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[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Even though I am on a small hiatus I will be down for an order. I well need 2-row, MO, Pils and Wheat and maybe some crystals. Zym, If you want to get rid of some carapils I will take some. I actualy have some on the order I have started with NB.

maybe everyone can get on board to split up a bag of crystal this year. I have a ton of c65 from last year so I won't be needing that

[No Party JKor]

My pace has really slowed in the last few months as I've been trying to get my system running in my basement and it's taking longer than expected. I should be ready for a couple of sacks some time this spring though.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

My pace has really slowed in the last few months as I've been trying to get my system running in my basement and it's taking longer than expected. I should be ready for a couple of sacks some time this spring though.

COME ON!!!

[No Party JKor]

I haven't done an AG batch since September. It's very unsettling.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I haven't done an AG batch since September. It's very unsettling.

what are you doing today?

[No Party JKor]

Finding time to brew isn't the problem, it's finding the time to get my system up running. I'm going from a straight infusion system to an electric HERMS. It's mostly finished but (as usual) I'm having trouble getting motivated to finish the last 10%. If you need someone to complete 90% of a project in record time, I'm your man. You better hire someone else to finish it, though. :covreyes:EDIT: I did get my HERMS coil made last night. At this point it's mostly making connections and making sure all the electronics are working properly. Plus a few other peripherals, like a steam exhaust hood. I might try to get it done tonight. Maybe brew later in the week.

Edited by JKoravos, 24 January 2010 - 08:30 AM.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Finding time to brew isn't the problem, it's finding the time to get my system up running. I'm going from a straight infusion system to an electric HERMS. It's mostly finished but (as usual) I'm having trouble getting motivated to finish the last 10%. If you need someone to complete 90% of a project in record time, I'm your man. You better hire someone else to finish it, though. :DEDIT: I did get my HERMS coil made last night. At this point it's mostly making connections and making sure all the electronics are working properly. Plus a few other peripherals, like a steam exhaust hood. I might try to get it done tonight. Maybe brew later in the week.

you can do eeet!

[No Party JKor]

Didn't quite get it finished, but I got all the parts I needed and got the steam hood made. I should be able to finish the rest some night this week. I almost forgot that the wife and kid are going away this weekend. I should easily be able to knock out two batches.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Didn't quite get it finished, but I got all the parts I needed and got the steam hood made. I should be able to finish the rest some night this week. I almost forgot that the wife and kid are going away this weekend. I should easily be able to knock out two batches.

NICE!

[No Party JKor]

The system is just about ready to rock, I did a test run today. I just need to swap out a solenoid and insulate my kettle (kinda optional, but it will help with temp ramps), then I'm good to go for weeknight brewing. I'm going to try to brew every two weeks for the next few months, get my kegs all filled up for the spring/summer.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

The system is just about ready to rock, I did a test run today. I just need to swap out a solenoid and insulate my kettle (kinda optional, but it will help with temp ramps), then I'm good to go for weeknight brewing. I'm going to try to brew every two weeks for the next few months, get my kegs all filled up for the spring/summer.

basement brewing - lucky SOB!

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

So what are people thinking of picking up this year? I've used about half of my munich, MO and US pale ale so far. I have a little bit of GP left and plenty of pilsen and wheat (although that could change since I'll be making an Oktoberfest and a dunkelweizen soon I think). I was considering picking up some vienna this year since I've never used it but I'd probably want to split a bag with someone.

[HVB]

So what are people thinking of picking up this year? I've used about half of my munich, MO and US pale ale so far. I have a little bit of GP left and plenty of pilsen and wheat (although that could change since I'll be making an Oktoberfest and a dunkelweizen soon I think). I was considering picking up some vienna this year since I've never used it but I'd probably want to split a bag with someone.

I would be down for some Vienna. There were a few recipes that I wanted to brew that called for it and I had to run to the local store to get it. I will be getting a bag of both wheat and pilsen some 2 row of course and some more MO. Might also try a bag of Optic or Halcyon.Maybe should also start thinking about what specialty malts we will want.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I would be down for some Vienna. There were a few recipes that I wanted to brew that called for it and I had to run to the local store to get it. I will be getting a bag of both wheat and pilsen some 2 row of course and some more MO. Might also try a bag of Optic or Halcyon.Maybe should also start thinking about what specialty malts we will want.

Not C65 or RB or carapils

[HVB]

Not C65 or RB or carapils

What, you have not used all the carapils yet ..LOL

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

What, you have not used all the carapils yet ..LOL

My beers are never lacking body or mouthfeel these days

[No Party JKor]

I finally got a damn beer in the fermenter. The brew session went nice with the new HERMS setup. I'll definitely be doing some weeknight brewing the next few months.I'm thinking of doing some more continental lagers this year. Definitely interested in more pils, munich and vienna.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I finally got a damn beer in the fermenter. The brew session went nice with the new HERMS setup. I'll definitely be doing some weeknight brewing the next few months.I'm thinking of doing some more continental lagers this year. Definitely interested in more pils, munich and vienna.

Have you posted anything about your new setup? I'd be interested to hear about it with perhaps some comparison to other types of setups.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I know it's still early but just letting everyone know I'll still be game for this in the spring. I might not order quite as much this year as I'm pretty well loaded up on base malts now. Probably some pale ale as I'll run out of that this year I think. Otherwise maybe some munich as I use a lot of that and if someone is interested in splitting up some specialty grains I'd probably be game (as long as it isn't carapils or roasted barley!). We'll have to see how things progress

[HVB]

Any thoughts of doing this again?