I wouldn't say shunned, no.... but what exactly are you here for? Sound like drinking less than a week old hooch grape juice is your thing, and I'm not knockin it: to each their own... but around here we cherish our creations and invest lots of time in research, work and patience to make the best product we can.
In short:
if you want to learn the art... this is the place to be.
if you want tips on how to make hooch even faster... ya aint gonna find that info here
ScottK said:Why would you ever think that you have some sort of hobby that is more intelligent than an average alcoholic?
Edgar Allan Poe was an Alcoholic, so was Ernest Hemingway.
I'm not knockin it: to each their own
davefleck said:If someone here truly has a problem with alcohol I'd like to think we'd all be supportive of that person getting the help they need. Many of us have lost friends and family to the disease.
Iif you want to learn the art... this is the place to be.
Not sure I'd agree with that. This is a good place for news or
maybe to learn what Columbus hops taste like. But there are
too many old wive's tales about brewing passed on here as if
they were facts to make it a reliable source for beginners.
Rayg
Not sure I'd agree with that. This is a good place for news or
maybe to learn what Columbus hops taste like. But there are
too many old wive's tales about brewing passed on here as if
they were facts to make it a reliable source for beginners.
Rayg
Not sure I'd agree with that. This is a good place for news or
maybe to learn what Columbus hops taste like. But there are
too many old wive's tales about brewing passed on here as if
they were facts to make it a reliable source for beginners.
Rayg
+1 post for a useless thread.
i think a lot of us go out of our way to dispute the "old wives tales" about brewing.....let's see, instant autolysis if you don't move your beer right way, hot side aeration, plastic water bottles, aluminum not being usable, and that's just off the top of my head, are just a few of the ones that folks come on all panicky about, that people have worked diligently to disprove.
I think this is a great place to get both technical information and creative ideas. A lot of stuff that first shows up here, then ends up talked about in podcasts, or the pages of byo magazine.
We have 40,000 brewers contributing to the body of knowledge, some are award winning brewers, some are pro brewers, some are scientists some are creative types.
I learn new stuff on here daily.....
+1 for a useless post.
see what I did?
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Weizenwerks said:Addiction is not a disease.
Addiction is not a disease.
I just took a 6 day fermented wine out, and drank it. It was wonderful. Am I nuts?
I'm kind of one of these ---> :rockin:
Revvy said:I think a lot of us go out of our way to dispute the "old wives tales" about brewing.....Let's see, instant autolysis if you don't move your beer right way, hot side aeration, plastic water bottles, aluminum not being usable, and that's just off the top of my head, are just a few of the ones that folks come on all panicky about, that people have worked diligently to disprove.
I think this IS a great place to get both technical information and creative ideas. A lot of stuff that first shows up here, then ends up talked about in podcasts, or the pages of byo magazine.
We have 40,000 brewers contributing to the body of knowledge, some are award winning brewers, some are pro brewers, some are scientists some are creative types.
I learn new stuff on here daily.....
IMO addiction is absolutely a disease. Substance abuse(including the abuse of alcohol) can be very addictive. It can result in pronounced psychological and physical symptoms.
To be honest, I would not advise anyone with alcoholism to engage in a hobby that involved making alcoholic beverages. That is not to say that I would shun an alcoholic for being a member of this site, and wanting to expand their knowledge of brewing. I don't think my feelings towards the OP's question can be described as either shunning or accepting someone. Alcoholism and other addictions are very complicated issues that manifest themselves differently in individuals. Some people can't control their addiction unless they completely abstain from the substance. For someone like that I would absolutely recommend staying away from a website that advocates homebrewing. Others can control their addiction in a way that allows for moderation. For someone that realized they had a drinking problem, and that the quantity they were drinking could be brought under control, I think HBT could certainly be a good source for them to learn more about creating tasty beverages they can enjoy responsibly.
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