You know you're a brewer if...

[ReeseAllen]

When you start checking cold/drafty spots on your ground floor with a thermometer to see if any are suitable for lagering

 

[DrDirt]

You find yourself wondering, while stirring SWMBO's tomato soup, what it's gravity would be. And then you realize your hydrometer is in the drawer right beside you so...why not? (it was really high, like 1.4 something, in case you wondered)

 

[ReeseAllen]

When the staff at the local homebrew shop stops asking "Can I help you with anything?" and starts asking how specific brews of yours are coming along

 

[joety]

You find yourself wondering, while stirring SWMBO's tomato soup, what it's gravity would be. And then you realize your hydrometer is in the drawer right beside you so...why not? (it was really high, like 1.4 something, in case you wondered)

Hmm, wonder what that would ferment down to. Never heard of anyone making wine with tomatos. Must be a reason.

 

[masonsjax]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f79/tomato-wine-52828/

 

[moosetav]

You wake up in a cold sweat from a nightmare about not having your equipment on brew day because SWMBO accidentally threw it out.

 

[ReeseAllen]

You wake up in a cold sweat from a nightmare about not having your equipment on brew day because SWMBO accidentally threw it out.

terrifying.

 

[philrose]

There's more logo'd beer glasses than regular glassware in your cupboard.

 

[paint_it_black]

...you bring home empty beer bottles from a party.

 

[Mista_Sparkle]

You patiently watch your boiling macaroni and cheese waiting for the hot break and are disappointed that it doesn't occur before its time to drain

 

[Brewmoor]

You get a pump for christmas and think it is the greatest thing in the world.:rockin:

Thank you Santa

 

[Imp_atient]

- The Aquarium section in the Pet store has new meanings to you

- The phrase "A watched pot never boils" has positive connotations

 

[oceanselv]

you've left a bar due to poor beer selection

You find some disposable income, and immediately think about what kind of brew gear you can buy with it.

You think about expanding brewery space when considering renovations/house purchases.

When you go to a wedding and they are serving free bud lite and miller lite for beer, and you drink wine or pay for good beer.

When your wife tells you to build a brew room so you can consolidate all your brewwing gear

Dining room---- Glass carboy, bottle tree, misc

Office---- 1 primary of wit, 1 secondary of wit 2 different yeast strains

Fridge---- 8 pints of washed yeast

Garage---- 50 lbs 2 row, boil pot, burner,extra propane, bottling bucket, mash tun,extra cooler for sparge water, books, note pads, bottles recipies,etc,etc,etc...

Bathroom----- brewing books

Basement-----6-8 cases of different homebrews

Bull

Home Depot is no longer just a hardware store. It has become the primary source for all your additions to the brew rig.

 

[schristian619]

You get a pump for christmas and think it is the greatest thing in the world.:rockin:

Thank you Santa

+1
I got the same thing. no more lifting 8+ gallons of hot water over my head

 

[mordantly]

i got a 2 ton come-a-long and 3 ton chain hoist to cure those situations.

 

[Pickngrin]

Home Depot is no longer just a hardware store. It has become the primary source for all your additions to the brew rig.

+1000!

 

[kartracer2]

Hi all,,
You look at a bag of Malt'o milk balls and think "chocolate stout"

 

[Dalarast]

You hear gallons mentioned anywhere and you think of the amount of beer you can brew in said device.

 

[user 29674]

You leave work early because "you're not feeling well" but its really because LHBS closes at 6.

 

[Wade E]

When you place an order and are expecting a delivery and keep getting up every time a truck goes by your house!

 

[zman]

...you bring home empty beer bottles from a party.

or your friends art show at the gallery. I got 9 cases of NB bottles

 

[HalfPint]

or your friends art show at the gallery. I got 9 cases of NB bottles

Or you have to tell everyone to please put the bottles on the top shelf of the pantry rather than in the trash b/c you want to reuse them.

 

[ForRealBeer]

Your Facebook status is "I need more empty bottles"

LOL, if you are anywhere near the Raleigh, NC area, I will make you a deal on several cases of bottles. I only bottle in flip-tops now that my kegerator is 100% online and inside the house.

 

[ForRealBeer]

When you go on a brewery tour and you're the guy that gets the funny look for being able to answer the throw-away question like "how many gallons are in a barrel"

 

[RegionalChaos]

Man, I worry about that every time I have those in my car! I hate only having two beers or so and then riding home from someones house with a 12 pack of empties b/c I don't want to waste all of those bottles that I brought for people.

The solution is to put empties in your trunk, or the back of your truck. Don't have them accessible from in the car or cab. Seriously. Put empties in your trunk. No one wants a DUI.

 

[mordantly]

Put empties in your trunk. No one wants a DUI.

but put the beer in your gut!

 

[brewmonk]

when even cookie tins look like a hopback

 

[brewmonk]

If the guy at the homebrew shop signs you up for AA.

If the brewshop owner signs you up for A.A.- U. !

 

[brewmonk]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f79/tomato-wine-52828/

when you read a thread, and know where to look for THAT!


= = = =

... and when you hog the thread, cause you just read it from page 1.

 

[joety]

The solution is to put empties in your trunk, or the back of your truck. Don't have them accessible from in the car or cab. Seriously. Put empties in your trunk. No one wants a DUI.

Open Intoxicant laws are not a moving violation equivalent to a DUI. They are an expensive ticket, but your BAC is far more important than a few empties in your cab.