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01-24-2010

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05-14-2013 8:36 AM

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ABOUT ME

About Me: Started brewing in January of 2010 after getting started with a basic kit and the help of two knowledgeable friends.

I'm constantly learning and improving each batch I make. I have come to appreciate and view brewing as not only a hobby but as an art where there are no limits.
General Interests: Flying,Brewing,Backpacking
Occupation: Airline Pilot
Real Name: Matt
Favorite Movies: Big Lebowski, Kill Bill I & II, Pulp Fiction
Favorite Television Shows: Big Bang Theory, Dirty Jobs, Flying Wild Alaska
Favorite Books: Song of Fire & Ice (Game of Thrones series)
Home Brewing Biography: Started brewing in January of 2010.

Currently using a Bayou Classic SQ-14 burner with a Bayou Classic 36qt (9 gallon) stainless pot. I do mostly all-grain with a 10 gallon cooler. Avid BN Army listener on my long drive to work but have yet to call in for drunk of the week. I've been thinking about getting into kegging but don't mind bottling too much at this point.
Future Brews: Rye Saison, Houblon Clone, Janet's Brown Ale
Primary: BM's Kona Fire Rock APA
Secondary: Not currently needed
Bottled: Galley Wench IPA, Midnight Moo Stout, Farmhouse Double IPA, Centennial Blonde
Kegged: No kegs yet...
Gender: Male
Status: Married

City: Indianapolis

State/Province: Indiana

LATEST ACTIVITY

Posted in thread: 2nd Year Hops & Cold Snap on 04-21-2013 at 11:50 AM
Great thanks! I'll definitely do that, good to know that I should cut them anyway.
Posted in thread: 2nd Year Hops & Cold Snap on 04-21-2013 at 03:51 AM
This is their second year (all 3). Last year they started as rhizomes.
Posted in thread: 2nd Year Hops & Cold Snap on 04-21-2013 at 03:45 AM
Having a few cold mornings here in Indiana. I've got 3 plants, one of which is already 3 foot
tall. Last night we got a dusting of snow and tonight we're expecting a freeze warning down to
30F. Is thi...
Posted in thread: Post pics of your smoker on 04-19-2013 at 02:51 AM
The efficiency is astounding. It holds heat like a boss, and you can shut it down when you are
done and I'm just amazed how much lump charcoal I still have at the end of the day. Some day I
wanna get ...
Posted in thread: Post pics of your smoker on 04-18-2013 at 12:01 PM
Love this thing! 116225
Posted in thread: Green Egging St. Louis Style Ribs w/ Extender on 04-18-2013 at 11:59 AM
I am using a medium big green egg and have two racks of St. Louis style ribs that I will have
to cut in half to get them on the egg. If I use the grill extender and place a rack or two of
ribs on that...
Posted in thread: Should I be worried? on 04-16-2013 at 03:12 AM
Some rhizomes just may not be viable. Might as well give it some time and see. Probably not too
late to find another rhizome at your local homebrew store in case.
Posted in thread: Should I be worried? on 04-15-2013 at 01:46 PM
How long ago were they planted? Did your Hallertau have white buds or eyes when you planted
them? I'd give them some time. My first year I had 3 of 4 grow.
Posted in thread: I should've put a blowoff on last night... on 02-01-2013 at 01:45 PM
Alright we got a bigger vessel to blowoff in. 98013I keep forgetting to get fermcap whenever I
go to the store. I didn't expect it to get this nuts last night. I figured last night it was at
it's peak...
Posted in thread: I should've put a blowoff on last night... on 02-01-2013 at 01:15 PM
Yeah I need to get one of those, will a 6 1/2 carboy fit in one?