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Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: Which beer on hand pump for my July party?

« on: June 01, 2012, 10:04:36 am »

I would go with the Oatmeal Stout or Boont Amber. I've had the Oatmeal on pump before and it is a really perfect beer for it. Boont amber would also lend itself to a hand pump but my first choice would be e Oatmeal. Have fun, looks like it is going to be a great party!!!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 6/1 Edition

« on: May 31, 2012, 06:06:10 pm »

Got a couple friends coming in from out of town this weekend. Hitting up Bear Republic, Russian River, and Iron Springs on Saturday. But getting up bright and early to brew a Blind Pig clone before they get here.   

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Sierra Nevada Brewery not in the Pub Discount program?

« on: May 30, 2012, 08:51:58 am »

chesirecat-   As for those current participants that may be changing or not honoring offers, please let me know of those occurrences. Sometimes with employee turnover, or locations that may not get a lot of AHA member traffic, there can be a lack of communication resulting in errors like this. Fortunately, when AHA members let us know it can be fixed with a quick phone call or email.

Thanks Steve... will do!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Sierra Nevada Brewery not in the Pub Discount program?

« on: May 29, 2012, 06:53:42 am »

I am always surprised at how many breweries I know were started by homebrewers and are not a part of the program.

On the other hand I have a such an issue with places that are part of the program not honoring it or "changing" it on the spot. Examples, Firestone (one of my favorites breweries) is 10% off beer and merchandise. One time I went in and had a couple pints at the bar and was told the discount only applies to packaged beer. Another time I went in to get packaged beer I was told it only applies to draft beer. Rogue Public House in SF only applies the discount to the first pint (I think it is $.75 off or something) despite the listing on this site at .75 off of pints (plural).

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 5/25 Edition

« on: May 26, 2012, 12:23:41 pm »

Just mashed in on an Irish Stout.

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General Homebrew Discussion / What's Brewing This Weekend - 5/18 Edition

« on: May 21, 2012, 09:52:29 pm »

Last Thursday I brewed my Saison. I loved it last year, one the first beers I made that I really loved. Split the batch between WLP Sasion II and American Farmhouse. My fermenting fridge with the Farmhouse smells totally funky.


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General Homebrew Discussion / What's Brewing This Weekend - 5/11 Edition

« on: May 10, 2012, 05:39:35 am »

Nothing this weekend. Heading to Anderson Valley for the Boonville Beer Festival.


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General Homebrew Discussion / What's Brewing This Weekend - 5/4 Edition

« on: May 02, 2012, 09:33:41 pm »

JZ's Evil Twin clone. Commercial version.


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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 4/27 Edition

« on: April 25, 2012, 02:27:27 pm »

Well, can't brew this weekend because I am going to be at a conference with my students. But I took the day off of work today and brewed a Mild. Nice fairly smooth brew day. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

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General Homebrew Discussion / What's Brewing This Weekend - 4/20 Edition

« on: April 19, 2012, 02:53:51 pm »

Sunday I am having a double brew day. Making my CDA and my second attempt at a Firestone Walked DBA clone.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Near-perfect Brew Day

« on: April 16, 2012, 09:48:45 am »

I like to do both. Most of the time it's just me, which is great since I can really concentrate on what I doing. Usually when I am brewing I don't have high expectations for the beer since I am also drinking and hanging out. But group brew days are fun every now and then.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 4/13 Edition

« on: April 16, 2012, 09:41:23 am »

Made my Okobterfest. Maybe a little early but its my first time and wanted some extra time just in case I need to rebrew it. Brew day when great so hopefully it will be tasty.

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All Grain Brewing / JZ's Oktoberfest

« on: April 11, 2012, 02:18:48 pm »

Hi Eveyone! I am planning on brewing JZ's Oktoberfest recipe from Brewing Classic Styles this weekend. Instead of using WL820 (Oktoberfest) yeast, I am using WLP830. My question is, WLP830 gives a bit more attenuation bring my estimated FG from 1.015 to 1.011. Not huge but a little worried about drying the beer out a little too much. So, should I a) bump up the mash temp a bit maybe from 151 to say 154. b) Ferment at a lower temp like 47ish c) both d) don't worry about it 

Thanks!

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Wood/Casks / Re: White oak tequila barrel

« on: March 27, 2012, 03:44:40 pm »

I had a barrel aged Black Hole from Mikkeller a few weeks ago. He does the same beer three different ways, in a red wine, white wine, and tequila barrel. The one in the tequila barrel was amazing and for my pallet far the best! Actually think it is one of the best beers I have had this year (so far). Despite being a thick, malty imperial stout, the tequila barrel made it seem a little lighter in the mouthfeel, very refreshing vs pallet coating.  Here is a link, hopefully it will help give you some ideas.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/mikkeller-black-hole-barrel-aged-edition-tequila/144100/

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 3/23 Edition

« on: March 21, 2012, 02:13:07 pm »

Doing a bunch of kegging, dry hopping, and transferring today. Friday, going to be brewing up my second attempt at a Bo. Pils. Got the starter going today.