CT Brewers Check-In

[HomeBrewHunter]

Hey there CS155, I am familiar with Bryon's site and I definitely support it. I promote the site and the Trailblazer card program on my page. He is doing a great job getting the CT beer trail known throughout the state! I hope to help compliment his work focusing specifically on the homebrewing aspect of it.

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

 

[forcabrew]

FS/FT in CT
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f16/fs-ft-misc-brewing-equip-accessories-338903/

my new setup
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/my-new-eherms-brew-room-339866/

 

[Christer]

Nice build man!

 

[HomeBrewHunter]

Very nice set up!

 

[Kojack84]

AG brewer down in Norwalk here. Going through the long motions of hopefully opening a real microbrewery somewhere around here as well!

 

[ArcticBear]

honed in the new mill yesterday with the help of a friend and cleaned the garage tonight... ready to brew a pumpkin AG batch tomorrow

 

[Evan_L]

New brewer checking in from Willimantic.

 

[JohnnyO]

New brewer checking in from Willimantic.

Welcome!! Jealous that you're so close to Willibrew.

 

[roxbob]

AG brewer from Branford - 5 gallons to go this year until I hit the legal limit in CT...

 

[JohnnyO]

AG brewer from Branford - 5 gallons to go this year until I hit the legal limit in CT...

I work in Branford, in the industrial area behind the truck stop.

Congrats on an excellent brew year.

 

[ArcticBear]

I just moved to Branford in september, i live near the harley dealership on route 1. I brew ag as well

 

[ArcticBear]

happy Thanksgiving

 

[TexasIPA]

A bit late, but shout out from Fairfield

 

[ArcticBear]

so.... was brewing an AG batch tonight, out of the front of my garage, minding my own business.

got 25 minutes into the boil and some older guy drives up and summons me over to his car. asking what i was "cooking" then was shocked when i told him i was brewing beer. he asked if i had an open flame, saying that propane tanks like the one i was using were "illegal in the complex" and then told me he was the president of the homeowners association and was going to have to report me for my conduct. i was trying to not play hardball and comply and i just politely told the guy that i was watching it the entire time and had about a half hour left and asked if i was allowed to finish up this batch etc blah blah blah and his response "well it doesnt matter what you do, i'm already reporting you"

F*ck you buddy... looks like going forward i'm just going to have to keep my garage door closed most of the way... turns out this is less safe than if they just let me do it my way... im just expecting a phone call tomorrow from these *ssholes.

that being said i moved into this place in september. within the 2nd week there was a hole that fell through the ceiling because of rain, which still isnt fixed... if this is addressed before that hole in the ceiling is repaired i'm going to go apesh*t

 

[Poobah58]

They got you by the balls. Time to go electric?

 

[JohnnyO]

Holy crap. What a nozzle. That sucks, man.

 

[mtyquinn]

That stinks about the propane complaint. That's a fight nobody wants. Going electric is a good option. Maybe you can run an extension cord from his unit.

Never saw this thread before....Brewing in Meriden, CT.

 

[JohnnyO]

That stinks about the propane complaint. That's a fight nobody wants. Going electric is a good option. Maybe you can run an extension cord from his unit.

Never saw this thread before....Brewing in Meriden, CT.

Welcome!

 

[ArcticBear]

They got you by the balls. Time to go electric?

Just picked up a 20 gallon boilermaker and blingmann floor burner...im not cutting up that kettle and selling the burner so electric is not an option right now

 

[Doublebird]

Reading for some time thought it was finally time to sign up. We use a large all grain set up breweing about once a month. Looking forward to brewing an American Amber this holiday weekend.

 

[david83]

checking in from tolland county

 

[rdann87]

Hello From Manchester.

Just brewed my first all grain batch.. was fun, learned a lot (good and bad, lol).

 

[JohnnyO]

Hello From Manchester.

Just brewed my first all grain batch.. was fun, learned a lot (good and bad, lol).

Congrats. It gets easier. First AG batch can be frustrating and stressful. It gets so much easier as you get your processes down.

 

[cgingras1]

Checking in from Somers, CT

I just survived an electric brewery build in my basement and have a few different beers in the fermenter.

If anybody was goegraphically nearby and interested in meeting up that would be fantastic. Still learning a lot and this forum is incredibly helpful although it does seem like an obsession as this point.

 

[JohnnyO]

Checking in from Somers, CT

I just survived an electric brewery build in my basement and have a few different beers in the fermenter.

If anybody was goegraphically nearby and interested in meeting up that would be fantastic. Still learning a lot and this forum is incredibly helpful although it does seem like an obsession as this point.

Hi from Hamden.

Check out Hartford Craigslist. Someone in Simsbury just posted up all of his equipment. Prices seem very fair. $25 corny kegs.

 

[Evan_L]

Damn, I was hoping that CL listing would stay quiet till I had some money saved

 

[joerose]

Hi from Manchester also. Been brewing for 10 months, 4 of which are AG. Having a blast and love it.

 

[heferly]

just moved from chicago to westbrook, brewing all-grain...well, i will be once i get everything in order! have 4 full kegs to fill the void for now

 

[mtyquinn]

Welcome to CT. Beers are flowing in Connecticut. Slainte.

 

[ETCS]

This from the Sam Adams Long Shot Article announcing 2012 winners. This guy is from Salem, CT.

Zack Adams ' Magnificent Seven is a showcase of seven American hop varieties that impart a big piney and lingering resinous flavor. A true Imperial American IPA, this brew pours a rich bronze color. The slightly sweet malt character is pleasantly balanced by a pronounced hop bitterness with grapefruit, pine and earthy notes from the American hops. This medium-bodied IPA also delivers caramel, citrus, lemon and piney aromas.

Full Article:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...s-great-american-beer-festival-173953121.html