Howdy from Houston

[DoctorDuvel]

I joined about a month ago but this is my first post. Just saying hello. So nice to find this forum, it has already influenced my beer making - I was able to find some really good info and tips on making my last brew, a steam beer (anchor clone) and it's looking like it's gonna be my best brew yet. Started brewing last summer...and it has grown into something of a passionate interest :rockin:

See ya around!

 

[DoctorDuvel]

btw, my thread title seems to be evidence that we houstonians tend to think alike lol!

 

[CrazyBrew]

Houston!!

 

[CarsonCE]

It's always great to see another Houston homebrewer. Welcome!

 

[152Sumo]

Im new here as well. Can't wait to get a batch going in a month or two. Any of you members, or consider joining, one of the local clubs?

 

[DragonTail]

Welcome

 

[DoctorDuvel]

forgive my very late reply - thought i'd get notifications of replies in my email...

crazybrew, carsonCE, 152sumo, dragontail - good to meet you

i've thought about looking into local brew clubs...at the moment, my friends and i are having plenty of fun getting together once a month and trying new beers... but two years out and now we have trouble finding beers we haven't had, which is why i got into homebrewing - the last frontier, and what a wonderful world it is!

 

[calebawilson]

New to the boards myself Im out in Katy

 

[Doc Robinson]

Hi Katy!.......

 

[Spreadhead]

Another Houstonian also new to the forum. Hello to all.

I started home brewing in '96, and by '00 I was retired by bottling. As luck would have it, I'm now in the process of building a 4 tap keezer. Goodbye bottling, hello draft home brew! It should be up and operational in the next 3-4 weeks, and would love to post some updates if anyone cares.

Anyway, thanks to all out there in HBT who post and encourage those of us who were once lost but now have been found. HBT has been instrumental in helping me decide what equipment to buy.

Spreadhead

 

[ALF]

Welcome aboard!

Long time brewer and newly signed onto HBT as well.

Its good to see homebrewing alive and well here in H Town

 

[DoctorDuvel]

Another Houstonian also new to the forum. Hello to all.

I started home brewing in '96, and by '00 I was retired by bottling. As luck would have it, I'm now in the process of building a 4 tap keezer. Goodbye bottling, hello draft home brew! It should be up and operational in the next 3-4 weeks, and would love to post some updates if anyone cares.

Anyway, thanks to all out there in HBT who post and encourage those of us who were once lost but now have been found. HBT has been instrumental in helping me decide what equipment to buy.

Spreadhead

wow, you were home brewing before i was even "allowed" to have a beer!

indeed looking forward to updates!

 

[DoctorDuvel]

Welcome aboard!

Long time brewer and newly signed onto HBT as well.

Its good to see homebrewing alive and well here in H Town

yeah, to my surprise, home brewing is really kicking in Houston...well, i was surprised until i found DeFalco's - they make it all so accessible! a gem of a business

 

[calebawilson]

well word on the street is there is another homebrew store that is going to open soon.

 

[emissary]

Good to see more Texans on this board. Now if we can just get Rick Perry on here, we'll all secede to our own board...........

The only LHBS in Abilene closed last year. Sure wish there was somewhere between Abilene and DFW.

Welcome to the boards!

 

[Spreadhead]

well word on the street is there is another homebrew store that is going to open soon.

for reals?

 

[calebawilson]

yes for reals im glad competition for defalcos can't be bad. The guy thats openinging it is the keg cowboy he sells kegging stuff and more on his site kegcowboy.com

 

[CarsonCE]

yes for reals im glad competition for defalcos can't be bad. The guy thats openinging it is the keg cowboy he sells kegging stuff and more on his site kegcowboy.com

That's great news. I bought all my kegging stuff from him and he is a great guy. I actually saw him at a wine bar not too long ago (we were the only guys drinking beer in there) and he went out of his way to talk to me. He's good to work with.

I'm a big fan of Defalco's too though and end up going there every week or so. I think there are plenty of us homebrewers here to support both places.

 

[Spreadhead]

Oh that's Jeff Woodruff. I've been to his "store" which he currently runs out of his garage in Spring Branch. He's a very nice guy and has competitive prices.

I think you're right about competition w/ Defalco's. That can only be good.

 

[calebawilson]

Yeah he is a good guy goes out of his way to explain things. I for one don't care for defalcos that much only go there if I need something last minute.

 

[Spreadhead]

I know what you're saying about Defalco's. I've thought before that some of those guys working in there were kind of pretentious. Lately I've been buying from ahb rather than driving over to the LHBS.

 

[calebawilson]

I feel like im an inconvience to them when I walk in to purchase something last time I was in there no one but me in the store there all chit chatting I have to actually ask for help really! And then I hear its your turn this time. Im just like wow

 

[Slacker330r]

I was born in Houston but now live in Victoria. Good to see all these Texans here.

 

[ALF]

FYI,

There already is a 2nd LHBS. Brew it yourself is located on I-45 and Sawdust Rd.

The place is a one man show (Phil), but has everything you need to brew beer or wine. This is where I go for my supplies since I live on the north side of Houston.

 

[texmedic49]

I know what you're saying about Defalco's. I've thought before that some of those guys working in there were kind of pretentious. Lately I've been buying from ahb rather than driving over to the LHBS.

Came (back) here to say this...




Oh, and howdy to the new guy!

 

[DoctorDuvel]

well, unfortunately, i do know what some of you are talking about regarding some of defalco's guys coming off as pretentious or not helpful - maybe free beer on tap in the store is a bad idea? lol...but on the other hand, one of the guys helped me bring my stuff to my car (had a big order) and was chatty and helpful...hopefully some competition will make them iron some things out...

i've seen the keg cowboy site and ads on craigslist...i'll definitely give him a try when he opens up

and howdy texmedic49 and the rest of the texas crew!

 

[texmedic49]

Thanks. I lurk an awful lot more than I post. I keep trying to pull away from stuff on Tuesday nights so I can go to the Bay Area meetings, but it hasn't happened yet. I would really love to meet some folks down here that do AG.

And please don't think I am running down Defalcos, I'm not. I just hate getting an attitude from someone whose salalry I happen to be contributing to!

 

[LoLa]

Hopefully the KegCowboy's low prices will carry over to their homebrew supplies too! Anyone know where this shop is and when it is going to be open?

 

[calebawilson]

Its going to be at 2017 S Shepard. He is trying to open up as soon as possible.

 

[DoctorDuvel]

Its going to be at 2017 S Shepard. He is trying to open up as soon as possible.

i can walk there!