Recent content by mcpell

Count me in!

Good luck all

Yeah, the group never really got off the ground. We met a couple of times, but it just didn't hold. I'm happy to talk one-on-one if you've got questions, want to share samples, etc. I'm in Canton.

Good luck to me.

Count me in!

Thought I'd provide an update. We've got three active members at this point, have met a couple of times and are in the process of figuring out what exactly we are going to do in terms of schedule, content, mission, etc. There are a couple of other guys that have "joined" but haven't made it to...

I look forward to the day that one of my decisions is simply whether I want a hop, beer bottle or barley grain cut out of a mash paddle. Decisions, decisions...

Yes, beersmith does have a hydrometer correction tool that lets you put in your temp and measured gravity and it converts it. I usually draw off the wort, stick my thermometer in to get a temp, take the gravity reading, then take the temp again. I average out the temps to use as the temp the...

Connecticut state motto

Qui transtulit sustinet

Farmington Valley Brewers is official - I just submitted the info to the AHA site. Not sure how long it will take before it shows up in their PDF, but I've uploaded it. I've got about three or so people that are interested at this point. Go here to join the group...

Not to my knowledge. I've reached out to the ones listed on the web site referenced and never got back responses. I'm in the process of trying to start one. I have interest from a couple people. Shall I add you to the list? Where are you located? I'm looking to have this focused on the...

That's great. We're fairly light on members right now, but I've started getting the word out. Pickngrin and anyone else interested - I started an online group here: http://fvbrewers.groups.live.com/ It is not meant to replace HBT as a site for discussion and information sharing. Rather...

You're more than welcome to help me try to get a group together. There is a group in Newington listed on the AHA site. Here's the info: Newington, CT Tarbenders Phone: 860-667-9955 Email: [email protected] Not sure if you've talked with them or if they are still around. Just thought...

Anyone here from CT, specifically the farmington valley (Canton, Simsbury, Granby, Avon, etc.) involved (or want to be) in a brew club? I've done some looking around and can't seem to find an active brew club in this area. There are a few that are about an hour from the area (Undergroud...