estricklin
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I live near Morrilton and am looking to find some brewing buddies or maybe even start a homebrew club. Our area is significant enough to have one I'd say. If Fayetville and Fort Smith can, we should too!
Hey there!
Springhill area for me. I am currently in Afghanistan but I would be interested in meeting up with some fellow home brewers! I can give you a shout before I make my next trip home if your interested. I would absolutely enjoy joining a group of brewers. Sounds like fun and I would be in!! I'll make a trip home in 8 weeks or so and be home for good in 6 to 8 months!
Sorry that I'm late to this thread. Hopefully you guys are still around. I'm in Greenbrier and would love to get jump in with some local guys to brew with and learn from. I haven't made the plunge and bought my kit yet, but I've bought several books over the last few months and just tried to do my homework.
Thanks man. I still haven't decided on equipment. I've got a good friend in St. Louis who has access to awesome local shops and a buddy in Dallas who uses Austin Home Brew and he recommended I grab a kit from their online store. What are your thoughts? I plan on starting with the partial grain kits. I definitely don't feel confident about going all the way with an all grain to start, but I feel like I want to do more than extract. I'm definitely in for a meet-up and grabbing a beer when YeahFairly gets in town.Not at all, and I will extend the same invitation to you as to my equipment. Are you planning on starting out with extract? If you want to brew a batch with me sometime just let me know.
I really think we should set up an official unofficial club in this area. I'm sure I could even throw together a decent website.
Thanks man. I still haven't decided on equipment. I've got a good friend in St. Louis who has access to awesome local shops and a buddy in Dallas who uses Austin Home Brew and he recommended I grab a kit from their online store. What are your thoughts? I plan on starting with the partial grain kits. I definitely don't feel confident about going all the way with an all grain to start, but I feel like I want to do more than extract. I'm definitely in for a meet-up and grabbing a beer when YeahFairly gets in town.
Sorry that I'm late to this thread. Hopefully you guys are still around. I'm in Greenbrier and would love to get jump in with some local guys to brew with and learn from. I haven't made the plunge and bought my kit yet, but I've bought several books over the last few months and just tried to do my homework.
Greenbrier.... Your just up the road...... I'll be back in Arkansas in two weeks. Sounds like all three of us need to Meet for a few cold ones!
Greenbrier.... Your just up the road...... I'll be back in Arkansas in two weeks. Sounds like all three of us need to Meet for a few cold ones!
Cost share sounds good to me. I am planning on buying 50-100 lbs of wheat, another sack of Pils, a few bags of 2 row and maybe a sack of Munich for sure. As for specialty grains I would definitely split some bags with you if you wanted. I mean I'll split anything I buy if you just need it, no problem. I also end up throwing some yeast away from time to time, I save mine and sometimes it just sits forever, so if your ever hard up for some let me know.
After the first of the year I plan on brewing a lot of Belgians and sours, but I need to get my yearly bourbon barrel porter knocked out sometime around Christmas too.
The weather here who knows? I will give you more details about exactly what day and time I'm going to brew as the week progresses.
Hey Fellow Hillbillies.... I hope you are all doing good! I'm still stuck in Afghanistan but I will be home for Christmas and New Year's! I found the best deal I've seen so far on Bulk Grains and I was thinking about a future Group buy for the folks in Central Arkansas. 2 row is $1.10 a lb and if you have $299in purchases...shipping is free.... + you get a per sack discount which brings the price down even more. Not a huge selection but good enough for me. Take a look and let me know what you think about the prices!!! I am months away from needing any grain but you folks may be able to save some money if you order $300 as a group!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!
https://www.brewhardware.com/default.asp
That's not bad. I can't remember exactly off the top of my head but at Fermentables in LR comes out to about the same for some MO, but again not exactly sure.
I'm sure you'll be busy with friends and family when your visiting but if you wanna brew let me know!
Cost share sounds good to me. I am planning on buying 50-100 lbs of wheat, another sack of Pils, a few bags of 2 row and maybe a sack of Munich for sure. As for specialty grains I would definitely split some bags with you if you wanted. I mean I'll split anything I buy if you just need it, no problem. I also end up throwing some yeast away from time to time, I save mine and sometimes it just sits forever, so if your ever hard up for some let me know.
After the first of the year I plan on brewing a lot of Belgians and sours, but I need to get my yearly bourbon barrel porter knocked out sometime around Christmas too.
The weather here who knows? I will give you more details about exactly what day and time I'm going to brew as the week progresses.
We can definitely work some buying out... are you still brewing after Thanksgiving?
Do you guys care if I observed/learned/drank with you?
Just wanted to let everyone know that Bob and I had a successful brew day. We brewed a Saison, and besides being a bit off on the final volume (I later figured out why) everything went without a hiccup.
I am definitely looking forward to many more brew days with you Bob, and others from the area; along with swapping some home brews!
Oh and those prices your talking about yeahfairly, me and Bob were talking about it and they do sound pretty darn good.
Also was hoping I could do some group brews in the future, I have a 25 gallon pot, so as long as everyone brings a mash tun it wouldn't be a problem to brew a large batch and split it.
Just wanted to let everyone know that Bob and I had a successful brew day. We brewed a Saison, and besides being a bit off on the final volume (I later figured out why) everything went without a hiccup.
I am definitely looking forward to many more brew days with you Bob, and others from the area; along with swapping some home brews!
Oh and those prices your talking about yeahfairly, me and Bob were talking about it and they do sound pretty darn good.
Also was hoping I could do some group brews in the future, I have a 25 gallon pot, so as long as everyone brings a mash tun it wouldn't be a problem to brew a large batch and split it.
Eric, it was great. thanks again! I enjoyed the lesson and will enjoy the nice samples that I brought home... The Plum Mead was tasty...
I'm looking forward to a group buy in the future.
Looking forward to it Fella's! Stay in touch! I'll be in the area for two weeks starting New Years day! Would really enjoy hooking up, brewing and throwing back a few. I really don't know anyone in the Conway area. I am from the Devil's Den area in NWA. Wife got transferred 2 years ago and I have been in Asscrackistan for the last 5 years.
Cheers!
Ken
estricklin your right down the road from me.
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