South Carolina SC midlands area brewers

[Morrey]

Hey guys! I'm new to the thread and won't be able to make the meetup at DIY. Never knew it was there so will definitely check it out on my next trip to Columbia. I see you say you're leaving Darlington...do you live there Morrey? I live in Florence.

Excellent! Yes I live in Darlington. When the fellows at Seminar reopen in the old Young's Pecan building on Lucas (Hwy 52), we should plan to meet and sample some of their new beers. They employed a new brewer to craft new beers and shake things up a bit.

DIY is a home brew store behind Thunder Tower off I-20 near Columbia on Two Notch. Probably the closest decent supply store to us.

 

[NitsujNella]

Excellent! Yes I live in Darlington. When the fellows at Seminar reopen in the old Young's Pecan building on Lucas (Hwy 52), we should plan to meet and sample some of their new beers. They employed a new brewer to craft new beers and shake things up a bit.

DIY is a home brew store behind Thunder Tower off I-20 near Columbia on Two Notch. Probably the closest decent supply store to us.

Nice! Yeah, we'll def have to meet up. Whereabouts in D-town do you live? (you can send via PM if you like LOL). Have you checked out LocalMotive yet? Pretty good beers, been there about 5 times already lol. I've never actually brewed my own beer yet, still doing researching and getting money together to buy some stuff.

 

[Morrey]

Nice! Yeah, we'll def have to meet up. Whereabouts in D-town do you live? (you can send via PM if you like LOL). Have you checked out LocalMotive yet? Pretty good beers, been there about 5 times already lol. I've never actually brewed my own beer yet, still doing researching and getting money together to buy some stuff.

In the Darlington Country Club. I have heard about LocalMotive but yet to visit. May be a destination for sure.

The owner (Kevin) at DIY in Elgin will help new brewers select the proper equipment and ingredients. He is a great guy to get you started and will even help you brew your first beer.

Many new folks try powdered malts called extracts to get the process figured out. Following that, many shift to all grain brewing which allows flexibility in your recipes and process. Take a look at BIAB (brew in a bag) that has a sticky here on that BIAB sub-forum.

All of us on this midlands thread are close enough geographically that we can help new brewers get started.

 

[TravelingLight]

Nice! Yeah, we'll def have to meet up. Whereabouts in D-town do you live? (you can send via PM if you like LOL). Have you checked out LocalMotive yet? Pretty good beers, been there about 5 times already lol. I've never actually brewed my own beer yet, still doing researching and getting money together to buy some stuff.

I hit up Local Motive right after they opened when I was in Lake City visiting my folks. Pretty solid. I was most impressed with their gose. Not too briny. Nice and lactic.

 

[NitsujNella]

I hit up Local Motive right after they opened when I was in Lake City visiting my folks. Pretty solid. I was most impressed with their gose. Not too briny. Nice and lactic.

Ahh nice! Yeah, their Gose is pretty dang good. Their DIPA is pretty solid as well. They are releasing a Mexican Lager style and n unfiltered American Wheat beer today.

In the Darlington Country Club. I have heard about LocalMotive but yet to visit. May be a destination for sure.

The owner (Kevin) at DIY in Elgin will help new brewers select the proper equipment and ingredients. He is a great guy to get you started and will even help you brew your first beer.

Many new folks try powdered malts called extracts to get the process figured out. Following that, many shift to all grain brewing which allows flexibility in your recipes and process. Take a look at BIAB (brew in a bag) that has a sticky here on that BIAB sub-forum.

All of us on this midlands thread are close enough geographically that we can help new brewers get started.

Oh nice, ive got some friends that live in the Oakdale subdivision right down the road from the country club. Got a co-worker that lives on the back side of the race track and has for all his life.

Yeah, i'm planning on jumping straight into small-ish (thinking 2.5g to 3g) BIAB batches to get the process down and get the styles i want dialed in before moving to larger batches. I do know I want to start right in with kegging as well.

 

[TravelingLight]

Yeah, i'm planning on jumping straight into small-ish (thinking 2.5g to 3g) BIAB batches to get the process down and get the styles i want dialed in before moving to larger batches. I do know I want to start right in with kegging as well.

You've got a helluva resource nearby with Morrey being in your backyard. I'd love to have that dude as a neighbor. He'll give you some great advice (and good beer too)!

 

[Morrey]

Kevin has two lager yeasts for me to pick up on Saturday. One is Mexican 940 and the other is Papazian's 952 Cry Havoc. My goal is to craft an 11 G batch and split into two 5.5 G batches and ferment in separate tanks with the two yeasts to compare. I have not found a lager yeast I was super fond of, so Kevin and I came up with this Exbeeriment to side by side compare. (Recent mention of a Mexican Lager caused this tangent)

So I need to come up with a base recipe that will be nicely quaffable. I was thinking something with a bit of color such as a portion of Vienna malts? Hops...not sure, need suggestions. Maybe a bit of flaked Maize for mouthfeel. Anyone got a favorite recipe along the lines of what I am describing? Thanks!!

 

[Morrey]

I hit up Local Motive right after they opened when I was in Lake City visiting my folks. Pretty solid. I was most impressed with their gose. Not too briny. Nice and lactic.

I may try them tomorrow eve while Pam is doing her Yoga class.....beer sounds better than Yoga...LOL.

Good they have a Gose so will look forward to that one. Did you happen to notice if they had bar food or some type of small plate offerings?

 

[NitsujNella]

You've got a helluva resource nearby with Morrey being in your backyard. I'd love to have that dude as a neighbor. He'll give you some great advice (and good beer too)!

Yeah, sounds like he's a great help around here! Glad i stumbled on the SC thread for sure!

Kevin has two lager yeasts for me to pick up on Saturday. One is Mexican 940 and the other is Papazian's 952 Cry Havoc. My goal is to craft an 11 G batch and split into two 5.5 G batches and ferment in separate tanks with the two yeasts to compare. I have not found a lager yeast I was super fond of, so Kevin and I came up with this Exbeeriment to side by side compare. (Recent mention of a Mexican Lager caused this tangent)

So I need to come up with a base recipe that will be nicely quaffable. I was thinking something with a bit of color such as a portion of Vienna malts? Hops...not sure, need suggestions. Maybe a bit of flaked Maize for mouthfeel. Anyone got a favorite recipe along the lines of what I am describing? Thanks!!

Sadly I'm too new to be able to really help with this question. Maybe sometime we can get together and I can watch you work your magic since i've only ever seen a brew done once.

 

[TravelingLight]

I may try them tomorrow eve while Pam is doing her Yoga class.....beer sounds better than Yoga...LOL.

Good they have a Gose so will look forward to that one. Did you happen to notice if they had bar food or some type of small plate offerings?

Yeah man, they had a full kitchen menu, IIRC. There were a few people eating lunch in there. Check it out.

Also interesting: they have "syrups" (but they weren't sweet that I could tell) that you can get a shot added to a berliner or gose. I think they had a cucumber-lime, mango-something, and one other. We did a gose with the cucumber lime and a berliner with the mango. I was pleasantly surprised.

 

[NitsujNella]

I may try them tomorrow eve while Pam is doing her Yoga class.....beer sounds better than Yoga...LOL.

Good they have a Gose so will look forward to that one. Did you happen to notice if they had bar food or some type of small plate offerings?

Shoot me a PM if you go...the wife and I may end up going there tomorrow night as well. I thought I had a picture of the menu but i don't. They have small plates (Brat, Chicken Philly, Burger, Portobella Philly) as well as pretzels, pub fries and beer boiled peanuts and a couple other things i'm forgetting.

 

[NitsujNella]

Yeah man, they had a full kitchen menu, IIRC. There were a few people eating lunch in there. Check it out.

Also interesting: they have "syrups" (but they weren't sweet that I could tell) that you can get a shot added to a berliner or gose. I think they had a cucumber-lime, mango-something, and one other. We did a gose with the cucumber lime and a berliner with the mango. I was pleasantly surprised.

The "syrups" actually rotate out as well. Last week they had a strawberry basil, apricot lemon and something else. People love adding those to the gose and the berliner! Definitely a different but cool concept.

 

[Sissy907]

I'd say you were busy, Alli! And sorry you lost a kitten...I have 8 cats at my farm to "patrol" the area and they are great at their job! They walk the rafters and ward off pigeons and birds that would otherwise roost up high and "decorate" the tractors and equipment under cover.

Catdaddy66 says he will be there around 11a so if that works, I'll leave Darlington in time to be there by 11. See y'all then!!

11 sounds great! See you guys then!

~Alli

 

[SHAIV]

Kevin has two lager yeasts for me to pick up on Saturday. One is Mexican 940 and the other is Papazian's 952 Cry Havoc. My goal is to craft an 11 G batch and split into two 5.5 G batches and ferment in separate tanks with the two yeasts to compare. I have not found a lager yeast I was super fond of, so Kevin and I came up with this Exbeeriment to side by side compare. (Recent mention of a Mexican Lager caused this tangent)

So I need to come up with a base recipe that will be nicely quaffable. I was thinking something with a bit of color such as a portion of Vienna malts? Hops...not sure, need suggestions. Maybe a bit of flaked Maize for mouthfeel. Anyone got a favorite recipe along the lines of what I am describing? Thanks!!

I know sweetwater has a Mexican lager. It was probably the best lager I've ever had. I think it had Vienna malt and el dorado hops IIRC

 

[SHAIV]

Quote from sweetwater website

What we have here, amigos, is my take on a proper Mexican style lager – smooth and easy to drink with a superbly clear body. I tossed in a hefty dose of El Dorado hops to give this brew slightly sweet, malty, and tropical fruit aromas. Muy sabrosa! – Travis, Brewer

Malts: 2-Row, Flaked Maize, Vienna Malt, Carapils
Hops: Hallertau, Sterling, El Dorado
ABV: 4.8% IBU’s: 29

 

[Morrey]

Yeah man, they had a full kitchen menu, IIRC. There were a few people eating lunch in there. Check it out.

Also interesting: they have "syrups" (but they weren't sweet that I could tell) that you can get a shot added to a berliner or gose. I think they had a cucumber-lime, mango-something, and one other. We did a gose with the cucumber lime and a berliner with the mango. I was pleasantly surprised.

Next time you come to Darlington, I'll share with you some Woodruff (green) and Raspberry syrups Germans serve with their BW's. It interests me that a local bar in Florence would be innovative like this. Cool!

 

[Morrey]

Quote from sweetwater website

What we have here, amigos, is my take on a proper Mexican style lager – smooth and easy to drink with a superbly clear body. I tossed in a hefty dose of El Dorado hops to give this brew slightly sweet, malty, and tropical fruit aromas. Muy sabrosa! – Travis, Brewer

Malts: 2-Row, Flaked Maize, Vienna Malt, Carapils
Hops: Hallertau, Sterling, El Dorado
ABV: 4.8% IBU’s: 29

El Dorado hops.....will be a first time use for me. What SRM do you think their lager is? I would like to be a bit deeper than plain 2 row but less amber than Dos Equis Amber. Maybe 6-7 SRM with the Vienna?

 

[SHAIV]

Idk. Not too keen on visualizing or estimating srm but I feel like it was pretty dark for a lager

 

[TravelingLight]

El Dorado hops.....will be a first time use for me. What SRM do you think their lager is? I would like to be a bit deeper than plain 2 row but less amber than Dos Equis Amber. Maybe 6-7 SRM with the Vienna?

I think you'll love them, Morrey. I've only used them once or twice (IPA) but I love them. If you liked Nelson, you'll like ElD. Not that they're similar, I just think you'll like it.

 

[Morrey]

I think you'll love them, Morrey. I've only used them once or twice (IPA) but I love them. If you liked Nelson, you'll like ElD. Not that they're similar, I just think you'll like it.

All the Mexican Lager recipes I have seen are using Hallertau, Tettnanger...and similar Noble hops. You know me....I am willing to try any good hop or hop combo, so the ELD will be a fun adventure.

Looks like I'll make my lager with 2 row, Vienna, flaked maize...maybe a touch of Carapils for good measure. Will work it up in BS and get my parameters set for the design phase before brewing next weekend.

 

[catdaddy66]

All the Mexican Lager recipes I have seen are using Hallertau, Tettnanger...and similar Noble hops. You know me....I am willing to try any good hop or hop combo, so the ELD will be a fun adventure.
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Kazbek hops are what I used in my Cali-Mex lager (currently hibernating in the keezer at DIY!), and are said to be very Saaz like. I used wlp810 yeast also. It has about two more weeks at 45° before I bottle.

 

[Sissy907]

I'm sorry for what's about to come next.

I AM A REAL WINE MAKER!!! SQUEEEEEE!!!!!! I'M SO PROUD AND EXCITED!!!!

 

[SHAIV]

Nice! How is it?

 

[Morrey]

I'm sorry for what's about to come next.

I AM A REAL WINE MAKER!!! SQUEEEEEE!!!!!! I'M SO PROUD AND EXCITED!!!!

WOW.....can we sample a small sip tomorrow, Alli?

 

[Sissy907]

It's good, but not as berry-y as I had hoped it would be. It's sweet, we prefer sweeter wines, but we quite enjoy it. And of course I am bring a bottle with me tomorrow!!! I can't wait to share! I know it won't be anything in comparison to what others have made, but for my first try, being drink-able, I am quite proud of myself!

 

[Sissy907]

Just popped the cork on my first actual bottle tonight.

 

[catdaddy66]

What a blast, guys!! So glad I got to meet everyone at the tasting. There were some great beverage choices available today.

Meads were great and plentiful and I tasted Allie's wine but missed out on the others. Awesome day and experience!

Morrey, so good to put a face with the voice. Thanks for the good time and hope everybody got home safely.

My brother Eric (razyrsharpe on HBT) was wanting you to know he had a blast as well... What a whiner he is! LOL

 

[SHAIV]

What a blast, guys!! So glad I got to meet everyone at the tasting. There were some great beverage choices available today.



Meads were great and plentiful and I tasted Allie's wine but missed out on the others. Awesome day and experience!



Morrey, so good to put a face with the voice. Thanks for the good time and hope everybody got home safely.



My brother Eric (razyrsharpe on HBT) was wanting you to know he had a blast as well... What a whiner he is! LOL

Sounds like y'all had fun today! I wish I could have made it. When is the next one? Maybe I could bring some 1 year old mead or some dry hopped apfelwein or a Belgian quad. Or all three haha

 

[Sissy907]

What a blast, guys!! So glad I got to meet everyone at the tasting. There were some great beverage choices available today.

Meads were great and plentiful and I tasted Allie's wine but missed out on the others. Awesome day and experience!

Morrey, so good to put a face with the voice. Thanks for the good time and hope everybody got home safely.

My brother Eric (razyrsharpe on HBT) was wanting you to know he had a blast as well... What a whiner he is! LOL

We had a great time and loved meeting everyone and Loren is really into the idea of making some mead now! Guess that is next up after the Watermelon/peach!
SHAIV, I can't wait to meet you and try your goodies as well!
Is there some kind of page or something where we will know the info on the next meet up? Had we known to bring the supplies we would have participated in today's mead class.
REALLY looking forward to the next get together!

 

[Morrey]

Great fun today for sure! This was only the second time I have tried mead so this was a good experience to be able to try such a wide variety.

Kevin said this was probably the biggest DIY tasting turnout he remembers. It was great to see all of our Midlands thread friends and meet new folks in the brewing world. Hope this will be a regular thing for us. Cheers!