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The Beer Nerd - what are you drinking / brewing thread

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by TnRedNeck721, Jul 1, 2013.

  1. Jan 24, 2014 at 6:14 PM
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    jbmccul

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    Let me know how it turns out. I've been looking at getting one. IIRC they're pretty cheap
     
  2. Jan 24, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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  3. Jan 24, 2014 at 7:39 PM
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  4. Jan 24, 2014 at 8:26 PM
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    yeah GF got it for me, think around 60 or so. I'm willing to bet the beer is pretty bad, but it's fun to do. I'll post some pics when I'm less lazy
     
  5. Jan 26, 2014 at 5:30 PM
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    SweetWater IPA tonight puqyrupa_d89f93f7e708f86c9ed774aa34ae5a2115cf6d53.jpg
     
  6. Jan 26, 2014 at 6:33 PM
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    Haven't had one of these in 10 years or more. I remember having my first at an Old Chicago in Denver in 1988 at a time when Imports and Craft Beer were almost unknown. Back when Samichlaus was the only beer stronger.

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  7. Jan 26, 2014 at 6:55 PM
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    Last week I brewed Northern Brewer's World Wide Lager and this weekend their Maibock. Both all grain versions. Luckily I can ferment them at lager temps so they should turn out pretty good. Looking forward to the results in several weeks.

    Right now drinking some Leinenkugel's snowdrift vanilla porter and some smoky brown ale I brewed from Rebel Brewer.
     
  8. Jan 26, 2014 at 8:37 PM
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  9. Jan 26, 2014 at 8:41 PM
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    Me and my dad are both new to at home brewing but we brewed up some irish red ale via northern brewers and it turned out great!
     
  10. Jan 27, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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    Nothing wrong with Mr Beer but most people I know that have tried it have thought is was just ok or moved on to full brewing really quickly and were sorry they spent the money. Soooooo.......

    For a few $$ more you can get a "real" brewing kit and do up to 5 gallons at a time. Even better is to keep an eye on Craigslist for them. You can usually pick them up pretty cheap.
     
  11. Jan 27, 2014 at 1:52 PM
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    Don't buy that. Get a big pot, a 5 gallon bucket, gatorade water cooler, metal piping, and a carboy or a bunch of growlers. Easy and works great.

    I took a production brewing class last semester! :taco: I am also taking one this semester! I love senior year.

    Nice!
     
  12. Jan 27, 2014 at 1:57 PM
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    I just don't have a ton of space to devote to a homebrew station in my apartment. Nice thing about the Mr. Beer is it's small and I can store it out of the way.

    Senior year is great. Looking at taking the beer brewing class and Business Golf next semester
     
  13. Jan 27, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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    Finally found some more. Cheers!
     
  14. Jan 30, 2014 at 7:51 PM
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    Sweet Golden Brown Nectar of the Gods!
    I haven't tried brewing my own yet, but I am inspired!
    Great thread!:cheers:
     
  15. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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    111 IBU and 11.1% abv. Very good double IPA.

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  16. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:43 PM
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    I had some of that the other day. Not bad. Think its better than their regular pale ale.
     
  18. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:08 PM
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    boozier too IIRC.

    Day 7 of my beer. The "wort" is fermenting. It looks like piss. Will report more later.
     
  19. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:10 PM
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    Where can I get that?
     
  20. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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    The specs on bryant irvin had 2 or 3 four packs left. Thats all they will get.
     
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