First!

[Chriso]

Lincoln here. I use tap water. I do treat with Campden - I crack a tablet in half, prepare 5 gal in two buckets side by side, and I crush up half a tablet between my fingers into each bucket. I stir vigorously, then let it sit outside with no lid for ~15 min. after doing this, while I get the rest of my equipment set up.

Longer-term, I plan to build a filtering board and/or a whole house filter.

I also sometimes use a mix of 1/2 hy-vee refill-your-jugs water, 1/2 tap water.

 

[gladril]

Lincoln here. I use tap water. I do treat with Campden - I crack a tablet in half, prepare 5 gal in two buckets side by side, and I crush up half a tablet between my fingers into each bucket. I stir vigorously, then let it sit outside with no lid for ~15 min. after doing this, while I get the rest of my equipment set up.

Longer-term, I plan to build a filtering board and/or a whole house filter.

I also sometimes use a mix of 1/2 hy-vee refill-your-jugs water, 1/2 tap water.

Cool. Thanks for the feedback.

Just out of curiosity, why do you put the buckets outside?

 

[Chriso]

I read somewhere that sunlight helps release the chloramines. So I leave them without lids, in the sun, as I get my gear ready.

Plus, I brew outside, so I would put them there eventually.

 

[opus345]

Quick Zipline Review: The wife and I went to Lincoln tonight to hit the grand opening of the Zipline Brewery in Lincoln. The Alt and the Porter were fantastic. I think the IPA needs some work, not bad mind you, but I like IPAs and have a higher standard. Gorgeous tap room. Cool looking tap handles. Hard working folks to get you served. http://www.ziplinebrewing.com/index.php/blog/entry/zbc-taproom-opens-on-january-4th. We will back back. Have heard that Zipline is on tap at the Library Pub. All the best to folks at Zipline.

 

[fifthcircle]

I'm too lazy to treat my water. I was running it through a cheap screw on carbon filter, but that takes 15min to get all my water. My water seems to be pretty good for brewing, but I'm not picky, and don't know any better. LOL!

 

[Vlaktor]

Well over half of the beer I make goes to events so I filter my water regardless of how picky I am. Besides... brewing is typically the only thing I schedule on brew days so I could care less about 15 minutes. Filtering takes out that sharpness that chlorine imparts so the flavors are more rounded and pleasant. Probably not the greatest explanation; but that's how my brain interprets it.

 

[dpatrickv]

Well over half of the beer I make goes to events so I filter my water regardless of how picky I am. Besides... brewing is typically the only thing I schedule on brew days so I could care less about 15 minutes. Filtering takes out that sharpness that chlorine imparts so the flavors are more rounded and pleasant. Probably not the greatest explanation; but that's how my brain interprets it.

Yep, I'm going to have to go out and get a carbon filter before I brew this weekend.

 

[davebstock]

Ft Calhoun...1st batch in the Carboy now! Scottish Ale, milk stout next. Will be brewing in Omaha with friends now and then.

 

[dpatrickv]

Ft Calhoun...1st batch in the Carboy now! Scottish Ale, milk stout next. Will be brewing in Omaha with friends now and then.

Fort Calhoun you say? I'm originally from Fort Calhoun but now love out by Northwest HS.

 

[davebstock]

I went the opposite direction. Moved from Omaha to an acreage in the hills 9 years ago or so. Know many people that brew in our general region?

 

[dpatrickv]

I went the opposite direction. Moved from Omaha to an acreage in the hills 9 years ago or so. Know many people that brew in our general region?

Not anybody at all actually. Most people I brew with are more 144th and maple area or further west/south. I've been brewing in my garage the last few batches though. Are you a part of any homebrew clubs?

 

[davebstock]

Not a member anywhere. Saw the railroaders. Might join that. I jave a brother and a couple friends that brew buy so far have only done extract. I'm learning about all grain and want to buy the equipment.

 

[dpatrickv]

Come to some railroaders meetings. We hold monthly meetings/competitions that offer free beer and free critiques for beer brought it. http://www.railroadersbrewclub.com/

Our next meeting is at the Lauter Tun on the 31st. Come out, meet some people, and drink some beer.

 

[davebstock]

I marked my calendar and will be there. Ive been wanting to go to the Lauter Tun. Been there? I invited brew friends.

 

[dpatrickv]

Yeah, I've been there quite a bit. Nice atmosphere, good variety of beers. If you have some beer, feel free to bring a 6 pack for our best damn beer competition as you don't need to be a member to enter into it. No prizes for it, but good way to get some feedback. I might have a beer there for BDB but I'm not sure yet.

 

[BrewerE]

Close, I'm at 156th and Dodge.

as am I....

I have my 2nd batch 'cooking' now and am trying to decide on a 3rd...
Gonna stay extract/grain for a while as I have enough hobbies (and kids) to spend money on...

Come to some railroaders meetings. We hold monthly meetings/competitions that offer free beer and free critiques for beer brought it. http://www.railroadersbrewclub.com/

Our next meeting is at the Lauter Tun on the 31st. Come out, meet some people, and drink some beer.

I see the next meeting is on my Bday.....may have to swing by (wanted to check that place out anyway)

 

[Lane1]

138th & Harrison. I'm a week away from bottling my first batch.

 

[beowulf]

West Omaha here...168th and Maple area. No club affiliation yet, but I've met several of the Railroaders who are great people. Lots of good folks in the other clubs as well. AG brewing for 3 years or so...about 60 batches.

I really enjoy pouring at the beer festivals such as the Homebrewers Fest, Holiday Beerfest, etc... Really neat events here in Omaha. Great opportunity to share with folks who really appreciate good beer. You're giving away an entire batch at each one, though, so that does get a little old after awhile.

 

[dpatrickv]

West Omaha here...168th and Maple area. No club affiliation yet, but I've met several of the Railroaders who are great people. Lots of good folks in the other clubs as well. AG brewing for 3 years or so...about 60 batches.

I really enjoy pouring at the beer festivals such as the Homebrewers Fest, Holiday Beerfest, etc... Really neat events here in Omaha. Great opportunity to share with folks who really appreciate good beer. You're giving away an entire batch at each one, though, so that does get a little old after awhile.

I understand the whole giving away a full batch thing. It does get old after awhile. I'll be pouring two batches for extreme beer fest coming up and another batch is dedicated to the Empyrean beer quest competition.

 

[Vlaktor]

It doesn't really get old for me, but it sure as heck does get costly!!! I poured at eight or so events last year and have 13 scheduled for this year. The feedback is well worth it to me, but my wallet still hates me.

 

[dpatrickv]

It doesn't really get old for me, but it sure as heck does get costly!!! I poured at eight or so events last year and have 13 scheduled for this year. The feedback is well worth it to me, but my wallet still hates me.

Feedback is good, but seeing as this is really only a hobby, it sucks giving away 40-80 bucks worth of beer, especially when my stash at home is running low.

Also, last nights turnout was awesome. 30+ beers there and a ton of new faces. It was good to meet some new folks.

 

[Vlaktor]

That was an absolutely amazing turnout. Thanks to those of you on here that showed up! I hope you all had a great time!

 

[Chriso]

Hehe, that's why I try to creatively formulated batches for events that only cost me $20 or $30, and use up some of the stuff that I've had on hand for too long already....

 

[davebstock]

I really enjoyed my first time out at one of these events. Really looking forward to becoming a member and getting involved.

 

[tre9er]

Thought I'd pass this along, a group buy going on for those who are running low:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f174/se-nebraska-group-buy-round-2-a-388108/

 

[Greg79]

Hi im in west omaha and am a new home brewer. ive done about 3 extract brews and about to do my 4th, so far all of them have turned out great. I am looking into getting into ag and will be playing with it when i go back to my home town of san diego in 3 weeks.

 

[dpatrickv]

Hi im in west omaha and am a new home brewer. ive done about 3 extract brews and about to do my 4th, so far all of them have turned out great. I am looking into getting into ag and will be playing with it when i go back to my home town of san diego in 3 weeks.

Do you permanently live here or in SD?

 

[Greg79]

Do you permanently live here or in SD?

I permanently live here in omaha about 168th and center. born and raised in sd though. I have been here for about 7 years. I moved here for my wife and then had a son so decided to stay

 

[BigRedHopHead]

Hi im in west omaha and am a new home brewer. ive done about 3 extract brews and about to do my 4th, so far all of them have turned out great. I am looking into getting into ag and will be playing with it when i go back to my home town of san diego in 3 weeks.

132nd and Fort here. I brew on a weekly basis. PM me if you want to come by and see how I batch sparge in a cooler for all grain.

 

[dpatrickv]

132nd and Fort here. I brew on a weekly basis. PM me if you want to come by and see how I batch sparge in a cooler for all grain.

Same, I'm around Northwest HS and brew on a fairly consistent basis. I'm always up for a few beers and some company while brewing.