Philly area Homebrewers

Westvleteren is great, but I can never justify the price. Especially when I think that Rochefort is better, and cheaper and readily available.

When comparing the 2 Quads.

I know this is a bit of a long shot, but does anyone have any ECY-02 or ECY-03B they'd be willing to sell?

Lol, not a stretch actually. I just posted 2 ECY vials for sale today. I am surprised I have had zero interest.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=466934

I know it's expensive but that's the going rate for ECY really.

Coff said:

Lol, not a stretch actually. I just posted 2 ECY vials for sale today. I am surprised I have had zero interest.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=466934

I know it's expensive but that's the going rate for ECY really.

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Geez, guess I should search first eh? PM incoming.

I landed a case of Stone Best By 4/20. What is interested in splitting up the case? I really just want a few but figure we can all save money over spending $10 plus from bottle shops. PM me asap. i have to pick it up tomorrow evening.

Didn't expect this to go so fast but all the bottles have been claimed.

I didn't expect that either. Well, good work.

I was gonna open a bottle of the 4/20 last night but got distracted by a new IPA I put on tap at home... Has anybody actually tasted the 4/20 yet?

I have. Same wonderful nectar as always

I didn't get to try any of the 2.14 release but the one prior to that (can't remember the name) tasted more tropical and less dank than 4.20 to me. I really feel like they bumped up the Columbus in the 4.20 release but maybe it is just me...

kingmatt said:

I didn't get to try any of the 2.14 release but the one prior to that (can't remember the name) tasted more tropical and less dank than 4.20 to me. I really feel like they bumped up the Columbus in the 4.20 release but maybe it is just me...

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I liked the 4/20 more than the 2/14.

Has anyone tried the "Go To" yet? i had one after hockey the other night. Like it MUCH better than founders All Day.

BTW, anyone here do any smoking, as in BBQ?

I have a WSM. Ready to break it out. Miss some homemade Q

Nice! I'll be loading up the smoker next weekend for a beef and beer we're doing for our hockey teams. $25 all you can eat pulled pork, salt potatoes, smoked baked beans, and two 1/2's of Labatt Blue (hey, at $90 a 1/2 barrel, can't go wrong). I'm thinking I'll need a minimum of 4 butts, and that's at a conservative 50 people. Most I've had in the smoker was either 36 racks of baby backs, or 14 butts (have to take out every other rack to fit the butts in).

Also have some fun drinking games planned. Beerpong/airhockey combo as seen on tv. best $40 spent! Going to setup a NCAA bracket style thing for that. Also on the hunt for two big wheels. Idea is to slam a beer, get the big wheel through a slalom course, and then race back to the start/finish line and hand off to the next guy/gal on your team.

dfess1 said:

Has anyone tried the "Go To" yet? i had one after hockey the other night. Like it MUCH better than founders All Day.

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I have and really liked it. I got the exact same hop profile as Enjoy By, aroma and upfront hops are very similar but Go To is thin on the body with a clean crisp finish making it an easy drinker.

I tried Go To side by side with 4/20 and really the aromas were identical, middle of the palate they are entirely different beers tho obv.

I hate Founders All Day, hate, hate, hate it. I wish I liked it but its tastes like a soggy bag of white onions to me.

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I hate Founders All Day, hate, hate, hate it. I wish I liked it but its tastes like a soggy bag of white onions to me.

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thank you. I say the same thing, and my wife/friends all look at me like I'm crazy.

My B-i-L is looking for an 8 gallon (or larger) kettle to supplement his setup as an HLT. Does anyone local have one they're looking to sell?

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thank you. I say the same thing, and my wife/friends all look at me like i'm crazy.

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+1

dfess1 said:

BTW, anyone here do any smoking, as in BBQ?

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Quite a bit. I have a Smokin Tex. It's an electric smoker which I was skeptical of because I grew up using a whole hog trailer smoker, but it turns out great BBQ. The only thing missing is a smoke ring, which is really just a sign of carcinogens being present from combustion. I've recreated it by throwing charcoal into the fire box, but don't really feel the need any more.

Thing I love the most is no more tending to a smoker in the middle of the night. It's pretty much set and forget. plus it uses between 4oz of wood at max. I've done 6 butts in it at the same time. And from my calculation it costs less than $2bucks in electric and wood for a 24 hour smoke session.

If SWMBO is up for it, maybe I can host a homebrew and bbq party this summer/fall

Any interest in splitting a pallet? Looks like buy our bottles has empties for around $7 per case. I'm in Collegeville PA and am getting into all grain so I'm looking for bottles in bulk too.


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Any interest in splitting a pallet? Looks like buy our bottles has empties for around $7 per case. I'm in Collegeville PA and am getting into all grain so I'm looking for bottles in bulk too.


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I am DEFINITELY interested. I need about 25 cases.

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Any interest in splitting a pallet? Looks like buy our bottles has empties for around $7 per case. I'm in Collegeville PA and am getting into all grain so I'm looking for bottles in bulk too.


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Where do you live? I am off old state road

I'm near the Wegmans shopping center in Collegeville. Freddy and I are looking for buyers for 48 cases.


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psutron said:

I'm near the Wegmans shopping center in Collegeville. Freddy and I are looking for buyers for 48 cases.


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Cool, I am not far. I am ok on bottles for now, but if you ever want to split some grain, let me know. Weaknee prices on sacks a great.

I've been to tired hands several times with buddies, but my wife wants go for lunch on Sunday. Problem is, we'll have a four month old in tow. Anybody have an opinion on whether it's appropriate to take an infant there at lunch time? I've never noticed kids, but I've only really been there for bottle releases or at night...

I take my kids to any bar that serves food. But I might not be the best example I really don't care what people think of me


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wobrien said:

I've been to tired hands several times with buddies, but my wife wants go for lunch on Sunday. Problem is, we'll have a four month old in tow. Anybody have an opinion on whether it's appropriate to take an infant there at lunch time? I've never noticed kids, but I've only really been there for bottle releases or at night...

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The upstairs at Gray Lodge is family friendly. A few more weeks and the outdoor beer garden will be open at Memphis taproom. If you want the full on experience, Frankford Hall always has infants in strollers in the afternoons and the sausage there is damn good
I think its totally fine to cart an infant to those sorts of places as long as its not too loud and there's no chance of the little ones getting hurt

wobrien said:

I've been to tired hands several times with buddies, but my wife wants go for lunch on Sunday. Problem is, we'll have a four month old in tow. Anybody have an opinion on whether it's appropriate to take an infant there at lunch time? I've never noticed kids, but I've only really been there for bottle releases or at night...

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Actually now that I think about it, we had our daughters baptism party at Hop Angel. Take your kids and have a nice lunch with the family man.

BeerMeDuffMan said:

Actually now that I think about it, we had our daughters baptism party at Hop Angel. Take your kids and have a nice lunch with the family man.

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Only taking the baby, the two year old will be at his grandma's. I've been thrown out of nicer places, so screw it. I'll be there Sunday.

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Only taking the baby, the two year old will be at his grandma's. I've been thrown out of nicer places, so screw it. I'll be there Sunday.

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That's the spirit!

Maybe you can get two growlers with a baby

milldoggy said:

Maybe you can get two growlers with a baby

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As long as they say Tired Hands on them...

At th now, there are some 2-3 year olds, no baby's, but you should be fine upstairs

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At th now, there are some 2-3 year olds, no baby's, but you should be fine upstairs

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Sweet, thanks. The baby stays in his carrier and doesn't make a sound. No one will even know he's there

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As long as they say Tired Hands on them...

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they filled my blank growler.

Talked to three different bottle shops, nobody has a good bead on when KBS will drop in the city. I'm tempted to put a call into Stockertown Beverage, but I don't want to be that guy. Anybody hear any scuttlebutt on when it will drop?

Capones email goes out tonight or tomorrow with new offerings. I'll let you know if KBS is included

I havent heard anything either, I will report back if I do.

All I've heard is "early April" without any specific dates. I will share once I hear.