Hello from Kansas City, MO

[CountryRootsBrew]

Howdy all,

Been brewing since October. Thought I would sign up to learn a little more about brewing. And to waste time at work. Would like to start creating my own recipes soon and figured this would be a great place to start learning. Have a good one!

 

[ArcaneXor]

Welcome aboard.

 

[KCMOHophead]

Welcome! I'm here in KCMO if you need anything.

 

[CountryRootsBrew]

Do you buy most of your supplies in KC or off the web?

 

[KCMOHophead]

Do you buy most of your supplies in KC or off the web?

Some stuff I get from Baccus and Barleycorn over in Johnson County, the other stuff I get from northernbrewer.com. They have 7.99 two day shipping on everything except glass bottles and carboys.

 

[CountryRootsBrew]

Ya, I need to check out that Baccus and Barleycorn store. I work in Overland Park, so I usually just shoot over to the Homebrew Pro Shoppe in Olathe to grab what I need. Wasn't sure if you were aware of anyplace around here with amazing deals that I didn't know about. Thanks Hophead.

 

[KCMOHophead]

Where is the Homebrew Pro Shoppe in Olathe?

 

[CountryRootsBrew]

Well, to be honest, I don't have much to compare it to since it's the only homebrew store I have been in. Most of the store is taken up by wine making supplies. They have all your basic supplies of course. They have quite a few of their own recipe kits available although the ones that I have tried haven't been the best but drinkable. Most of the kits come with both DME/LME and no Irish Moss. I think LME makes beers taste all the same. I haven't started AG yet but it didn't look like he had a huge selection although he does have a descent number of hops to choose from. I would say most of products he has are a little above average on cost.

 

[KCMOHophead]

I get all my recipe stuff through northernbrewer you save a ton of money with the cheap shipping. It's cheaper then me driving all the way to shawnee or Olathe from my place.

 

[CountryRootsBrew]

I bet. I will probably start doing the same. I had a $100 worth of gift certificates there so I am trying to use all that up. It would be dumb not to. Good chattin with you man and I will talk with you later.

 

[DragonTail]

Welcome

 

[tgoodman44]

Welcome from the other side of the state.

 

[KCMOHophead]

Welcome from the other side of the state.

Where are you at?

 

[tgoodman44]

Right now Im sitting in the dinning room lol, but Im in the St. Louis area, North St. Louis County.

 

[CountryRootsBrew]

Thanks T. Finally looks like some nicer weather is moving in this weekend. Can't wait.

 

[KCMOHophead]

Thanks T. Finally looks like some nicer weather is moving in this weekend. Can't wait.

I see 40's in our future! I can't wait for a little warm up!!!

 

[CountryRootsBrew]

I watched the weather last night and one channel was predicting 53 on Sat. and 60 on Sunday.

 

[KCMOHophead]

I'll take that. This winter has been wearing me ragged. It's going to take a lot of 60's to warm me up.

 

[tgoodman44]

We're looking at 50's by the weekend. sure would be nice for it to hang around for awaile.

 

[doggage]

Hello from Emporia, and welcome!

+1 for Bacchus and Barleycorn and northernbrewer.

 

[KCMOHophead]

Hello from Emporia, and welcome!

+1 for Bacchus and Barleycorn and northernbrewer.

They are both awesome! I heard Austin Hombrew Supply is good too. Might have to give them an order here pretty soon!

 

[mightynintendo]

Greetings from waldo area and welcome! I'm new here myself. I do hope the weather is nice on saturday as that is my next slated brew day. Party!

 

[CountryRootsBrew]

Hopefully mine too. 50's would be good weather to sit in the garage and brew. What are you thinking of brewing?

 

[mightynintendo]

I have a Belgian blonde ale next up on the list. It's going to be pretty intense and i'm totally stoked about it! I threw two Wyeast 1388 activators into a 1/2 gallon starter on Sunday (would have done one but I didn't want to pitch a gallon-sized starter) and put it in the refrigerator last night. It's hungry and ready for action! Recipe is 10# Belgian pils, 2# Belgian wheat, 1# clear candi sugar, and 0.5# CaraVienne malt. Three hops additions: Golding 4% for 90 min, crystal 3% for 60 min, and Nugget 13% for 20 minutes. It may be a bit hoppier than traditional but it's still within the limits of the style.

 

[CountryRootsBrew]

Sounds crazy man. Still on the fence myself. Gotta run to the store sometime this week and hopefully something will come to me. Good luck

 

[Zaphod42]

I never thought there would be other people brewing beer right around the corner from me !! I'm in Brookside and just finished an over-hopped batch of IPA 2 days ago. So far I've purchased all my stuff at B&B and have good success with by beer coming out pretty close to the style and taste I was shooting for.

 

[CountryRootsBrew]

Still haven't made my way over to B&B. Been ordering online lately. From your profile, looks like you could teach me a few things about making some good beer with all that schoolin your doing Trying to get into the AG process myself. Just bought a new cooler for a MLT myself. Waiting on some more funds to complete it. Hope that IPA turns out great. One of my fav's.

 

[HoppedIPA]

I got most of my stuff at B&B got their home brew kit.and for round 3 got the malt extract there but hops from Willamette Valley Hops i found on facebook..

 

[NWMOBrewer]

Hey you all, I live 2 hours north of KC. I've only been to one homebrew shop in KC and that was Pro Shoppe, but I think I'll be stopping by B&B next time the SWMBO says we can afford it. If anyone ever wants to get together and swap bottles of brew!!!!

 

[HoppedIPA]

NWMO I got to ask SWMBO? I bet i have one too...lol So far i have only done kegs and took the brew to the local Homebrew clubs meeting in a growler. What Styles do you enjoy brewing/Drinking?