CT Brewers Check-In

[kungfudrinx]

WScott, Assuming you're third stage brewing, I'm the other one listed on the website! it's kind of surprising that there aren't more people listed. What are you brewing this weekend?

--Chris

 

[WScottCross]

WScott, Assuming you're third stage brewing, I'm the other one listed on the website! it's kind of surprising that there aren't more people listed. What are you brewing this weekend?

--Chris

Yes, I'm Third Stage Brewing. I'm brewing another batch of my Launch IPA, which was the first beer I brewed in the new brewery. I was using a temporary simplified controller then, but just fired up my 50A Kal clone today and I'm running test boils with it now. Very happy with the system so far! Anyone who wants to check it out is welcome between 8AM and 3PM.

 

[JohnnyO]

Just so you guys know, Scott is a great guy. First time he came to a brew haven club meeting, he showed up with two cornies with of beer. Everyone's jaw dropped to the floor. It was impressive.

 

[Brizzo]

Anyone that is looking to grow some hops I have some 4yr olds that I just moved down from my old house in Maine. I have rhizomes that I need to split off. Nugget, cascade, centennial, Columbus, magnum, mt hood and willamette. I'm in Cheshire- hit me up; not charging anything

 

[JohnnyO]

There's a hop rhizome exchange thread we started over at www.brewhaven.org. It's in the events section. Welcome to CT.

 

[WScottCross]

Just so you guys know, Scott is a great guy. First time he came to a brew haven club meeting, he showed up with two cornies with of beer. Everyone's jaw dropped to the floor. It was impressive.

It was my first time going to a club meeting and I wasn't sure how much to bring. I felt kinda silly when everyone else pulled out a growler or a couple bottles. Ah well... Brew Haven is great. I felt like I actually fit in. I don't even mind the drive to get there. Just wish I could make it to more of the meetings.

 

[Codfishhead]

Anyone that is looking to grow some hops I have some 4yr olds that I just moved down from my old house in Maine. I have rhizomes that I need to split off. Nugget, cascade, centennial, Columbus, magnum, mt hood and willamette. I'm in Cheshire- hit me up; not charging anything

Awesome of you to offer this up.

People take him up on this offer. Fresh hops in your beers kicks ass.

 

[KVANTAN]

Hartford area here. Interested in bottle swapping. I have SD-Slims Lime Hefeweizen right now.

 

[Auger]

Hartford area here. Interested in bottle swapping. I have SD-Slims Lime Hefeweizen right now.

Where exactly? I've got a few things on tap I'd be willing to swap...double IPA, kolsch, stout.

 

[Brizzo]

Awesome of you to offer this up.



People take him up on this offer. Fresh hops in your beers kicks ass.

I'm like Johnny hoppy seed. Just love seeing hops being grown. I do take beer donations though[emoji51]

 

[JusticeBrewers]

Hi everyone. Noob here in Pawcatuck (pretty much to complete other side of CT as everyone else) good to see Im not totally alone though

 

[grundlepunch]

Hi everyone. Noob here in Pawcatuck (pretty much to complete other side of CT as everyone else) good to see Im not totally alone though

I'm from the same side of CT, and have a bunch of family in Pawcatuck!

Welcome!

 

[grundlepunch]

Also add me to the "kal clone in the basement" club.
Currently set up with 15 gal tanks and a 3 tap keezer.

 

[BassElement]

Hi all - new joiner, been brewing for about a year here in Darien. Great that there's a CT forum!

Interested in your thoughts on something: I can't find a LHBS in Fairfield County, the only one I've been to in CT is up in East Hartford (Brew Wine and Hobby, a great store btw). Any brewers in Fairfield Cty have any suggestions? Where do you get your grain / gear? I've been mostly ordering online but browsing is more fun.

Thanks!

 

[OldHamlet]

Hi all - new joiner, been brewing for about a year here in Darien. Great that there's a CT forum!

Interested in your thoughts on something: I can't find a LHBS in Fairfield County, the only one I've been to in CT is up in East Hartford (Brew Wine and Hobby, a great store btw). Any brewers in Fairfield Cty have any suggestions? Where do you get your grain / gear? I've been mostly ordering online but browsing is more fun.

Thanks!

I'm on the CT border. Both of these are great hbs.

http://www.nybrewsupply.com/ (Brookfield)
http://www.maltoseexpress.net/ (Monroe)

 

[GrumpyOldGit]

Any brewers in Fairfield Cty have any suggestions? Where do you get your grain / gear?

I'm in Ridgefield and have used Epic on Federal Road in Brookfield (about 1.5m north of Costco) http://www.epichomebrew.com/ as my LHBS.

Decent enough range of hardware from pots to books to burners to kegging and plenty of ingredients. They're really good at helping you put ingredients together (extract and/or grain, and they'll mill the grain for you) and happily help you modify and replace one grain/extract/yeast with alternatives if you want to tweak a recipe. And they'll happily just chat brewing.

 

[cpapallo]

Before I got my pro job - I used to go to Epic pretty regularly. Usually had anything I was looking for.

Hi all - new joiner, been brewing for about a year here in Darien. Great that there's a CT forum!

Interested in your thoughts on something: I can't find a LHBS in Fairfield County, the only one I've been to in CT is up in East Hartford (Brew Wine and Hobby, a great store btw). Any brewers in Fairfield Cty have any suggestions? Where do you get your grain / gear? I've been mostly ordering online but browsing is more fun.

Thanks!

 

[Finny62]

I'm in Stamford and usually go to Maltose or Halftime in Mamaroneck. It's about half the distance to Maltose and they're open on Sundays in case you can't make it to Maltose during the week or on a Saturday. Let me know if you want the guy's name/contact info who orders all of the homebrew equipment and ingredients, he's very accommodating.

 

[BassElement]

Thank you guys for all the suggestions, I'm definitely going to check these out! Looking for my next recipe and would prefer to buy local. Cheers!

 

[BlueHouseBrewhaus]

Don't know about Halftime but Maltose Express is top notch. Great inventory and very helpful. The owners (Mark & Tess) wrote the Clone Brew books and have kits (or will make one up for you) of many of their clone brews. They also recently opened their own bewery, Veracious. Definitely worth the trip.

 

[BassElement]

Maltose sounds quite excellent - I will definitely plan a trip up there. I'm not quite experienced enough to create my own recipe but I can definitely call up a few beers I'd like to clone! Thanks for all the great tips.

 

[JohnK93]

+1 for Maltose. I'm in Danbury and much closer to Epic, but I've been going to maltose since I started brewing about 5 years ago (before epic opened) and am pretty loyal unless I really want White Labs yeast (maltose carries mostly Wyeast and dry yeast.) Maltose has a great selection of grains, extracts, hops, yeast, and other ingredients, a friendly and knowledgeable staff, and can definitely help you as you get started. And with the taproom now open next door, my wife and I just really enjoy going to Maltose. Highly recommended.

-John

 

[ferm.adventures]

Maltose is a great shop, and Veracious Brewing is pretty damn good too.

 

[Hudini56]

In Chaplin, I use beer and wine makers warehouse in Hartford. Always have what I want/need!

 

[BeerMaverick]

Hi all - just moved to South Windsor and brew nearly every other weekend - trying to keep up with my new keezer! Cheers.

 

[Auger]

Hi all - just moved to South Windsor and brew nearly every other weekend - trying to keep up with my new keezer! Cheers.

Nice, I'm in South Windsor as well. I haven't brewed in a few months due to a new family addition...damn kid's taking up all my free time :fro:

Gotta get back at it soon, but nice to know there's another local, let me know if you're interested in a bottle swap.

 

[JohnnyO]

+1 for Maltose. I'm in Danbury and much closer to Epic, but I've been going to maltose since I started brewing about 5 years ago (before epic opened) and am pretty loyal unless I really want White Labs yeast (maltose carries mostly Wyeast and dry yeast.) Maltose has a great selection of grains, extracts, hops, yeast, and other ingredients, a friendly and knowledgeable staff, and can definitely help you as you get started. And with the taproom now open next door, my wife and I just really enjoy going to Maltose. Highly recommended.

-John

Maltose does carry White Labs. It's just kept in the back for some reason. Just ask them.

 

[mox-ct]

I'm from Salem CT. I brew 10 gallon batches both extract and all grain methods.

 

[JohnK93]

I knew they had a few strains in their coolers but didn't know they had more in the back. Good to know if I'm ever looking for something specific to White Labs.

 

[carter840]

Hi All,

I'm in the Newington area and am interested in joining a local brewers club. Anyone know of an active group in my area.

I'm an all grain brewer with about 5 years of experience, but I haven't brewed much recently.