Maryland Big Brew Day 2007!

[jezter6]

Well, you're poised to get in one by being here.

There's a link at the top for membership, and HBT is AHA recognized.

No need to wait a month till the next meeting. No boring shop talk of how much is left in club funds, just post your question or hand out in the chat room.

 

[claphamsa]

thanks, the weight has been an issue, but not enough to REALLY matter!

got a new 6.5 gallon carboy will brew something next weekend

got some hops too, pretty cheap, not sure what everyone is complaining about!

 

[claphamsa]

So whereabouts in Maryland is everyone? I'm in Cumberland, way out west, and I want to get into a brew club out here but can't find one.

DC suburbs!

 

[Kevin Dean]

So whereabouts in Maryland is everyone?

Frederick.

 

[DraconianHand]

Elkridge, just N of Columbia and S of Baltimore.

 

[jezter6]

Joppa - about 10 miles north of the northeast side of Baltimore up I-95.

 

[mattm3]

So it seems like everyone is down state. Probably a little too far away for me right now. If there is anyone in Western MD, I'd be interested in starting up a local HB club.

 

[budbo]

I think what budbo means is that prices are better online if you're willing to wait for one to be shipped, but locally it's a great place to get ingredients.

Most equipment is cheaper online, you pay for the convenience of getting it locally. MDHB is a bit expensive on many things, but sometimes it's worth it to support a local place to get stuff.

That is exactly what I meant. It's a 3 hour round trip for me so getting it online on Free shipping or flat rate is cheaper for me than driving up there.. Takes 1/2 tank for a round trip at $45 a tank.. you do the math. It is worth the drive to buy bulk grains and while there stock up on other stuff. If I lived closer I would go there more..they are the closest to me Unless someone knows of one in the DC area.

So whereabouts in Maryland is everyone? I'm in Cumberland, way out west, and I want to get into a brew club out here but can't find one.

Down south almost to VA down 301

 

[adx]

I would be interested in doing something. I'm in Bethesda.

 

[balto charlie]

Catonsville, western burb of Baltimore

 

[98EXL]

Well lets start this thing rolling for real this time. I can offer the space to do it, I have a huge freaking driveway. Who wants to sign up for some AG brewing, and who wants to show up to watch some AG brewing?

 

[jezter6]

You know I'm down to brew.

 

[98EXL]

You know I'm down to brew.

I know dude.....I find this kinda funny....when did I come up to watch the AG session at your place? July? And here I'm already knee deep in the AG brewing

 

[claphamsa]

Well lets start this thing rolling for real this time. I can offer the space to do it, I have a huge freaking driveway. Who wants to sign up for some AG brewing, and who wants to show up to watch some AG brewing?

I would show up! good to see someone with more expirinece work!

 

[98EXL]

I would show up! good to see someone with more expirinece work!

if you aren't 'working' you'd better be watching and drinking

 

[DraconianHand]

I am in, but unfortunately my setups either are for stovetop brewing (no exterior burner) or aren't very portable (1550). I don't mind bringing supplies, brewing or drinking.

Where are you at?

 

[98EXL]

10 mins north of Annapolis

 

[balto charlie]

I'm interested but am not an AG brewer. I am curious to see the whole process. I have brewed in the 80s and 90s but stopped for the last 8 years. I am just getting my feet wet again. I have done partial mash/extract so can help but have no AG gear...yet
Can bring some homebrew though as well as hops, specialty grains, yeast etc. I just starting kegging so I'll have something for sure. Brewing a stout extract this wknd. Charlie

 

[Kevin Dean]

I'd be in with proper notice of time and place. I work a 10-6, Monday to Friday job, so Saturday and Sunday are pretty much consistantly open (I also have no life) but SWMBO and I tend to fill that time by doing stuff, so as long as I know not to just drive aimlessly on that weekend, I'll be there.

I've got a 7.5 gallon aluminum (If you've got a problem with that, bugger off) boil kettle, a propane burner, 10 gallon cooler MLT and now, a Barley Crusher. I've also got Flying Barrel open on Saturdays here - if it was then I could pick up supplies for that day or whatever.

This would be my first meetup, so I have no idea what I'm expected to do/bring but again, I'm in if possible.

As a side note, if we're seriously planning this, perhaps it should be given a new thread. I know I ALMOST passed this up knowing that 2007 is already gone and I tend not to get involved in "revived" threads - I'm sure other people might miss this for the same reason.

 

[jezter6]

I know dude.....I find this kinda funny....when did I come up to watch the AG session at your place? July? And here I'm already knee deep in the AG brewing

Been too long since you came up and brewed.

And July - Jan is a long time. At this point, you should be an expert at the amount you brew on the regular. I went AG in 3 months from starting my first extract, and you're at the same pace.

As for the brew - I've got a 15 gallon pot, and a keggle. I'd prefer not to haul my entire brewery, but I can bring down (max) 2 big brewpots and a 10 gallon tun, along with a bucket or two to take some home.

If someone else closer can bring another burner and propane tank (or if 98 has a backup tank), we can do two 10-11 gallon batches at a hit. That's 4 batches per hour. If we do 2 of those, then 8 people can take home wort. Maybe more if there's extra kettles and burners.

Edit: agreed on the new thread. We missed 2007, and if this is serious, let's get a date and time and start a new thread with that date/time in the title. We can them get firm commitments into the new thread.

 

[98EXL]

I have a burner, and I can have 2 tanks full when we do this

 

[jezter6]

I wish I had more space up at my place for this. I have 2 burners and 2 tanks, 2 kettles, and 2 mash tuns...

 

[98EXL]

wow, to mash tuns?

 

[jezter6]

I have a 5 and a 10 gallon.

I use the 10 gallon for all regular batches and the 5 gallon one for test brews/small batches.

But the 5 should work for most low grav 5 gallon batches.

 

[98EXL]

ahhhh I see

 

[adx]

I would be down for something. I'm free just about every weekend. I could donate a 5 gallon mash tun.

 

[Kevin Dean]

Love the avatar adx. Oregon Trail. That brings back memories.

 

[98EXL]

Well lets start throwing out dates to make this more concrete

 

[balto charlie]

Well lets start throwing out dates to make this more concrete

Things to keep in mind:
weather: cold or rain Does the place/garage/car port (whatever) have heat or a covering. If it is unheated then we need warmer weather(March or April). If it is out in the open then we need a rain date. OR... I have an old detached garage that can be used in the event of rain. I'll have to move canoes, kayaks and bikes but can be done easily if it rains. I'll even sweep it for you guys. Who offered a place? 98EXl or jetzer? I have no AG gear with the exception of propane tanks(2). Depending on the date I may have more gear if I score a good deal. I'm on the hunt!
Dates: February might be too cold?? Easter & spring break will be problematic for me. I think they are both in mid-March. Other than that I am pretty open.
Charlie
PS Duclaws release is coming up. I just got an email from them.

 

[Kevin Dean]

It's January and 68 degrees today... This is just insane. I grew up with Michigan winters and my body reacts violently to it being hot in mid-winter.

Anyway, I'm still very much open to "anything". My in-laws are coming out from California on the 15th and leaving the 18th of Feb. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, honestly. I don't mind seeing them, but my wife might also want me out of the house so we'll see.

Again, really, I'm down for ANY weekend. I have no life, so as long as I have about a week in advance to prepare (and save cash!) I'm there.

EDIT: Just asked the wife and she says that the in-laws might actually WANT to show up for a brew day if it fell that weekend, and being on that side of the state would also give them easy-reach to do other cool stuff if they got bored.