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    Attention NC specialty beer lovers!

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

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    Any recommendations on equipment for the beginning brewer?

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    Morebeer.com has some great starter systems. Here is an introductory kit that is easily upgradable when you catch the brewing bug.

     

    Starter system

     

    After getting that kit all you would need is an at least 5 gallon aluminum or stainless steel pot for boiling and some brown non twist off cap glass beer bottles. If you happen to have a propane turkey fryer you can use that for your boils and do it outside because brewing on your stove can be a little messy.

     

    and if it's Belgian beers you like, you can pick up this kit:

     

    Trippel

     

    I have brewed from this exact kit before and it turned out wonderfully, but since it's such a big beer you have to let it sit awhile (a week to 10 days in primary fermentation, then maybe 3 weeks in secondary and a month to bottle condition) before you drink it.

     

    They also give you great instructions and a good introductory book on homebrewing. If you have any questions or decide to take the plunge definitely let me know before you do and I can give you a few pointers that will make the process easier.

     

    Also, if you have a local homebrew supply shop in your area, I'd stop in and ask questions there or do a google on homebrew clubs in your area and stop by at one of their meetings. These guys are often very eager to help beginners, also if you go to a homebrew club meeting there will undoubtedly be homebrews there to sample for yourself.

     

    Happy brewing!

    Attention NC specialty beer lovers!

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

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    I can.  :devil:

     

    I debated on brewing my own, but I do not drink enough to make it worth it. Since you are one of the redident brewmasters, can you brew just a little at a time or do you have to brew a case at least?

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    Typically the smallest batch size homebrewers make is 5 gallons, but you can make as much or as little as you want. I have heard of people making one gallon batches.

     

    If you like the bigger beer styles like Chimay you should give homebrewing a try. Those styles will keep a lot longer in bottles than a lower gravity beer and will actually improve with age like a wine.

    Attention NC specialty beer lovers!

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    Well, they can't stop you from brewing your own as long as you do not sell it, right?

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    Correct. I have brewed a few 8% and up beers. However these styles are more difficult to brew and aren't everyday drinking beers so I don't make them as often. It would be nice to go to my local specialty shop and pick up a bottle of Chimay when I want one.

    DEADWOOD

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Watching Deadwood is the fastest hour of the week. The good thing is that you can watch each episode a few time to make sure caught all the subtle depth of the dialog.

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    Agreed. What a fantastic show. My wife is mad at me for gettting her hooked. She hates the profanity.

    Off the wagon

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    Unfortunately, Donahoe still has a chip on his shoulder about being dumped in Steel-town, so all he has done since coming to Buffalo is make one "catch-your-attention" move after another.  Some worked out, most have not. 

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    Until someone comes up with concrete evidence that this is the main motivation behind TD's moves I think it's safe to assume his moves are motivated by his desire to win and nothing else.

    Not to be out done my McDonalds

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    I got a kick out of this:

     

    The burger, known as Ye Olde 96er, is featured on the menu at just under $24 for anyone daring enough to try it. Those who want to take up the challenge have to eat the burger in three hours or less.

     

    I remember a scene in "The Great Outdoors" with Dan Akroyd and John Candy where they went to a restaurant that featured a steak that I swear had the same name. Watching Candy tackle that thing was funny as hell...and one only two funny scenes in the whole movie.

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    It's not official unless you finish all the gristle and fat.....

    Have you ever been arrested?

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Driving from Windham to Binghamton (pick up my college roommate) to Rochester for my second year of college. Was being driven by a friend in his parent's van. Drove through the night. Got sleepy from all the beer we were drinking. To pick up our energy, we started pulling off the road and sticking road signs in the van...you know...to decorate the dorm room.

     

    Pulled over about 3 a.m. to take a leak, cop comes up behind us just outside Waterloo. Makes us open the back doors. We had about five road signs and a Century 21 For Sale post we pulled out of someone's front yard.

     

    Got charged with petty larceny and open container.

     

    In the town of Waterloo, the penalty for petty larceny was $25, made payable to the judge while sitting on his front porch. Open container cost us $35.

     

    Freakin' Waterloo.

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    Be glad you weren't pulled over in Binghamton. Fuggin Binghamton! That would have been trouble.

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