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This evening a carboy full of soapy water ripped free from its handle, resulting in a tragic accident. Not only was the brewer's foot crushed during the impact, but the entire vessel shattered.
Witnesses claim that this was not an unfitting conclusion to the brewday, as far more than the usual number of mishaps had occurred. Reports of lost items, incorrect parts being provided by seemingly credible retailers, and each of the brewer's five propane lines being clogged permeated the area.
One nearby onlooker, an expecting [holiday] oatmeal stout with a happy sg of 1.066, was shocked at the incident, explaining that the shattered carboy was to be home to a pale ale, and that they had plans to ferment together only a few days from now.
The handle was held for questioning but shortly thereafter released, as it is believed that there was no foul play. The brewer declined comment.
Despite the tragedy of the day's events, at least the shattered carboy was not full of beer, nor beer-to-be. The brewing of pale ale later this week will take place as planned, though the event will also focus on raising awareness of carboy handle thumb screws in hopes that in the future, needless tragedies such as this may be avoided.
Condolences and/or donations to the may be PM'ed.
Witnesses claim that this was not an unfitting conclusion to the brewday, as far more than the usual number of mishaps had occurred. Reports of lost items, incorrect parts being provided by seemingly credible retailers, and each of the brewer's five propane lines being clogged permeated the area.
One nearby onlooker, an expecting [holiday] oatmeal stout with a happy sg of 1.066, was shocked at the incident, explaining that the shattered carboy was to be home to a pale ale, and that they had plans to ferment together only a few days from now.
The handle was held for questioning but shortly thereafter released, as it is believed that there was no foul play. The brewer declined comment.
Despite the tragedy of the day's events, at least the shattered carboy was not full of beer, nor beer-to-be. The brewing of pale ale later this week will take place as planned, though the event will also focus on raising awareness of carboy handle thumb screws in hopes that in the future, needless tragedies such as this may be avoided.
Condolences and/or donations to the may be PM'ed.