Any brewers in the Conway Area?

[estricklin]

I've got a feeling that IPA is going to be pretty damn good!

Buying a domain is basically buying (or actually renting) the actual name of the website. Since I want to host this website at my house, I will also need a service that forwards all requests for that name, to my own IP address. To further complicate the matter, most home ISPs give out IP addresses that change often, so I needed a service to keep updating my IP address too. Think of it like this, when your typing the name of a website in a browser, your really wanting the IP address of the host. I could host a website without all this, but people would have to type a long number, instead of words as a URL.

Most ISPs still offer hosting, but it's not free. Any free hosting is usually littered with ads, and extensions on the end of the domain name. I was able to purchase the domain, and forwarding service for an entire year for about 12 dollars.

So, I can officially say that we have www.arkansashillybillyhomebrew.com as a domain! I also registered us with the AHA, although it may take 1 week to process.

The website is not up yet, I have to dig out an old PC, install Apache and blah blah. Sunday night is my goal.

 

[BowAholic]

cool... I think I need a beer after trying to understand all of that... All I did today was setup my stand for deer season... and I had to bush hog a path through the 6' tall johnson grass to get to my woods... LOL.

 

[estricklin]

cool... I think I need a beer after trying to understand all of that... All I did today was setup my stand for deer season... and I had to bush hog a path through the 6' tall johnson grass to get to my woods... LOL.

No need to get in a hurry!

 

[estricklin]

Well, I downloaded Linux, had everything in order..........I have no keyboard for the extra computer. Really? 10,000 computer parts, and no effin keyboard? It would happen on a weekend I decided not to drink any beer so that I could get some stuff done.

Anyway, I ordered 60 lbs of grain, lookin to brew 15 gallons of pumpkin lager and an IPA soon. Hope all is well for everyone!

 

[BowAholic]

Have a cold beer...

 

[estricklin]

Our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/543429972521190/

 

[BowAholic]

did ya brew today?

 

[estricklin]

did ya brew today?

No, I got caught up getting some stuff done around the house, and my ingredients will be here Monday I think. You brew this weekend?

 

[BowAholic]

No, I got caught up getting some stuff done around the house, and my ingredients will be here Monday I think. You brew this weekend?

no... I spent Friday helping Randy move... I'll tell you later... yesterday on Petit Jean with my granddaughter... and today mowing the yard before Cathy's high school friend and her husband show up. I did work up a recipe for an Imperial IPA that I want to try I will keg the last Centennial IPA tomorrow as well as a Cathy beer. I need to get off my butt and finish the electric controller for my 20 gallon kettle. Cathy went to your new website since I don't facebook... LOL.:smack:

 

[yeahfairly]

Our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/543429972521190/

Hey Eric..... Hope all is well Brother.... If you see a request to join the Facebook page from Ken.... that would be me!

Cheers!

 

[charlieisshakingme]

UH Guys... congrats on being the first google result of 'homebrew conway ar' ! You are going places, dudes!

So yeah, getting my homebrew set up soon (need to sell camera stuff first) and was hoping I could be part of the wolfpack? I see there is a facebook group, would it be weird if I asked to join?

Also, kinda urgent question, anyone here treating Conway tap water before brewing?

 

[BowAholic]

UH Guys... congrats on being the first google result of 'homebrew conway ar' ! You are going places, dudes!

So yeah, getting my homebrew set up soon (need to sell camera stuff first) and was hoping I could be part of the wolfpack? I see there is a facebook group, would it be weird if I asked to join?

Also, kinda urgent question, anyone here treating Conway tap water before brewing?

welcome! If your water comes from Brewer ( a fitting name) Most of my friends only add Campden for the Chloramine. I do add 3/4 tsp of Lactic Acid and 3/4 tsp of cal. chloride when I brew a house yellow beer with 6% abv. Our water is very good. The Facebook/website/brew club stuff is all Eric... he'll chime in soon.
Bob

 

[estricklin]

Yeah I think our water is pretty good, and honestly there's like 1,000 other things that are going to drastically effect the flavor of your beer more. Definitely get some campden tablets when you can, use 1/4-1/2 tablet/5gallons.

Add away we'd love to have you. Welcome to the forum too by the way! What kind of beers do you like?

Glad to see we're not so hard to find these days. Of coarse number 1 search result, maybe the ONLY search result haha.

 

[charlieisshakingme]

So at what point would I add the tablet?

 

[BowAholic]

So at what point would I add the tablet?

1 tablet is good for about 20 gallons... I use 1/4-1/2, which I add to my water while I'm filling the kettle.

 

[Rockin_P]

Whos brewing what this weekend??

 

[BowAholic]

Whos brewing what this weekend??

I probably will tomorrow while it's cool... been working on corrals all day so I deserve a break.

 

[estricklin]

I brewed a Chimay clone earlier in the week because I had to take off due to the wife's bun in the oven. Like to brew this weekend but cycling will probably win out.

 

[estricklin]

It's up and running! It took several pumpkin beers, some cussing and lots of coffee over the past couple weeks, but it works.

www.arkansashillbillyhomebrew.com

More features to come!

Ok, now we really need to meet up! I'm going to pick a Saturday at Old Chicago, who's in?

 

[BowAholic]

It's up and running! It took several pumpkin beers, some cussing and lots of coffee over the past couple weeks, but it works.

www.arkansashillbillyhomebrew.com

More features to come!

Ok, now we really need to meet up! I'm going to pick a Saturday at Old Chicago, who's in?

cool... congrats! looking good... just a little pic resizing and where did you get that recipe for Dirty Blonde? You know Cathy won't drink hoppy beers... LOL

 

[charlieisshakingme]

1 tablet is good for about 20 gallons... I use 1/4-1/2, which I add to my water while I'm filling the kettle.

Thanks, I think I am going to minimize risks for my first batch and get some spring water at Kroger's.

 

[charlieisshakingme]

It's up and running! It took several pumpkin beers, some cussing and lots of coffee over the past couple weeks, but it works.

www.arkansashillbillyhomebrew.com

More features to come!

Ok, now we really need to meet up! I'm going to pick a Saturday at Old Chicago, who's in?

I would love to come, but I am not free this Saturday or next.

 

[estricklin]

I would love to come, but I am not free this Saturday or next.

Brew session at my house this coming Sunday, everyone is invited.

 

[charlieisshakingme]

Brew session at my house this coming Sunday, everyone is invited.

Ugh, I have to turn you down again! This Sunday I'm going to the State Fair with my dad to see if any of his wines won!

 

[iblandford]

My keezer is finally coming along!

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[BowAholic]

looking good! :rockin:

 

[estricklin]

My keezer is finally coming along!

That's what I'm talking about!

 

[estricklin]

Enjoying a little 007 marathon, and some of Bob's accidental sour beer.

Hope everyone is getting ready for a great Thanksgiving.

 

[BowAholic]

Enjoying a little 007 marathon, and some of Bob's accidental sour beer.

Hope everyone is getting ready for a great Thanksgiving.

I watched Clint Eastwood movies all afternoon... I'm sure glad some of that beer didn't get poured out! I do prefer my Rye PA though...

 

[estricklin]

I watched Clint Eastwood movies all afternoon... I'm sure glad some of that beer didn't get poured out! I do prefer my Rye PA though...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is my favorite movie ever! But there's no such thing as a bad Eastwood movie.

I would prefer the Rye PA too, but the Sour is quite tasty. I've been drinking it all evening and haven't managed to finish a gallon yet.

Did you try a Willamette Pale Ale?