What is your Brewing Pet-Peeve?
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philjohnwilliams
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Not quite brewing related, but forum related.. I hate it when people equate post count with brewing experience.
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But wait, there is!
I do all my own recipes (started around batch 4 or so, and continuing for the past 6 years). I couldn't imagine brewing any other way.
But it's not for everyone. I use the example of my wife. She's a great cook. She can look at recipes and know whether they're going to taste good or not. But she doesn't create her own recipes. She just doesn't care to do so. Yet her food rocks, and unfortunately my waistline reflects that.
Some folks aren't as into creating recipes as you or I. Some folks love clone recipes, or just brewing the stuff from Brewing Classic Styles. If they make good beer, well then
to them.
Brewsmith
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People who respond to simple questions with complicated, advanced, and way too technical answers for the average brewer. Yes it might be true or based on real brewing science, but how does it help the 99.9% who aren't that technical?
downtown3641
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Brewsmith said:
I actually don't see a problem with that as long as it actually answers the question. It's nice for people who can grasp more advanced concepts. The less scientifically inclined always have the option of asking to have the answer reworded in simpler terms.
My 2 pet peeves are:
1. People who want to brew with me
2. People who get drunk when they brew with me
1. People who want to brew with me
2. People who get drunk when they brew with me
Brewsmith
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I don't disagree. It's just sometimes around here a newer brewer asks a fairly straightforward question, and the poor guy gets bombarded with different answers, many of which are correct. If they would just stop trying to play brewer know-it-all and try to relate to where that brewer is at, the OP will have a solution that works that is also at his knowledge base.
I guess what I'm trying to say is don't assume that everyone here is an advanced or technical brewer.
This all coming from an original EAC.
craigger64
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+1,000
craigger64
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Feels good to have a thread where we can just rant and *****, doesn't it?
Gameface
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When I share my beer with people who don't really drink homebrew much and they select a large 20oz-64oz mug, fill it to the top before even tasting the beer, take two sips and tell me how delicious it is (lies), and then act like the mug became invisible.
It's fine if people don't like my beer, there's a gas station down the street that will sell you all the Bud Light you can haul, but at least just try a sample first before wasting beer that I would be more than happy to drink.
This has become less of a problem because now I put out smaller sample glasses and then 12oz glasses behind that. That and my beer is getting better as I improve as a brewer so people are finishing their beers most of the time.
It's fine if people don't like my beer, there's a gas station down the street that will sell you all the Bud Light you can haul, but at least just try a sample first before wasting beer that I would be more than happy to drink.
This has become less of a problem because now I put out smaller sample glasses and then 12oz glasses behind that. That and my beer is getting better as I improve as a brewer so people are finishing their beers most of the time.
whitehause
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The problem with your brewing getting better(if there is one) is that now you become the beer guy for every party. I love the hobby, and don't mind sharing, but when you make a nice big beer or one that has a $45 grain bill for a 5 gal batch it gets to be a bit much. And the money isn't even the big part for me, it's the time it takes to make a good beer. You can't drink all my Zombie dust clone, then say "hey, can you bring some of that to the party I'm having in two weeks.":cross:
turkeyjerky214 said:
Maybe they want feedback on their beer, which is the beiggest benefit of a competition, in my opinion. I entered competitions long before I was any good at developing recipes, and my beers improved by leaps and bounds because of the feedback that I got..
But no, your misguided opinion doesn't piss me off at all!
nerdyjackal
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When people learn you brew and instantly want to be your friend.
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Grinnan5150
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whitehause said:
Can you please share your Zpmbie Dust recipe? I love that stuff!!
tgmartin000
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Man after yesterday, wind is my pet peeve. I could barely keep a boil going with my burner. What a pia.
This. On windy brew days it looks like the neighborhood kids have built a fort in the driveway with how many chairs and plywood boards I have stacked up to shield my burner.
skeezerpleezer
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I am gonna brew it again this weekend: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/3-floyds-zombie-dust-attempt-help-info-requested-245456/
As far as pet peeves go, do cleaning after brew day and sanitizing bottles count? They are my top 2.
Grinnan5150
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skeezerpleezer said:
Awesome! Thanks! And yes, your pet peeves count.
whitehause
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Yep.....gota give Skeezer props for the recipe, and yes it is awesome!!!
I changed a couple of things from the original recipe, but not enough that it should make a big difference from the recipe in that thread. Don't hesitate to brew it, you won't be disappointed.
Grinnan5150
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whitehause said:
That is definitely next up on brew day. Honestly one of the best pale ales I have ever tried.
Parkinson1963
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My pet peeves:
Belgian "Beer" look if it has fruit in it it is not beer.
The sanitize everything hot side comes from John Palmer, so he is my pet peeve.
Beer recipes with ingredients that are not easy to get, Belgian double peat roasted extra dark malt, really?
Notty is the British slang term for the the town of Nottingham. you know "Bean Town" for Boston sort of thing.
Belgian "Beer" look if it has fruit in it it is not beer.
The sanitize everything hot side comes from John Palmer, so he is my pet peeve.
Beer recipes with ingredients that are not easy to get, Belgian double peat roasted extra dark malt, really?
Notty is the British slang term for the the town of Nottingham. you know "Bean Town" for Boston sort of thing.
wailingguitar
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Two things come to mind here...
I understand why all grain is appealing and all (I like using AG and extract depending on my mood, type of beer, time budget, etc.), however I hate how the elitists out there think you are not a "real brewer" unless you go AG. Some folks don't have the time or space to go all grain, it doesn't make them less of a brewer. I know this is a topic that has been brought up several times but just had to throw that one out there.
Also, once I posted a thread on a different beer forum that had a small section devoted to homebrewing, I asked what everyone drank while brewing. I got a very snooty response from several members about how they didn't "hamper their brewing senses" by drinking during the process.... Give me a break!!! That was the last time I got on that forum, and how I found this one. I personally don't find anything wrong with enjoying a homebrew while brewing another batch. It gets me in the mindset and hyped up about brewing. I'm not talking about getting trashed before brewing, just enough to have fun doing it. So all you beer uppities out there, just lighten the heck up please.
I guess they are not directly related to the brewing process, well kinda, but definitely my pet peevs.
I understand why all grain is appealing and all (I like using AG and extract depending on my mood, type of beer, time budget, etc.), however I hate how the elitists out there think you are not a "real brewer" unless you go AG. Some folks don't have the time or space to go all grain, it doesn't make them less of a brewer. I know this is a topic that has been brought up several times but just had to throw that one out there.
Also, once I posted a thread on a different beer forum that had a small section devoted to homebrewing, I asked what everyone drank while brewing. I got a very snooty response from several members about how they didn't "hamper their brewing senses" by drinking during the process.... Give me a break!!! That was the last time I got on that forum, and how I found this one. I personally don't find anything wrong with enjoying a homebrew while brewing another batch. It gets me in the mindset and hyped up about brewing. I'm not talking about getting trashed before brewing, just enough to have fun doing it. So all you beer uppities out there, just lighten the heck up please.
I guess they are not directly related to the brewing process, well kinda, but definitely my pet peevs.
wailingguitar
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I've been brewing for a long time, both home and commercial... I have no beef with a well made extract brew, none at all. Heck, when I am in a situation where I don't have the room or time to AG, I will do extract and like it
While I rarely drink when I am brewing at home, I have no issues with doing so. Mainly it's because I usually brew in the morning... like starting at 7:30 or 8:00... When brewing in the afternoon, or on the rare occasion I am brewing with someone, I am very much inclined to raise a glass in honor of the beer being born. Like The Lion King, it's the circle of life!
I don't disagree. It's just sometimes around here a newer brewer asks a fairly straightforward question, and the poor guy gets bombarded with different answers, many of which are correct. If they would just stop trying to play brewer know-it-all and try to relate to where that brewer is at, the OP will have a solution that works that is also at his knowledge base.
I guess what I'm trying to say is don't assume that everyone here is an advanced or technical brewer.
This all coming from an original Tuba playing EAC.
I restrain myself (as a tuba playing scientist) to only get all "sciencey" when that is what the poster is looking for, or when trying to explain why a particular statement is not technically accurate (trying to fix 1+ 2 = 4). I do like to try and make sure that information spread on this forum is technically accurate. I try to keep it to the areas that I actually have some qualifications in
Brewsmith
Home brewing moogerfooger
Well said, and nice edit! Everyone needs more tuba!:rockin:
RiffMagnum
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I'm with ya. Even if you're AG, you're still following a recipe. You're not a freaking Jedi.
I usually brew late at night when it's cooler in Texas, so i'm always having a brew. It's just seems fitting.
Brewsmith
Home brewing moogerfooger
I like to have a homebrew while brewing, but I can see their point a little. If I have more than a couple, I start forgetting stuff, like the boil is going, or the hops actually go in the kettle, or how to read a thermometer. Too much homebrew for me equals homebrew fail.
RiffMagnum
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I'm with ya. Even if you're AG, you're still following a recipe. You're not a freaking Jedi.
I usually brew late at night when it's cooler in Texas, so i'm always having a brew. It's just seems fitting.
Yeah, I limit myself to one... during the boil...
a while back I forgot to add some candi sugar to a Belgian Pale Ale during the boil ... and while I'd like to claim it was due to my setting to the side it was only *part* of the problem. *duh* lesson learned. Instead I let my friends / neighbors come over and drink to excess, I can enjoy their company while ensuring a nice brew comes out in the end. :rockin:
starrfish
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even I'm tweaking a recipe to make it my own I'm still following a recipe...
I've tweaked enough I've made less than a stellar beer, but it was beer and learned what not to do again. That said made a crowd pleaser low gravity brown that I was less than happy with but the BMC crowd loved and took it willingly off my draft fast enough I didn't mind!
OK...after reading the last 20 pages (instead of starting a brew session due to heavy rains and wind) here are a few more:
1. Everybody's wort chiller can get the wort down to 70 F in 10 minutes where mine takes around 15-20 to do 5 gallons. (It is a 50 ft 3/8 inch chiller).
2. People returning my empty bottles w/o rinsing them first. Mold does not help my brewing.
3. My kegging system sonetimes just springs a very slow leak while I am out of town for several days and I come back to an empty CO2 bottle.
4. How propane refills by Blue Rhino exchange systems give around 16-18 lbs of propane instead of a full 20 lbs.
5. The endless number of new threads comparing brewing with aluminum versus stainless steel brew pots.
1. Everybody's wort chiller can get the wort down to 70 F in 10 minutes where mine takes around 15-20 to do 5 gallons. (It is a 50 ft 3/8 inch chiller).
2. People returning my empty bottles w/o rinsing them first. Mold does not help my brewing.
3. My kegging system sonetimes just springs a very slow leak while I am out of town for several days and I come back to an empty CO2 bottle.
4. How propane refills by Blue Rhino exchange systems give around 16-18 lbs of propane instead of a full 20 lbs.
5. The endless number of new threads comparing brewing with aluminum versus stainless steel brew pots.
eanmcnulty
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msa8967 said:
I think I would vote for stainless.
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