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  1. Pirate Ale

    Beerswap 2007: Total Tally Thread

    I got beer from two people, reviewed them, and enjoyed them. I sent out 9 beers (3 per reciepient), and got all of them reviewed.:ban: Lets do it again.:mug: Edit: I would like to know who didn't send me a sample to try... :-(
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    Beerswap 2007: olllllo's Beers

    The Bass Clone... Carb: nice carbonation, fits the beer style, limited head retention, but some residual lacing on the glass. Aroma: Mild maltiness, and slight floral hoppiness. Very mild aroma Apprearance: Clear amber gold color, no chill haze....great looking beer. Taste: good...
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    Beerswap 2007: olllllo's Beers

    *disclaimer: The old Pirate isn't a fan of Stouts...... BUT me taste be a changing....arghh! Carb: NONE...LOL even with a slam dunk pour, but I knew that going in. Bet it is great on Nitrogen. Aroma: Nice Chocolatey, Malty aroma with no noticeable hops. Apperance: beautiful...
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    Beerswap 2007: olllllo's Beers

    Got to try the brew OllllO went to so much trouble to send. IPA Carbonation: Nice Pffft at opening, nice carbonation and good head that reduced to a nice lace that stayed with the beer till I finished it. Aroma: Good nose, complex malt aroma at first with a back aroma of citrisy hops...
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    Business Idea Question

    "I highly recommend reading BP's posts. They are titled "Don't try this at home". These should actually be referenced in plain sight on this forum with a title like "I WANT TO GO PRO" heh. At least tack them on BP's drop down? Hey tex! Whaddya say? " I can't find this...anyone got a link to it?
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    Continue the story in 5 words...

    make the world pretty cool
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    The Great 2007 HBT Belly Off Competition

    OK i may have shot my self in the foot. I told you guys that I had this same thing goin with the guys at work sice January. Well weigh in was yesterday. I went from 244 lbs and 29.7% body fat to 224 lbs and 22.6% body fat. 20 lbs in three months....wow,how can i do that again for this one...
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    Continue the story in 5 words...

    pink tutu and tap shoes
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    Beerswap 2007; Pirate Ales' beer

    First,let me say that I am elated with all of your comments. As a rookie it feels good to know that I am on the right track. I really appreciate all the feedback. Now that you have had a chance to taste them, let me tell you my thoughts. I am not a fan of my cream ale. Although it is a...
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    Beerswap 2007: olllllo's Beers

    They got here today, I will let them chill and settle till this weekend......and then BOOM! Thanks for going to all the trouble:rockin:
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    Resurrection of 777

    OK BP, does this look close enough for a PM recipe? I used rye malt and flaked and wyeast 1056 cause thats what I have on hand. Also, Since I have never Dry hopped anything, someone give me the quick tutorial on how to do it.:o 777 IPA American IPA Type: Partial Mash Date...
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    Beerswap 2007: olllllo's Beers

    Wow, now that is funny, I don't care who you are....... And sad...since I knowthose kind of days, and those kind of helpers. Rob, you rock for goin to all that trouble. I would have probably thrown in the towel, and sent you some high quality locals as a peace offering, and sold my...
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    The Great 2007 HBT Belly Off Competition

    Pirate Ale checking in... 6'3" and a lovely 227 lbs. I have been doing something similar since January, and am down from 244....:ban: I may not win but God I feel better than I did in January, and I know I will feel great in June. I have extra motivation, I have to go to Switzerland in...
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    The Great 2007 HBT Belly Off Competition

    I'm in, if for no other reason than a shot at another of your vanilla bourbon porters.:mug: I'll post specifics later.
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    Beerswap 2007; Pirate Ales' beer

    Thanks for the feedback. I think the beergun is to blame for the low carbination. It is great out of the keg. And yse the Chinook gives it the piney thing. I plan to rearrange the hop schedule if I brew it again.
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    Question about MBA/Grad School

    I got my MBA 5 years ago, and the best advice I can give you is this: Don't go straight to grad school upon graduation, especially at the same school. 2-3 years work experience is a must to make the MBA worth while, especially if you have an undergrad degree. I know several folks who went...
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    Beerswap 2007; Pirate Ales' beer

    Thanks, this was supposed to be a session brew, and the honey malt was an addition I made to try to get a sweeter brew for SWMBO. Glad you like it, and can't wait to hear abut the others from you and the other guys.
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    Beerswap 2007; Pirate Ales' beer

    :D no bite...just how SWMBO likes her beverage....plus it sneaks up on her. Thanks for the kind words....that was only my 3rd ever batch.
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    Beerswap 2007; Pirate Ales' beer

    :D wahoo! I hope everyone is as nice about my brew. And I am so glad it had some carbination. Out of the keg, it has a great head that hangs for most of the glass.
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    Beerswap 2007: olllllo's Beers

    :rockin: You ROCK! I was so looking forward to trying them.....Now I will get to.
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