Where are you at INDIANA

[Craftfan]

New here from Churubusco.

 

[Hollywood260]

New here from Churubusco.

I used to live in Busco, now I live in Columbia City. Welcome.

 

[Shawn0522]

Mishawaka (South Bend) here.

 

[Natdavis777]

Mishawaka (South Bend) here.

Have you been to Iechyd Da in Elkart? Had them 2 yrs ago at the Microbrewers Fest and really enjoyed their beer. My wife is from Plymouth/Breman area so I'm trying to talk her into going there one night when we go visit her family

 

[Shawn0522]

Have you been to Iechyd Da in Elkart? Had them 2 yrs ago at the Microbrewers Fest and really enjoyed their beer. My wife is from Plymouth/Breman area so I'm trying to talk her into going there one night when we go visit her family

I was there 3 times last week. Food is as good as the beer. They now have "crowlers" which I think is 32oz can growler. Not sure on size, but they are sealed like a normal can so can ship them. Happy to work something out to mail you some if needed. Curious on your wifes family name as i am also originally from plymouth. PM if you cant get up here for Iechyda

 

[Scout]

New here from Churubusco.

I spent about a year in Turtle Town before I moved back to the Fort.

 

[bigrsmith]

New member from Seymour with my first extract in the fermentation tank this past weekend.

 

[Brunsy]

Welcome bigrsmith! Nice to see another southern Hoosier on here!!! I east of you in Milan. So what is the brew in the fermenter?

 

[bigrsmith]

Brunsy, my first brew in the fermenter is a honey lager. Thinking real hard about starting up a couple 1 gallon batches as well. I can see getting hooked on this real easy.

 

[Shawn0522]

Brunsy, my first brew in the fermenter is a honey lager. Thinking real hard about starting up a couple 1 gallon batches as well. I can see getting hooked on this real easy.

Wow lager for first beer! Way to jump in with both feet! I am sure it will turn put great and then you will be hooked. 1 gallon is a lot if work for the small reward. I would do more and divide up with different yeast, dry hops, or other variables after the boil. This way from one brew you can get some variety with a larger batch if thats what you are looking for. Also you will go through the beer way faster than you are probably expecting.

Northern indiana here but happy to see some new posts in the indiana catagory!

 

[Homercidal]

I was there 3 times last week. Food is as good as the beer. They now have "crowlers" which I think is 32oz can growler. Not sure on size, but they are sealed like a normal can so can ship them. Happy to work something out to mail you some if needed. Curious on your wifes family name as i am also originally from plymouth. PM if you cant get up here for Iechyda

Yes, they are 32 ounces. I picked one up in a brewery in Chicago on vacation last year. They take an empty can with no lid, fill it, place the lid, then put it on a forming machine to seal it like any other can.

They are actually really cool and I expect a homebrew version to be available for purchase in the next couple of years.

 

[2drunk2]

I've missed a lot. I'm from Elkhart. If you see a bright yellow 74 super beetle at Iechy Da, 18th Street, Burn Em, etc....that's probably me.

 

[Shawn0522]

I've missed a lot. I'm from Elkhart. If you see a bright yellow 74 super beetle at Iechy Da, 18th Street, Burn Em, etc....that's probably me.

Elkhart! Sweet. I live in Mishawaka and work in Elkhart. If you havent yet, go try Wedgewood brewery in middlebury. Some of the best beer i have had from a nano brewery! Just opened last week. Only have 4 beers on tap and brewing on a 1 barrel system. Currently only have apa and ipa's on tap but they are top notch.

 

[2drunk2]

I will definitely check it out.

 

[MrDavis]

I'm in Goshen. Looking forward to checking out Wedgewood. Love my local Goshen Brewing and Thomas Stieglitz, and Iechyd Da. So many brews!!

 

[2drunk2]

We should all hit one of these local gems one night.

 

[Shawn0522]

We should all hit one of these local gems one night.

Im game. Just let me know when and where!

 

[forgop]

Indianapolis here, southeast side and work downtown. Just finished a couple more batches to go along with my 4 batches already in bottles.

 

[bhertel]

Rensselaer.
I'm new to the site and brewing and am looking for some local brewer meet-ups/get-togethers for learnin'. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Onkel_Udo]

Rensselaer.
I'm new to the site and brewing and am looking for some local brewer meet-ups/get-togethers for learnin'. Any help is appreciated.

I am a little more than an hour from you in Hammond. I am an experienced brewer (23 years now) but do take a very KISS method to how I do things. If you ever wanted to come up on a Sunday, that is normally when I brew. Warning...must love dogs as I have about 300#'s of fluff bounding around the house.

I have some small equipment I might be willing to donate as well assuming you are likely still in the partial boil, extract phase of the learning curve. A few more I would be willing to sell for not much if you are already wanting to move up the all grain in some fashion.

 

[Natdavis777]

I got a public intox in Rensselaer when I was in college (18 at the time). Havent been back since...

 

[bhertel]

I appreciate your generosity. Thanks.

 

[bhertel]

I got a public intox in Rensselaer when I was in college (18 at the time). Havent been back since...

That's one way to experience this city and many would agree with you!

 

[Shawn0522]

Rensselaer.
I'm new to the site and brewing and am looking for some local brewer meet-ups/get-togethers for learnin'. Any help is appreciated.

My family is from Rensselaer and i grew up in Brook. Now live in Mishawaka.

 

[festbier]

Valpo here. Gathering equipment to start brewing again after a break for grad school.

 

[MilkStout]

Expatriated Hoosier from the metropolis of Swayzee. Now hiding out in the Mountains of North Carolina.

 

[Onkel_Udo]

Valpo here. Gathering equipment to start brewing again after a break for grad school.

Somehow missed you post but I have some leftover extract/bottling stuff that I just never use since I went back to all grain, kegging and larger batches. Exept the bottle tree, free for the taking. I am in Hammond.

 

[festbier]

I appreciate it but I kegged before and I will be continuing that. No more bottles for me. Also, I'll be doing all grain this time around. Again, thanks for the offer.

 

[jstaas]

Heading to Beverly Shores end of July.

 

[festbier]

Heading to Beverly Shores end of July.

Go to Bartlett's if you have a chance. Great food for a little hole in the wall, nice selection of beer too.