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The Pub / Re: Possible Fermenting Buckets?

« on: November 03, 2010, 07:55:13 PM »

Would it be possible to let RO water sit in them for a few weeks, then have the water tested, to see what changed? This might give you some idea if it'll kill ya or not.

What would you have them tested for?  As the owner of a lab I can tell you that it would not take long to run up an expensive analysis bill if you don't know where to begin, analysis-wise.

They are great looking containers, but without knowing what was in them previously, it would be pretty risky to use them for holding anything that will be consumed.

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Beer Recipes / Re: wassail - what do you think?

« on: November 03, 2010, 04:28:21 PM »

No, no, no, wassail is an old nautical term from back in the day when ocean-going ships first converted from wind power to steam,
"Hey mate, that's a fine looking steamship you crew on!"

"Thanks, wassail!"

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The Pub / Re: Election Day in the USA!!!

« on: November 03, 2010, 02:24:32 AM »

I'm surprised at what I perceive as a low turn out. Really? Am I wrong? Apathy. At most about a quarter of my colleagues voted.

I am amazed and ashamed by voter turnout.  
What makes the USA exceptional is that our government is based on our right to tell government what to do.
And the majority of the people cannot be bothered to take the time to exercise that freedom!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: I just sent this to Pabst Brewing Co

« on: November 02, 2010, 11:47:19 PM »

Pabst bought the Primo Beer name too.  Primo is all that one would expect from Pabst.  It's for people who want to be seen with a can of "Hawaiian" beer in their hand.

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The Pub / Re: Election Day in the USA!!!

« on: November 02, 2010, 11:08:47 PM »

...a brewer just got elected Governor in CO...I've had his beer, pretty good.

What I always liked about his brewpub is, after suffering major beer fatigue at the GABF, I could wander down to Wykoop and have a mead.

That being said, this forum is not the progressive echo chamber; political opinions should be taken somewhere else.

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The Pub / Re: Election Day in the USA!!!

« on: November 02, 2010, 02:09:42 PM »

Fortunately I did not hear that. However reading the words is causing frequent uncontrollable flatulence that may lead to s***.

Definition of a surprise?  Flatulence with a lump in it. 

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The Pub / Re: Election Day in the USA!!!

« on: November 02, 2010, 01:51:58 PM »

Just picked up a bottle of Cinq Cents to celebrate Election Day!

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Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: Chimay

« on: November 02, 2010, 01:47:27 PM »

Just picked up a bottle of Cinq Cents to celebrate Election Day!

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Brewed – The New Discovery Channel show with Sam Calagione

« on: November 02, 2010, 12:12:48 PM »

DirecTV's search engine doesn't show it yet either, but it only goes two weeks ahead.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Brewed – The New Discovery Channel show with Sam Calagione

« on: November 02, 2010, 01:27:40 AM »

Yeah sure, like when Alton Brown tried and we all ripped him to shreds. Granted he's no Denny Conn; but we gotta start somewhere!

Alton Brown wears an undershirt under his aloha shirt...
Please...  Talk about a faux pas!

I bet he wears socks with his sandles too.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: I just sent this to Pabst Brewing Co

« on: November 02, 2010, 01:13:13 AM »

I remember watching baseball games on TV with my dad, when I was a kid, that were sponsored by Ballantine...

"Take a ring, and then another ring, and then another ring, now you've got three rings!
Ballantine! and now it's premium!  
It's a very special class of beer!"

1950s/60s kitsch for sure.

My 11 year old son and I sing it when we're driving in the truck where no one can hear us.  We love it because it is sooo stupid!

Be glad this post has no volume!

WWII Pilots & Ballantine Beer

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The Pub / Re: Wife and Homebrew?

« on: November 01, 2010, 10:13:19 PM »

Here in Hawaii we are in time zone UTC -10.  That means the World Series started at 2PM here.  So lucky me I set the DVR, get home from a good day at work, pop a homebrew and turn on the big game.  Life is good!

Bottom of the third inning I hear the wife's car pull in, pause the game and go out to say hello...

"Welcome home honey!  How was your day?
"Good! How was yours?"
"Good too."  
"What are you doing?"
"Watching the World Series on TV."
"Hey that's great the Giants won ay?"

Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

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Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: Chimay

« on: November 01, 2010, 06:36:11 PM »

Too warm and it tastes like bananas and nail polish remover.

Dang!  That's not a good thing?  I like bananas and nail polish remover...

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The Pub / Re: Wife and Homebrew?

« on: November 01, 2010, 06:32:04 PM »

Not to jump to conclusions...if you are literally busting at the seams, you should probably get yourself to a medical facility!

Me?  I just wrap a few turns of duct tape around my head and I'm good.

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All Things Food / Re: Fruit... pathetic

« on: November 01, 2010, 09:43:01 AM »

I try.  Honest questions are boring...

...building an entire structure instead of yielding a small and specific component.

You need more fruit in your diet!