Recent content by rusty_tlc

The Sculpin left a nasty after taste in my mouth. I've had most of the Ballast Point offerings and am not a fan. The exception would be their California Kolsch, that is a very nice beer. Oddly I think it is one of their cheapest as well.

In my opinion you won't be missing much.

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Replacing cars isn't that energy efficient. It takes a lot of resources to build a car. That's my story and I'm sticking to it (says the guy driving a 1975 Land Cruiser). :D

The fight and inconvenience of getting the insurance company to pay up on a claim. Typically adding and outlet does not require permits. Renovations are a whole other thing. A professional is not going to inspect work for free, minimum charges would be one hour plus travel time...

Riiiight cause insurance companies never mind paying claims. Liability for negligence aside, do you really want to deal with the fight or the inconvenience?

The Danfoss refrigeration systems are very energy efficient.

If you fail to have a licensed electrician do the work your insurance company will not cover any damages caused by a wiring fault. Just sayin.....

Feed for my sons chickens.

I'm trying to work my way through a batch of american ale I made that didn't come out great. It's still drinkable and better than the standard American twist off/pop top beers but not great.

Most people keep the fridge around 36°F or lower, they are designed to run in that temp range. I think people prefer chest freezers because they are a single compartment and the shape is good for holding fermentors. If you found a Craigslist fridge it would work just fine. just locate the RTD...

I buy my bottles filled then empty them. Luganitas labels come off the easiest. :D Consider the bottle as $0.50 plus shipping off each purchased full bottle. So $3+ off per six pack, craft brew cost about the same as crap brew looked at this way. Also friends who drink craft brews are usually...

Birthday Beer

Rolling Rock, don't hate. Sometimes it's about volume.

I have to think about every step in brewing beer, focusing on the process frees my mind. I don't think about work, or finances, or the myriad of other daily distractions. Also I kind of like the ritual of preparing the equipment and materials, monitoring the process, and cleaning up. It is...