Philly area Homebrewers

[AnOldUR]

My last quote from Keystone was Briess American 2-row at 49.95/50lb. sack.

 

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

My last quote from Keystone was Briess American 2-row at 49.95/50lb. sack.

^^^^^this
It's in their website at that price.
The organic 2row by great western was 69.95

 

[Drizzt]

I figured I would add one more Papermill Rd brewer here. We have a brew happy road. I just finished my 3000 watt 110 volt ebiab kettle and hope to try her this weekend.

 

[dfess1]

I figured I would add one more Papermill Rd brewer here. We have a brew happy road. I just finished my 3000 watt 110 volt ebiab kettle and hope to try her this weekend.

no foolin, where at?

 

[AnOldUR]

The organic 2row by great western was 69.95

Not organic, but I just had them get me a sack of Great Western Premium 2-Row Malt for the same $49.95 price as the Briess.

 

[Drizzt]

no foolin, where at?

Actually next to hanzerbiscut. He move in and Was helping me with my first brew 6 months later.

 

[LeverTime]

If anyone lives downtown, and doesn't have a big place, Home Sweet Homebrew has a decent deal. I think they call it "virtual sacks". Basically, you buy a sack, but only take home whatever you need. Then you can come back and get more, until you've depleted your "sack".

No idea what the prices are like, but a few of my co-workers live in small apartments downtown and seem to like this option.

 

[whitehause]

Yes.....the Pottstown store is a walk in price. Nice people there too. It's not as big as Keystone(not many are), but they have a very good selection. They owners make a ton of wine, so they are not SUPER beer knowledgable, but they know enough. It's worth the trip just to read the sign in front of their grain bins.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

The sign is hilarious! They are very accommodating too - my go-to store (mostly because of proximity, but if hey were outrageously priced, I'd drive to Keystone)

 

[Gitmoe]

Hurray! I had some parts laying around so I threw together another kegorator for a nitro setup... Chocolate Thunder Porter now pouring...

 

[whitehause]

Hurray! I had some parts laying around so I threw together another kegorator for a nitro setup... Chocolate Thunder Porter now pouring...

Hey....that name's takin (see my signature) But you need to put this pic on your tap.

 

[Gitmoe]

It's actually a clone brew of this beer....

So the name was taken well before.

 

[dfess1]

you get your nitro tap pouring correctly? If so, I may need you to check out what the hell I'm doing wrong with mine!

 

[Gitmoe]

you get your nitro tap pouring correctly? If so, I may need you to check out what the hell I'm doing wrong with mine!

Not yet. I think the line I put in is too long (10'). Also I'm having trouble with the mini fridge I used. I need to grab a temp control from work. I'll figure it out.

 

[naver]

Is there anyone brewing in Jenkintown Pa that could provide any info on water provided by the township? The water report appears to be lacking information. Any tips on what you are doing on your process would also be helpful. I am in the process of setting up an all grain process.
Thanks!!

 

[wobrien]

Is there anyone brewing in Jenkintown Pa that could provide any info on water provided by the township? The water report appears to be lacking information. Any tips on what you are doing on your process would also be helpful. I am in the process of setting up an all grain process.
Thanks!!

I'd like to piggy back this request for the Plymouth Township area. I'm going to send a sample to Ward Labs soon unless someone already has the information. Thanks!

 

[dfess1]

i do not have a specific water report. I do know that the water is pretty good though. Chris at the former GLI, used the tap water and just added some gypsum.

 

[tennesseean_87]

I'm in Jenkintown, and I got a report more than a year ago, and I think chloride was the highest ion. You have to ask for the aesthetic standards to get the ion info. To follow the Primer, I dilute 2-3:1 RO to tap and add back CaCl and sometimes gypsum depending on style. That may be unnecessary, but I've been doing it all along since I didn't want to screw anything up once I started AG.

 

[dfess1]

If anyone would like to stop by, the GLUB Club will be having a group brew day on 4/13 at my place. We will be brewing our beers for the NHC Club night that day. I will most likely have the smoker going. If you're interested in joinging the club, or would like to brew yourself, feel free to stop by (or get in touch ahead of time). All are welcome.

 

[dfess1]

Just a follow up. I'll have some pulled pork going in the smoker. We'll have at this time at least 6, if not more, brewers. Again, all are welcome. PM for an address.

 

[dfess1]

So who took advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend? What did you brew? I had to re-brew a saison for a friends wedding. Hopefully it will be done in time. The first batch, I tried to (unsucessfully) save some ECY saision yeast. Needless to say I now have 10 gal of a soured sasion. It's tasty, but it's 10 gal worth...

 

[HanzerBiscuit]

I threw together a quick batch of bitter and Drizzt tried out the new BIAB build on some Black IPA while he was smoking a turkey. Turned out to be a good Sunday.

 

[temple240]

I took advantage of the weather by running the Philadelphia Zombie Run on Sunday at FDR park. I also brewed a batch of cascade orange pale ale on Saturday and bottled a saison on Sunday.

 

[dfess1]

So what have people been up to lately? Last weekend I brewed quite a bit, 5 gal of a cream ale (for FIL's 70th birthday present), 10 gal of a hefe for said party, and 10 gal of house pale ale. A BUSY saturday to say the least! Looking to brew an alt and a dipa this weekend as well. First I have to see if I have free fermentors!

 

[wobrien]

Man, that's a heck of a lot of brewing, I'm jealous. With a 13 month old and a pregnant wife, brewing has been put on hold for me. Might try some late night brewing one of these nights...

 

[whitehause]

Stoppin at Weaknee tomorrow for a couple things for BM's Cream of three crops.

Me and a buddy wrecked ourselves pretty good the other night on my high grav stuff, so i decided I need something a little more "session" for those "lets stop back at my place for one more" kinda nights.

My wife and his girlfriend were not happy.

 

[milldoggy]

Finally getting around setting the brewery back up. Almost done. Just need the vents cut in the siding.

 

[dfess1]

mildoggy, that is a sweet setup! I would love to not have to brew outside during the winter. Does it stay pretty cool down there during the summer too?

Brewing again today, 10 gal of a hopslamish clone, and 10 gal of a belgian IPA. And helping a buddy brew his second beer!

 

[milldoggy]

mildoggy, that is a sweet setup! I would love to not have to brew outside during the winter. Does it stay pretty cool down there during the summer too?

Brewing again today, 10 gal of a hopslamish clone, and 10 gal of a belgian IPA. And helping a buddy brew his second beer!

Will find out, but the vent will circ a lot of air, so it should be nice and cool

 

[Drizzt]

Great news my SWMBO just told me to get off my lazy butt and brew beer. When have a double birthday party in 8 weeks. Any suggestions on brews to catering to all tastes. My biggest hit so far was a simple citra pale ale.