Hello from Brazil - Any other female brewers?

[camilagss]

Oh, my system really is way over the top and totally unnecessary (but fun!).

I have two pumps, and it's an indoor system in my laundry room. But I have a big house in a rural area, and space is not an issue for me at all. I know it's totally different in a large urban area!

My husband does help a bit- but he has said that "it's YOUR hobby!". And he's right. While I help him with some of his hobbies, it's not like he can hand me a shovel and expect me to help him garden or plant vegetables so even though he's helpful, I don't rely on his help very often.

I used to brew 19L batches on the stove top, and did that by myself while he was at work. It's possible with a good stove, and I did it for quite a few years. I just really like the convenience of a dedicated brewing area now, but not every one can do that of course.

Haha I totally get how having a way over the top system can be fun. I was drooling all over this Brutus 10 I saw the other day and sent a link to my father (he's an engineer), asking him if he'd help me build one of those.

He said he'd help me, so maybe... who knows, in the future haha.

I have a good industrial two burners stove at home and some spare space in my laundry area and a little bathroom I can use for fermenting and storing supplies. I promised my husband I wouldn't make much of a mess, so I'll have to be really smart about my choices.

Did you use pumps when you brew 19L batches?

 

[Temptd2]

Hi! Another female brewer checking in to welcome you.

Sounds like you're going to be having a lot of fun. I'm fortunate that my husband enjoys brewing as much as I do, in fact he's the lead on most of the stuff we do and I am the "assistant brewmeistress" - which is great.

We both enjoy sitting down and discussing our brews, future recipes, and general beer-related topics.

Sounds like you know what you're doing so I can't wait to hear of your experiences!

 

[brent1395]

Welcome! Let me know if you come up with a Brahma Black or Xingu clone!

 

[camilagss]

Could this dearth of equipment and supplies be an opportunity to start your our supply business?

Is it possible to order hops from out of the country? It may be worth biting the bullet on the extra shipping charges and ordering a few kilo's of quality hops, for storing in the freezer.

What is your water like? Just curious.

And Welcome.

Meh... I'm sure this could be an opportunity for someone who was willing to invest a lot of money and time to actually develop those supplies or import them. But I figure that I already have a day job, not much money to invest and little spare time, I really have to focus on something and crafting beer is my true passion.

It is possible to order hops from out of the country, but there are some severe restrains on that. I'm not entirely aware of the legislation, but there's a limit of how much you can bring or import without having to go through our "FDA" for approval.

We have some REALLY good water here in Brazil, lots of mineral fountains and everything. But not the stuff we can get from our taps, that's usually sort of bad.

 

[camilagss]

Hi! Another female brewer checking in to welcome you.

Sounds like you're going to be having a lot of fun. I'm fortunate that my husband enjoys brewing as much as I do, in fact he's the lead on most of the stuff we do and I am the "assistant brewmeistress" - which is great.

We both enjoy sitting down and discussing our brews, future recipes, and general beer-related topics.

Sounds like you know what you're doing so I can't wait to hear of your experiences!

Hey, nice to meet you!

My husband also loves beer, but he's more of a drinker than a brewer. I DO believe that after he watches me brewing and having a blast doing so, he'll want to join in. So maybe he can be my assistant haha.

That's awesome that you get to talk beer with your S/O. I saw this study the other day that proved that couples who drink together are happier!

I think there's a lot I still have to learn, you guys are a tremendous inspiration. But I'll keep posting and reading the forums to absorb all your beer knowledge *mua-hua-hua-hua*

 

[camilagss]

Welcome! Let me know if you come up with a Brahma Black or Xingu clone!

HAHA I do not think I'll be doing that. I don't really like those beers.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Welcome, from Atlanta, Ga.

I have North American friends, ( Expats), who live in Cotacachi, Ecuador, who are brewers, and they source their grains local to them, and I believe they get their hops in Quito.

They supply their brews to 3 local restaurants there.

I know it's not local to ya', but more local than ordering from the states!

 

[Yooper]

Sounds to me like someone needs to get their panties out of such a twist and quit taking stuff on the internet so seriously. You're the creeper that hmgets offended so easily.

Well, if it isn't such a big deal then post pictures of your wife....I want to check out what Mrs. jhoneycutt's butt looks like in a pair of jeans....

Offended?...because that was what you wanted from Camila, but you aren't seeing the problem with that...

Knock it off.

One of the reasons this forum is so wonderful is that we don't get into harassing each other.

One of the reasons that I don't announce on my avatar and in my posts that I'm a female is just for this reason. No one asks guy brewers who come on the forum for photos or makes remarks about their gender.

Let's all let this go, and get back to talking about brewing.

Thanks.

 

[seabass07]

Pics of yooper!? jk, we already know she's hot.

Welcome Camila!

 

[Temptd2]

THANK you, Yooper. I hate this petty schoolyard bickering, on this or ANY forum. Not productive.

AND I will say - as a female brewer - I didn't take offense to the "picture, or it didn't happen" post because I saw it as the OP intended it - a joke! How often do we see that phrase around here??

ANYWAY I'm glad we have Camila amongst our ranks now!

 

[Homercidal]

I'm sorry, but the suggestive request and bickering is completely uncalled for, especially in an Introduction thread. I understand that sometimes jokes are made, but also sometimes jokes should just not be said in the first place. Frankly, in my opinion, it is no way to welcome someone to the forums.

 

[camilagss]

Just to clear things up:

- I do NOT feel offended by the "pics or it didn't happen" joke.
- I do NOT want or expect any special treatment for being a female.
- My goal when calling out other female brewers was just to meet and be inspired by them, as this is a male-dominated hobby and it's nice to know who are the other girls involved in it.
- If at one point, one of the guys or the girls offend me in any way, I'll make sure they know it. I do not need whiteknighting.

Cheers,

Camila.

 

[jhoneycutt]

Just to clear things up:

- I do NOT feel offended by the "pics or it didn't happen" joke.
- I do NOT want or expect any special treatment for being a female.
- My goal when calling out other female brewers was just to meet and be inspired by them, as this is a male-dominated hobby and it's nice to know who are the other girls involved in it.
- If at one point, one of the guys or the girls offend me in any way, I'll make sure they know it. I do not need whiteknighting.

Cheers,

Camila.

The world needs more of this right here.:rockin:

 

[roastquake]

You go girl! seriously though, I'm interested to see how your locally sourced brewing goes, keep us posted!

 

[Temptd2]

Just to clear things up:

- I do NOT feel offended by the "pics or it didn't happen" joke.
- I do NOT want or expect any special treatment for being a female.
- My goal when calling out other female brewers was just to meet and be inspired by them, as this is a male-dominated hobby and it's nice to know who are the other girls involved in it.
- If at one point, one of the guys or the girls offend me in any way, I'll make sure they know it. I do not need whiteknighting.

Cheers,

Camila.

I just know I'm gonna like you!

 

[camilagss]

AND on a lighter note:

This is me. I'm a badass, brazilian, tattooed roller girl and home-brewer. I'm here to learn and to trade experiences about beer. I also happen to be a female, but I can kick your ass.

 

[camilagss]

You go girl! seriously though, I'm interested to see how your locally sourced brewing goes, keep us posted!

Will do. Last night was eventful. I got back all my equipment and got an amazing donation by a former home-brewer who's now getting big and fancy. He gave me a bunch of grains, hops and yeast.

I'm gonna restart brewing earlier than I thought! I'll mill this friday and brew on saturday. I'll make sure to post some pics.

 

[jhoneycutt]

Just being a brewer makes you a badass. Being a roller girl is just showing off now.

 

[camilagss]

Just being a brewer makes you a badass. Being a roller girl is just showing off now.

Life is too short to stay pretty and quiet in the corner. :fro:

 

[jhoneycutt]

Life is too short to stay pretty and quiet in the corner. :

You would have fit in real well with my group of friends way back when. Lol. :rockin:

 

[neilpcraven]

One other thing - there's a brewer on the forums here called ktrain who is based in SP, although I don't think he posts much. He told me about Lamas Brewshop in Campinas. He said the people who run it were nice to deal with. It's too far for me down here in Porto Alegre but looks like it is convenient, if not cheap!

 

[camilagss]

One other thing - there's a brewer on the forums here called ktrain who is based in SP, although I don't think he posts much. He told me about Lamas Brewshop in Campinas. He said the people who run it were nice to deal with. It's too far for me down here in Porto Alegre but looks like it is convenient, if not cheap!

That's awesome. I'll look them up! Thank you.

 

[jhoneycutt]

So what are the common beers/ styles there? I guess what I mean is what's the bud light of Brazil? Please don't say its actually bud light lol.

 

[Yooper]

AND on a lighter note:

This is me. I'm a badass, brazilian, tattooed roller girl and home-brewer. I'm here to learn and to trade experiences about beer. I also happen to be a female, but I can kick your ass.

You are a younger version of me, I'd like to think. :rockin:

I don't roller derby- but I play ice hockey. Or I did, until recently when I decided to go south in the winter. I'm pretty small size-wize, but I am pretty tough myself. I kayak, drive a truck (and now a Jeep) and hunt and fish. The last deer I got, I shot with a bow and arrow.

I also make some wine, cider and mead, and brew.

I got my tattoo in 1982, when few women would dare. I've been in Army, raised two kids, and now have two grandsons. I am retired, or at least semi-retired now, after being a paramedic and working in acute care for many years followed by office work and administration.

It's nice to meet you!

My team a few years ago (with the Stanley Cup):



And just us, after a win:

 

[Temptd2]

DANG, you girls are tough - remind me not to pizz either of you off! LOL!

And I thought I was badazz because I like to ride crazy horses. Used to raise, train, and show Arabians - the nuttiest of the lot!

I console myself a bit now because I'm 60. THAT being said, yesterday, by myself, I hauled out 27 16' x 1" x 6" boards from the back of the house to the front for somebody to pick up, then helped them load them onto a trailer which was parked across the street. I'm not quite ready for the rocking chair.

Advil is my closest friend though!

 

[camilagss]

You are a younger version of me, I'd like to think. :rockin:

I don't roller derby- but I play ice hockey. Or I did, until recently when I decided to go south in the winter. I'm pretty small size-wize, but I am pretty tough myself. I kayak, drive a truck (and now a Jeep) and hunt and fish. The last deer I got, I shot with a bow and arrow.

I also make some wine, cider and mead, and brew.

I got my tattoo in 1982, when few women would dare. I've been in Army, raised two kids, and now have two grandsons. I am retired, or at least semi-retired now, after being a paramedic and working in acute care for many years followed by office work and administration.

It's nice to meet you!

My team a few years ago (with the Stanley Cup):

View attachment 190670

And just us, after a win:
View attachment 190671

That would be a huge accomplish to turn out anything like you. Again, you're a big inspiration, thanks for rocking this much. :rockin:

Do you mind if I ask you when and why did you start brewing? Did you start with beer?

 

[camilagss]

DANG, you girls are tough - remind me not to pizz either of you off! LOL!

And I thought I was badazz because I like to ride crazy horses. Used to raise, train, and show Arabians - the nuttiest of the lot!

I console myself a bit now because I'm 60. THAT being said, yesterday, by myself, I hauled out 27 16' x 1" x 6" boards from the back of the house to the front for somebody to pick up, then helped them load them onto a trailer which was parked across the street. I'm not quite ready for the rocking chair.

Advil is my closest friend though!

Haha, riding horses is pretty badass too, come on! Those are huge creatures. And way to go at hauling those huge boards, you're one tough cookie! I had to carry a 30 pounds grain bad yesterday and I'm all sore today. ::cross:

 

[camilagss]

So what are the common beers/ styles there? I guess what I mean is what's the bud light of Brazil? Please don't say its actually bud light lol.

Hahaha, it isn't. And I think that's a GREAT question, I have to do some cleaning on my fermenter (getting ready for saturday) and I'll be right back to answer that!

 

[Doctor_M]

Welcome to the best homebrew forum on the internet Camila!

As far as light beers go this is hard to beat Imo.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f62/cream-three-crops-cream-ale-66503/

 

[neilpcraven]

So what are the common beers/ styles there? I guess what I mean is what's the bud light of Brazil? Please don't say its actually bud light lol.

Before the Paulista chimes in, I'll say the best beers are made in the south

Artesanal beers, as craft beers are called here, are really becoming popular. However, they are very expensive - the local brewpubs here charge between 12 and 30 BRL for a pint, and it's about 2.3BRL to the USD now. I heard the BrewDog pub in SP charges 45BRL for a pint! Given that many people earn less than 500 usd per month, they don't spend much of it on fancy beer. So, they drink Skol, Brahma, Bohemia, Antarctica, and if you're a real Gaucho, Polar. They're all full of adjuncts and all taste terrible. If you drink them near freezing, then they don't taste so bad, and they're cheap.