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Forum: General Chit Chat 10-08-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,410
Posted By zac
I know I'm blessed, but I live on a beef cattle...

I know I'm blessed, but I live on a beef cattle farm, so the beef is no problem. The neighbors raise "milk" so there's an endless supply of milk as long as I keep a supply of cheese or steaks on...
Forum: Virginia HomeBrew Forum 06-07-2012, 02:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 213
Posted By zac
Guess I otra post up for the REAL (SWVA) VA

I'm from Marion Va. I brew occasionally at a local brewery, but I also own part of a "business" that "supplies" to a few breweries. If your're in the 24354 area, holler at me. If I'm low on taps, I...
Forum: Virginia HomeBrew Forum 06-07-2012, 02:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 359
Posted By zac
Wish I had seen this 2 months ago...

Wish I had seen this 2 months ago...
Forum: General Techniques 02-10-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 259
Posted By zac
As always Yooper nailed it.... Any lager...

As always Yooper nailed it....

Any lager that freezes on me gets extra yeast for bottling, and for bottling only. Warm it up a little bit and you'd be suprised how many of the yeasties survived...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-24-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By zac
Actually, no! I was clueless as anybody else....

Actually, no! I was clueless as anybody else. Didn't have a clue what I was doing, but i still made beer.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 01-22-2012, 12:31 AM
Replies: 818
Views: 38,439
Posted By zac
Firefighter, for the good ole US Forest Service....

Firefighter, for the good ole US Forest Service. Mostly in management & RX burning, although I am on a Type I Incident Management Team. It keeps me gone away from home a lot.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-22-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By zac
My wife ordered my brewing kit for me several...

My wife ordered my brewing kit for me several Christmas' past, and love her heart, got a PM batch. When I (the dumbass) re-ordered 3 all grain kits (b/c the last kits had grains right?) they arrived...
Forum: Cheese Making Forum 11-04-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,650
Posted By zac
I tried. I failed. Im sure it was me tho, I let...

I tried. I failed. Im sure it was me tho, I let it mold over somehow.
Forum: India Pale Ale 09-24-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,224
Posted By zac
Brewed this today, split 10 gal batch, 1/2 on a...

Brewed this today, split 10 gal batch, 1/2 on a notty cake, 1/2 on a S-04 cake. Smells great.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-24-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 11,447
Views: 303,340
Posted By zac
West Coast IPA, Lake Walk, Haus IPA, Haus Triple...

West Coast IPA, Lake Walk, Haus IPA, Haus Triple & might sneak in a porter or something else, if I have time.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 09-23-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,346
Posted By zac
pm sent.

pm sent.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-23-2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 672
Posted By zac
this beer will not last long. ...

this
beer
will
not
last
long.
yummilicious.

Also found a keg of wet hop simcoe IPA that I dont remember anything about. Its pretty cloudy, but still nice.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 09-18-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 469
Posted By zac
I always use the pumpkin in the mash, roasted of...

I always use the pumpkin in the mash, roasted of course. Then use the spice pack in the boil. One year, I didnt have the pumpkins to put in the mash, so it was only the spices in the boil, and nobody...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-18-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By zac
That'll work, or drain off a gallon or so & heat...

That'll work, or drain off a gallon or so & heat it to 170ish & dump back in. Rinse, lather, repeat.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 09-18-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,346
Posted By zac
I bought 500 in a lot a few years ago, selling...

I bought 500 in a lot a few years ago, selling 200 was the break even point, and I kept the best 50, the worst 50 & enough spares to fix the worst 50, so Id say I have around 130 or so pin locks,...
Forum: General Chit Chat 09-17-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,897
Posted By zac
Rocked a full beard for nearly 15 years now....

Rocked a full beard for nearly 15 years now. Sometimes its long, sometimes its short, but I haven't shaved completely in 15 years or more. I never leave the house with out at least a stache.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 09-17-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 672
Posted By zac
I found a bucket of beer last weekend that had...

I found a bucket of beer last weekend that had been hiding out in the brew room. I knew it was missing, but didnt care enough to find it. Checked the tag on it, Midas touch clone, from march of 2010....
Forum: DIY Projects 07-30-2011, 01:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By zac
Wife got a new washer/dryer..

So what can I do with the parts off the old stuff? Grain mill motor? Mash tun? Looking for ideas...
Forum: General Chit Chat 05-01-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,675
Posted By zac
I farm, but also have a family. I know Im not...

I farm, but also have a family. I know Im not adding to they story, but any coyote seen on my place is shot on the spot. Even if they are scared of you, being close enough to you to come within...
Forum: General Chit Chat 05-01-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 791
Posted By zac
I have a license in Va, so I cant help yuh!!!!...

I have a license in Va, so I cant help yuh!!!! Get in touch with a contractor in Ca, and pose the question to him. Even with only holding up as little weight as you want to, 18' is a long open span...
Forum: General Chit Chat 04-14-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,328
Posted By zac
My mom has several of these barrels even though...

My mom has several of these barrels even though she is on well water. She actually took a free class at a local state park & they gave her all the materials for the first barrel for free. We've got...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-02-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By zac
Local bars, local recycling places, have your...

Local bars, local recycling places, have your buddies at work save them. I was in serious need of bottles at one time, and less than a year later I gave over 3,000 bottles to my dad & my brewclub.
...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-24-2011, 01:57 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 125,308
Posted By zac
I've been waiting for my 08-08-08 RIS to finally...

I've been waiting for my 08-08-08 RIS to finally lose the nasty after taste for what 3 years now? Tried a bottle a few weeks ago, and actually drank the whole thing. Its not great, but its better...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-19-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 732
Posted By zac
Im in that catagory (variable comp) but always...

Im in that catagory (variable comp) but always make sure I get no refund at all!!

We got a huge credit for a new "energy star" roof ourselves, that was a nice perk!
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-19-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,447
Posted By zac
QFT. I had two stuck sparges in my whole...

QFT.

I had two stuck sparges in my whole brewing history, both were from NOT using the hulls. I took the plunge and bought a 50 lb bag ofthe things last time I burned my arm off trying to unstick...
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