National Homebrew Day Giveaway!

[chewse]

My only contribution and advice to new homebrewers is don't FREAK OUT over brewing. Yes, when starting out, brewing may seem overwhelming. Do a good job planning for brew day and your brew day will go smoothly. I've panicked, got angry and yes FREAKED OUT so many times on brew day that my wife hated brewing with me; but not anymore. Now, after many brews under my belt, I’ve learned to do a good job planning and anticipating problems so that I don’t run around like madman on brew day. You’ll learn too.

And, of course, when brew day is done, have a beer with your best friend.

 

[hunter_le five]

Sanitation is very important in making good brew

Thank you for imparting that little pearl of wisdom upon us. It is a great contribution to the advancement of HomeBrewing indeed.

I contributed once again by quoting this text and adding it to my signature, for emphasis and for posterity.

 

[BigPerm]

I've taught several people to brew and one of my more recent proteges just took first place in the first round of the NHC for a very good belgian dark strong!

 

[Newsman]

I recently shared my recipe for cider with one of the fellow members of the local Homebrew Club (Barley Mob Brewers of Chattanooga) and also gave them a link to this site.

Yesterday I wore my Barley Mob Brewers club shirt to work and discussed the joys of homebrewing with several of my colleagues. Also discussed it with my boss earlier in the week.

I have given out several samples of my home brew and in January I took 15 gallons of home brew cider to a science fiction convention. It was a huge hit!

 

[Cheesy_Goodness]

I'm in!

No homebrewing for me on May 2nd... Because I'm getting married on National Homebrew Day instead!

I'm advancing homebrewing that day by serving two kegs of homebrew tomorrow

I have a nice light blonde ale for the BMC crowd, and an imperial IPA for the beer drinkers!

Congrats! Weddings are the perfect place to get people into tasty beer.

I advance homebrewing by always having some on hand for people that want to try. I've never understood brewers that make as much as possible, then hoard it all and don't share. What's the point!? You come to my house, you're welcome to my beer. I come you your house, there's a good chance I'm bringing beer. You're home alone at night, there's a good chance I'm out in the bushes drinking beer.

 

[TallDan]

 

[Themisfitking]

Learned a lot here. Now I'm returning the knowledge by brewing in public when ever the chance allows. I have converted several into all grain brewing and have helped them create there own rigsView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1430505250.917413.jpg

 

[sudbuddy]

I found out what happens when you mix 30 smack packs of yeast and brew with it:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=506636

 

[TallDan]

Someday, I'll be on an episode of hoarders (Is that show still on?) and on that show I'll have a ton of craft beer and homebrew all over as well as homebrew equipment, empty bottles and stuff in my neglected and barely habitable home. Millions will learn about homebrewing from seeing it on TV.

Advancing isn't always improving.

 

[Mustard]

I started brewing about a year ago doing extract batch's. I just finished brewing my seconded all grain batch. I had my friend over to assist and see what its all about and the next day he went out to pick up his own starter kit.

 

[tally350z]

Since I started brewing 7 years ago, I was able to get three of my friends hooked on brewing. After about three brewing sessions with me I helped them build their cooler mash tuns and start all-grain brewing. They have been brewing for a little over a year now and they are trying to get their other friends to brew. Gotta grow the hobby as much as possible.

 

[Howhownow]

Brewing allowed me to take an unused, outdated piece of history and turn it into something more than it ever was:

 

[TallDan]

I found out what happens when you mix 30 smack packs of yeast and brew with it:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=506636

I read about what happens when you mix 30 smack packs of yeast and brew with it and then probably talked about it too.

 

[TallDan]

I've learned that sometimes the simplest is the best. Starting brewing a few years ago I found myself adding this pot and adding this container and adding this tool/device. After finally realizing that many of these "additions" were simply slowing me down, I boiled it down (pun not intended) to the most simple of implements - Mash Tun, Pot, Spoon, Bucket etc.

I enjoy the "craft" much more now

I did that too!

 

[TallDan]

Wrote technical articles on sour mead making, cheese making, and regular mead making.

I didn't do that, but i participated in a thread discussing whether HBT should have more articles or better articles.

 

[TallDan]

I'm proving, five gallons at a time, that brewing is fun, easy, and rewarding. I've already got one convert, and my wife is enjoying my last batch, which is a massive win.

Me too!!

 

[TallDan]

My brewing experience has been amazing. I have gotten at lest 3 people started in all grain brewing in the past year. I started with a 1 Gallon kit that only lasted me for 2 brews. I picked up a 6.5 gallon Carboy from a flea market for $12 and it was on from that point. I have made a fair share of mistakes that include the breaking of my 6.5 gallon due to science and extracting my wort by hand from my mash tun due to clogging of my mesh. I have used homebrew talk silently for some time now to help filter out my crazy ideas from the practical ones. I have learned so much from the site and the members are always helpful. It is uncommon for a day to pass with someone answering my questions or providing me with assistance. Hope everyone feels that any of my assistance provided is helpful. Happy brewing and as always, Cheers!

I reply to HBT threads too! Ok, most of the time because I'm a smartass, but occasionally, I'm a helpful smartass.

 

[TallDan]

I've brewed with a few people over the years, teaching them the Tao of the Brewday. I don't think any of them are still into it, except for a beekeeper friend who makes mead. My dogs are really the only ones who still listen to me talk about brewing.

I fed my sister's dog beer once. It wasn't homebrew though. I also haven't talked to any dogs lately, but...

Me too!

 

[TallDan]

Can't take credit, but have documented 30 min mash and overnight mash BIAB for the community.

Granted, both of these have been done... but it's always nice to see it documented for others who are nervous about giving it a shot.

I can't take credit for much either! :rockin:

 

[TallDan]

I like to teach people the dangers of excessive consumption...

(No. None of these are me. Lol!)

I've done that!

Ok, ok, i'll stop.

 

[Kharnynb]

I've documented my own way of doing biab on the cheap.

Taught a lot of finnish friends that beer doesn't have to be cheap, or tasteless...

 

[WSB-MBC]

Originally Posted by max384
No homebrewing for me on May 2nd... Because I'm getting married on National Homebrew Day instead!

Congratulations max!

 

[mmb]

I teach homebrewing courses at a community college for community education. CEC 16200 Introduction to Beer Brewing and CEC 16260 Introduction to All Grain Brewing.

http://www.kirtland.edu/kirtland-all-grain-brewing.html

http://www.kirtland.edu/kirtland-beer-brewing-class.html

I'd surely love to wear the HBT Tshirt or work shirt during the next course and hand out any swag Austin or TX want to pass my way.

I've also been able to spend quality time with Homer, Yooper, and a stripper pole. That's got to count for something.

 

[TXCrash]

I built a copper counter flow chiller.

 

[cpatel479]

A friend seemed interested in taking up the hobby so I sent him a Mr.Beer kit hoping it would get him hooked.

 

[TXCrash]

The counterflow chiller now lives in a countertop Brutus

 

[TXCrash]

The countertop Brutus lives in the garage. I need a bigger garage, or a smaller hoard. Meat is smoked here, too.

 

[TXCrash]

I have 30 gallons of 4 year old afpelwein in storage.

Maybe 5 years old.

 

[TXCrash]

15 gallons of blackberry wine, same vintage. No, that's 30 too.

 

[robertus]

I put a recipe together for my wife to make (after seeking advice from you knuckleheads). Worked from home the day she made it, so I could answer any questions she had about the process. The beer turned out better than pretty much everything I've made.