Homebrewers in Charleston WV?

[twofieros]

Coldone,

Welcome to the party! I'm currently brewing a batch right now. Heating the sparge water. I'm glad you found this thread.

So far each home brewer I have met in the area can make some great beer! I get the feeling there are quite a few of us but we just need to get a little organized to make it easier to share and meet up.

If there is a day and time you want to meet just pick it and post here. We can go from there about trying to get together. Thursday's seem bad for two of us. I can do Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

Tim

 

[giveupthekingdom]

Ditto,
Coldone welcome to the forum.
I would be down for setting up a meeting. WE can meet up at a local eatery and have an exchange or brews or something.
I would be down. any one have any ideas?

 

[ColdOne]

Thanks guys. Sorry it's been a few days.... been on vacation and now trying to catchup. Just got a new kegerator Fridge... so setting that up as well. Most weekdays evenings and some weekends I could meet. Does anybody know a eatery where we can bring our own? I don't bottle mine ....but could bring a growler if they allow that sort of thing.

Cheers

 

[twofieros]

I've never asked anyone if we can bring our own to drink. In the past I have always just swapped beers and sent texts later about my experience.

Weekdays are best for me. Thursdays are not so good for others in the area.

I try to let everyone know when I'm brewing to give them the chance to come over. I've made a few brew days at Kevin's as well.

I'd love to meet up. If we can get everyone together for a dinner that would be cool. Especially if we can drink what we bring. That would allow an open discussion of each.

Tim

 

[707]

How y'all doing? I stumbled on this thread and just wanted to shout out. I'm about 2 hours north from you on I-79. I don't think there's many brewers up this way.. But I'm still stoked to learn that there's a scene down in C-Town! If you get a meet and greet together I could try to make it... Although I'd have to find a nearby hotel. Wouldn't wanna drive home after plenty of meeting and greeting!

Is the 'common ground' still open? I think it was on Summer street.. I saw some killer metal and punk shows there back in the day.

 

[TJinWV]

How y'all doing? I stumbled on this thread and just wanted to shout out. I'm about 2 hours north from you on I-79. I don't think there's many brewers up this way.. But I'm still stoked to learn that there's a scene down in C-Town! If you get a meet and greet together I could try to make it... Although I'd have to find a nearby hotel. Wouldn't wanna drive home after plenty of meeting and greeting!

Is the 'common ground' still open? I think it was on Summer street.. I saw some killer metal and punk shows there back in the day.

Two hours north as in Fairmont? There's a Fairmont Area Society of Homebrewers (FASHists) and Morgantown Area Society of Homebrewers (MASH), both with a big presence on facebook.

http://fairmontbrewers.webs.com/

http://mashwv.wordpress.com/

 

[707]

Hi TJ! Yeah.. I'm around Bridgeport. I'm a noob and just trying to make some contacts. Really appreciate the links. Are you active in the clubs?

I checked the Fairmont page. Looks like there are some events coming up. I might have to register and show up at one of em.

 

[TJinWV]

Hi TJ! Yeah.. I'm around Bridgeport. I'm a noob and just trying to make some contacts. Really appreciate the links. Are you active in the clubs?

I checked the Fairmont page. Looks like there are some events coming up. I might have to register and show up at one of em.

Hey 707, I'm not active in the clubs, just follow the facebook groups. I know a few people in the clubs, and there is some cross-pollination of course.

 

[twofieros]

My Christmas beer is about ready. How many others here made a seasonal beer this year? It would be cool to set up a meeting or dinner where we could sample everyone's brew. How many would be interested in that? If you want to meet in charleston post here and I'll pick a day in December. That's still enough time to brew up a beer if you haven't already.

Tim

 

[BanjoSavesTheDay]

My Christmas beer is about ready. How many others here made a seasonal beer this year? It would be cool to set up a meeting or dinner where we could sample everyone's brew. How many would be interested in that? If you want to meet in charleston post here and I'll pick a day in December. That's still enough time to brew up a beer if you haven't already.

Tim

That sounds fantastic! I have recently gotten back into homebrewing after taking a couple years off. In fact, what lead me to this forum was this particular thread.

Right now ive got a paw paw wheat beer fermenting in the secondary over top of the paw paws so it will definitely be ready in december and im also going to brew a chocolate peanut butter porter soon, which i guess is slightly more seasonal.

Kole

 

[chefglb]

I originally started this thread and am certainly glad there's been an overwhelming response. There is a local club/group called K.R.A.Z.E. ( Kanawha Regional Association of Zymurlogical Enthusiasts ). Rob Asten in the president and Rich Ireland, that writes the "beers to you" blog for the gazette is also involved with the group. It is on Facebook if anyone has an interest in it.
It seems there is a need for a homebrew club around here, but KRAZE isn't specifically for just the homebrewing scene. I suppose this homebrew talk thread is the best source of info for all of us local homebrewers. Anyway, glad to see the great response thus far.

 

[BanjoSavesTheDay]

Could you send me a link or something to the K.R.A.Z.E. page? For some reason I cannot find it!

Kole

 

[chefglb]

Could you send me a link or something to the K.R.A.Z.E. page? For some reason I cannot find it!

Kole

It's a closed group so I guess I would need to add you to the group. I would need to to friend you on Facebook and then add you into the group. Direct message me on here if you can with your info.

Greg

 

[BanjoSavesTheDay]

It says your mailbox is full! lol

 

[chefglb]

It says your mailbox is full! lol

Try again

 

[chefglb]

Try again

Kole I sent you a friend request on FB

 

[BanjoSavesTheDay]

We are now officially friends. Thanks!

Kole

 

[WingingEd]

Hello home brewers,
I live just north of Charleston, near Sissonville. I'm interested in getting into home brewing, and specifically want to brew stouts and porters.
I have no experience and would like some advice and guidance from someone who has already been through the pains of start-up.
Is there anyone here who would be open to letting me come observe the next time you brew, and maybe ask questions about equipment and ingredients?

Ed

 

[twofieros]

Hello Ed welcome to the forum. I wish I saw this earlier as I just brewed 10 gallons today. I'm sure someone here will show you the ropes or I'll try and get another beer brewed up soon and invite you over. I live in South Charleston.

Tim

 

[WingingEd]

Thanks Tim, I would really like to join you the next time you brew.

 

[BanjoSavesTheDay]

Does anyone know a good source for apple cider in the charleston area? There definitely doesnt seem to be any local cider available anywhere but really i cant even find any that doesnt have any preservatives in it.

 

[twofieros]

I got mine at Kroger and I've bought at Walmart. Motts apple juice and Kroger brand apple juice is what I got.

 

[BanjoSavesTheDay]

10-4.....I was really hoping someone had a super secret source they'd share for fresh local cider. I wonder how Brandon's Graff would taste with apple juice instead of cider?

 

[renickperry]

Glad to have found this thread. Merry Christmas to all. Live in Huntington. Getting ready to brew fourth batch. Extract brewer so far. Would like to meet y'all and help get something organized.

 

[dandelion9999]

The kit we bought failed to include the yeast, of all things. Does anyone out there in the Charlie West Brew Community have a packet of Safale-05 I could buy? It will be a week at least with the holiday on Monday before I can get it shipped here and have time to brew. If we had it, we could brew today or tomorrow.

 

[twofieros]

I'm out of town or I'd be able to hook you up. Sorry


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[dandelion9999]

Thanks for the reply. I wasn't sure anyone was even active on this thread.

 

[woodynumbers]

Hey guys. Glad I found this forum. I live in Charleston, WV and I have done just about 5 or 6 extract kit brews. I would love to get together with someone that does all grain brewing so I can see how to do it and learn what I can. Also, I have a kegging system but so far I have just done bottling. If someone could walk me though this I would appreciate it. If this is something that you could help me with, shoot me a message. Thanks guys!

 

[ChuckO]

Woody,

Obviously there isn't much activity on line from here in WV. I'm down outside of Pineville, glad to help with what I can. I both keg and bottle and make either 5 or 10 gal. batches all grain. I have a 3 vessel system, but occasionally do a BIAB in the boil kettle only. I'm not planning anything right now as I brew in a detached, unheated garage and need to wait for a day that's at least 50 deg. before I think about it.

Love to talk about brewing though.

Chuck

 

[jpark]

Homebrewer here from Charleston (Mink Shoals area). Been brewing a year now and about 10 batches of extract. Bottled once and bought kegs after that. Plan on beginning BIAB soon as I upgrade my equipment.

Be nice to get some type of group started on here or maybe Facebook to have gatherings, etc.