Greetings from Spokane, WA

[Kosch]

Well, I had lurked here for quite awhile, and recently been posting for awhile, figure I should get an introduction in here.

I love to make my own everything as much as I can, so homebrewing really appealed to me. The thought of not just having a kegerator in our pool room, but having my own brew on tap, is something I've wanted to do for a long time.

Went and picked up a "Basic Homebrew Kit" and Muntons Nut Brown Ale from the LHBS back in mid September. Just bottled my 3rd batch, got 5 gallons of Edworts Apfelwein, 3 gallons of Toffee Pear Apple Cider, 3 of JAOM, and 2 variances of Apfelwein (apple cran, apple white grape). 4 empty carboys now (sacrilege!), getting ready to jump into partial mash and also 3 gallons of plum wine.

And I still feel like I'm only getting started!

I've learned a TON from reading here and asking questions here. I've never seen such great folks in a forum (and I've been to a lot).

I'm also into ham radio and RC planes, so I've got my DIY hobbies covered and something for every season!

Thanks for having me!

Kosch

 

[foremoler]

I'm new myself, but for what its worth - welcome!
I live in Bellingham currently, but spent 19 years in Spokane,
Gotta love the semi-arid northwest

 

[FireBrew63]

Welcome aboard from the wet side of the mountains. Happy brewing!

 

[H-ost]

Welcome!

 

[Kosch]

Thanks all! Not enjoying the snow right now, but it does make the holidays feel more holiday-like

 

[HopSong]

Hi K.. Kind of a do it myselfer too. Like to brew.. but, new at it.. Love to smoke fish n meats.. gotta get into cheeses too. And.. also a HRO.. N6GHG

73, Bill

 

[Kosch]

Hey Bill, good to see another ham on here! I actually want to get into cheeses as well, trying to take it one thing at a time though On a side note, just got my yearly reminder for Skywarn Recognition Day, not sure if you ever participate in that, but it's a lot of fun!

73

Bryan K7WXO

 

[truckndad]

Welcome from Nine Mile Falls!! Do you know about our club here in Spokane? IBU...Inland Brewers Unite.

 

[leedorham]

Welcome from Nine Mile Falls!! Do you know about our club here in Spokane? IBU...Inland Brewers Unite.

+1 to that. Check it out - Inland Brewers Unite | Spokane WA | Home

 

[JoshuaWhite5522]

Welcome to the forum.... always glad to see another WA brewer!

 

[LuiInIdaho]

Thanks all! Not enjoying the snow right now, but it does make the holidays feel more holiday-like

I can fully identify with your comments about the snow. I live in Sandpoint, ID. Welcome to the forum.
Mark

 

[RandomBeerGuy]

Welcome.

 

[Kosch]

Welcome from Nine Mile Falls!! Do you know about our club here in Spokane? IBU...Inland Brewers Unite.

Well got a bit distracted here with the holiday and all. I had actually just come across the Facebook page that day, looks like a fun group! I unfortunately seem to not have time for clubs right now, but may have to look them up again when I have more free time. I'm curious, does anyone from Jim's participate in the club?

 

[truckndad]

No, no one from Jim's is in it. Matter of fact, most of us have been kind of put off by Jim's and get most of our stuff on line. There's also a new place in CDA called Make Wine Make Beer that a couple guys have gone to.

Our club's very informal. Only a meeting once a month or so. Most of us communicate through face book. It's beginning to get a little more organized though as we grow. We'd love to see you at a get together. Lots of fun talk and good brew.

 

[2PintsLow]

Welcome!

 

[McLompoc]

Welcome from another resident of the left coast!

 

[Kosch]

No, no one from Jim's is in it. Matter of fact, most of us have been kind of put off by Jim's and get most of our stuff on line. There's also a new place in CDA called Make Wine Make Beer that a couple guys have gone to.

Our club's very informal. Only a meeting once a month or so. Most of us communicate through face book. It's beginning to get a little more organized though as we grow. We'd love to see you at a get together. Lots of fun talk and good brew.

Thanks, you actually answered the underlying reason for my question. They've got a few guys there that seem nice enough, but overall my experience hasn't been great. I've been ordering from AHS and NB, and between them and all the fine folks here, I feel much better off.

Well I might just have to find time to make my way to one of your meetings sometime, sounds like a good place to learn from others first hand. In fact, I think I'll go check out the Facebook page again right now Thanks for the welcome and the info!