Attn: Northern Illinois Brewers!

[Cheesefood]

Thanks for the offer, but I JUST picked up 4 more. I now have 6. I think I'm going to start using them as secondaries.

How much did you pay for them?

 

[rdwj]

$18 plus shipping.

They have some as cheap as $15. I picked up the o-rings in bulk from McMaster. I also got a couple sets of poppits just in case. I can did up the part numbers if you need them

 

[Cheesefood]

$18 plus shipping.

They have some as cheap as $15. I picked up the o-rings in bulk from McMaster. I also got a couple sets of poppits just in case. I can did up the part numbers if you need them

Not a bad price. This guy is a few bucks cheaper since there's no shipping. I'm picking up 2 or 3 because I've got a mead on the docket and I'd like for it to be able to sit in the keg for a year or two.

 

[rdwj]

Ya, with no shipping, that's a sweet deal

Here are the part numbers for McMaster.com. You can get the o-rings CHEAP if you get them in bulk instead one set at a time

9452K172 - $2.25 for 100
9452K23 - $2.77 for 100
9452K218 - $12.50 for 10

They're usually $3 for one of the expensive ones and two each of the others

 

[Cheesefood]

Ya, with no shipping, that's a sweet deal

Here are the part numbers for McMaster.com. You can get the o-rings CHEAP if you get them in bulk instead one set at a time

9452K172 - $2.25 for 100
9452K23 - $2.77 for 100
9452K218 - $12.50 for 10

They're usually $3 for one of the expensive ones and two each of the others

LHBS sells them, and I owe them some business after the help they gave me with my kegging setup.

 

[Rhoobarb]

I've yet to keg, but have been thinking of doing it as the next 'big step'. I might be game for a couple. PM me if you like. Does he state what shape they're in?

FWIW, there's an article in this month's (Jan.-Feb. 07) BYO on rebuilding kegs.

 

[rdwj]

I've yet to keg, but have been thinking of doing it as the next 'big step'. I might be game for a couple. PM me if you like. Does he state what shape they're in?

FWIW, there's an article in this month's (Jan.-Feb. 07) BYO on rebuilding kegs.

Rhoobarb, I'd be happy to swap kegging help for AG help

 

[Rhoobarb]

Rhoobarb, I'd be happy to swap kegging help for AG help

Deal! We'll talk it over Thursday!

 

[Cheesefood]

Deal! We'll talk it over Thursday!

I got clearance from the tower. I'll see you there Thursday.

What time? We should get a reservation since we don't know what each other looks like, and it's a large place.

 

[Rhoobarb]

Just wanted to bump this up in case anyone missed it.

I will be there with my assistant brewer Kelly and a buddy ~6:45pm, maybe sooner, since traffic has been light. We can make a reservation or just meet in the bar (assuming there is one, I've never been here before). I look like this guy!

 

[rdwj]

Ah, good - was going to PM both of you guys to make sure we're still on!

I'll be there at 6:30 or so I guess, but I'm flexible.

My new Brother-in-law is going to join us later - about 7:30 or so. He's new to the area and likes good beer, so I have high hopes for him.

Cheese, you going to make reservations or is the bar the plan?

EDIT:

Here is a pic of me

I think I've seen enough pictures of both of you to know what you look like, but I don't think I know your actual names - mine is Rod

 

[Rhoobarb]

Mine is Mark.

I just found out that I will be able to get there earlier than expected - ~5:30-5:45pm, but that my buddy can't make it. So, it will just be me & Kelly.

I plan to bring 3-4 homebrews to exchange.

 

[rdwj]

Ok, 5:30-5:45 it is!

I JUST ordered my beer gun. I'll have a couple to share next time around

 

[the_bird]

Someone better bring a digital camera, because you folks all actually getting together - I'll believe it when I see it...

J/k, sounds like fun....

 

[Cheesefood]

I'm flying solo.

This is kinda what I look like.

 

[the_bird]

DAMMIT!

When will I learn... NEVER CLICK ON CHEESEFOOD'S LINKS...

 

[Rhoobarb]

Someone better bring a digital camera...

Not to worry, I'll have mine!

BTW, Cheese - picked up my three corny kegs last night and they look good. Nice guy selling them, too.

See y'all tonight!

 

[Cheesefood]

Good to know. I'm picking up my 3 today if it works for him.

All I have to offer is the 80/- that I'm not very fond of. I'l bring some and you're welcome to take it or leave it.

See you guys at 5:30-5:45ish. BTW, the whole place is non-smoking. Don't know if that's a concern to either of you.

 

[Rhoobarb]

... All I have to offer is the 80/- ...

Cool; I love Scotch Ales!

... the whole place is non-smoking...

I saw that and it's cool with me - I don't smoke. The Great Dane in Madison, WI is the same way. It was nice to wake up in the morning not smelling of cigarettes!

I've got four beers I'm bringing. I'm not saying they're my best - they're just what I have available! Okay, the Imperial Stout, I like a lot!

 

[rdwj]

Looks like I'll be flying solo tonight too. My brother-in-law has been blowing chunks all day.

...I felt bad for him until I realized chunks was his dog.
<rim shot>

I'm a non-smoker too - so that's great by me. See ya later tonight!

 

[Cheesefood]

Looks like I'll be flying solo tonight too. My brother-in-law has been blowing chunks all day.

...I felt bad for him until I realized chunks was his dog.
<rim shot>

I'm a non-smoker too - so that's great by me. See ya later tonight!

Any chance you can bring some apfelwine? I'd love to try some. Even if it's just in a cleaned-out soda bottle.

 

[rdwj]

Any chance you can bring some apfelwine? I'd love to try some. Even if it's just in a cleaned-out soda bottle.

Sure, let me see what I can do. I think I have a couple of seltzer water screw tops that I can use. In another week, when I get my Beer gun, this is going to be much easier.

 

[Cheesefood]

Sure, let me see what I can do. I think I have a couple of seltzer water screw tops that I can use. In another week, when I get my Beer gun, this is going to be much easier.

Don't worry about it if it's a problem. I was thinking that a plastic coke bottle might work, since I'll be drinking it tonight.

On a side note, I finally broke into my keg of Mapfelwein. It's pretty friggin' tasty.

 

[the_bird]

Any chance you can bring some apfelwine? I'd love to try some. Even if it's just in a cleaned-out soda bottle.

If I'd know you hadn't tried it yet, I would have put a bottle in your x-mas package.

 

[Cheesefood]

If I'd know you hadn't tried it yet, I would have put a bottle in your x-mas package.

Don't worry about it. I really like the two beers I've drank so far (Pale Ale and Double Brown)

 

[rdwj]

Big fun had by all. I'm a tad drunk, but I'm hoping we agree to get together again!!!

 

[Rhoobarb]

:rockin: Yes, we had a great time! Great food and lots of (maybe too much!) good beer. I agree; we definitely need to do this again!

I'll post the pictures Saturday, as I'm going out to drink again tonight!

 

[Cheesefood]

Big fun had by all. I'm a tad drunk, but I'm hoping we agree to get together again!!!

Yeah, those last two probably weren't necessary. I made it home safely, but didn't last long once I got home.

That was fun though. Never been in a restaurant and gotten the "Get the hell out" music.

 

[Rhoobarb]

... Never been in a restaurant and gotten the "Get the hell out" music.

Yeah, the last time I was the last person in a restaurant was Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder nearly three years ago. No music, just a busboy pushing a broom all around our booth. And his name definitely wasn't Audrey.

 

[rdwj]

Funny, I was oblivious to the fact that they were trying to get us out of there - lol. I didn't think it was that late.