[ethinson]

Still deciding if I'm going to go. If I find a better job, I'll be celebrating by finally getting myself to NHC, and buying some brewing bling to make my brew days a little easier. Until then it's too much cash currently to justify for my hobby.

Totally understand this.  My first was San Diego (I live on the West Coast) so it was quick and not that expensive to get to.  Baltimore was just too far and too expensive.  I was really hoping to make it to Minneapolis this year but just wasn't able to work it out. Oh well. 

It is a lot of money to spend on a hobby, but it's a lot of fun and I was young in my homebrewing at the time and learned a LOT.  To me, it was worth it.  Even if you only got to go one time to one close to you I think you'd find it worth it. 

[santoch]

Couldn't go this year.  I'm hoping it will be closer next year. Wink, wink.

S

[Andy Farke]

My quick summary from the first day: https://andybrews.com/2017/06/15/quick-takes-from-day-1-of-homebrew-con-2017/

[Badgerhead]

My quick summary from the first day: https://andybrews.com/2017/06/15/quick-takes-from-day-1-of-homebrew-con-2017/

Thanks for posting that - at least I can drink vicariously.

[hopfenundmalz]

My quick summary from the first day: https://andybrews.com/2017/06/15/quick-takes-from-day-1-of-homebrew-con-2017/

The Utepils Pils was a favorite. The Alt was not.

[HoosierBrew]

Congrats to Michael W. Well done!

[69franx]

Congrats to Michael W. Well done!

I saw that too. Congrats Michael

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[udubdawg]

Congrats to Michael W. Well done!

I saw that too. Congrats Michael

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Guess I'm pretty decent.
Glad to talk/drink with so many of you again; see you in Portland. That's near where I grew up so another long road trip and bringing stuff to pour is in the plans.
Cheers--
Michael

[Andy Farke]

I'm playing catch-up at the blog, but here are some quick thoughts and highlights for Day 2: https://andybrews.com/2017/06/18/day-2-of-homebrew-con/

(I'll post about Day 3 tomorrow)

The Zymurgian has a nice set of posts summarizing the conference, too: http://blog.zymurginian.com/

[Andy Farke]

And the final post: https://andybrews.com/2017/06/19/day-3-of-homebrew-con/

[jeffy]

Good notes, Andy.  I liked your talk, especially your enthusiasm.  I also found Annie's talk entertaining and informative.

[hopfenundmalz]

And the final post: https://andybrews.com/2017/06/19/day-3-of-homebrew-con/

Good seminar. Great to meet you. Yes, many second round beers show signs of age.

[ethinson]

And the final post: https://andybrews.com/2017/06/19/day-3-of-homebrew-con/

Good seminar. Great to meet you. Yes, many second round beers show signs of age.

One of the big complaints has been timing between announcing first round and second round deadline to let people rebrew if they advance.  I know it could be hard for people who do 10 gallon (or larger) batches, but I just put it in my schedule to rebrew it regardless. I don't expect to advance, but... just in case! It is easier with 3 gallon batches that turn into 20ish bottles, so I can understand being harder for larger batches.

Thanks for the write ups Andy, those were good reads and I'm sure I would have enjoyed your talk.  Can't wait for them to post the audio later.

Cheers!

[hopfenundmalz]

And the final post: https://andybrews.com/2017/06/19/day-3-of-homebrew-con/

Good seminar. Great to meet you. Yes, many second round beers show signs of age.

One of the big complaints has been timing between announcing first round and second round deadline to let people rebrew if they advance.  I know it could be hard for people who do 10 gallon (or larger) batches, but I just put it in my schedule to rebrew it regardless. I don't expect to advance, but... just in case! It is easier with 3 gallon batches that turn into 20ish bottles, so I can understand being harder for larger batches.

Thanks for the write ups Andy, those were good reads and I'm sure I would have enjoyed your talk.  Can't wait for them to post the audio later.

Cheers!

A good friend says if you think a beer was good enough to advance, go ahead and rebrew it based on the timing of the beer hitting the peak of flavor. The worst thing that happens is that you have more beer.

[HoosierBrew]

And the final post: https://andybrews.com/2017/06/19/day-3-of-homebrew-con/

Good seminar. Great to meet you. Yes, many second round beers show signs of age.

One of the big complaints has been timing between announcing first round and second round deadline to let people rebrew if they advance.  I know it could be hard for people who do 10 gallon (or larger) batches, but I just put it in my schedule to rebrew it regardless. I don't expect to advance, but... just in case! It is easier with 3 gallon batches that turn into 20ish bottles, so I can understand being harder for larger batches.

Thanks for the write ups Andy, those were good reads and I'm sure I would have enjoyed your talk.  Can't wait for them to post the audio later.

Cheers!

A good friend says if you think a beer was good enough to advance, go ahead and rebrew it based on the timing of the beer hitting the peak of flavor. The worst thing that happens is that you have more beer.

Did that with my Dunkel this year. I had more beer. Never a bad thing.