2nd New Jersey all grain seminar in the works

[bluelou6]

I am also looking forward to sneaking a peak at Bobby's brewing equipment. I am interested in building a chest freezer kegerator and a CFC.

 

[njnear76]

I wouldn't mind taking a 5 gallon share if there is one. I'll pay cash for the ingredients.

I might not be able to bring my setup. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law where I keep my stuff recently lost one of their sons (He was pretty sick since he was born, but regardless it's painful.).

The less time I spend over there, the better off I am. I think they need some time to heal. Anyways, I'll be there on the 6th.

 

[cd2448]

I'm flexible on taking a share, I don't mind going without as I have a good distance to get there and am not sure about transportation. Would definitely like to come up and observe again, though.

 

[Moonshae]

Bobby, I will definitely be there.

 

[CyclingCraig]

I am VERY interested in showing up and watching. I am new to brewing (only 2 extract kits, and a third is going to be brewed next weekend). But I already started building my Ice Cube MLT and want to see someone else go thru the AG process.

Bobby, I think I am pretty close to you, I am in somerset of Easton Ave?

 

[BryanZ]

I think me and my sister will be joining you guys if you don't mind

I just put my first batch in the primary about 3 days ago...my sister has no idea what she's doing. She's an engineer and will pick it up fast. I told her to start studying.

Hopefully we won't be too clueless.

We both love beer though

 

[Bobby_M]

Looks like quite the turn out. I think with this many folks, we ought to nix the idea of everyone getting a share. What I'll do is come up with a simple recipe, maybe a pale ale, and just brew it while I provide as much commentary as possible. I'll foot the cost of everything obviously because I'll be keeping it. I know for the guys who are already brewing all grain, this might make the day more boring, but I don't need to preach to the choir.

If someone wants to contribute to the cause, I accept donations of interesting commercial brews (especially if you plan on pulling off the kegerator all day). Other than that, everyone can pitch in for a few pizzas somewhere around lunch time.

I'd like to shoot for 9am start.

1. I'll talk a little about using software (I have the beer tools pro beta that we can try out).
2. Mill the grain. I could do this ahead of time but it might be fun to see even though you'll probably start with pre-milled kits.
3. We'll batch sparge but I'll also show you how fly sparging would differ.
4. I'll try to use low cost/complexity water/wort management when possible instead of pumping. This isn't about showing off my toys, it's about showing you that all grain doesn't require them (even though you'll want them anyway).

Speaking of toys. Since a lot of you guys are complete strangers to me, I just want to ask you to behave in a way that doesn't make me suspecious of you. For the folks that are really really new here, I hope you won't be offended if I ask to jot down your name/address off some ID when you arrive.

Can we get a roll call..

I think the definite yes's are:
bluelou6
moonshae
jfish63
njnear76
scottD13
soulive
CD2448
Cyclingcraig
BryanZ and sister.

If you turn into a hard NO or someone else wants to come, please let me know. I'll be PMing the address when we get closer. Craig... yes, I'm right off River Rd.

 

[Soulive]

My address & name are confidential. You can call me Client 9...

 

[jfish63]

Bobby_M

It all sounds fair to me. I don't care if you take a digital pic of my license, the ssn is not used anymore. I will be happy to pitch in on pizza's or whatever, the day should be costless to you. If you like pm me with beers you would like me to bring, or ones you definitely don't want to taste again. I won't bring bud, coors or miller so you don't have to worry about that. A good friend of mine has expressed interest in riding down with me if that is ok with you. He is the person that got me started brewing. I am really looking forward to this. I can't wait to finish my own set up. I am even getting a barley crusher for my birthday. Forgot to mention I will be bringing a good size centennial rhozome.

 

[cd2448]

You have to take your hat off to Bobby_M for putting this on - fair play dude.

You can take a picture of my almost brand new GREEN CARD if you want to see some ID.

I'll bring some homebrew - I'd really appreciate some honest feedback.

BryanZ: we can probably travel up together, I'll PM you nearer the time.

 

[BryanZ]

Speaking of toys.

just saw your gallery, If you have an m coupe and a k1200s, then I suggest you photocopy my ID

I'm sorry dude, I don't want to bug you, but if that has an s54 in it, I might have to beg you to take me for a spin...I've been looking for a good deal on an s54 m coupe for years now and I've never even been in one.

<huge m fan

 

[joejaz]

Bobby, if you got the room, i'd like to get another look at the procedure before I do my first batch, I should have all the equipment assembled by early April.

 

[Bobby_M]

Bryan, you probably saw the wrong gallery, I don't use it much.

Joe, plenty of room.

 

[njnear76]

Wow. That's a lot of people.

Bobby, do you mind if I bring my equipment and ingredients to brew up an AG?

I want to check first because it sounds like there are going to be a ton of people at this thing.

I'm still hoping that I could brew at my brother-in-laws in the near future, but that really depends if they can deal with me right now.

Later,
Mike

 

[Soulive]

Wow. That's a lot of people.

Bobby, do you mind if I bring my equipment and ingredients to brew up an AG?

I want to check first because it sounds like there are going to be a ton of people at this thing.

Mike

Mike, I think Bobby said he wants to only have his setup running. I was gonna run mine, but I wouldn't mind getting to relax and watch...

 

[njnear76]

Mike, I think Bobby said he wants to only have his setup running. I was gonna run mine, but I wouldn't mind getting to relax and watch...

Oh Ok. Sorry about that. Bobby, you can ignore that last post.

Mike

 

[Soulive]

Oh Ok. Sorry about that. Bobby, you can ignore that last post.

Mike

I could be wrong though. I'm sure Bobby will verify either way...

 

[jfish63]

Oh Ok. Sorry about that. Bobby, you can ignore that last post.

Mike

If Middletown NY is not to far away you can bring it up here and brew. I will be at Bobby's and it will be my first look at AG, even though I bought the equipment off ebay.

 

[Bobby_M]

Yeah, the reason I only want to run a single batch is due to the number of people coming. I don't mind having a seperate brew day were the current local all grainers just brew. I'm looking at 4/6 as more of a mentorship/seminar type thing.

 

[janzik]

4/6 is good for me, 4/5 isn't.

Just let me know what I can do to help...

 

[archjjg]

janzik...is that the same 'Wildfire Red" recipe that Brewers Apprentice has? How does it taste? I just started a batch last weekend. thanks

 

[Soulive]

I'm hoping to make it still. I look forward to seeing you all again and meeting the newer guys...

 

[Nierika]

Me and my girlfriend would love to come up and learn something if there is still room. We have been brewing since November, but have never done an AG batch. It would be nice to shed some light on the process, plus it would be cool to actually meet some people from this board!

 

[njnear76]

I'm hoping to make it still. I look forward to seeing you all again and meeting the newer guys...

I think I will show up around the time of the boil. We'll see what the wife has planned.

 

[Bobby_M]

Everyone planning to come please do me a favor and PM me with your full name, address and phone number (and the same for anyone joining you who doesn't participate here). I was only going to ask this of non supporters but I don't really know anyone all that well and this might be a very large turnout.

If I get the feeling that we have too many coming, I may have to limit participation to only premium supporters and Whalesclub members. Maybe not.

On a totally unrelated note, while I can't get everyone a share of brew to take home, I thought of a way to make it interesting (batch raffle). For all those who might want a share, bring a carboy along. Put your name on a $5 bill, shuffle in a hat and draw a name. Winner takes home 5 gallons. The proceeds pay for all 10 gallons of ingredients of which I keep half. Just an idea, I'm flexible.

The plan right now is either a pale ale similar to Ed's Haus with some Centennial and Amarillo or an English Pale with Fuggle/EKG.

 

[janzik]

janzik...is that the same 'Wildfire Red" recipe that Brewers Apprentice has? How does it taste? I just started a batch last weekend. thanks

Wildfire Red is BA's best seller. This is my first crack at it, my father and a few others have done it and it has come out pretty good. Mine was in the secondary for about 6 weeks (I was busy) and it's been in the bottle for about 3 weeks. Not bad so far, but I'll probably let it sit for another week or so..

 

[Bobby_M]

Ok guys, 4/6/08 Allgrain is still on.
So far I got the contact info; name/address/phone number (which I'm considering the official RSVP) from:

Janzik
Joejazz
cd2448
Jfish63 (+1)
Moonshae
CyclingCraig
Crossingnierika (+1)

Coffee will be provided for the 9am start. I'm looking for a volunteer to pick up a half dozen each of bagels and doughnuts. Please post here.

 

[cd2448]

i can pick up some donuts and some bagels (half doz of each). do you want me to get some cream cheese too?

 

[Bobby_M]

Yes, thanks for volunteering.

 

[cd2448]

just 1/2 dozen of each dude? you have a good few heads coming and i for one loves me a nice bagel early doors. i'll skip the donuts, minds.