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1. Where are my 'Merican brewers at?

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   First post by TMX, 5 years ago

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   Sound off!
   
   TMX- Displaced Texan, currently in Colorado.
   
   Who else is out there
   
   TMX

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   jhough ah Clearwater, my beach of choice! I live in Davenport about a 2 hour drive inland from you.
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2. Corney Kegs

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   First post by Jamato, 7 years ago

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   I found this add on craigslist
   
   looks like this guy has a lot of corney kegs
   I am going pick up 3 of the parts missing one and use parts I have to rebuild them
   
   I know everyone is always looking for these and his are cheap

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   Jamato - There was earlier discussion of welds inside corny kegs on the forum.
   
   I put welds in the search box in the upper right corner.
   
   Are the welds in these kegs the good ones? :dunno:
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3. PCB Beer Fest - April 16th 2016

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   First post by Mad_Scientist, 8 years ago

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   Hosted at Fish Ale Tap and Grill -
   
   Got my VIP ticket, can't wait, my girl will drop me off and I'll have great fun!
   
   I am proud to say that Panama City Beach, Florida will be the first brewery in our county starting up in a couple of weeks and our own Mike Delf as one of the two master brewers.
   
   NIVOL BREWERY
   
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   Hey Aamcle,
   
   Reading your post, found myself wondering where you were from...but it's not listed in your info. Ought to add it. Where are you from where the beer isn't very good? :roll: I feel for you... Love beer! :love:
   
   We have lots of good beer in Oregon. Wife and I went out in Eugene last night (an hour drive south of our home). Several microbreweries within walking distance of the hotel. Last night we visited Ninkasi, Hop Valley, and Oakshire, (all top notch breweries) and then ate at...
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4. Morebeer got used Cornelius Kegs

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   First post by Mad_Scientist, 8 years ago

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   I put in a request years ago and just got an alert notification, Morebeer has um at $60.
   
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   That's what I thought too Mal, but I just had a look at the Aussie prices, and they have gone up a heap as well since I last looked :scratch:.
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5. craft beer in Las Vegas

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   First post by chesl73, 8 years ago

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   Hi
   
   I've off over to chilly Las Vegas in 2 weeks for a week with work.
   I was there in October and I'm a bit bored of the strip and would love to go to a good bar to try some quality American craft beer.
   
   Any of you guys here recommend a bar or two? Ideally it would serve food as well so I can then expense the beer as well as the food :drink:
   
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   Ha ha Chesl, yep Tennents Super (Scottish tramp juice), apparently used to have lager lovelies printed on the can too (late 1980's).
   BTW - Lager lovelies = female models! I don't think you get away with that now either :dunno:
   
   Tennents is another of many that has gone by the way of AB-InBev as well :evil:
   
   This has just reminded me of another 80s beer related UK icon, the Hofmiester Bear! Follow the bear!
   Have a look at these onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
   
   This is an...
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6. Craft/good beer in Honolulu

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   First post by BobtheBrewer, 11 years ago

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   I will be in Honolulu on 1st February for a week. Can somebody point me in the direction of a Craft Beer Venue, or somewhere serving other than the usual suspects? We are in our 60's so reasonably quiet would be good. Look forward to your recommendations,
   
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   Hey Todd, have you brewed this yet? I brewed up another batch on Monday. I replaced all the carapils with the crystal, and am fermenting with Pacman yeast. Am thinking of dry hopping with 1oz citra pellets for the last 3 days of secondary. Do you think a low gravity beer will stand up to this?
   
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7. The World has Spoken, I'm getting out of making beer !!!

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   First post by Mad_Scientist, 10 years ago

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   I'll just go buy my beer like all the other 'rednecks'.
   
   Michelob ULTRA looks good, atm.  Budweiser is 3.5 stars, meh.
   
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   2112, sadly, you dislike the Man Called President.......And Most likely the Ale and Porter created for/by him........
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8. Keggle BIAB Bag

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   First post by Prymal, 12 years ago

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   Thanks to my wife and mother in law I have my first BIAB bag. I used the recommendations of BIABrewer.info but adjusted the height a little to have some more overhang.
   
   Top = kettle top circumference (3.14 x diameter x 0.5) x 1.15
   Height = kettle height x 1.50 + 1inch for drawstring or elastic.
   Base = kettle base diameter x 0.85
   
   After sewing using a roll stitch for the hem and interlocking stitch for strength I ended up with the follow dimensions
   
   Top = 27.5 inches
   Height = 30.5 inches
   Base =...

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   I'm a bid DIYer, but the sewing machine scares me.
   Bought mine from brewinabag.com and really like it.
   Sewn in webbing and handles made hoisting it really easy and the extra handle on the bottom made it super easy to empty.
   I have no affiliation, but I'm a fan.
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9. Sizing a chest freezer for corny kegs

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   First post by JackRussel, 9 years ago

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   I found this thread on HBT that has all kinds of info on chest freezer models. They even have a database with dimensions. Anyone planning a keezer build will probably find some useful info:

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   Great idea. I used some of the thoughts when I got my chest freezer. Just cut out a bunch of cardboard circles and brought them with me.
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10. LVBW - Fegley's "Be Our Brewer For A Day" Festival

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    First post by Rick, 9 years ago

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    I entered this event , and was confirmed a table yesterday. :party:
    
    Basically I take 5 gallons of beer, my girlfriend and I will pour samples for a few hundred people. Whoever gets the most votes wins. 40-50 homebrewers are expected, and about 300+ tasters?
    
    Fegley's is the brewery. They are just a small, local joint with a great atmosphere. The Allentown location is where the event will be, thank goodness. I do like the Bethlehem location, but it can get rowdy/noisy there. It's much more...

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    Very good write-ups Rick. Have really enjoyed reading them. I think a lot of comps etc are way under-resourced for how much effort you give them. There are enough hardships in officially run wine and beer judging comps, let alone the one you have gone into above.
    
    I think it's really important to never forget that the best judge of your own beer are often yourself and the people closest to you. For example, Dr Smurto's Golden Ale which is very much like NRB's All Amarillo APA, scored low points...
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11. Emerald Coast Beer Festival (ECBF) September 6th, 2013

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    First post by Mad_Scientist, 13 years ago

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    Annual festival in Pensacola's Seville Quarter benefiting charities including Boys and Girls Club of NW Florida and Wounded Warriors.
    
    Our club is participating again this year. New for this year is a competition between the clubs. Our club is having a APA showdown in August. The best American Pale Ale submitted in a 5 gallon keg, as judged by popular vote, goes on to represent the club. Wish me luck! Since it's 2 months away, I'll entertain any recipes you guys what to share. They must be...

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    MS, are you doing the ECBF this year? I'll be heading HOME this August, Apalachacola for a family reunion . Of course I'll be bringing some homebrews.
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    10 years ago
12. National Homebrewers Conference, Grand Rapids

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    First post by jhwerner1, 10 years ago

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    Just remembered this Region Specific topics was part of this Forum after sending PM to a couple US members of this Forum asking this same question...
    
    Are you going to attend this year's AHC in Grand Rapids, if so would like to meet.
    
    I'll be there Wed thru Sunday.
    
    If anyone is attending, just look for an Old Geezer with stooped shoulders, I was 6-7 at one time, but no more.
    
    Our local club... Foam Blowers of Indiana - FBI (We tap beer kegs, not phone lines)will have a bar set up during...

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    Joe,
    
    I will be there Thursday morning until Sunday morning. See you between classes!
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13. US Calculator.

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    First post by tjthebest, 13 years ago

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    Is there a calculator with US units used instead of metric? I tried searching but didnt get any hits..
    I find it hard to try to convert it and then reconvert it back and all that jazz. Or could i just convert the figures in the spreadsheet. and if that does anyone know the conversions that i should use.
    
    Thanks all!!
    
    TJ

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    Hey Nate and welcome to the forum. :clap:
    
    The calculator has been replaced with the BIABacus. We recommend using the Biabacus which you can find Here have a go and input your recipe into it and let us know how you get along.
    
    :peace:
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14. Brewers do it in the dark

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    First post by Mad_Scientist, 10 years ago

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    I just Noticed from that picture, my Porch light is on........ :lol: :lol: :lol:
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15. Electric Urn

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    First post by SacSoul, 13 years ago

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    I've been looking for a large, variable temperature vessel that can handle somewhere between a 3-5 gallon BIAB session. However it appears that US consumers are not too keen on electric urns as they are referred to by most non-US brewers. Do any of you other US brewers have one, and if so where did you buy it (preferrably in the US so I don't pay really high shipping charges)?

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    Beer update #2: Still aging in the carboy, it smells wonderful so I decided not to muck it up by adding fruit or oak. I'll bottle it at its first birthday in a couple of weeks.
    
    Equipment update: Sadly all of the magic smoke leaked out of the control unit the last tme I tried to use it (manufactured by Lucas Electric?).
    
    I have been doing 1.5 gallon batches on the stovetop but really miss my 3 gallon batches (as I have several 3 gallon kegs), so I decided to resurect this kettle. I punched a...
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16. BIAB has gone bigtime in America

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    First post by joshua, 11 years ago

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    Check out
    
    Not an endosement or promotion of the product.

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    Sorry Joshua, you have been beaten to the punch here.
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17. BobBrews on Basic Brewing Radio Again...

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    First post by joshua, 12 years ago

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    Bobbrews is telling all, about Hop Flavored Vodka!
    
    Look at
    
    Listen at

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    You're my brewing hero Bob. :love:
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18. question to you North American brewers

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    First post by shibolet, 12 years ago

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    If i were coming from overseas and could attend only one US beer event, which should i prefer, NHC or GABF ???

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    i can't wait till it's back in CA!
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19. BobBrews on Basic Brewing Radio

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    First post by joshua, 12 years ago

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    Way to Go Bob!!

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    We don't spend that much time together Bob. She works nights - belly dancing :yum:.
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20. US Bottle Swap?

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    First post by BrickBrewHaus, 13 years ago

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    I've got my first two BIAB beers in bottles right now and I'm wondering if there's any interest in doing a bottle swap? Mostly I'd like to get some feedback from others; my palate isn't really that keen so other's opinions could be valuable. I'd be willing to set everything up, of course taking suggestions, but here's what I think so far.
    
    I only have 3 12oz bottles of my APA that I purposefully set aside for a swap and ~a case of my most recent oatmeal stout. So I'd be willing to swap one of...

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    it used to be real easy to ship beer to comps..or friends.. then some a$$hats decided to fly some jets into some buildings... maybe I should move to Australia... or NZ
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