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1. Romanian Homebrewers?

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   First post by Dreadpiratewes, 6 years ago

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   Hey my central European brew buddies,
   I currently live in the US but relocating to my wife's home of Bucharest is seeming more and more like a possibility. I'm wondering what the homebrew scene is like there. Are there local shops is it easy to get ingredients, what is there for readily available equipment? Answers for Hungary or Bulgaria are relevant as well. Any and all information is welcomed. I thank you in advance. Mulțumim.

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   If the situation with homebrewing equipment in Romania is comparable to the one in Russia, then it's super rare. You may find some items there and there, but it'll be quite the adventure anyways. However, Romania is a member of the EU, so you can order stuff from Germany, Belgium etc with lower shipping prices and no customs fees.
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2. Hobgoblin Clone - Brew Swap (UK)

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   First post by mally, 11 years ago

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   Based on a thread starting here .
   Is there any interest in collaborating on cloning Wychwood Brewery's HOBGOBLIN . With the possibility of then swapping the beers amongst participants?
   
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   There are possibly 4 participants at the moment;
   
   Mally (Malc)
   Yettiman (Tony)
   Yeasty (Andy)
   Adman1966 (Adam)
   
   The 4 listed are currently UK based, so maybe would be better to keep this within the UK? Thoughts?
   
   some things may need to be decided beforehand; Recipe, when, condition at home or at...

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   Just finished the last beer from the swap..
   
   Brew date was 27 May 2014
   Drunk on the 22 Dec 2017
   
   Taste was awesome.
   
   Thank you Yeasty it was a nice early Christmas Pressy.
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3. Hellenichomebrewers first brewing competition

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   First post by nik, 9 years ago

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   Here in Greece we managed to create our association and among other events we made our first competition. This was a cooperation with a local brewery which will brew the wining recipe. The judges where from Greek national technical institute of brewing department a bjcp member and homebrewers the style was smoked ale.
   There were 49 entries we had great time and learned a lot.
   Here is a small video.
   
   My entry got 91 points of 150 and most of the entries were above average and 95% were biab...

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   Bottom line is that we trying to get Greek homebrewers involved.
   We have so far arrange an off flavor seminar, some brewdays and several meetings and we hope to gather all Greek homebrewers under our association in order to accomplish more interesting events for the community.
   
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4. Hi, Any recommendation for beer places in Liverpool?

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   First post by shibolet, 10 years ago

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   Hi, Any recommendation for beer places in Liverpool?

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   I left Liverpool when I was 8 years old, so my pub knowledge isn't that good.
   There is a Brewdog in Liverpool though (Manolis Yard, 8 Colquit Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE).
   Expensive but good quality.
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   10 years ago
5. Say hi and where you're from in Europe.

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   First post by EoinMag, 15 years ago

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   Well I might as well be the first to post here, kick a bit of life into the forum so to speak.
   
   Hello to all from not so sunny Dublin.
   
   My name is almost my real name so no need to explain nicknames or anything for me.
   
   I brew BIAB with a large 75l brupaks boiler as shown here
   
   After a few mini mashes using the BIAB technique, I've decided to go the whole hog and start doing full on All-Grain mashes using the BIAB technique, the beers have been good so far and the nearer I get to all grain the...

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   Thanks mally, can't wait to get started. I'm just having a browse of the recipe posts for something fairly simple to start with.
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6. The Home brew festival - UK - 2015

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   First post by Dennis King, 10 years ago

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   Some UK brewers, or even Europe, may be interested in a the home brew festival being organised for next summer. The main idea is a social weekend we we can sample each others beers and wines. There is also a competition judged by accredited judges who will give honest feed back on your beer. Possible lectures and other events are also being planned. This event is independent of any forum or other organisation. Here is the website.

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   I was also went to the one earlier this year and it was fantastic! and as above the girlfriend loved it too!
   
   I'm a paid up member for next year should be exciting as it will be a larger event this time!
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7. Great British Homebrew Challenge

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   First post by mally, 11 years ago

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   Just received an email about the 2014 homebrew challenge if anybody is interested.
   
   Have a look at This Website .
   
   Can be found on the brewuk website, sponsored by Waitrose, and judging at Thornbridge brewery.
   Anybody fancy their chances?
   
   I'm out unfortunately :nup: , don't use glass & crown caps.

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   ham & pineapple?
   
   Holy Crap! Great Idea!! I'll get right on it. :think:
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   10 years ago
8. My Favourite European Beers

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   First post by PistolPatch, 10 years ago

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   I've been wanting to start this thread for two months now! I had the following beer on my (second) fiftieth birthday celebration and it was the best American India Pale Ale I have ever had I reckon. American IPA but brewed in Italy by Birra del Borgo. Re Ale Extra Resized.jpg I had never seen it or heard of it before and they only had two bottles left :dunno:.
   
   Today, I stopped at a bottle shop (BWS for Aussies) and found this 750ml bottle of their APA. Re Ale Reduced.jpg I am hoping it will be...

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   But seriously: those are some darn stylish bottles!
   
   About European beers; If you have an opportunity to some time try Sinebrychoff's Porter, it's, to me, the quintessential baltic porter. I would like to learn to make a clone of it, and then add some twist to it.
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9. London here i come

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   First post by shibolet, 10 years ago

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   Hey guys,
   Sorry to have been outta touch for so long. been busy.
   So anyway, i recently won the local Carlsberg Challenge . not a brewing contest but more a beer knowledge contest (paring food with beer, blind tasting to identify style and that sort of thing).
   800 people went online and took the quiz, 40 advanced to the second round, 10 to the finals and I won!
   so, they're sending me to London for 4 days to attend a course at the London Beer Academy
   
   here's a write up on the competition, use...

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   Noam you used all the knowledge that I taught you well! Even though it took most of my patience and strength to teach you everything you now know. I am not asking for a share of your glory or fame! :whistle: (even though I deserve it! :lol: ) You are a great brewer and now paring food with beer to identify style! What is next :?:
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10. Brewery Visit

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    First post by Yeasty, 14 years ago

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    I'm off to the Saltaire Brewery tomorrow which is holding a meeting of the Northern Craft Brewers. Should be a good day, beer at £2.00 a pint. Here's a couple of links.
    
    Full report on Sunday :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :pray:

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    Doh, must remember to engage brain, and read posting date, sorry Yeasty
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11. St Austell Tribute Challenge 2013

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    First post by mally, 12 years ago

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    Just thought i would pass on an email for all UK brewers that i received from brewuk.
    
    See brewuk link .
    
    it is a challenge to clone one of St. Austell's beers & win a brewery tour & overnight stay.
    I have put together a BIABacus recipe if anybody is interested?
    
    Maybe a question for Yeasty; Is this beer in wheelers book? just so i can compare.

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    Yeasty, I reckon Joshua gave you a hint! :lol:
    
    I did think of posting in the integrity forum, but I didn't have any questions about the recipe/integrity so thought otherwise.
    
    It's spooky that you mention the boil times, as I have always boiled for 60 mins, but since I brewed Nev's Tettnang Pilsner I have decided I prefer 90 mins, so the Tribute recipe (BIABacus) is set to 90 mins. Maybe that will make a difference as you say, who knows?
    
    Aside from all that, it's actually a nice beer (as...
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12. Citra hops - UK brewers

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    First post by lambert, 12 years ago

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    Citra hops seems to be in short supply at most well known online brewstores - I just found some at a store in Edinburgh. Price is not too bad and they do ship.

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    Hi SMF
    I think I have got a direct debit set up with Rob at Maltmiller. He has got very good prices, a huge variety and great customer service, and I get most of my brewing stuff from him. Most LHBS and OHBS in the UK ran out of the popular American hops during Nov/Dec and I posted the above link since I know they had some in stock-and he is my most local HBS (20 miles away).
    
    Cheers,
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13. 6 row (or other high diastatic malts)

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    First post by mally, 12 years ago

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    Hi all,
    A quick question for any of our UK brewers.
    
    Has anybody managed to source 6 row (or other high diastatic malts)?
    I know the U.S. is a good source, but i cannot find any available here in the UK.
    
    For reference; I am thinking of doing a high percentage unmalted adjunct brew, and i don't think 2 row has the power for this.
    
    Cheers :peace:

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    Cheers lambert,
    I have asked Rob (yesterday) and was waiting to hear back before replying, but still haven't heard yet. :|
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14. Malt for your Xmas brews possible Bulk buy

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    First post by Yeasty, 12 years ago

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    Hi Guys.
    
    This post is aimed at UK brewers living in the Northwest. Ideally those who live along the M62 corridor and in the Manchester area, although you are welcome to meet me at the mill if you live in the opposite direction and want to take advantage of a bulk buy. This is a cut and paste of a post I made on the Northern craft brewers Facebook page. I haven't re-checked prices yet but will if I get enough interest.
    
    I'm thinking of doing a bulk order from Fawcetts, they will delivery 40...

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    Hi Mally
    
    It went well in the end, I got a couple of takers from NCB and the rest from Jims. 650kg in all.
    
    I'm going to look into splitting bags next time I do it, which will be in the new year. I'll stick your name on the list and will let you know. drop me a pm with an email address.
    
    A couple of the guys who had grain off me mentioned the solidarity thing. There is the Northern Craft Brewers but there meets seem to have been over Leeds way mostly. Next time you visit your sister let me know...
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15. Heads Up...Corny's going cheap

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    First post by Yeasty, 13 years ago

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    Just a headsup for UK guys.
    
    There's a thread going over on Jims beer kit forum about a bulk buy of corny's direct from Germany..there gonna be cheap...

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    The projected cost is going to be around £15.00 delivered to a central location in the uk.
    The current list is for just over 400 of the things :shock:
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