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[skemp45]

Originally from Dubuque Iowa, moved to Cedar Rapids, now I have been living in Arizona for 3 years, I go back about once a year though.

 

[smAllGrain]

Just brewing like crazy. Have about 20Gal in bottles, 6Gal in the fermenters & Taking Monday off work to brew! Its going to be a great day.... Just hoping the weather is nice.

 

[skemp45]

^ Thats why I moved, NO MORE WINTER!!! Although the Summers can be brutal and I can almost bring my wort to a boil with just the sun here

 

[Billy-Klubb]

^ Thats why I moved, NO MORE WINTER!!! Although the Summers can be brutal and I can almost bring my wort to a boil with just the sun here

I miss Vegas for the weather. and the availability of beers.

 

[smAllGrain]

Its a beautiful morning in Cedar Rapids. Skipping work to brew on my Bday

Cheers

 

[Braufessor]

Its a beautiful morning in Cedar Rapids. Skipping work to brew on my Bday

Cheers

Great way to spend your birthday..... especially today - it is awesome out. Unfortunately, I will be spending the day doing yard work. However, I do get to go flyfishing, camping and drinking beer for the next couple days after today... so, I can't complain too much.

What is in the kettle?

 

[smAllGrain]

Great way to spend your birthday..... especially today - it is awesome out. Unfortunately, I will be spending the day doing yard work. However, I do get to go flyfishing, camping and drinking beer for the next couple days after today... so, I can't complain too much.

What is in the kettle?

Sounds like you have an awesome week ahead... An IPA. Maris Otter, some crystal 10, a dash of Honey Malt. Centennial, Mosiac, Simcoe, & Citra. Small FWH then all late additions/whirlpool! Thinking its going to be a hop bomb. Done a lot of malt forward brews lately. Time to destroy the pallet!

 

[LoneTreeFarms]

threw together a light summer ale this past weekend, and picked up the ingredients for my next batch, the deception cream stout from this site!! looks tasty! other than that I just finished up my 4 tap keg fridge 3 beer 1 soda for the kiddos! anxious to get the thing filled now. what's everyone's goto house beer, something you usually have on tap?

 

[30Bones]

Brown Ale, Rye overly hopped IPA, Raspberry wheat, Bock (lagering I pull from here and there), Imperial saison I bottled

 

[skemp45]

I miss Vegas for the weather. and the availability of beers.

Yeah but you are close to Surly, Toppling Goliath, and New Glarus!!

 

[stella_tigre]

Well I just figured out this forum exists! Greetings from NE corner of the state. Just started fermenting in January, cider and Mead and one beer kit. Second beer planned for the end of the month. Moved up here from Cedar Rapids last year after 32+ years at Uncle Rocky's. Going back to read past posts...

 

[smAllGrain]

Well I just figured out this forum exists! Greetings from NE corner of the state. Just started fermenting in January, cider and Mead and one beer kit. Second beer planned for the end of the month. Moved up here from Cedar Rapids last year after 32+ years at Uncle Rocky's. Going back to read past posts...

Did you retire from Uncle Rocky's? Ive been there for almost 6yrs now

 

[stella_tigre]

Yes, HWMO and I both retired from there, in 2013 and 2014 respectively. He had over 30 years in also (he worked elsewhere previously) and I didn't quite make it to 33 years. I started as an engineering technician, got a degree, worked as a systems engineer (really more software at the end.) He was a chief systems engineer. Both in the general aviation end of things. How is ol' Uncle treating you these days? What do you do there?

 

[smAllGrain]

Yes, HWMO and I both retired from there, in 2013 and 2014 respectively. He had over 30 years in also (he worked elsewhere previously) and I didn't quite make it to 33 years. I started as an engineering technician, got a degree, worked as a systems engineer (really more software at the end.) He was a chief systems engineer. Both in the general aviation end of things. How is ol' Uncle treating you these days? What do you do there?

Def cant complain. I work in ebiz as a Systems Admin, working on the phone system. VOIP, UCCE, etc. Not very exciting but it pays the bills

 

[Billy-Klubb]

we're gonna be in Storm Lake tomorrow and Wednesday. Kings Point. anything decent around that 'hood?

 

[LoneTreeFarms]

not my posting but if anyone out there is still looking for corny kegs

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/for/5118040828.html

 

[NickTheGreat]

not my posting but if anyone out there is still looking for corny kegs

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/for/5118040828.html

I had seen this over the weekend and went there yesterday after work.

Seemed like a real nice dude. Had a massive 20 gallon setup at one time, but hasn't brewed in 3 or 4 years. On a related note, his oldest child is 3 years old!

I felt weird, like a vulture over his brewing carcass. That, and I have a 2 month old, so maybe I shouldn't be expanindg!

 

[andrewmaixner]

Def cant complain. I work in ebiz as a Systems Admin, working on the phone system. VOIP, UCCE, etc. Not very exciting but it pays the bills

Do you go to the CR Beer Nuts home-brew club? If not, there's a meeting (tasting) this thursday at Bricks at 7

 

[smAllGrain]

Do you go to the CR Beer Nuts home-brew club? If not, there's a meeting (tasting) this thursday at Bricks at 7

I have heard of them but have never been to a meeting or anything. Can you attend if you aren't a member?

 

[LoneTreeFarms]

I had seen this over the weekend and went there yesterday after work.

Seemed like a real nice dude. Had a massive 20 gallon setup at one time, but hasn't brewed in 3 or 4 years. On a related note, his oldest child is 3 years old!

I felt weird, like a vulture over his brewing carcass. That, and I have a 2 month old, so maybe I shouldn't be expanindg!

i think it's probably each to their own. I didn't start brewing till my oldest daughter was 3 she'll be 7 this November, but her and her sister love helping daddy cook. (actually they usually get bored but they do like helping bottling wine, and beer before I started kegging.) I wouldn't mind snagging one of those 3 gallon kegs but I'd better wait, swmbo would say 5 kegs is plenty.

 

[30Bones]

I have heard of them but have never been to a meeting or anything. Can you attend if you aren't a member?

Sure can. Always open to the public. Stop on by if you want and see what you think.

Chris

 

[NickTheGreat]

i think it's probably each to their own. I didn't start brewing till my oldest daughter was 3 she'll be 7 this November, but her and her sister love helping daddy cook. (actually they usually get bored but they do like helping bottling wine, and beer before I started kegging.) I wouldn't mind snagging one of those 3 gallon kegs but I'd better wait, swmbo would say 5 kegs is plenty.

I suppose that's true too. 2 months is too young to help, maybe I'll give her until she can crawl, and then make her clean stuff.

He had one 3 gallon left, which I grabbed. I don't know why, but I've always wanted one too. I was thinking for things like ciders that I don't want 5 gallons of. The guy mentioned he used them to take beer places as they fit better in coolers, which makes a lot of sense.

 

[andrewmaixner]

I have heard of them but have never been to a meeting or anything. Can you attend if you aren't a member?

Absolutely. How else would we get new members?

https://www.facebook.com/CedarRapidsBeerNutsHomebrewClub
http://www.crbeernuts.org/
http://www.crbeernuts.org/2015/07/07/july-meeting/

Join us Thursday July 16th at Bricks Bar & Grill for our monthly meeting.
Social begins ~7:00
Meeting will begin ~8:00

Same rules as usual, Public is welcome. You may bring home brew to share or for critique. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

 

[30Bones]

Also, all meetings at Bricks (we rotate between Lion Bridge and Bricks) are upstairs

 

[gwapogorilla]

I wish I lived closer, I would really like to attend some of those meetings. Bet a person could pick up some great tips and advice.

 

[30Bones]

We have an active member from Maquoketa Understandable though.

 

[gwapogorilla]

Too far. I am up t 4:30am for work. Early to bed, early to rise.

 

[MrE_the_Great]

Missed this originally.

Marion, IA, checking in.

 

[andrewmaixner]

Missed this originally.

Marion, IA, checking in.

Hey, marion here also. come check out the club some time. And come to the festival on aug29

 

[stella_tigre]

Hey, marion here also. come check out the club some time. And come to the festival on aug29

Details? In case we need a reason to come down that way....