30Bones
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Friend pointed me to 11 kegs in Waterloo for a good price. I am not in need at this time.
http://waterloo.craigslist.org/for/4832062718.html
http://waterloo.craigslist.org/for/4832062718.html
Wait a minute....let me guess. Family Dollar. Am I right?hey i work in Maquoketa.
What's everyone else brewing this week?
No. I am one of the owners of A&P graphics.
Anyone doing the BJCP Tasting exam in the quad cities on Feb. 7th?
No. I am one of the owners of A&P graphics.
Cyclone. I just got it. I haven't jumped to kegging yet so I'm slow when it comes to keg jokes.
Work in Dubuque at a machine shop. Been there 10 years. Haven't been able to land my dream job yet. Until they legalize prostitution, I'm not doing what I truly love. Lol
Gwapo, what all do you do? I've got a machine shop set up I build a few things in.
I set up and operate finish grinders. The company I work for specializes in gears and gear shafts.
So.....where does everyone buy their grains?
BIY is awesome to have around. He is a genuine guy with real good knowledge, he even has a N Liberty store now.Being in Maquoketa, there isn't anyplace "right next door". So I have been to quite a few shops and done the "Mail order" thing as well.
Most of my grain(I have a bunch) was bought direct from Midwest supplies via mail. But I did make a trip up to the twin cities a while ago and stopped at Northern brewer and bought bulk bags there.
Since I work in Dubuque, I find myself going to the LHBS there called "Brewhaus". The owner knows me by name and is great guy. But, he only deals in Briess. I am actually pretty fond of imported malts, so I travel around.
Been to the LHBS shop in East Davenport a few times....4 to be exact. It's called "Camp McClellan". Each time I have walked into that shop, I have walked out disappointed and frustrated. I have sworn that store off for life.Grrrrr!
I recently found "BIY" in Marion. I haven't been there yet, but I have a few things on order. I have talked with Joe a few times on the phone, he has been very helpful and polite.
I also have been to "beer crazy" in Urbandale. I went there about a year ago when in the Des Moines area. I liked it also, but they were out of the rye I was after. Bummer.
Even went to C and S brew supply in Ankeny. He just get into the business when I was there, so his supply was limited. But he was a great guy. At the time he only stock Briess, not sure if he has expanded yet.
Just kegged an experimental IPA I brewed a couple weeks ago and just got done dry hopping. Gotta say - it really tasted like Sh**. I hope it comes around, but not optimistic to be honest. I was trying something different and hopped with some different varieties - Willamette, Glacier, EKG..... going for a bit of an "english IPA"..... got more of a..... I don't know what. On a bright note, my second batch of a new blonde ale came out great - tried my first glass tonight.
Looking ahead to the agenda - Schwarzbier, Session IPA, American IPA, Robust Porter.... not sure what else at this point. Probably get another blonde ale going - it does not last long.
I have a trip to the LHBS scheduled for Friday - need supplies.
Friend pointed me to 11 kegs in Waterloo for a good price. I am not in need at this time.
http://waterloo.craigslist.org/for/4832062718.html
Glad someone grabbed them. I didn't need them or want to spend the coin. If I ever find myself in clone-town I will look you up. ThanksBones, I don't think I ever thanked you properly. I got my kegs and at a great deal. So thank you my friend! Come to Ames and drink some on me.
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