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Title: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: TackleTheWorld on April 25, 2008, 08:35 PM NHFT
Home Brew bottling and brewing

Sunday April 27, 2008
Noon
Jim & Lauren's Barn, Winchester, NH

We will start bottling Goat Scroat the Jackson Editon, a pale ale.
We will also be brewing our first batch of ginger beer soda    ;D
The beverages won't be done, but you can help us bottle and brew, and taste unfizzy beer and unfizzy soda on this day.

Ginger beer soda will be ready to serve Wednesday April 30.
Beer will be ready to serve May 11, Mothers Day.



Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: FTL_Ian on April 25, 2008, 09:35 PM NHFT
I love ginger beer soda!  What would be an appropriate contribution to help fund this effort?
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: K. Darien Freeheart on April 25, 2008, 10:06 PM NHFT
Quote from: 'TackleTheWorld'We will start bottling Goat Scroat the Jackson Editon, a pale ale.

Neat. :) Make sure you save a commemorative bottle for the little fella. :)

Do you guys brew with extract or all-grain?
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: KBCraig on April 25, 2008, 10:29 PM NHFT
New label idea:

"Happy Hampshire Hog Snout Stout"

(http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfjpc/hamppig.gif)
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Puke on April 26, 2008, 06:38 AM NHFT
In honor of the new Edgeington family member you could call it
"Edge Ale"  "Get drunk on the Edge!"

It's too early to think of anything good.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: dalebert on April 26, 2008, 07:09 AM NHFT
Make sure you write down the recipe this time!  ;D
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: TackleTheWorld on April 26, 2008, 09:34 AM NHFT
Quote from: FTL_Ian on April 25, 2008, 09:35 PM NHFT
I love ginger beer soda!  What would be an appropriate contribution to help fund this effort?

Ginger soda 1st batch suggested contributions:
________________________
$.50 for a 16 oz bottle if you drink it here.
$.05 per oz if you bring your own soda bottle and cap.
$1.75 for 16 oz for take out.

Prices go up after we perfect the recipe!
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Lloyd Danforth on April 26, 2008, 09:53 AM NHFT
Quote from: FTL_Ian on April 25, 2008, 09:35 PM NHFT
I love ginger beer soda!  What would be an appropriate contribution to help fund this effort?

I believe Ginger Beer Soda is popular among Jamaicans.  I'll look for some next time I go into Hartford(CT). The neighborhood I left is called Jamaicaville ;D
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: TackleTheWorld on April 26, 2008, 01:17 PM NHFT
Quote from: KBCraig on April 25, 2008, 10:29 PM NHFT
New label idea:

"Happy Hampshire Hog Snout Stout"

(http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfjpc/hamppig.gif)


Double rhymes continue:

Mare glare
(http://www.equine-emporium.co.uk/images/holstein.jpg)
Cow Brow
(http://www.phfactor.net/wp-pics/cow-face.jpg)


Or in honor of David who gave us the home brew catalog:
Kruise booze
(http://www.nhunderground.com/wiki/show_image.php?id=3052&scalesize=0&nocount=y)
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: K. Darien Freeheart on April 26, 2008, 02:49 PM NHFT
Sent you a PM Lauren, but I don't see it in my outbox... I'm interested in making an appearance with my wife, if you'll have us.  :)
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Puke on April 27, 2008, 06:39 AM NHFT
I still have that computer chair if you want it Lauren.
I'll bring it down today.

Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Kat Kanning on April 27, 2008, 07:09 AM NHFT
I guess I should keep my river-of-boogers to myself and stay home today.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Puke on April 27, 2008, 09:03 AM NHFT
Quote from: Kat Kanning on April 27, 2008, 07:09 AM NHFT
I guess I should keep my river-of-boogers to myself and stay home today.

Uh...how descriptive.   :P
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Russell Kanning on April 27, 2008, 09:28 AM NHFT
cloudy day .... time to make and drink cool stuff
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: FTL_Ian on April 27, 2008, 10:43 AM NHFT
Bah.. too much to do, will catch some of you later at Social Sundays. 
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Jim Johnson on April 27, 2008, 11:12 AM NHFT
Kevin Dean and his wife have arrived.   :)
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Russell Kanning on April 27, 2008, 11:46 AM NHFT
cool .... so they did run into some of the gang :)
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: K. Darien Freeheart on April 27, 2008, 02:03 PM NHFT
Yep. Sorry to hear you're sick Kat.

We're hoping to attend Social Sunday today as well. :)
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: TackleTheWorld on April 27, 2008, 03:20 PM NHFT
Complete success!

Beer and soda bottled.

Thanks for the help, everyone!

Got to meet the folks from Maryland.  :)  Hope we didn't work them to hard.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Tom Sawyer on April 27, 2008, 03:24 PM NHFT
 8)

Wish I'd been part of the fun.  :)
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Puke on April 28, 2008, 05:06 AM NHFT
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on April 27, 2008, 03:20 PM NHFT
Hope we didn't work them to hard.

Definetly not. The hospitality ya'll provide is very excellent.
Thanks again for lunch as well.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: K. Darien Freeheart on April 28, 2008, 01:49 PM NHFT
It was great meeting you guys. Thanks Lauren and Jim for your hospitality! I think Ivan made a great impression on my wife. :)
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Kat Kanning on April 28, 2008, 01:53 PM NHFT
Ivan is one amazing sack of fur.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: David on April 28, 2008, 04:42 PM NHFT
Thats Krouse booze Icon, Pronounced as in house, or more to my liking,
Kro-use, as in 'cruise'.   ;)
I have been working every sunday, and have not been able to attend any of the meet n' greets.   :(
I am glad those that attended made Kevin and his other half welcome.  Sorry I couldn'd say hello myself. 
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: TackleTheWorld on May 01, 2008, 07:05 PM NHFT
Hoo Doggies!

The Ginger Beer is giiiiiiigery and fiiiiiiizzy!
It lulls you into a false sense of safety with a sweet start, then the carbonation and ginger kicks you simultaneously like too much horseradish, then finishes with an earthy taste. 
It's not super sweet, I may have to change that.
It's got a milky translucence, maybe filtering would make it clear.
But unlike the home brew beer, there is no yeasty dregs at the bottom of the bottle.


This may make a descriptive label:(http://uruknet.info/uruknet-images/nuclear-explosion.gif)
Anyone want to try some? 
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: ReverendRyan on May 01, 2008, 07:24 PM NHFT
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on May 01, 2008, 07:05 PM NHFT
But unlike the home brew beer, there is no yeasty dregs at the bottom of the bottle.

But that's the best part!
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: FTL_Ian on May 01, 2008, 09:59 PM NHFT
Yes, yes I do.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Puke on May 02, 2008, 05:11 AM NHFT
Ginger Nuke Ale!
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Tom Sawyer on May 02, 2008, 05:37 AM NHFT
 :D

I want to try Lauren's Nuclear Nectar...  :D

Zesty ginger spiced, and naturally carbonated, not that weak ginger ale stuff.  :icon_pirat: :D
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Kat Kanning on May 02, 2008, 07:36 AM NHFT
Sounds fun  :D
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Puke on May 02, 2008, 02:58 PM NHFT
Bring your sushi.  :P
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Becky Thatcher on May 03, 2008, 01:25 PM NHFT
I love ginger beer!  Can't wait to try yours.  Also the Jackson ale.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Pat K on May 06, 2008, 05:38 PM NHFT
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Kat Kanning on May 06, 2008, 05:53 PM NHFT
The ginger beer was great! :D
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Pat McCotter on May 06, 2008, 06:23 PM NHFT
Darn, I  missed this!

I tried some commercial ginger beer and birch beer in Jamaica and couldn't stand the stuff. Now, if your ginger beer is anything like Vernor's I'd be a happy camper. It's expensive to run to Michigan every time I get the craving.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: K. Darien Freeheart on May 07, 2008, 12:12 PM NHFT
Vernors is Michigan specific? I thought the areas around here just didn't sell enough to stock it. I see Faygo around here now and then... :(
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Pat McCotter on May 07, 2008, 12:41 PM NHFT
My sister found 2-liter bottles in Northern VA but that was a while ago.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: TackleTheWorld on May 07, 2008, 12:54 PM NHFT
Vernor's Ginger Soda (http://store.drsoda.com/vergin.html)
A Case Of 24-11.5oz Cans Of Vernor's Ginger Soda.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: David on May 07, 2008, 01:33 PM NHFT
You're calling it ginger soda, is that the same as verners ginger ale?  nonalcoholic of course.  Ohio has it.  Not bad, though I don't have it too often.  Thought I have seen it in Keene area, have to check though. 
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Pat K on May 07, 2008, 01:41 PM NHFT
I wonder what would happen, if ya mixed the
Ginger soda, with the home brew Beer?

Better not try it might rip a hole in the time space continuum.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Pat McCotter on May 07, 2008, 03:00 PM NHFT
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on May 07, 2008, 12:54 PM NHFT
Vernor's Ginger Soda (http://store.drsoda.com/vergin.html)
A Case Of 24-11.5oz Cans Of Vernor's Ginger Soda.

Yep, that's it. And they want $28.95 for UPS Ground. Total of $48.10 for 24 cans.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Mark_FTL on May 07, 2008, 10:56 PM NHFT
I used to get Vernor's in Florida a couple of years ago. It certainly is not isolated to Michigan.

Can some one email me J.J.'s email addy, pls?
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Kat Kanning on May 08, 2008, 07:37 AM NHFT
Quote from: Mark_FTL on May 07, 2008, 10:56 PM NHFT
Can some one email me J.J.'s email addy, pls?

OK.
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: Russell Kanning on May 11, 2008, 08:43 AM NHFT
the ginger soda is the best .... I don't even like ginger ale ... this stuff is great
Title: Re: Home Brew Event Sunday
Post by: FTL_Ian on May 11, 2008, 08:51 AM NHFT
Quote from: Russell Kanning on May 11, 2008, 08:43 AM NHFT
the ginger soda is the best .... I don't even like ginger ale ... this stuff is great

Ginger ale is weak.  Ginger beer is much stronger.