Recent content by sudbuddy

Not even close to true. Have you ever been to a German brewery? I've been to dozens, and all of them are at least 4 vessel systems to accomodate step mashing. A German brewer would be very puzzled as to why anyone would do a single infusion mash because it leaves most of the control over the...

Hi Guys and Gals, Just got back from master brewer training in Munich and I picked up some goodies along the way. One of those baubles is a lovely bottle of Westleveteren 12 that I am willing to trade for the right offer. Get at me folks! :mug:

Hola Amigo! I just graduated from the WBA Master Brewer program on Friday. That is the Siebel/Doemens course of study that you were describing. I have to say it was awesome!! Worth every penny. It is a very international program (we had 16 countries represented in our class, including a...

Thanks for all the well wishes everyone, I will definitely keep you posted! :mug:

How could I ever forget that?!

I'm prepared for that! My favorite brewery (Odell) was afraid to go to Illinois because "we can't keep up with Chicago's drinking habits" BULL$H!T!! I'll be here to make sure we never get thirsty

You all have a standing free bar tab as far as I'm concerned. Probably gonna need some HBT credentials from you though. You know, username, definition of EAC, etc...

Never goodbye, how about "Ta ta for now?"

Hi Everyone, I have had a blast shooting the chit with you on this forum over the last few years. I am leaving my job at the LHBS now to pursue my dream; I start classes at the Siebel Institute Master Brewer Program next week and I couldn't be more excited. You have been awesome, and you...

Nice follow up

You didn't get the joke there. Goes back to an old George Bush II quote

Bienvenido! Me encanta Costa Rica, salud!

Well, it looks like you're gonna have to shave it before you use it for starters. That is a PRV (pressure relief valve) in the middle of the lid. You flip it and any gas that is in the keg should come out. My guess is there is a way to pop the lid when it is depressurized, but I've never...

I'm a huge fan of Off Color brewing in my area. All of their better known stuff like Apex Predator is phenomenal, and their one-offs can be truly spectacular. Hopefully someday soon they will open a taproom because then I think I would just move in.

Slym2none Was Making Bogus Observations :D