Who's the new guy?

[schuby_racer]

Hey everyone. I just joined the forum and thought I would introduce myself. I started brewing a couple years ago, thanks to a Christmas gift, and have been getting more involved in brewing since my first batch.

Recently I've been expanding my operation, now having 3 brews currently in fermenters(and maybe another one starting any day). Additionally I just planted my first 3 verities of hops (cascade, magnum, and Willamette), so I'm anxious to see how this process turns out.

I enjoy the hands on of home brewing, creating something from nothing. But I'm determined to make it cost effective as well, which is why I started my hops. I want to be able to make as many verities of beer possible for less than the cost per bottle of a 6 pack I can find at the store. I know some verities will be hard or impossible to accomplish without bulk ordering and whole sale prices, but close counts.

Wish me luck in my brewing adventures.

Schuby

 

[Billy-Klubb]

as the new guy, you are obligated to throw a party for all the HBT ruffians.

 

[Kee]

Welcome. I see you met Billy-Klubb, who forgot to mention that he insists on proper decorum. Or a party.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

toga! toga! toga!

 

[schuby_racer]

Well, I'll have 11 gallons ready in about 3 weeks. Party at my place!

 

[Billy-Klubb]

you "forgot" to tell us where you live.ipe:

 

[Inkleg]

you "forgot" to tell us where you live.ipe:

Yeah, he seems to be pretty "smart" for a "new guy", doesn't he.

 

[schuby_racer]

Oh I didn't tell you? I'm right off 441 ;-)

 

[Onkel_Udo]

Hops are a great start to make stuff less costly but yeast harvesting is stupid-easy and cost about the same as a case of 1/2 pint mason jars and one 2-quart jar.

Bulk grain buying CAN save money but has a longer return on investment due to the cost of the mill...even if you do go Corona mill.

Welcome to the obsession.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Oh I didn't tell you? I'm right off 441 ;-)

in Vegas, we used to tell people what ever store they were looking for was right on the corner of Tropicana & Flamingo. google map it. they don't intersect.:rockin: we were a-holes.


on the subject of hops... keep them tamed or they go wild!

 

[schuby_racer]

One step at a time. I don't even have a beer fridge yet :-/ my wife isn't impressed at the $60 I spent for my hop garden

 

[Billy-Klubb]

she'll get over it if she likes beer. besides, you didn't spend the money, you invested it!

 

[schuby_racer]

She doesn't like beer... All the more reason to brew cheaper

 

[1977Brewer]

I brew on the cheap too. Get a Corona mill and ask your LHBS what their bulk discount is. Mine's 20% off for 50 lbs. Bam, $10 in my pocket. 3 bags of grain and my mill will have paid for itself, except it was a birthday gift. Harvest your yeast cake. BIAB will get you into all grain for literally $35 if you 1. Don't mind using aluminum pots. And 2. Use paint strainer bags from Home DeLowes.

3 batches in, and I've spent more on hops than I have equipment. Time to work on my green thumb.

 

[ChefRex]

She doesn't like beer... All the more reason to brew cheaper

Don't brew to save money, it doesn't work, maybe in the looooooong run
Besides you met Billy so you need to invest in a cup!

Welcome and good luck, it's a great hobby if you like to clean

 

[b-boy]

it's a great hobby if you like to clean

Amen!

 

[schuby_racer]

I tell her it's "cheaper"... Maybe for some of the ingredients... But so far, not so much. Every batch is an opportunity for a new piece of equipment

 

[Billy-Klubb]

I tell her it's "cheaper"... Maybe for some of the ingredients... But so far, not so much. Every batch is an opportunity for a new piece of equipment

that right there is what makes you a home brewer. hahahaa!! but they weren't kidding about the cup.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

She doesn't like beer... All the more reason to brew cheaper

You might try making something she does like; wine, cider, mead, etc...
Might "grease the wheels" as it were. Just a thought.
Regards, GF.

 

[schuby_racer]

I've tried. She sticks to her wine coolers. Oh well, her loss. She doesn't harp at me too bad about it. Just gets irritated that I hog the kitchen all day. Lol

 

[Black Island Brewer]

I've tried. She sticks to her wine coolers. Oh well, her loss. She doesn't harp at me too bad about it. Just gets irritated that I hog the kitchen all day. Lol

Which is why you need more equipment! To get to outdoor or garage brewing. See how this works!

 

[Psylocide]

My wife only drinks Bacardi O and diet... so, I hear you.

However, if I were to purchase 50 Zombie Dusts, it would be much more than the $40 I spent to brew it.

 

[TheHappyHopper]

I've tried. She sticks to her wine coolers. Oh well, her loss. She doesn't harp at me too bad about it. Just gets irritated that I hog the kitchen all day. Lol

Try something fruity like a Strawberry Blonde - she will change her mind very quickly about your brewing. That's what worked for me.

 

[schuby_racer]

She refuses to try anything I brew. I've given up on forcing her to try. I'll brew for myself and friends.

 

[ChefRex]

She refuses to try anything I brew. I've given up on forcing her to try. I'll brew for myself and friends.

One word, restraints

 

[Billy-Klubb]

my wife likes Mike Black Cherry. we have yet to find a beer she really likes enough to drink. I don't see it as her loss, just more beer for me. and she's real supportive of my hobby. she is the unsung hero. although she's not so much a fan of me hogging the kitchen in the winter and such. in the summer and warmer days I mash outside.

 

[Black Island Brewer]

One word, restraints

I found divorce and marrying smarter also works. Wife #2 loves beer, and even with styles she doesn't care for, she can tell a good one from a bad one.

 

[schuby_racer]

I found divorce and marrying smarter also works. Wife #2 loves beer, and even with styles she doesn't care for, she can tell a good one from a bad one.

Sounds pretty extreme just because she doesn't want to try my beer... I'll consider it though... ;-)

 

[treacheroustexan]

My girlfriend doesn't like beer also. She tries most that I drink, and only like the vanilla frambozen from the brew kettle in strongsville, oh. But she is really supportive of me.

 

[1977Brewer]

My wife will have a drink of mine. Literally a sip. She just doesn't like beer.