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Brewers and Vinters Monthly discussion
None ^ | 1/29/2016 | Taxcontrol

Posted on 01/29/2016 3:36:54 PM PST by taxcontrol

Ok list members, I am going to start a last Friday in the month discussion thread each month. I will start with a question that will hopefully kick of some interesting discussions.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies; Miscellaneous; Science
KEYWORDS: beer; mead; spirits; wine
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This month's question:

What makes a good local brewer's / vintner's supply store?

Lots of equipment?
Lots if different types of yeast?
Lots of grains / honey / sugar / fruits?
Lots of friendly and helpful staff?
Lots of classes or education?

So, what makes it "happen" for you?

1 posted on 01/29/2016 3:36:54 PM PST by taxcontrol
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To: taxcontrol

Quality selection of grains and yeasts, open on weekends or evenings.


2 posted on 01/29/2016 3:38:54 PM PST by datura (Proud Infidel)
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To: taxcontrol

If you have a list, why don’t you post to them?


3 posted on 01/29/2016 3:39:56 PM PST by sparklite2 ( "The white man is the Jew of Liberal Fascism." -Jonah Goldberg)
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To: taxcontrol

Looks like a good topic
How do I get on this list?


4 posted on 01/29/2016 3:41:28 PM PST by ptsal
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To: taxcontrol

Hop on this thread.


5 posted on 01/29/2016 3:41:42 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: taxcontrol

And helpful and friendly staff.


6 posted on 01/29/2016 3:42:18 PM PST by sauropod (I am His and He is mine.)
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To: taxcontrol; quantim; spinestein; 5Madman2; DTogo; Horatio Gates; Ribeye; decal; B Knotts; doodad; ..

My local store is Quirky Homebrew Supply (http://www.quirkyhomebrew.com/) here in northern Denver area.

Great bunch, lots of kits for the beginner and a grain room that is very well stocked if a bit intimidating to the beginner. But what really makes it for me is the relaxed helpful attitude from the staff. They don’t make you feel like an idiot if you ask questions. I also like the idea of the meet ups they have but have not yet been able to get to one.


7 posted on 01/29/2016 3:42:20 PM PST by taxcontrol ( The GOPe treats the conservative base like slaves by taking their votes and refuses to pay)
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To: taxcontrol

Good resource for supply in California: http://www.brewsupply.com/


8 posted on 01/29/2016 3:45:47 PM PST by Fungi
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To: sparklite2

Well I am getting back into brewing after being away for 20 years so I dont really have a list. Hopefully this will allow a number of people to chime in on one that is local to them and that they like. From there I can post a final thread with the names and URLs for all that have been listed.


9 posted on 01/29/2016 3:47:07 PM PST by taxcontrol ( The GOPe treats the conservative base like slaves by taking their votes and refuses to pay)
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To: taxcontrol

http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-drink/how-make-your-own-beer-pro


10 posted on 01/29/2016 3:49:13 PM PST by Heartlander (Prediction: Increasingly, logic will be seen as a covert form of theism. - Denyse O'Leary)
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To: taxcontrol

Seems like you forgot to ping the list you have.


11 posted on 01/29/2016 3:51:09 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 ((VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!))
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LOL you guys are too fast for me. I posted and then was going to reply and use the ping list as the reply. I typed as fast as I could and still ended up at #7 on this list.


12 posted on 01/29/2016 3:54:32 PM PST by taxcontrol ( The GOPe treats the conservative base like slaves by taking their votes and refuses to pay)
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To: taxcontrol

All the above and quality Distilling hardware. And a taste room for local inventions.


13 posted on 01/29/2016 3:54:53 PM PST by soycd
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Quirky Homebrew Supply

I've come across lots of their stuff on Amazon. Didn't realize they were here in CO. Now I'll hafta pick up some of their stuff.

14 posted on 01/29/2016 3:56:21 PM PST by dware (Everybody wants to be a patriot, until it's time to do patriot stuff.)
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To: taxcontrol

Knowledgable staff.
Good selection.
Fair prices.

A keg of good cold stuff on tap to sample.

L


15 posted on 01/29/2016 3:57:25 PM PST by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: taxcontrol

Just a simple copy of the list I sent you then paste into the “To line” of your next post.


16 posted on 01/29/2016 4:05:20 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 ((VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!))
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To: taxcontrol; quantim; spinestein; 5Madman2; DTogo; Horatio Gates; Ribeye; decal; B Knotts; doodad
One place I used to frequent had malt in bulk quantities, so as I progressed from the kits, I could get bulk malt cheaper, spreading my wings as it were. Got into making my own recipes.

Never fully segued into starting from dry ingredients.

17 posted on 01/29/2016 4:06:30 PM PST by onona (Check your shark at the door)
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To: taxcontrol

Packaging supplies: Corks, wire hoods, crown caps, screw caps, bottles in the common sizes, crown cap and threaded finish on bottles.
Corkers and cappers.
The various chemicals used for additions, fining, and cleaning.
Hose fittings commonly used as well as clear tubing for racking.
Hydrometers to measure specific gravity, thermometers, ebulliometer and other testing equipment. Glass and plastic 3 to 10 gallon carboys for storage and the larger 15 to 30 gallon variety so a 60 gallon barrel can be racked.
Brushes for cleaning various containers. Food grade tools such as shovels, rakes, and punch-down implements. Sulfur sticks to burn now that sulfur dioxide gas use is under gov’t regulation. Malt and hops. Barley for the malt-it-yourself crowd.

And someone behind the counter who knows how to use all this stuff.


18 posted on 01/29/2016 4:07:06 PM PST by alpo (Resist we much)
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To: taxcontrol

Hello,
Please add me to your list. I have also waited @ 20years myself. Looking forward to a discussion on growing hops! I have a larger fenced garden. Sure would be cool to give it a try. Plus they smell Good!


19 posted on 01/29/2016 4:12:29 PM PST by MotorCityBuck ( Keep the change, you filthy animal! ,)
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To: taxcontrol

I’d like to be on your ping list!


20 posted on 01/29/2016 4:13:26 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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