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What a wonderful Birthday

Discussion in 'General Homebrew Discussion' started by sudbuster, Apr 27, 2014.

 

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    sudbuster

    This ain't my first rodeo....  

    Posted Apr 27, 2014
    Today I am 74. I never thought I should live this long. It was a wonderful day. Everyone had something planed, but finally I said that the best Birthday that all could give me would be a complete day that I could just do what I wanted to do. Well, everyone agreed, so guess what that was! Today I leisurely brewed a 10 gallon batch of Belgian Golden Strong the old way. No pumps, electronic thermostats, nada, just me a thermometer, hydrometer, pH meter and a mash paddle. It was glorious. I did three rests and a transfer to the laughter tun, just like the old days. Hit all volumes and temps on the nose. What more could be asked. Ended up with 92% efficiency into the boil kettle. I had to cheat some with the transfer to two 6 gal carboys by setting up a vacuum pump to suck the cooled wort from the brew kettle to the fermenters. I just can't carry those things anymore. Adjusted the SG with sterilized water. The wort is now settling in the cooler. Tomorrow I'll transfer off the trub and pitch. Hope you young folks with me well with my birthday brew. Cheers..
     
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    brewmathew

    Active Member

    Posted Apr 27, 2014
    You are awesome


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    SharonaZamboni

    Senior Member  

    Posted Apr 27, 2014
    Happy what's-left-of-your-birthday, you old fart!

    My mom would always request a clean house for her birthday/ Mother's Day, etc. I always thought that was a lame gift, then I had a few kids and realized that a quiet, clean house was the PERFECT gift. And I'm sorry I never did give her the one (free!!) thing she asked for way back then!
     
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    brrman

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Apr 27, 2014
    great job! Happy Bday!
     
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    sudbuster

    This ain't my first rodeo....  

    Posted Apr 27, 2014
    Nope, just an OLD brewer. Thanks anyway..
     
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    sudbuster

    This ain't my first rodeo....  

    Posted Apr 27, 2014
    Thank you SZ. A Complete day to one's self is so rare in my life. Always something needing done etc. I often wonder what they will do when I crump. I know they will adjust and all will be well. But, today was a good day..
     
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    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Apr 27, 2014
    I'm sorry I missed saying it on the real day, but happy birthday to you!

    I was out of town for the day yesterday, and not on the forum. I didn't know it was your birthday, but I drank several good beers and now I'll pretend I did that in your honor, if that's ok.

    I send good wishes for your belated birthday, and the wish for many more!
     
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    LLBeanJ

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Apr 27, 2014
    Happy Birthday, Sud! I hope you have many more to come.
     
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    Cyclman

    I Sell Koalas  

    Posted Apr 28, 2014
    You are my hero. I pray that at 74 I am still brewing, drinking, and having a grand time. God bless, happy birthday, even if it's belated.
     
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    Roadie

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Apr 28, 2014
    Happy Birthday!
     
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    sudbuster

    This ain't my first rodeo....  

    Posted Apr 28, 2014
    Thanks for the good wishes everyone. BTW, my BB brew is becoming beer..

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    akillys

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Apr 29, 2014
    Happy birthday, my first daughter was just born on the 26th you two share the same birthday :)
     
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    sudbuster

    This ain't my first rodeo....  

    Posted Apr 29, 2014
    Thank you for that. I prey she has a long and happy life. Cheers
     
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