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Questions about the forum? / Re: Images

« on: November 11, 2009, 06:21:30 PM »

Ok, how do i link my picture using FLICKR? I am new to this too.

-Eldon

To get the URL, go to "view all sizes" in Flickr. There's a spot underneath that says "Grab the photo's URL:" Put that piece of code in between the [img] thingees.

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Ingredients / Re: Thomas-Fawcett a good substitute for Simpsons Golden Promise?

« on: November 11, 2009, 07:49:17 AM »

I've been using TF Maris otter for almost all my ales and its excellent

+1. I use it for everything but Belgians (don't do lagers). Buy the sack and you'll be happy.

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All Grain Brewing / Re: spent grains

« on: November 10, 2009, 09:59:01 PM »

Another garden dumper. Sometimes the squirrels and rabbits like them, sometimes not.

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Beer Travel / My visit to an English Brewery

« on: November 10, 2009, 09:35:50 PM »

Two years ago my wife and I visited the Lake District in England. We spent one of our afternoons touring the Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth. The brewery has been on this site since the 1870's. It was quite a good time and the guide really knew about the beers. I forget %s but most of their beer goes out as cask conditioned, with some sent out by tanker truck to be bottled. I really liked all their beers other than Cumberland Ale, which I thought was a little bland, but it is a light bodied session beer.
http://www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk/

Some pictures:

30 barrel fermenter (I think) with yeast blowing off.



A peek in a fermenter



The kettle



The mash tun



The old mash tun. They couldn't remove it without tearing out a wall so there it stays.


A truckload of casks on their way out.



Here I am, pretending like I can pull a pint through a beer engine. Sneck Lifter is a fantastic beer, btw. Dark, malty, slightly sweet. Northern Brown, I guess, if I I had to peg it to a style. I've got a clone attempt fermenting right now.

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Ingredients / Re: Where do you buy your ingredients from?

« on: November 10, 2009, 08:27:08 PM »

I live about 15 minutes away from Mid Country Malt I buy my base malts there. I buy most of my specialty malts from Midwest. Their prices are good and they'll sell you half pounds of grain. Hops Direct and Freshops for my bulk hop orders, Midwest for the rest. Yeast as well.
My LHBS is about 40 minutes away and they cater more to wine makers. They're good for random equipment but I don't know how fast they turnover grain so I rarely buy ingredients from them.

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

« on: November 10, 2009, 01:23:37 PM »

I've got an ESB I need to bottle.

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Beer Travel / Re: Recommendations for Seattle

« on: November 09, 2009, 01:30:17 PM »

I really like Pike Brewing at the Pike Place Market. I've seen it dissed on a few boards but I've always enjoyed myself.

Elysian is supposed to be very good, haven't made it there yet.

Big Time in the University District was right around the corner from my apartment and I spent a fair amount of time there in grad school. Food is nothing special but they make some solid beers. Go across the street to Schultzy's for food -- sausage made on site and some good beers on tap. Mmm, Schultzy's.

Hampton Inn or Comfort Suites are both close to the Seattle Center (Space Needle) and are probably as cheap as you can get downtown.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Questions for a class at Indiana University

« on: November 09, 2009, 01:08:04 PM »

-- How much home brewing do you do in an average year?
I brew 20 - 25 or so batches a year. Usually 5 gallon but sometimes smaller

-- What is your current cost to make a batch, and how much does that make?
I really don't keep track. I imagine $15-20 but I buy ingredients in bulk at times, but then buy special ingredients for a one off brew.

--If properly licensed, how would you go about distributing your beer?
I live in Illinois, which has some of the craziest distribution laws I've run across. I wouldn't dream of trying to distribute here.

--If you could, would you be willing to take your hobby to the next level and try to start a business?
No. As Denny has said many times, the best way to ruin a hobby is to make it a job. I've only met one pro brewer who still homebrews for fun.

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Questions about the forum? / Re: Home link at the bottom of the page?

« on: November 08, 2009, 10:27:13 AM »

In the bottom right hand corner of the page, there's a "jump to" box that does pretty much what you're asking about.

I'd used that but hadn't realized the General Category got me back to the home page. Never mind

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Ingredients / Re: Brewing With Rosemary?

« on: November 07, 2009, 08:05:20 PM »

I have an enormous rosemary bush in my backyard and have been wondering over the last many months if I could incorporate it into one of my beers. Has anyone tried this with good results?

If so, what style would it best pair with?

The brewer at the local brewpub broke some rosemary laced IPA at a recent tapping. I think it might be good if you get the ratio right. This one would have been good with a spicy pasta sauce but was too strong on its own.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Dropping By

« on: November 07, 2009, 07:28:03 PM »

I'm glad I updated my avatar. I didn't realize there would be no capitals so I look like I'm brewin grover when you scan the page.

I had the same issue (bummed I couldn't capitalize the "Drunk" part) when I registered.  It's easy to go to your profile and change it.

Thanks, off to do that now.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Dropping By

« on: November 07, 2009, 01:45:56 PM »

I'm glad I updated my avatar. I didn't realize there would be no capitals so I look like I'm brewin grover when you scan the page.

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Questions about the forum? / Home link at the bottom of the page?

« on: November 07, 2009, 01:44:18 PM »

Most fora I browse have a link back to either the home page and/or the current forum you're in at the bottom of each page. It makes navigation easier, IMHO as it's easier to see where new posts have happened while you've been reading.

Thanks for listening and thanks for the new forum.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Dropping By

« on: November 07, 2009, 01:32:39 PM »

Who are these guys anyway?

I just wanted to see Denny with a post count under 100 

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: How many carboys do you own?

« on: November 07, 2009, 12:35:10 PM »

1 six gallon, 2 five gallon and 2 three gallon. And a bunch of buckets, too.