Hello from Nebraska

Hello,

Just registered after finding this forum full of tasty, good info. I live in a small town in Nebraska and have wanted to homebrew for a long time. A good friend of mine is pretty serious with the hobby and has the big setup, making some great brews. While new I do have a good idea of what the hobby requires.

I love many things, favs probably IPAs. Also been hooked on wine recently and would like to see where that leads. Just made a big order to Midwest for supplies and will (hopefully) be making first batch by this weekend. Glad to be here and hope to gleam a bunch from those more experienced than I.

Welcome to HBT!

Welcome fellow Nebraska brewer. Enjoy your time here.

Welcome

Welcome to HBT! What town are you in?

Nurmey said:

Welcome to HBT! What town are you in?

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York right now. (that's about an hour west of Lincoln for those not familiar with the area) Waiting for supplies to arrive via fedex as I haven't yet been to the homebrew shop in Lincoln yet.

Welcome. And of course GBR!

Welcome. I've lived in Omaha for the past 20 years, but was born and raised in Hastings.

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Brule said:

I haven't yet been to the homebrew shop in Lincoln yet.

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Welcome!

You should stop by Kirks. He is very helpfull, BUT, to the point. Do not expect a lot of conversation.

If you feel like driving an hour next thursday evening join the Lincoln Lagers Brew club for the monthly meeting. Lincoln Lagers Home-Brew Club - Lincoln, NE

Welcome! We pass thru Nebraska (usually at night), on the way to North Dakota, or Kansas for pheasant hunting.

Welcome to the forum. You can try Kirk's in Lincoln, as the Reverend said, or Frank at Fementer's Supply in Omaha. Otherwise it's online shopping and that's where I get most of mine.

Once again, thanks for all the kind introductions. I'm glad to see a nice sized collection of homebrewers from our state. Had a few delays in getting all items ready, but will be starting first batch in the next 2 days; a Red Irish Ale.

Another Nebraska Brewer here. Just wanted to wish you luck with your first brew.

I'll keep telling you NE folks that the Seward detassling crew always out worked the Lincoln crew! Except when we had to go to Millford...

AZ_IPA said:

I'll keep telling you NE folks that the Seward detassling crew always out worked the Lincoln crew! Except when we had to go to Millford...

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Seward eh? Grew up in Utica here... so I hate Milford.

Brule, I live in Eagle ( 10 min East of Lincoln )I can make it to york from Kirks (LHBS) in 45 min. I like to buy from the local guy, it may be a little more exspensive, but most of Kirks stuff is very reasonable. Your in good company with all the people on this forum, just bring your love for beer, a willingness to learn, and leave your attitude @ home.

D-Boss said:

Brule, I live in Eagle ( 10 min East of Lincoln )I can make it to york from Kirks (LHBS) in 45 min. I like to buy from the local guy, it may be a little more exspensive, but most of Kirks stuff is very reasonable. Your in good company with all the people on this forum, just bring your love for beer, a willingness to learn, and leave your attitude @ home.

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I did stop in at Kirk's not long ago. He had a CAO cigar calendar up and Pink Floyd on the radio, both great signs. Seems like a nice guy but prices are slightly higher than internet vendors. I'll certainly buy from him again but it's more a matter of availability than price and I don't get to Lincoln that often.