New-ish in Memphis

[KoskelaofFinland]

I have been following this forum for about a year now and have made between 8-10 batches at current (started with Mr. Beer and wasn't doing good record keeping, so thus the variability). I am still extract brewing, but am gradually trying more "complicated" approaches with each batch. All the beers have been drinkable, dare I say good, (although I had one that was way too strong and way too malty) which may be largely attributable to the awesome Memphis water.

I look forward to being able to contribute something of worth to repay the wisdom and ideas that I have thus far gleaned from the forum.

 

[BamaProud]

Welcome neighbor, I'm in Bartlett. Sounds like I'm at about the same level as you are as far as brewing goes.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the group, from CO. BIAB is a cheap step up that is highly rewarding.

 

[KoskelaofFinland]

Roll Tide Bama (assuming I got the user name reference right), we are over near the University here (I'm not sure whether I'm allowed to call it Midtown, or am supposed to call it East Memphis) and are enjoying it quite a bit.

I very much want to get to BIAB, but I have a lot of perfecting on the other variables of the equation before I want to add the complexity that comes with all grain (plus the Missus might not be too much in favor of the extra gear that would accompany).

 

[tugbucket]

You're not supposed to call it East Memphis. Once you get to Goodlet, that's East

I'm over in East Buntyn. A few blocks of Highland.

 

[KoskelaofFinland]

I am at a loss for knowing where the "official" line is.

I've heard Midtown as stopping at East Parway, some say at Highland. I guess there is the University District as well.

All I really know is that my life pretty much stays within a 10 mile radius of the house and it's pretty awesome.

 

[unionrdr]

Now that you're here,join some of us in the meat smoking furum. Lotta bbq discussions in there. And of course,designing beers that go well with pit bbq!
Being from Memphis,I bet you're into it.

 

[dflan83]

welcome from lynchburg tn, home of beer's best cousin jack daniels

 

[beernutz]

Welcome to HBT Koskela. I learned how to brew when I was living in Memphis about 22 years ago after attending a lesson at the Whole Foods at Poplar and Mendenhall. Memphis is also where I learned to appreciate what good BBQ is like.

 

[unionrdr]

Yea,verily brother! Preach that sermon!:rockin:

 

[KoskelaofFinland]

I'm originally from the Montgomery, AL area so I had an appreciation of barbecue pre-Memphis. Dry rub was a new experience though