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01-18-2009

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10-29-2011 8:08 PM

ABOUT ME

City: Lynchburg, VA
About Me: Medically Retired U.S. Marine, now trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up!

Started brewing in the late 90s with a buddy in NC. I brewed partial mash for about four years then took a couple years off as the family grew and we moved around. This past year I had an urge to get back into things and have been brewing all grain since Mar 09. I try to do at least two beers a month, some times more, some times less. I am not a stress monkey about perfection as this is supposed to be my joy. I hope to gain enough knowledge to someday open my own LHBS or Micro.
General Interests: Brewing/Video Editing
Occupation: Med Retired US Marine
Real Name: Aaron
Favorite Music: Country, Classic Rock
Favorite Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Jaws, King Kong (old and New)
Favorite Television Shows: Lost, The Unit, NCIS, Patriots Football
Favorite Books: Designing Great Beers, Brew Chem 101, Homebrewer's Garden, Extreme brewing
Clubs and Associations: Hill City Homebrewers
Home Brewing Biography: Medically Retired U.S. Marine, now trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up!

Started brewing in the late 90s with a buddy in NC. I brewed partial mash for about four years then took a couple years off as the family grew and we moved around. This past year I had an urge to get back into things and have been brewing all grain since Mar 09. I try to do at least two beers a month, some times more, some times less. I am not a stress monkey about perfection as this is supposed to be my joy. I hope to gain enough knowledge to someday open my own LHBS or Micro.
Future Brews: DFH Immort Ale Clone, Devil Dog Stout, DIPA,
Primary: Oktoberfest, Winter Warmer, ESB, Dry Stout, Porter,
Gender: Male
Status: Married

LATEST ACTIVITY

Posted in thread: Immortale clone, AHS on 11-28-2010 at 03:59 AM
Well, life got the best of me for the past year, but I finally got around to brewing this beast
up today. Hit 1.100, which was about the target gravity. Used a yeast starter to ensure a good
take off ...
Posted in thread: Large Giveaway - Fermenter, Mash Paddles, Thermapen on 11-21-2010 at 06:56 PM
User name is hoptrap
Posted in thread: Electric Brewery for SALE!! on 03-09-2010 at 11:24 PM
I already have a three Keggle system with pumps, but have been looking to go electric for a
while. If you are going to break it up I would love to know your price for all the heating and
electronics i...
Posted in thread: what is your occupation on 02-08-2010 at 04:16 AM
Medically retired US Marine, and now a grad student paying out the ass to learn how to teach
elementary school!
Posted in thread: MLT, Immersion Chiller, and Stainless Coil on 02-06-2010 at 11:17 PM
Damn it man, sell that thing so I do not piss off my wife and buy it!
Posted in thread: MLT, Immersion Chiller, and Stainless Coil on 02-05-2010 at 02:38 AM
I have a Keggle with a welded outlet and a ball valve which may be a good start for you and I
love the look of your MLT. I am about two hours away in Lynchburg, VA and would be willing to
meet half wa...
Posted in thread: MLT, Immersion Chiller, and Stainless Coil on 02-05-2010 at 01:03 AM
What are you looking to upscale to?
Posted in thread: HBT Preferred Customer list on 01-25-2010 at 11:16 PM
Thanks Ed, you are the man!
Posted in thread: Good Morning from WEstern MA on 01-18-2010 at 01:52 PM
Welcome to the board Doug!
Posted in thread: Looking for Pin Lock kegs. on 01-13-2010 at 12:46 AM
I have two that are in great shape that I would trade or sell. PM with what you are offering.