celtic_dude

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So I am going to have a nice little chunk of change($500) from my tax refund and I am trying to think of possible purchases. I have recently went AG and thought maybe a grain mill would be a nice investment(150). I would like to be able to brew a few weeks without having to run out to my lhbs. I am hoping to start growing hops this summer but for now maybe stock up on my favorites for now and buy some sacks of grain($150). And maybe buy a few more cornies. I love how fast money burns wholes in my pockets.

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Primary ~ Nothing :(
Primary ~ Bips Peach Lambic

Secondary ~ Centennial Pale Ale

1st Keg ~ Bass Ale Clone
2nd Keg ~ Bips Pale Ale
3rd Keg~ Dead Guy Clone
Bottled~ Peace Coffee Stout
Bottled~ Bips Imperial Brown

Planned ~ Flying Dog Gonzo Clone

Homercidal

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A crusher would be a nice addition, because it's not that much, but will allow you to easily crush your bulk grain (saving you more money in the long run), and you can customize the crush to max your efficiency.

That leads to bulk grain! Get a couple of plastic tubs to keep it in, and it will keep for quite a while. Throw in a couple pounds of your favorite go-to hops and you can call it an investment, not a plurge!

Sounds good to me!

remilard

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I would say that if you don't already have this, get a fridge a temperature controller and a fermwrap or the equivalent.

If you have that, yeah grain mill and bulk base malt is great for an all grain brewer and you will never have too many cornies.

celtic_dude

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Didn't think about a fridge. Hmm. Will have to add that to the list. Would make it a lot easier once I delve into lagering

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Primary ~ Nothing :(
Primary ~ Bips Peach Lambic

Secondary ~ Centennial Pale Ale

1st Keg ~ Bass Ale Clone
2nd Keg ~ Bips Pale Ale
3rd Keg~ Dead Guy Clone
Bottled~ Peace Coffee Stout
Bottled~ Bips Imperial Brown

Planned ~ Flying Dog Gonzo Clone

Evan!

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Just wait till you buy a house...I think our refund is typically 3 or 4 grand.

Buy some gold. Or build a bunker and stock it with nonperishables. We're in for some bad times.

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Aristocratic Ales, Lascivious Lagers

.planned:
•Scottish 80/- •Sweet Stout •Roggenbier
.primary | bright:
98: Moss Hollow Soured '09 72: Oude Kriek 99: B-Weisse 102: Brett'd BDSA 104: Feat of Strength Helles Bock 105: Merkin Brown
.on tap | kegged:
XX: Moss Hollow Springs Sparkling Water 95: Gott Mit Uns German Pils 91b: Brown Willie's Oaked Abbey Ale 103: Merkin Stout
98: Yorkshire Special 100: Maple Porter 89: Cidre Saison 101: Steffiweizen '09 (#3)

celtic_dude

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Actually I have a house, wife and kid so my refund is a little over 9k but we racked up a lot of credit debt when wife was out of work for 3 months last year.

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Primary ~ Nothing :(
Primary ~ Bips Peach Lambic

Secondary ~ Centennial Pale Ale

1st Keg ~ Bass Ale Clone
2nd Keg ~ Bips Pale Ale
3rd Keg~ Dead Guy Clone
Bottled~ Peace Coffee Stout
Bottled~ Bips Imperial Brown

Planned ~ Flying Dog Gonzo Clone

carnevoodoo

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I am putting 300 dollars towards hops and grain. I have a 40% off one-time use certificate for my LHBS, and I intend to use it.

wildwest450

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Hey I have a house too! But I have to pay in $12000 a year. Stupid self-employment.

UnaBonger

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+1... Soooo, true...

Brew up a storm now while you gots some $$$, and sit on it long enough to ride this out

s3n8

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Self employment is awesome in all regards.

except for getting doublefukt at tax time