Hello From Cleveland

[Kevin-K]

Hello all! Joined last month but haven't gotten around to the intro.

I'm still a guppy with brewing, as my first batch was this past September. That was an American Pale Ale, and since then I've done a Belgian, Oatmeal Stout, IPA, Belgian (replicate), and another IPA. The second Belgian just started drinking, and the IPA just got put in the keg. I am kegging for convenience and lack of space to store bottles, and I am about to begin a keezer build since I am wanting to keep a variety going. I started out with a 4 gallon pot for the first 3 batches, then graduated to a 15 gallon kettle using a BIAB. I also made a counterflow chiller in order to work with the larger kettle and it turned out great. First batch was 200 in, 62 out! I also grow Willamette, Glacier, and Perle hops that I planted a couple of years ago in anticipation of wanting to start brewing.

Looking forward to chatting about brew, and thanks in advance for all the advice I'll be asking for!

Kevin

Here's some brew related pics to kick things off!

 

[treacheroustexan]

Also Cleveland, welcome!

 

[unionrdr]

I'm over in Sheffield Village. Used to work in Cleveland till I retired 7 years ago this month. That's some serious start up equipment! Welcome to the best site on the net for brewing,wine making,foods,etc.

 

[Kevin-K]

Thanks, and thanks! I'm in Independence, so right around the corner!


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[treacheroustexan]

Just to add since everyone else is lol, I'm right down town but looking for a place in west lake!

 

[Cyclman]

Wow, nice projects. Welcome to the hobby and the group, from CO.