Recent content by Shimms

I LOVED it. J thought it a little thin, and he's right - it's still young. But overall, considering we know of two mistakes we made (not sparging efficiently and a mediocre boil), I am thrilled with it. It was my recipe, adapted from two different irish reds, and I'm very proud that it is...

w00t! YAY WINGS!

Here's a book for you, and Hiassen is a fabulous writer.

Did my BF change his user name??? :D

I'm a Packers fan, too. Does that redeem me in any way? :p

This Yank LOVES his wardrobe, he wouldn't be the same without it LOL GO RED WINGS!

WOOHOO!!! I miss Don Cherry since moving to IL, this ROCKS

The consensus around here is Universal Studios.

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Chiming in as a relative newcomer to brewing and a moneysaver (according to the man) ... There are things in life I don't mind spending money on, but if I can get quality at a good price simply by: researching, using coupons, waiting for a sale, etc... then I will. If this makes me...

Since we just started in December, we haven't really set a pattern for choosing what to brew. I love bocks and porters, so those were the first two since the brewing kit was "my" birthday present. Then ill.literate wanted an IPA and I wanted a red, those were next, the red being brewed on...

PLEASE post about how this turns out! This is one of my fave's. I'd love to add it to the ever growing queue of things we're going to brew :D

You write quite well on my behalf :) You are exactly right. I love brewing, and brewing with my HWMBO is a great bonus.

a$$hat and a$$whacker (my favourite) are used around here a bit.

Little house or cabin on some land, my man, our kids, assorted four legged critters, enough room to brew, books to read, music to listen to, and a lot of love and laughter. Add various outdoorsy activities and that's my dream.