All!
The National Home Brewers conference 2014 is well underway. It's a 10 min. walk from my hotel to the conference center I wish they had Porta parties along the way? When I signed in to the conference I received a 22 ounce bottle of beer and a bag with trinkets and giveaways. I went into the Expo Center where they had free beer from craft breweries and free giveaways such as grain, yeast, and every small inexpensive brewer toy that you would expect.
There is an amazing array of brewing equipment. Pots, heating sources, buckets, bottles, pumps and software if you can imagine it, they have it. All the things that homebrewer were could want and all the beer you can drink. I couldn't drink that much beer because I was going to record the podcast later that evening. I suppose if I was tipsy the stupid things I say would be expected because I had been drinking. If I am sober then they know I was stupid. I guess I should have drank more because now they know I'm stupid.
The crew from basic brewing radio and I went out for lunch together. We went to a bar and nightclub that was right across the street from the hotel. It was called the Bob. Bob was not the name of the owner it stood for "Big Old Building". It has about seven floors each one has a different theme. A comedy nightclub, stakehouse and I don't know what else all that was there. I had a large blue cheese hamburger and a beer. What a big surprise that was? The stories and the beer both disappeared.
We recorded the podcast for basic brewing radio later in the afternoon. The recording went well and we had a good time. I expect the podcast to be broadcast sometime in July. The crew from basic brewing radio recorded five other shows that day. I bet they were sick of testing beer and small talk. I served cheese curds and small sausages along with pretzels and beer so that was my supper.
I also made Jell-O shots out of hop vodka and gelatin. The Jell-O shots were a bit harsh. I used galaxy hops with the vodka. It was a last minute idea just for fun. I might have to investigate the possibilities of doing that with some DME and hop vodka. The idea came at the last minute so they were a bit raw. I didn't find anyone who wanted to try a second shot. I will have to have a Jell-O shot hop shot with the beer to use them up?
Next year the 37th annual American home Brewers Association will hold the national home brewers conference in San Diego California. June 11 through the 13th 2015. We might have to make a vacation out of this if I can pull it off. That's a long way to go but I have never been to San Diego and I have family there to mooch off of. The weather in San Diego is usually very good. I always wanted to visit there so this might be my last opportunity as I am old and near death.
Friday, June 13! I just realized that it's Friday the 13th? I guess I will have to be careful in everything I do. With 55 classes it's hard to choose which one to go too. Each class is given by an expert who is usually nationally known. I expect to be jumping from one classroom to another and I will hope to get in before the class fills up. Since six classes run concurrently. I have to juggle my classes to get them all in. The classes are being recorded so that members can listen to them online at their liesure.
Friday night is the keynote address and AHA members meeting. After that from 7:30 to 10 PM is club night. Club night is the highlight of the NHC. Clubs from around the nation show off their beers.
I was planning to turn in and the boys from BBR decided to call and see if I wanted to go out for beer? Yeah right! Like I would say no! We went out and had a few beers and a lot of chicken wings and other non-healthy items. After that we went to Bobs and partied till lights out. Luckely we were 100 feet away from the hotel. Luckely after a hour we found our way accross the street and here I am!
I am sitting in my room at 1:20 in the morning with little chance of sleeping before the first class. I am going to try to get some sleep before I drop! Good night (or good morning)? Sorry I am a bit fuzzy (OK drunk)!!!!!!
tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV
http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
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One didn't count actually. He was born in Canada so he was a CanAussie? I think that is what he said? Good folk having the time of their lives.
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. The good news is that the botulism wasn't from no-chilling, it was from his kettle tap. Now you can't say he wasn't warned 
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Sorry for not being around much teammates. 
Mary has to drive back to Milwaukee because her Mom is having a conniption fit*! I will stay home and brew! (If I remember to take both propane tanks in for refill today?)
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