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Brewing by the Full Moon
« on: September 24, 2010, 08:26:27 AM »

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_belgium_beer;_ylt=AnYbK.0juaBMU5ok1Xmj8xWs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTNrdWtyM2NrBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTAwOTI0L3VzX2JlbGdpdW1fYmVlcgRjY29kZQNtb3N0cG9wdWxhcgRjcG9zAzEwBHBvcwM3BHB0A2hvbWVfY29rZQRzZWMDeW5faGVhZGxpbmVfbGlzdARzbGsDYmVsZ2l1bWV4cGVy

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The full moon speeds up the fermentation process, shortening it to five days from seven, which adds extra punch to the beer without making it harsh, according to connoisseurs.

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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2010, 08:29:44 AM »
Uh, yeah, whatever they say..... ;)
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2010, 08:44:29 AM »
Anything to try to sell more beer.  Nice try but no cigar...AFAIAC  :D
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2010, 08:48:45 AM »
You have to drink in from a silver-plated mug so you don't turn into a werewolf.
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2010, 09:50:36 AM »
I might save this article and show it to my wife when I need an excuse to brew.

"But honey, I have to brew.  The moon is full."
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2010, 10:04:47 AM »
Sounds like an opportunity for an experiment. Personally, I can't see it making that much of a difference.
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2010, 10:56:30 AM »
Absolutely laughable!    ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Brewing by the Full Moon
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2010, 06:05:35 AM »
I thought no pants  brewing was brewing by the full moon   ???
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