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02-25-2007, 05:11 PM
Rydnfree

I go to the Hop Shop in Gray good selection and very helpful people.
you can buy 5 gal kegs there for about 25.00
02-25-2007, 06:18 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by Rydnfree

first batch eh, congratulations on your homebrew efforts,I've been doing it for about 10 years now and really look forward to brewing (and sampling)I have 4 5 gallon kegs filled and all ready for spring consumption. I brew in the winter and drink them in the spring/summer(they usually don't make it till summer though.

heh, no, not first batch... "first succesful batch" ;) :D
02-25-2007, 06:20 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by Rydnfree

check out this link for beer recipes http://brewery.org/brewery/cm3/CatsMeow3.html

Look Bruce!! we're not alone!! We have another beer lover in the forums now! :D :D :D
02-25-2007, 06:21 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by Rydnfree

I go to the Hop Shop in Gray good selection and very helpful people.
you can buy 5 gal kegs there for about 25.00

The Kennebec Homebrew Supply in Farmingdale is a pretty good place too. It's nice to be able to go to a place where the people know about the art of beermaking. I tried a few of those natural food stores that sell the stuff and they were far from useful...
02-25-2007, 06:24 PM
Mainiac1957

Correct me if I am wrong

Aaron, Didn't you bring some home brew to Ricks's pig roast last year. As I remember it was quite good and I drank quite a lot of it.:rolleyes:
02-25-2007, 06:26 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

Aaron, Didn't you bring some home brew to Ricks's pig roast last year. As I remember it was quite good and I drank quite a lot of it.:rolleyes:

That wasnt me, I think that was MadMuffin
02-25-2007, 06:31 PM
Haffy

Yep and it was good too if I must say. It was an Alligash type of ale I believe.
02-25-2007, 08:01 PM
Rydnfree

sounds like like the beginning of an interesting event, Homebrew caching, it could start out at Bootleggers :D
02-25-2007, 08:48 PM
Team2hunt

Mmmmmmmm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

Aaron, Didn't you bring some home brew to Ricks's pig roast last year. As I remember it was quite good and I drank quite a lot of it.:rolleyes:

Beer and pig! Can't wait for warmer weather. Rick? ......
02-25-2007, 08:51 PM
HappyTogether

I'll second that reccomendation for the Hop Shop. Small store, but with a good selection fo both ingrediants and equipment. Natural food stores often have some things for brewing, but its always a side-line for them, which usually means old stale ingrediants on a shelf under a thick carpet of dust. (Anyone who has tried to purchase ingrediants at a certain store in Orono during the last year will know what I mean)

I also second the reccomendation for NorthernBrewer.com if your living in an area without a dedicated supply shop. The live yeast cultures which you get with their kits are a huge improvement over the dried yeast packets with the "coffee can kits".

Camping event sometime with a BYOBB?
Bring Your Own Brewed Beer?
02-25-2007, 08:56 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by HappyTogether

Camping event sometime with a BYOBB?
Bring Your Own Brewed Beer?

I think you and I are going to get along just fine. :D
02-25-2007, 09:29 PM
Rydnfree

Oh Oh Oh count me in for that
02-26-2007, 05:03 PM
WhereRWe?

I've also seen ads on eBay for fresh hops (only in the fall, though). And I've also seen them a couple of times in stores in Canada, where they do a lot of home-brewing. :D :D
02-26-2007, 05:18 PM
Rydnfree

I grow some in my backyard,it grows everywhere once it takes, some of the plants are over 10 feet tall and have to be grown on poles and string. I would be happy to cut some of the roots if anyones interested.they take a year to root usually
02-26-2007, 06:16 PM
Mainiac1957

OK I sit corrected

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Originally Posted by Hiram357

That wasnt me, I think that was MadMuffin

Mad Muffin, Hiram. Home brew....all good!;) :cool:
02-27-2007, 08:27 AM
WhereRWe?

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Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

Mad Muffin, Hiram. Home brew....all good!;) :cool:

No, NOT "all good"! LOL! I've tasted - and made! - some pretty skunky home-brew! LOL! :o :o
04-08-2007, 07:07 PM
Haffy

Hiram and WhereRWe's New Computer

Thought you all would like a sneak peek at their new computer.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ATT5898721.jpg
04-08-2007, 07:23 PM
Sudonim

With a computer like that, the processor speed isn't important, but you want a lot of storage capacity!
04-08-2007, 09:32 PM
Hiram357

that's one way to tap the micro technology... :D
04-09-2007, 08:32 AM
Team2hunt

Event!

Why not a Beer Brewing Event? I've been thinking about an Event Crawl this summer.

Hold the event at a local pub that specializes in Microbrews.

Or at a location that allows drinking outdoors, and you guys showcase your homemade brews.
04-10-2007, 11:34 AM
WhereRWe?

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Originally Posted by Team2hunt

Hold the event at a local pub that specializes in Microbrews.

Sounds like this would have to be an over-nighter, as I don't think there's anything like this in CENTRAL Maine.
04-10-2007, 12:51 PM
Mainiac1957

I know of one

Our very own Sea Dog here in Bangor has all kinds of Micros on tap. At least I think they would qualify as micros. Good Ales and beers regardless.
04-10-2007, 01:09 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

Our very own Sea Dog here in Bangor has all kinds of Micros on tap. At least I think they would qualify as micros. Good Ales and beers regardless.

I'm not a big fan of the sea dog, but there is a micro brew in skowhegan, one here in waterville, and one in farmington. We could hire a bus to drive us around. :D

But I think the best bet for a crawl-like enviorment would be down in the old port, I think there's only one or two micros down there (I know Gritty's is down there, and I think I've been to another, but for some reason my memory of the place is a bit foggy...) But there are plenty of waterin holes within walking distance.
04-10-2007, 02:37 PM
Haffy

I don't drink very often but my arm can be twisted once in a while...:D This is the place I like to go in Portland if I want a good pub and food atmosphere.
The Great Lost Bear

http://www.greatlostbear.com/
04-10-2007, 03:50 PM
Rydnfree

There is also Sebago Brew Co. in the Old Port,great stout and a great Hefeweizen
04-10-2007, 04:24 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by Rydnfree

There is also Sebago Brew Co. in the Old Port,great stout and a great Hefeweizen

I've had their stuff from Joka's before (good stuff) Anyone know if the shipyard brewery have a storefront????? (I love their Chamberlain Ale)
04-10-2007, 04:39 PM
Rydnfree

They dont, but I believe 3 Dollar Deweys sells it on tap and they're in the old port
04-10-2007, 05:01 PM
Mainiac1957

Shipyard available in few locations

Click herefor the locations of several Shipyard Brew Haus restaurants and Federal Jacks in Kennibunkport
04-10-2007, 07:02 PM
WhereRWe?

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Originally Posted by Hiram357

I'm not a big fan of the sea dog, but there is a micro brew in skowhegan,

Yeah - but their beer is hard to find. I've looked for it but haven't seen it in quite a while. I'd love to try it. Have to check their tour schedule again.

But I have to go to Boston tomorrow - land of the BIG liquor store!
04-10-2007, 11:01 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

Yeah - but their beer is hard to find. I've looked for it but haven't seen it in quite a while. I'd love to try it. Have to check their tour schedule again.

But I have to go to Boston tomorrow - land of the BIG liquor store!

The pizza shop here in waterville has it (the railroad cafe) I think it's called Old Pond Brewery.

bring back a few cases of samples! :D
04-11-2007, 08:29 PM
Foxgloves

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Originally Posted by Haffy

I don't drink very often but my arm can be twisted once in a while...:D This is the place I like to go in Portland if I want a good pub and food atmosphere.
The Great Lost Bear

http://www.greatlostbear.com/

Is that on Forest Ave? I drive by there everytime I come to Maine to visit my sister.

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Originally Posted by Rydnfree

There is also Sebago Brew Co. in the Old Port,great stout and a great Hefeweizen

My niece works at the Sebago Brewing Co. (the one on Maine Mall Road)
You can't miss her, Shes the most beautiful waitress/bartender there. ;)

And coicidently Shipyard is one of my favorite microbrews from Maine. I haven't tried alot of them however. My niece always buys me a case for Christmas.

I'm glad to see there are other microbrew conissoirs on this site.
Has anyone here been to the annual microbrew fest in Maine in November?
I'm going to try and make it to it this year. Maybe we should get a group together. ;)
04-11-2007, 08:45 PM
Haffy

Yes it is on Forest Ave.
04-11-2007, 09:34 PM
Rydnfree

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Originally Posted by Foxgloves

Has anyone here been to the annual microbrew fest in Maine in November?
I'm going to try and make it to it this year. Maybe we should get a group together. ;)

I have gone to almost all of the Brew Festivals it's a great time (I think:) ) as a side note The Great Lost Bear usually has 50+ brews on tap
04-11-2007, 09:36 PM
Hiram357

Which one is the one by chucky cheese?

I just started an extra dark stout tonight :D
but I think I got a lame pack of yeast.. :(
I haven't even gotten a bubble out of it... :mad:
If I see no action by tomorrow I'll try to re-pitch it...
But it smells good so far. :)
04-11-2007, 09:38 PM
Rydnfree

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxgloves

My niece works at the Sebago Brewing Co. (the one on Maine Mall Road)
You can't miss her, Shes the most beautiful waitress/bartender there.

I'm sure I must have seen her I go in when I'm in the area, but I usually go to the one in Gorham because it's closer to home
04-14-2007, 11:11 AM
Dave and Gail

Beer in Barbados

Well,,looks like we missed all the fine weather in Maine while we are here in Barbados. Coming home next Wed. Hope the weather clears a little by then. Speaking of Beer,,,Had a tour of the "Banks Beer" brewery here the other day. What a way to start the day. The tour included all the ice cold Beer you wanted after the tour, in an open air bar. About 85 degrees out with a nice cool trade wind blowing. Gail started out with a Guinness stout(which is brewed here at the Banks Brewery) and I had a couple cold Banks beer. All at 10:30 am. :D No shortage of Banks beer and Rum Punch here!!! Probably going to have to sign in to a substance abuse clinic when I get home:o Hey to everyone from Barbados,,,"Dave and Gail"
04-17-2007, 08:59 PM
hollora

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Originally Posted by Dave and Gail

Well,,looks like we missed all the fine weather in Maine while we are here in Barbados. Coming home next Wed. Hope the weather clears a little by then. Speaking of Beer,,,Had a tour of the "Banks Beer" brewery here the other day. What a way to start the day. The tour included all the ice cold Beer you wanted after the tour, in an open air bar. About 85 degrees out with a nice cool trade wind blowing. Gail started out with a Guinness stout(which is brewed here at the Banks Brewery) and I had a couple cold Banks beer. All at 10:30 am. :D No shortage of Banks beer and Rum Punch here!!! Probably going to have to sign in to a substance abuse clinic when I get home:o Hey to everyone from Barbados,,,"Dave and Gail"

Wow - what a great time to be missing the weather we are having.....and drinking Guinness stout - one of my favorites:D I am jealous! Enjoy and see you on the trails when you get home.:)
04-23-2007, 08:36 PM
brdad

http://gprime.net/game.php/drunkwalk
04-23-2007, 09:00 PM
Hiram357

Woo! 61meters!! :D
06-18-2007, 07:33 PM
d’76

thought you guys could use one of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kIs9H0WFus

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