Which Brewer are you?

[jezter6]

I voted Charlie.

I don't use a hydrometer anymore. I have a recipe, I follow the recipe, and the beer is what the recipe called for.

It's like a baker testing the density of the cake to see if it's "perfect." If it tastes good, I'm drinking it.

 

[uglygoat]

I got BLISTERS ON ME FINGERS!!!!

haha i get charlie!

 

[McKBrew]

I lean more toward Calagione (in spirit) with a bit of Papazian thrown in.

Regardless of others opinions on DFH and their style of brewing, I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for them. I am always thinking of throwing unique things into a batch, but due to my brew schedule rarely do. If it is even remotely fathomable, Sam C will give it a shot.

I side with Charlie P too, as I don't care if I hit my gravities dead on, I don't watch the beer ferment once it gets going, and I while I like to turn out a quality product, I will still drink a beer that isn't perfect.

Brew science is interesting and I respect those who go that route. But equally good beer can be made by the guy who just follows the basics or the guy who worries about his water report, yeast growth rates, stir plate RPM, etc... I honestly think some people over obsess with the scientific aspects of brewing, and that tranfers over to the new guy who is worried about his water report on his first extract batch. Chill.

I am always tasting a beer and thinking, what could be different here, what would make this totally awesome. I rarely connect with craft and micro brewers, but I was so adamant recently about DFH brewing a imperial pumpkin ale using the Palo Santo Marron as a base that I e-mailed them about it. Sam Calagione himself e-mailed me back. Won't be happening as the Palo Santo tanks are in full use just to keep that beer going.

Well, enough of my rambling.

 

[Bernie Brewer]

I voted Charlie. I stopped worrying years ago. I brew it, put it in the fermenter, pitch the yeast, and let it go.

But I have a little of Jim Koch in me, too. I don't go for anything funky (very often) and I have my "house brews" which because of sheer repetition come out very consistent. And those of my friends that enjoy homebrew like mine the best. *breaks arm whilst patting self on back*

 

[Revvy]

I lean more toward Calagione (in spirit) with a bit of Papazian thrown in.

Regardless of others opinions on DFH and their style of brewing, I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for them. I am always thinking of throwing unique things into a batch, but due to my brew schedule rarely do. If it is even remotely fathomable, Sam C will give it a shot.

I side with Charlie P too, as I don't care if I hit my gravities dead on, I don't watch the beer ferment once it gets going, and I while I like to turn out a quality product, I will still drink a beer that isn't perfect.

Brew science is interesting and I respect those who go that route. But equally good beer can be made by the guy who just follows the basics or the guy who worries about his water report, yeast growth rates, stir plate RPM, etc... I honestly think some people over obsess with the scientific aspects of brewing, and that tranfers over to the new guy who is worried about his water report on his first extract batch. Chill.

I am always tasting a beer and thinking, what could be different here, what would make this totally awesome. I rarely connect with craft and micro brewers, but I was so adamant recently about DFH brewing a imperial pumpkin ale using the Palo Santo Marron as a base that I e-mailed them about it. Sam Calagione himself e-mailed me back. Won't be happening as the Palo Santo tanks are in full use just to keep that beer going.

Well, enough of my rambling.

I think I couldn't agree with all of your ramblings more. It's kinda like a clone of my thoughts as well.

 

[Yooper]

And after meeting Yooper in person, I simply cannot fathom her being calm on brew day!

But, see, that's why I love to brew. It's why some people love to golf, or why some people love to fly. Brewing relaxes me beyond all else. I mean, it totally relaxes me.

I go from a hyperactive sort (I believe it was Bernie_Brewer who christened me a "coked up chipmunk") to a calm, zen-like being. It's amazing the calm that just descends on me during brewday. It's like I'm channeling Papa Charlie, and I don't even drink until I turn on the chiller!

 

[imaguitargod]

I sure as heck don't relax so Charlie's out of the picture. I would say I'm mainlyly Sam Calagione without the arrogant attitude. I'm always walking around looking at things and sayng, "I wonder if that's fermentable". Hell I just used a pumpkin as a tertiary for my Pumpkin Ale. I also have the consistancy of Sam Adams with just a sprinkling of John Palmer.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I wrestled over the decision between Papa Charlie and Sam C. Sam C is definitely an innovator, but most of his work has been in crafting unique recipes and not so much in unique equipment (the Randall and continuous hop gadget being notable exceptions). I think I'm more of a Papa Charlie, who did a lot of problem solving and improvising when the equipment he needed and/or wanted wasn't for sale.

 

[wildwest450]

While other times I will look at the mash and just grind up chocolate or carared just to see what would happen .. Hay its only 20 bucks or so and if its a little off who cares .

OMG, I would faint if I saw you do that, or hit you with a bat and stuff you in the mash tun.

I'm follow the recipe to the letter Charlie, whoever the hell that is.

I think I'll start a which dog do you most resemble thread.

 

[Revvy]

I wrestled over the decision between Papa Charlie and Sam C. Sam C is definitely an innovator, but most of his work has been in crafting unique recipes and not so much in unique equipment (the Randall and continuous hop gadget being notable exceptions). I think I'm more of a Papa Charlie, who did a lot of problem solving and improvising when the equipment he needed and/or wanted wasn't for sale.

Wow that is really funny, I see you as a Palmer more than anything...you're one of the smartest guys on here. But I guess you're right, because you are a mcgyver...and that would fall heavily into the calagione archetype, being inventive whether it is with recipes or with gear.

 

[IrregularPulse]

I gotta say Papazian.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I'll buy that I have some Palmer tendencies, but I'm not NEARLY that anal. Guess I'll revise my vote. I'm Papa Sam Palmer.

 

[ThreeSheets]

I'm like a palmer right now, mostly cause I've read his book cover to cover a few times, and I'm still new and learning all the aspects of brewing. And so when I brew I tend to be kinda a perfectionist. I suppose when I get the process down I'll turn more into a Papa.

 

[MultumInParvo]

I think I am a pretty even mix of Calagione and Papazian.

I always end up throwing random crap in my beer, and I never really worry about it!

 

[BillyBroas]

I'd say Drew Carey just because I have a tall lanky friend that is always with me.

 

[avibayer]

I'm charlie. I'm being finicky if I weigh anything. "Meh that bag has 1 lb of grain in it.... that's more or less half of it, so that's about a half pound"

me all the time

 

[RichBrewer]

I chose Jim Koch because I have a feeling we think alike about some things. Having said that, Charlie Papazian is my idol. The Complete Joy of Homebrewing got me addicted and I will always feel indebted to Charlie for introducing me to the greatest hobby on the planet.

 

[Newbeerguy]

I went with Palmer for no other reason than I have only read his book.

 

[Newbeerguy]

I went with Palmer for no other reason than I have only read his book.....oh yeah and I am a perfectionist

 

[dunnright00]

Papazian with a splash of calagione

 

[Revvy]

I'm liking this! It is interesting to see what "mizes" you all choose....

It's also surprising that some many claim to be charlies.....But perhaps most that have chosen him are more experienced brewers who are, like me, more relaxed about the process?

 

[Scooby_Brew]

Papazian!

BTW, Revvy: what a great thread idea!

 

[gplutt]

Papazian, with Palmer peering over his shoulder saying "are you SURE thats right?".

 

[masonsjax]

I'm papa z in everything I do. If I were more laid back, i'd be asleep. The science is cool, and understanding it can def be used to improve ones process, but I don't stress over anything. I guess you could say I'm a "glass half full" type of guy.
I'm not Lebowski, you're Lebowski man, I'm the dude.

 

[fineexampl]

Trained on Papazian, enlightened by Calagione. WTF are rules anyway?!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Zombiethread!

I'm a C. Pap brewer.... KISS and relax



EDIT: But I do have a slight streak of Sam C. Every now and then I have the urge to make an odd beer. I plan on making a small batch of chica once I find a store in town that carries peruvian purple corn.

 

[bob1852]

I have been protesting this thread for 2+ years because Schramm wasn't a choice!

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I've got a howel in me pokket!

 

[Revvy]

I have been protesting this thread for 2+ years because Schramm wasn't a choice!

Schramm's not a brewer, he's a mead maker...Mazer?

I think I've growed up and changed, I think I'm 70% Papazian and 30% Caligione, I've burned all the Palmer out of me having to answer all the the "Palmer says my yeast if going to autolize, I'm going to get hotside aeration and my hair is going to fall out panic noob threads."

I'm laid back in what I do, and I love to experiment.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Schramm's not a brewer, he's a mead maker...Mazer?

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