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[theveganbrewer]

I'm not going to be able to make it today, wife took the car to go to the movies. Ugh.

 

[iscribble]

Okay... even with veganbrewer it looks like we don't really have enough people today to do a bulk grain-buy (electric is pulling from his virtual pilsner). That said, I'm going to place my individual order on brewbrother's website.

I still plan to show up at or around 1pm.

Veganbrewer, where are you coming from? I don't mind giving you a lift if you're not too far out of the way. PM me your address if you're interested.

EDIT: Well... I need to head out now. Sorry it didn't work out veganbrewer.

 

[jhalloran]

So we're doing individual purchase now? I don't mind, just want to clarify.

 

[iscribble]

So we're doing individual purchase now? I don't mind, just want to clarify.

We didn't get up to the 1-bag quantity on the spreadsheet, so I assume not enough people are attending today to split up a bag. Therefore, yes, we're doing individual purchases; at least on the grain and yeast (and I think hops, but am less certain of that).

Speaking of today, I'll be wearing a black t-shirt with a blue puzzle piece on it.

 

[theveganbrewer]

Sorry I couldn't make it, forgot to tell the wife I had plans and she got the car ahead of me before I woke up (late night). I guess I'll see you all at the dump, can't miss that one

 

[iscribble]

daevidallen and I met at Brew Brothers... but we didn't see anyone else while we were there.

Just to make sure we're all on the same page, exactly when and where are we meeting for dump day?

Also, are we still able to account for all the volume needed? I wonder if we lost some participants...

 

[theveganbrewer]

29th for dump day. You can drop off at my house beforehand if you're going to be out of town. It does appear we are short a 5 or 10 gallon batch. Some guys are involved just didn't go on the spreadsheet.

 

[daevidallen]

My friend has a 20 gal system and I'm sure he would be thrilled to make up any differences we have from our target volume if we come up short

 

[theveganbrewer]

Great, we're probably going to need 70 gallons total, so I'd definitely have him prepared to at least do 10.

 

[jhalloran]

I think this is a great project. Pleased to be part of it.

 

[ElectricAlphaAcidTest]

About how long are we estimating our primaries to last?

 

[theveganbrewer]

Varied. I'm brewing on Saturday the 15th, so I'll have 2 weeks. We're going to want to siphon some yeast into the barrel with the beer, so I'm not too concerned with how long it's been brewed for as long as we're all in this two-three week window.

 

[iscribble]

I brewed today! Efficiency came in higher than expected with 1.054 OG

If it helps anyone, here's the exact recipe I used: co-op lambic

 

[theveganbrewer]

I brewed today! Efficiency came in higher than expected with 1.054 OG

If it helps anyone, here's the exact recipe I used: co-op lambic

And we're off and running. Really looking forward to Brewing and meeting up with everyone at the end of the month and hhearing what everyone is planning on doing with their beer once its ready.

 

[Brewbien]

And we're off and running. Really looking forward to Brewing and meeting up with everyone at the end of the month and hhearing what everyone is planning on doing with their beer once its ready.

As soon as this IPA in my fermentation chamber is done, I'll get to brewing mine.

 

[Ibrewaletx]

I was also in for 5 gallons which will give us a few extra gallons for topping up the barrel.

You can have 5 gallons of my 10 gallons - I am better set up right now for just 5 anyways.

 

[Ibrewaletx]

Just to make sure I am clear:

• We brew between now and say the 15th
• Pitch Roeselare on our brew day
• 'Dump' into the barrel on the 28th

Just want to make sure I have this down correctly.

 

[Brewbien]

Just to make sure I am clear:

• We brew between now and say the 15th
• Pitch Roeselare on our brew day
• 'Dump' into the barrel on the 28th

Just want to make sure I have this down correctly.

That's that way I understand it.

 

[Ibrewaletx]

That's that way I understand it.

Perfect, thanks.
Do you want to cover 5 of my 10 gallons brewbien?

 

[Brewbien]

Perfect, thanks.
Do you want to cover 5 of my 10 gallons brewbien?

I only have a 5 gallon setup. Maybe someone with a larger setup could pick up 5 of your gallons or if you know someone you know brews, they could get in. The 5 I'm currently brewing will be needed to top up the barrel as water evaporates out.

 

[Ibrewaletx]

I only have a 5 gallon setup. Maybe someone with a larger setup could pick up 5 of your gallons or if you know someone you know brews, they could get in. The 5 I'm currently brewing will be needed to top up the barrel as water evaporates out.

ok, thought you were looking for space for your 5 gallons.

Anyone else want to put in 5 gallons that is not already in?

 

[iscribble]

I brewed today! Efficiency came in higher than expected with 1.054 OG

If it helps anyone, here's the exact recipe I used: co-op lambic

The co-op lambic project is alive! https://t.co/xjd7D6adVc

(keep it muted, it's just the T.V.)

 

[daevidallen]

Okay, let me get this straight. These people are brewing ~60 gallons to fill the barrel:
theveganbrewer- 10 gallons
ElectricAlphaAcidTest- 6-12 gallons
theveganbrewer's neighbor- 10 gallons
Ibrewaletx- 10 gallons
daevidallen- 10 gallons
iscribble- 5 gallons
jhalloran- 6 gallons

The other 10 gallons which will come from brewbien and my friend is for topping up between now and October 2014 so it can be brewed whenever its needed?

 

[theveganbrewer]

I'm not sure on the angel share, some people I've talked to said you need to have it on hand fairly soon, especially if its hot out. It'd be nice to have it aging if we can. If you want, I can take my 5 gallons from me and 5 from my neighbor and use them as angel share, then I can manage them on my own at my house, and you guys can get the other 10 going right away on the 29th. If that's OK with you guys, go ahead and brew asap.

 

[Brewbien]

I'm not sure on the angel share, some people I've talked to said you need to have it on hand fairly soon, especially if its hot out. It'd be nice to have it aging if we can. If you want, I can take my 5 gallons from me and 5 from my neighbor and use them as angel share, then I can manage them on my own at my house, and you guys can get the other 10 going right away on the 29th. If that's OK with you guys, go ahead and brew asap.

This was my thought as well.

 

[Ibrewaletx]

Just picked up everything for my 10 gallons at FH Steinbart- had to finish off my sour mash Berliner to free up my mash tun.
They had aged hops there- aged "in house", a bit surprised.
Heating up strike water now- I have to stay up late to get on to my night shift schedule, might as well brew up some Lambic!

Happy Brewing everyone

 

[jhalloran]

Successfully brewed 5.5 gallons. Hit pre-boil OG, post OG and volume!

 

[theveganbrewer]

I almost got all my ingredients but it seems there's been a run on Roeselare and everyone is sold out. Will do 15 gallons tmrw and the last 5 on Wednesday when Roeselare is back in stock.

 

[Ibrewaletx]

I brewed my '10' gallons a few days ago, it was my first 10 gallon batch and was pure amateur hour! Well, I ended up with about 8 gallons when all was said and done-if I wasn't working thru Wednesday and then flying to Waco TX (sons orientation at Baylor) I would brew another batch to make up + some angel share. I'm still more than happy to brew up some angel share if it is needed a few weeks or months into the project.

With that said, I will PM theveganbrewer to see about dropping off my 8 gallons early as we will be in Lincoln City June 27-July 2 for a family vacation and will miss the 'pitch' in the barrel day. I'm really disappointed I will not get to see & meet everyone on that day.

Since this is a long term project (thru Oct 14) & only a few met up for the group purchase & I know I'll miss the pitch day, is there any thoughts of meeting up somewhere occasionally to have a beer or two (brewpub/beer bar) &/or sample the barrel?

 

[theveganbrewer]

I brewed my '10' gallons a few days ago, it was my first 10 gallon batch and was pure amateur hour! Well, I ended up with about 8 gallons when all was said and done-if I wasn't working thru Wednesday and then flying to Waco TX (sons orientation at Baylor) I would brew another batch to make up + some angel share. I'm still more than happy to brew up some angel share if it is needed a few weeks or months into the project.

With that said, I will PM theveganbrewer to see about dropping off my 8 gallons early as we will be in Lincoln City June 27-July 2 for a family vacation and will miss the 'pitch' in the barrel day. I'm really disappointed I will not get to see & meet everyone on that day.

Since this is a long term project (thru Oct 14) & only a few met up for the group purchase & I know I'll miss the pitch day, is there any thoughts of meeting up somewhere occasionally to have a beer or two (brewpub/beer bar) &/or sample the barrel?

We will never talk to anyone who misses pitch day and their beer will be left in used 2-liter coke bottles on my sunny back driveway for pickup

Kidding, your idea for meetups for tasting is good, maybe we can meet up every 3-6 months or so to check progress.