I have a 6 digit membership #, and they ask for a 9 digit # to link the account. Hmmm...

I had the same problem.  I put zeros in front of my number and it accepted it.

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The Pub / Re: Forum Members Pics

« on: November 12, 2009, 04:51:17 PM »

That pic is several years old, but I'm unable to find anything decent and recent right now... so there, haha!

So do we refer to you as Father dimik?  or are you back in the Matrix?

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: AHA Membership

« on: November 12, 2009, 04:39:07 PM »

I was hoping for a cool icon next to my posts that advertised how awesome I was for being a member

Working on that too!

Maybe a "Member Since" date.  That'd be cool for you oldtimers.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: AHA Membership

« on: November 12, 2009, 03:44:02 PM »

If you pay my expenses, I'll be thrilled to show up.  The AHA doesn't do that, though.

Maybe we could ALL come to your place?

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: AHA Membership

« on: November 12, 2009, 12:17:47 PM »

Looking into the future, one of the things we'd love to know from the membership is what services does the AHA not provide that you wish they did? I know for some of you the Pub Discount program is less than useful due to location, so what could the org do for you?

Group insurance for club events?

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The Pub / Re: Are some beers better than others?

« on: November 12, 2009, 10:31:36 AM »

My beer is better than your beer.   nananana 

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All Things Food / Re: brats

« on: November 12, 2009, 10:22:46 AM »

Oh yeah, brats in beer.  I don't think it's legal to have them any other way (at least it shouldn't be)

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Other Fermentables / Re: Storing bottles on their side

« on: November 12, 2009, 10:18:34 AM »

Not much of a wine guy but I thought it was to keep the cork wet.  Otherwise it would dry out and crumble when you go to open it.  Not sure if it's true but it sounds good, doesn't it?

I use Grolsch bottles.  No corks.  I can store them upright.  I get three glasses/bottle.  That's two for me and one for the wife.  It keeps her happy & doesn't let her get mean.   

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Beer Travel / Brewer's Festivals

« on: November 10, 2009, 01:20:21 PM »

I've been attending the Oregon Brewer's festival since 1993.  It's the last weekend in July every year.  This year I found the North American Organic Brewer's Festival that was held in Portland about a month before.  I'm wondering how many more of these I don't know about.  Is there a calendar of these events on the AHA site anywhere? 

While it's not homebrew, these crafty guys come up with some good beers too.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Whatcha Brewin' this week -- 2009 Nov 11-17?

« on: November 10, 2009, 11:12:21 AM »

I filled my last two carboys last weekend at "TAFTH" last weekend.  So this weekend I'll probably bottle some wine and free up three or four carboys so I can start some lagers for this year.   

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Classifieds / Best Online/Mailorder Homebrew Supply Shop

« on: November 09, 2009, 05:26:08 PM »

I usually buy locally just to save on shipping.  But occasionally I'm looking for something that my local guy doesn't have.  Does anybody have a favorite online or mail-order shop that they are passionate about?

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Teach A Friend to Homebrew Day

« on: November 08, 2009, 10:12:38 AM »

Had a beautiful day.  First we brewed a kit (Williams Holiday Ale), to demonstrate how easy & fun a newbie could do it.  While that was boiling, we started crushing grain for a pale.  I think we have some converts!

-Cheers

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Pimp My System / Re: My Brewery and Alehouse-Shed

« on: November 06, 2009, 10:05:46 PM »

I'm green!  Looks like all you need now is a topless waitress.