Albany Area Brewers

[brew_ny]

nice photos thanks for the look

all the best

S_M

 

[uphillbrewer]

Nice! Thanks for taking some pictures! Luckily I had enough head space to avoid a major blow out.

 

[renegade]

Nice! Thanks for taking some pictures! Luckily I had enough head space to avoid a major blow out.

I use a 3/4" ID hose for my blow off into a 1 gallon jug with about 1/2 gallon on santized water in it, I had 1/2" of trub in it monday morning

 

[AJBrewerySupply]

Nice pics... sorry we were away as to not being able to get there. Will have to keep building and try to get group together.

 

[AJBrewerySupply]

Hope everyone's summer has been eventful. We will be placing a bulk order within the next week. Anyone looking for supplies, bulk grains, or equipment let us know. This will save you shipping cost and keep your grains or supplies at good price. PM me or call us. You can also visit our website at ajsbrewerysupplies.com . Supplies will arrive first week in September. So go thru your needs and let us know...even if its small item we can serve your needs.

 

[AJBrewerySupply]

Hey everyone! Just following up with anyone that is looking into a bulk buy order. We are going to be placing one on sept 6th. If anyone is interested in ordering anything at all let us know and we will add it to our order. Thanks and enjoy your brews.

 

[brew_ny]

Just a heads up Homebrew Emporium over by HVCC is having a fall grain buy

your order has to be in by Sept. 14 with a pick up between Sept. 21-31

they have US 2 Row for 40 dollars a 50 pound bag and other grains are 20 % off (which I have no idea of their price )

but not a bad price on the 2 row and they also have 10 lbs bags of specialty grains for 15 dollars

I just picked up 6 - 55 pound bags in a group in Buffalo but will be picking up some more 2 row at that price

All the best

S_M

 

[grathan]

Sounds good. I remember seeing that in the Spring newsletter, but then there is no mention of it on their webpage or facebook.


New brewery is coming to Glens Falls!
http://www.meanmaxbrew.com/tap-room.html

 

[brew_ny]

forgot to post it I read it in their fall newsletter a couple weeks ago

 

[3BB001]

New brewery is coming to Glens Falls!
http://www.meanmaxbrew.com/tap-room.html

Nice to see the work is getting out.

(My brewery FYI )

 

[brew_ny]

(My brewery FYI )

have to check it out

 

[3BB001]

We're hoping to open in December but it will depend on the SLA approval.

 

[brew_ny]

We're hoping to open in December but it will depend on the SLA approval.

please keep us up to date

thanks

S_M

 

[brew_ny]

for all you folks around Albany I wanted to say if you need co2 over on railroad ave off of fuller road going towards BJ wholesale

on the left is PraxAir, I had a 20 pound steel tank that was out of date and needed to be tested

stopped at one place and was told because it was an old beverage tank with a plastic piece on the bottom that it could not be tested so it had to be replaced

another said for 25 dollars for the test and 25 dollars for the co2 they would exchange it but did not fill and had no tanks to exchange so it would be a day or two

last Friday stopped at PraxAir with my tank, I thought they opened at 7 but it was 7:30 I got there a little after 7

I was ready to leave when a person walk out asked me what I needed so I said a 20 pound co2 tank

took my tank and exchanged it for a tank with a fresh test date (7/13) and charged me a 20 dollar bill

easy to deal with

S_M

 

[steveoc]

That's a sweet deal. I'll keep that in mind when I'm in Albany.

Another place in Albany is Carbonic Sales at 1139 Central Ave. They charge $10 to fill a 5 pounder (I'm phasing those out for 20 lb tanks-much more economical). Best of all they carry any parts you may need for draft beer systems or soda making. They carry ball lock cornelius kegs for $50. Nice to be able to look them over before buying and $20 cheaper than Homebrew Emporium.

 

[brew_ny]

Albany is Carbonic Sales at 1139 Central Ave.

he is the one that told me I had to discard mine because it could not be tested

but they do have parts, I needed a couple fish eye washers and they have then on hand for a dime a piece

I also picked up 8 pin locks from them for 20 dollars for the 8, all were holding pressure they just needed a good cleaning as the had soda (no Root Beer) in them

very nice people to deal with I do not believe they fill tanks they have them filled and they do not exchange or lease

all the best

S_M

 

[steveoc]

he is the one that told me I had to discard mine because it could not be tested

I also picked up 8 pin locks from them for 20 dollars for the 8, all were holding pressure they just needed a good cleaning as the had soda (no Root Beer) in them

very nice people to deal with I do not believe they fill tanks they have them filled and they do not exchange or lease
S_M

I've been told by a couple places they wouldn't even fill 20 lb tanks with plastic bottom let alone hydro test.

Sweet deal on the tanks. Didn't know they had pin locks. Enough to make me switch from ball locks if I were to buy more. Fortunately I know someone who works for Pepsi who can get me discards that work just fine.

They are nice folks! They do fill tanks.

 

[brew_ny]

They do fill tanks.

good to know , they are very nice folks and they know their business

I have heard that from other also about the plastic bottom tanks, had someone give it to me 3/4 full of gas

so I had to take it , I talked to a welding place down by where I work he would have exchanged it for 25 bucks plus the gas but he did not have any

so went there

all the best

S_M

 

[sean518]

Wow, that's cool that they took the tank with the plastic bottom! I've got an out of date one of those, too, and never had any luck finding anyone who would take it or exchange it. They said that in order to have it inspected I'd need to grind the plastic off as they need to see every surface in order to pass inspection. Plus it's right around the corner from where I work... I'll have to give that a try.

 

[brew_ny]

Wow, that's cool that they took the tank with the plastic bottom! I've got an out of date one of those, too, and never had any luck finding anyone who would take it or exchange it. They said that in order to have it inspected I'd need to grind the plastic off as they need to see every surface in order to pass inspection. Plus it's right around the corner from where I work... I'll have to give that a try.

the guy did not even look, took it put in on the floor with the other

asked me if I wanted a nice looking tank, said it did not matter to me one way or the other

20 dollars later a steel tank with a current test date, the have a shop with all kinds of other stuff

but I didn't look as it was not open

good luck

S_M

 

[renegade]

the beverage Center on Western ave near crossgates fills co2 for $2 a lb. I haven't been there yet to fill mine, but they have Saturday hours, which is very helpful for me.

 

[brew_ny]

Good to know if you need gas on a Saturday they have a place on Colvin ave in Albany also Olivers

S_M

 

[AJBrewerySupply]

Filling a second bulk order. Fill your Fall supplies now. Save on any shipping cost. Small or large item can be put with order. We had a successful one two weeks ago and now ready for next one. Call or contact us for pricing and let us know your needs that we can help with.

 

[AJBrewerySupply]

Also, question for all you wine makers. Had someone ask me about if his wine is still good. It has been sitting in bucket for almost a year. It was racked and it been sitting after the rack for that long and not sure if it will still be good. This is new to me in wine making so looking for answers for him. Thanks

 

[ScottRMitch]

I'm in Mechanicville but I work in Albany. Have been attending the Albany Brew Crafters meetings for the last year and a half. We meet the second Wednesday of every month, next meeting is this coming Wednesday.

 

[grathan]

Hey, I brewed my first batch ever in Mechanicville. Small world.

 

[grathan]

Another microbrewery in the works for Glens Falls!

http://poststar.com/news/local/micr...cle_37ef7ab0-3214-11e3-8c11-001a4bcf887a.html

 

[sean518]

Holy cow! I stopped by PraxAir this morning with my empty, out of date 20lb co2 tank with a rubber bottom that no one else would even hydro test plus an empty 10lb tank. They didn't have any 10lb tanks to exchange, so they gave me two tested full 20lb tanks. Total bill: $25.92. $10 per tank, a $4 hazmat charge, and tax. Amazing.

for all you folks around Albany I wanted to say if you need co2 over on railroad ave off of fuller road going towards BJ wholesale

on the left is PraxAir, I had a 20 pound steel tank that was out of date and needed to be tested

stopped at one place and was told because it was an old beverage tank with a plastic piece on the bottom that it could not be tested so it had to be replaced

another said for 25 dollars for the test and 25 dollars for the co2 they would exchange it but did not fill and had no tanks to exchange so it would be a day or two

last Friday stopped at PraxAir with my tank, I thought they opened at 7 but it was 7:30 I got there a little after 7

I was ready to leave when a person walk out asked me what I needed so I said a 20 pound co2 tank

took my tank and exchanged it for a tank with a fresh test date (7/13) and charged me a 20 dollar bill

easy to deal with

S_M

 

[brew_ny]

Holy cow! I stopped by PraxAir this morning with my empty, out of date 20lb co2 tank with a rubber bottom that no one else would even hydro test plus an empty 10lb tank. They didn't have any 10lb tanks to exchange, so they gave me two tested full 20lb tanks. Total bill: $25.92. $10 per tank, a $4 hazmat charge, and tax. Amazing.

that is why I had to share the love about these folks

S_M

 

[LitK8ie]

If anyone is looking for hops, we had a successful first year and have Vojvodina, Chinook, Tettananger and Glacier hops for sale. They are all natural, hand picked, ambient temp dried, vacuum sealed and frozen in 2oz packages. We are located in Greenwich. We have slowed down our home brewing because we have been so busy with work and don't want to let the hops expire... If interested please message me. Thank you!