Gainesville, FL - Page 134

Mexicanconnection2002 · 08-30-2011, 07:44 PM

Lol...thanks. It was my first IPA recipe and second overall recipe. Just killed the keg last night. It is next up to do again this Sunday. It was quite tasty...drank a couple flat pints the night I kegged it up and could have drank more.

**Rbeckett** · 12-26-2011, 06:28 PM

Just figured I would slide by an say howdy. Just got intersted in this and boought a Mr Beer to see what this is all about. After a few hours on this site reading all of the reviews and a ton of threads I am definately looking forward to my kit being delivered. Any place to get ingredients like Mother Earth or any place else? I hate to order from the net since my local shop could use the money and I get pretty much instant satisfaction. But if there isnt a decent local outlet in Gainesville what about Ocala? I live in Bronson so it is equidistant to go to either. Otherwise I have found a ton of online dealers who will fill the bill if needed. I got disabled in Iraq so I dont have any kidneys and have to watch my fluid intake closely so some of the sppontaniety will be gone, but I can always make some fine quality stuff for that occasional opportunity when it comes along. Have fun and looking forward to meeting some like minded folk here and there.
Bob

**MichaelBrock** · 12-26-2011, 06:36 PM

As far as I know the only place to get ingredients in the Gainesville area is Hoggetowne Ale Works: http://www.hoggetowne.com/

But it is a fine store and I haven't yet found anything I needed in a recipe that they didn't have. Also a good place for sacks of grain and their pricing is competitive with internet pricing (especially when you factor in the shipping).

And Welcome!

Pie_Man · 12-26-2011, 06:49 PM

+1, Hoggetowne Ale Works is a good home brew shop.

**SouthernCross** · 12-26-2011, 08:46 PM

I'm just north of you in Gilchrist county. Hoggetown is a great place to shop. I had a problem there a ways back, and was contacted personally by Barron, the owner, and he explained the reason for my problem, and that the employee responsible was long-since dealt with and fired. After that, all's been great. And the employees are very knowledgeable about our hobby and passion, and can always offer great suggestions for recipe's, ingredients, and equipment.

Welcome, and holler if you ever need local assistance...

Pie_Man · 12-27-2011, 07:34 PM

I'm interested in joining a home brew club to learn more about brewing and beer judging. Does anyone have an opinion on the clubs in our area? The hogtown brewers seem to be the most organized and active club, but I'd like to get a few opinions.

**SouthernCross** · 12-27-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pie_Man

I'm interested in joining a home brew club to learn more about brewing and beer judging. Does anyone have an opinion on the clubs in our area? The hogtown brewers seem to be the most organized and active club, but I'd like to get a few opinions.

Actually, no. I'll be interested as well in hearing some responses from local folks. I'm out in the country a bit, so don't really know anyone in the GV homebrew scene. Wouldn't mind meeting up some though...

**mneilson** · 02-12-2012, 01:10 AM

Another Gainesville resident checking in!

Pick · 02-15-2012, 11:56 AM

Been a while since I have checked in. Got to get the kegs all full before the hot weather sets in. Time to start brewing!

**Disintegr8or** · 02-15-2012, 01:01 PM

What's going on.
I've already been in touch with SouthernCross.
We need to get together and start brewing.