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Old 07-27-2008, 09:22 PM   #1
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Default What are you "unlearning" for the good of brewing?

You know what they say, the brain has a limited capacity. One day you might learn a simple factoid like Glen Close is actually a woman, then you forget how to blow your nose in order to make room for the new information.

Today I found out that, after reading a ton of old posts in this forum in order to learn about brewing, I forgot how to speak French!! I was actually quite pleased about that! Having lived there 4 years and struggling with the language on a daily basis. (Languages were never my strong point) I felt very grateful that I could not remember that "Framboises" were raspberries, and not strawberries. After thinking on it a little more, I then realised I could not recall the French word for strawberries either!! GO ME!!!


I am assuming that my sudden lack of understanding basic French means, that while perusing this site I learned at least TWO pieces of brewing related information that my clever little brain has decided are more important than a French shopping list! GO BRAIN!!!


Hold on, maybe it's just old timer's disease setting in.

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I've unlearned how to be a productive member of society! I trawl HBT all day while lying on the sofa...


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Old 07-27-2008, 09:54 PM   #3
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I have unlearned how to be selfish with beer.


When i was buying cheap BMC it was rare that there would be a whole lot of shareage.

Now it seems I almost get offended if people do not at least try my beer. And if they have 2 or 5 or 10 pints them I am happy.
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I let my brain decide, and then I dont remember
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I've unlearned how to be a productive member of society! I trawl HBT all day while lying on the sofa...
This weekend was all HBT ... I didnt do ANYTHING else
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Damn, is this why I can't recall vocabulary words? I have a sort-of encyclopedic mind in a way and whenever a topic comes up (that I enjoy and know) I usually start on some long explanation or rant on said subject. I was thinking that the acquisition of brewing knowledge may have pushed out some vocabulary into the nether regions of my mind. Ya know?
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Sorry, I refuse to recall that which I have forgotten! Just on principle alone...
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hmmm...nothing seems to come to mind


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so barley is a leaves of hops? or barley is a different plant? and blend with hops? I need that to be cleared thanks..
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