1st Annual Michigan Predators Autumn Brew Day Saturday, 9-26-09

[HenryHill]

Sure, keep on rationalizing losing out on the last somewhat warm weather HBT brewday of '09.

Practice will make you better at it.

 

[Homercidal]

Sure, keep on rationalizing losing out on the last somewhat warm weather HBT brewday of '09.

Practice will make you better at it.

OH, I'm not skipping out on it. I was just hoping she would come along and be my wing man, sort of thing. Actually, I should be very happy with the amount of time she has spent at my tastings and fests this year, considering she doesn't really drink. I think she just wanted to make sure I get home safe.

The birthday thing looks like it's happening a week earlier, so I don't see anything in the way.

And I'm not afraid to brew in the cool autumn air either.

 

[Yooper]

OH, I'm not skipping out on it. I was just hoping she would come along and be my wing man, sort of thing. Actually, I should be very happy with the amount of time she has spent at my tastings and fests this year, considering she doesn't really drink. I think she just wanted to make sure I get home safe.

The birthday thing looks like it's happening a week earlier, so I don't see anything in the way.

And I'm not afraid to brew in the cool autumn air either.

This is going to be FUN! Since I'm not brewing, I'll be there to "help". I will have room in my car for odds and ends, since I'm traveling alone, so let me know if you guys need anything.

 

[HenryHill]

This is going to be FUN! Since I'm not brewing, I'll be there to "help". I will have room in my car for odds and ends, since I'm traveling alone, so let me know if you guys need anything.

Just save room for the trip back. Once you see the Lion's Den, you'll be experiencing all the Cubic Feet of Interior Space your new vehicle has to offer.

 

[Homercidal]

Just save room for the trip back. Once you see the Lion's Den, you'll be experiencing all the Cubic Feet of Interior Space your new vehicle has to offer.

The Lions' Den?? I think I have seen billboards on the interstate for that place...

Lorena, feel free to bring a few bottles of your homebrew. I'm not picky, but I am partial to Pales and IPAs...

 

[HenryHill]

The Lions' Den?? I think I have seen billboards on the interstate for that place...

Lorena, feel free to bring a few bottles of your homebrew. I'm not picky, but I am partial to Pales and IPAs...

They advertise on highways so it looks like a trucker thing, but all I ever see is cars there. Lot and lots of cars.

http://www.lionsdenadult.com/

http://www.lionsdenadult.com/pages/storelocation/store32.html

Open 24 hours a day 365 Days a Year

The local churchy folk had a fit when it first was announced, but there are always cars there, so the community has 'embraced' it.

 

[jrkettle]

Sounds like fun. I will have to run this by the swmbo when she gets back from Grand Rapids.

 

[lehr]

I can't blame wives or husbands that don't care about being involved in brewing it's pretty boring to watch someone else heat up water...I guess like watching someone knit...Yehaw !
My wife comes out looks around say's that smells good and off she go's...I'm cool with that.

Pat

 

[jspence1]

This is sounding like THE EVENT of 2009, Maybe some miracle will let me make it.

 

[Yooper]

They advertise on highways so it looks like a trucker thing, but all I ever see is cars there. Lot and lots of cars.

Lions Den Superstore Shop and save on Sex Toys, Adult Dvds, Video on Demand.

Lions Den Adult SuperStore #32 - Perry, Michigan

Open 24 hours a day 365 Days a Year

The local churchy folk had a fit when it first was announced, but there are always cars there, so the community has 'embraced' it.

haha- I was all excited thinking that the Lions Den was some kind of awesome BEER supermarket! Now, this is a whole different kind of excited.

 

[mstev50]

Great! I'll be happy to finally meet you. It seems like we've never been in the same place at the same time in the past.

Finally! We're always a couple of days off on the timing.

 

[eriktlupus]

so look likes once again that noone from metro detroit will make the trip to anywhere but metro detroit to meet another brewer! do you guys really brew or are you just faking it?

 

[mstev50]

so look likes once again that noone from metro detroit will make the trip to anywhere but metro detroit to meet another brewer! do you guys really brew or are you just faking it?

Hey! C'mon now, look up Northville on the map!

 

[Homercidal]

Is it ok if I bring a friend? He lives down that way and has brewed a few times. I think he wants to go and could enjoy seeing some AG brewing going on, so he can see how easy it all is.

And, should I bring anything for food? etc?

We also might need a place to park a camper. Any recommendations? Yooper said she coudl use a parking space, and my friend has a pop-up. (hopefully it's repaired by now). Just in case we need to crash nearby...

 

[eriktlupus]

it shouldn't be problem since hes got about 4 acres or so.


as for food make sure it goes well with roasted cats
























otherwise known as pork loins:cross:

 

[Homercidal]

Let's check my brewing calendar...

This weekend - Belgian Pale to build yeast for the Belgian Golden Strong Ale

Soon - Belgian Golden Strong Ale 2.5 gallons probably.

Soon - IIPA My first. I picked 4 lbs. of Cascade Hops and ought to use a few ounces since my seal-a-meal sort of crapped out and some of them didn't seal real good. (I'll post my Rival Rant in another forum).

I also have a vial of Saison Yeast that I should either brew with or propagate. Still trying to find a good Saison recipe.

Any suggestions?

 

[HenryHill]

Homercidal, it's no problem if you want to set up a camper.

 

[HenryHill]

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

I'm gonna make the request that if you are coming, bring something that goes with beer. I'm making a mild chili and homemade tortilla chips, and somehow or other, a pork loin or two will be cooked on my grill. I'm not going to try to make all the sides, as I am broke, lazy, and may be severely druck, starting Friday night.

To make this go off the best, I think that I will do the main courses, and ask that those attending bring a side dish, or munchies, so as to guarantee that the main courses will make it, should something arise as to negate a guest's attendance, the remainder will still have food.

It has come to my attention that my water is hard and while I will let you use all you want, you may only want to brew with 50% mine, 50% yours. My water profile is in Brew Science if you desire to build/amend my water.

If you have a chiller, bring it-I can get you water, but chillers may be being used when you need to chill, but I can supply a lot of water at one time.

Rumors of my getting a job the week before the Event, and this affecting the Event are exaggerations, and need not worry any guests; I will do as little as possible that week, but please arrive with low expectations of my performance.

Also, there will be no corn-holing of the host.

Thank You, that is all.

 

[lehr]

No corn holing I'm out !!!

Pat

 

[Yooper]

I'll bring some things that don't have to be refridgerated. I'll be leaving early Friday morning, and won't be bringing a big cooler.

This is going to be fun! I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

 

[Homercidal]

Homercidal, it's no problem if you want to set up a camper.

Cool. He's talking about replacing the furnace in his pop-up with a ventless heater. I'm a bit concerned about the amount of O2 that might get used up during the night... I am not that familiar with these things, but a small one in a relatively airy pop-up might be ok??

He thinks the furnace is a little bit noisy at night (I agree, but it never kept me from sleeping when I had one).

At any rate, will there be any A/C to plug into? He also has heated mattress pads...

 

[HenryHill]

I'll bring some things that don't have to be refridgerated. I'll be leaving early Friday morning, and won't be bringing a big cooler.

This is going to be fun! I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

WHAT??!! I hope this means that you are putting IPA's into the frig when you get here.

 

[Yooper]

WHAT??!! I hope this means that you are putting IPA's into the frig when you get here.

Oh, I'm talking about FOOD. That's why I won't have a cooler for the FOOD. The cooler is for the BEER, silly!

 

[HenryHill]

Cool. He's talking about replacing the furnace in his pop-up with a ventless heater. I'm a bit concerned about the amount of O2 that might get used up during the night... I am not that familiar with these things, but a small one in a relatively airy pop-up might be ok??

He thinks the furnace is a little bit noisy at night (I agree, but it never kept me from sleeping when I had one).

At any rate, will there be any A/C to plug into? He also has heated mattress pads...

I can give you 120VAC, but do you really think you need air conditioning??

Really I can't imagine needing more than a small space heater (which I have) for a pop up. I would think a furnace would be overkill this early, but then again the way this years been, we could have snow...

I'm keeping the other bedroom open for my Kid, although I don't know for sure he's coming.

 

[Homercidal]

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

I'm gonna make the request that if you are coming, bring something that goes with beer.

Also, there will be no corn-holing of the host.

Thank You, that is all.

What does that mean? Does pie go with beer?

Why no cornholing? I tried for the first time a few weeks ago at church and it was very fun! Ok, whatever...

 

[Homercidal]

I can give you 120VAC, but do you really think you need air conditioning??

Really I can't imagine needing more than a small space heater (which I have) for a pop up. I would think a furnace would be overkill this early, but then again the way this years been, we could have snow...

I'm keeping the other bedroom open for my Kid, although I don't know for sure he's coming.

Yeah, I'm not counting anything out at this time, but if we have 120VAC and can use the heated mattresses, we probably won't have to even worry about the heater no matter what. I don't care either way, personally. I've been comfortable in a pop up when my breath was freezing on the canvas. (but the heated mattress pads are a very nice luxury, I admit).

 

[HenryHill]

Why no cornholing? I tried for the first time a few weeks ago at church and it was very fun! Ok, whatever...

Hear me now, and understand me later.

NO means NO!

NO cornholing, NO touching, NO ANY of that sh!t!

I see, your code words are plug-into and A/C!

You got some nerve. I invite you over, feed you and share my beer, and then you think you can cornhole me.

YOU SICK PHUCK!

ABSOLUTELY NO!

 

[Homercidal]

Hear me now, and understand me later.

NO means NO!

NO cornholing, NO touching, NO ANY of that sh!t!

I see, your code words are plug-into and A/C!

You got some nerve. I invite you over, feed you and share my beer, and then you think you can cornhole me.

YOU SICK PHUCK!

ABSOLUTELY NO!

Hey, calm down! If you don't want to, that's fine.

I just figured, if you are going to get your bag out, might as well toss it a few times, that's all. If you don't like it, no problem.

But it didn't look fun to me either, until I tried it. It's actually harder than it looks!

 

[HenryHill]

Hey, calm down! If you don't want to, that's fine.

I just figured, if you are going to get your bag out, might as well toss it a few times, that's all. If you don't like it, no problem.

But it didn't look fun to me either, until I tried it. It's actually harder than it looks!

>facepalm<

 

[Yooper]

Can I play the cornhole game? I wouldn't be like Homercidal and toss your sack. I promise!