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    CT Brewers Check-In

    I've been brewing in Milford for almost 2 years. anyone else on the shoreline.
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    What are you drinking now?

    At home enjoying a Lagunitas Little sumttin' sumuttin'
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    What are you drinking now?

    Lucky alright... I work around the block from this place for the last 13 years... Plenty of time in the saddle at the G-man! Anyways, hit me up if your near the Gman or in the city! Southern tier makes some nice beer... But stay away from that bud light (premium or otherwise)!
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    What are you drinking now?

    Just completed several rounds of razor 5 and flower power at gingerman ny! Goodnight y'all!
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    Hi from Wakefield, Ma!

    Welcome aboard, you'll learn tons from this board.
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    Tennessean new to homebrewing (no, that's not a joke)

    Welcome to your new obsession IrishJosh. Keeps me from shootin guns 24/7 too!
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    Slow to Carb

    Daksin: My bad on the 1lb... probably more around 1 1/4 cup - standard bag of priming sugar (DME) from my HBSS.
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    Slow to Carb

    Thanks guys... as I expected, just need more patience... and to brew something else to keep me from messing with this one! Congrats Brewnoob1 on beating Revvy, certainly a milestone!;)
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    Slow to Carb

    Bottled my English Porter on 12/11 and tried a few slightly carbed bottles over the holiday break... Taste good (bit green) but no head and no carb bite. I'm only slightly concerned, just seems slow to carb. The beer is an English Porter (loosely based on RCH Old Slug) two week primary...
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    Connecticut - Finding Good Fresh Cider

    Beardsley's fills directly... but if their busy, you may have to drop it off and pickup later. not sure about Clyde's... give em a call.
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    Connecticut - Finding Good Fresh Cider

    B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill 129 N Stonington Rd Old Mystic, CT 06355 The oldest steam powered cider mill in the US. plus they sell their own hard ciders most are more apple wines than cider (and high octane to boot)... so go on a weekday/saturday, so you can buy some to enjoy while you make your...
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    Free Subscription to BYO Magazine

    I'll accept your generous offer, thank you in advance!
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    Milk Stout Kit Fermentation problem

    Sounds like the yeast is slowing down due to the lower temps. My recommendation is to keep it in the primary, and move it to a warmer location (68 - 72 degrees) you might even jostle it a bit to get some yeast back in suspension... but warming it should re-activate the yeast and finish off just...
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    Best Beer Bar in NYC?

    Sorry airborneguy... Bailed out while they were setting up... But did hold the door for them several times while bringing their rig in... Wish em luck tonight!
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    Best Beer Bar in NYC?

    Having a couple pints at the gingerman, and totally agast their raising their IPA prices and cutting to a 13 oz glass simultaneously. $8 for a 13 oz pour. Ridiculous... If this sticks, I'll find a new bar.
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