north nj/ny groupbuy #3 April/May

[Airborneguy]

fineexampl, I didn't get your message. Did you get mine?

I'm either using my wife's truck or getting a rental today. I should be able to still pick up your bags for sure, but I might have a small rental so that might be the extent of what I can carry.

 

[JoMarky]

i am splitting a bag of wheat with frogman. how else would we divide it up?

Usually the way that works is whoever is going to be picking up first has to split up the sack at the site, take their share, and leave the other persons share to be picked up later by that person. Since theirs quite a few sacks getting split up it would be a good idea to label everything once its broken down.

 

[IanP]

Apologies for the dumb question, but is collecting our grain as simple as turning up at Defiant, asking where the HBT delivery is, and taking what we've ordered?

 

[user 7154]

Apologies for the dumb question, but is collecting our grain as simple as turning up at Defiant, asking where the HBT delivery is, and taking what we've ordered?

Pretty much, yes.

And don't forget to bring a few bottles of brew for the owner, Neill.

 

[user 7154]

Rommel, I may not be able to get there tomorrow. Depends what time I get out of work. Let me know how you want to split up the munich.

I'll be getting there today or tonight (probably tonight as we have a meeting anyway). I can either take my half and leave the rest in the sack, or I can take my half in the sack and leave yours in bag. Any preference?

 

[Bender]

The pallet has been delivered.

 

[Krelja]

Apologies for the dumb question, but is collecting our grain as simple as turning up at Defiant, asking where the HBT delivery is, and taking what we've ordered?

Definately not a dumb question I was thinking the same thing but I was waiting to see if anyone was going to clarify. Thank you for beating me to it

 

[Airborneguy]

GREAT! Can't wait to head up there tomorrow as soon as I can leave my house (out sick from work because of a car accident).

 

[frogman]

fineexampl I'm gonna shoot up sometime Friday afternoon to pick up my grain. Sorry didn't get back to you sooner, been working nights. I sent you a pm about the wheat.

 

[Lenny2884]

I'll be getting there today or tonight (probably tonight as we have a meeting anyway). I can either take my half and leave the rest in the sack, or I can take my half in the sack and leave yours in bag. Any preference?

No preference either way. Thanks.

 

[fineexampl]

fineexampl I'm gonna shoot up sometime Friday afternoon to pick up my grain. Sorry didn't get back to you sooner, been working nights. I sent you a pm about the wheat.

that''ll work then. if the whole bag of wheat is still there, just grab it and we can split that up at any time. i'm 99% sure it will be there.

ps: be sure to empty your PMs often. i can't respond to you because your box is full.

fineexampl, I didn't get your message. Did you get mine?

I'm either using my wife's truck or getting a rental today. I should be able to still pick up your bags for sure, but I might have a small rental so that might be the extent of what I can carry.

awesome man. if you grab the bag we can stick to that original plan and i'll definitely be free tomorrow to meet up with you. I think i PMed my phone number, if not, lmk and i'll get that to you.


thanks everyone!

 

[Bender]

I got mine. They have some pretty good beer there, wish I lived closer. Be sure to bring some home brew, it was really appreciated.

 

[fl93]

I'll be there Friday after work . Probably around 3:30.
Thanks again.

 

[Krelja]

I got my 2 bags too. It's a nice little place just have to watch out for old *********s in blue convertibles trying to stir up trouble when they have no idea whats going on

 

[Bender]

I got my 2 bags too. It's a nice little place just have to watch out for old *********s in blue convertibles trying to stir up trouble when they have no idea whats going on

That was a close call. My convertible is gold.

 

[Airborneguy]

I'd love to hear that story

 

[user 7154]

I got mine and Springers. And ditto on bringing the homebrew. If Neill is not there, just tell whoever is that it is for him.

Thanks JoMarky for getting the order through

 

[springer]

I got mine and Springers. And ditto on bringing the homebrew. If Neill is not there, just tell whoever is that it is for him.

Thanks JoMarky for getting the order through

I'll see ya on Saturday . thanks again to you and JoMarky

 

[Krelja]

I'd love to hear that story

Here's the quick version since I don't want clutter this thread up to much with random BS. It was basically someone who had nothing to do with anything running his mouth like he owned the place. He even claimed to be Rommelmagic for a little bit. Then he told me to take the whole pallet, I told him I don't want the pallet I just want the 2 bags I paid for. So like the true hardass he was he slithered away and didn't say a word after that. I'm not sure if he was part of the homebrew group that was tasting year old steel reserve out of a can or just a regular with a big mouth. Thanks again for getting this together. My only complaint is that picking it up is a little odd being as everyone has to be on the honor system cause the grain was just hanging out other than that :rockin:

 

[IanP]

Picked mine up last night, no problems. Thanks for oganizing

 

[Airborneguy]

Damn... I hope there's no confusion when I get there later.

 

[Krelja]

Like I said I don't think this guy had anything to do with anything besides being there and knowing Neil. He asked me what I was doing and I said looking for some Marris Otter and he replied with he doesn't use that here. Great thanks for the heads up but this is for a HBT groupbuy not the brewery or the club that was meeting there. I think you'll be OK it's probably better to wait so you don't have to take apart the whole pallet and put it back together

 

[IanP]

He asked me what I was doing and I said looking for some Marris Otter and he replied with he doesn't use that here.

Funny. As I was searching for my bag of MO, Neil helped me find it and mentioned that he gets through loads of the stuff.

 

[user 7154]

Like I said I don't think this guy had anything to do with anything besides being there and knowing Neil. He asked me what I was doing and I said looking for some Marris Otter and he replied with he doesn't use that here. Great thanks for the heads up but this is for a HBT groupbuy not the brewery or the club that was meeting there. I think you'll be OK it's probably better to wait so you don't have to take apart the whole pallet and put it back together

Ken (?), what did he look like?

 

[fineexampl]

Met up with Airborneguy and i have my Golden Promise. Waiting on Frogman to get his bags and the wheat and once that's settled i'll be as happy as clam.

Homebrewers, so far, seem to be pretty damn nice folks.

Since i can't brew this weekend, i'm pleasing myself (make your own jokes) staring at my big ol' bag of possibilities (that's what she said).

 

[Airborneguy]

Like fineexampl said, we just met up for the exchange and I can't wait to taste his beer! I brought two brews for Neil to give me opinions on: a smoked barleywine which he loved, and my barrel aged old ale (same one I gave you John), which he smiled after his first sip and said that's what a barrel aged beer should taste like!

Overall, great experience. I was a little freaked out when I saw the pallet sitting outside, but I got what I paid for, so all worked out well.

 

[joshuafields]

We picked our bags up today and all went fine. For those of you who haven't yet picked up, you should know that the pallet is sitting outside, because Defiant doesn't have room for it indoors. They were expecting a decent crowd tonight at the bar, and expressed concern about the possibility of rain; not to scare anyone, but the sooner you can pick it up, the better.

It was great to visit Defiant. We brought Neill some homebrew and chatted for a while -- great guy. We tried their Belgian Spring Ale, which was enjoyable, and a couple sessionable lagers. He was very generous and even opened up a 750ml of Cru for us from the back cooler, which was my favorite. 'Twas a good afternoon.

Thanks again everyone!

 

[Krelja]

Ken (?), what did he look like?

Old guy hat >6 ft tall shaved head hung out at the far end of the bar kinda where you were weighing your stuff out. The guy was just an ****** and I guess I wasn't in the mood.

 

[user 7154]

Old guy hat >6 ft tall shaved head hung out at the far end of the bar kinda where you were weighing your stuff out. The guy was just an ****** and I guess I wasn't in the mood.

I think I know who you're talking about. He was a customer and yeah, can be a bit obnoxious.

 

[Airborneguy]

Ot, but has anyone tried Defiant's Triple? I brought a 750ml home with me and its noticeably sour. I've never had a sour triple before. Also, I noticed some ropiness in the bottle, definitely an infection. Just wondering if he intended this. It's actually ok as long as you like sour beers (I do), but I'm thinking it wasn't intended in this beer.

Very weak also. I'm finishing the bottle now and don't even have the slightest buzz.