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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by IHeartE30s
Nice! What kind of all grain setup do you have? I'm looking to get something and get away from extract.

I wanted to start my Double IPA today but had no time.
I actually have a couple set-ups I have a 3 tier tippy dump replica gas fired RIMS and sometimes like today I just do a BIAB and batch sparge in a 2nd vessel. Seems like I do the BIAB more and more, the beer turns out great and I basically cut a hour out of my brew day and there is no such thing as a stuck mash on BIAB, which is nice on a wheat brew day like today.

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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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And FWIW the biggest change in my beers was going all grain, they finish lower FG the color is much lighter, better hop utilization just better all around.
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SR20steve
I actually have a couple set-ups I have a 3 tier tippy dump replica gas fired RIMS and sometimes like today I just do a BIAB and batch sparge in a 2nd vessel. Seems like I do the BIAB more and more, the beer turns out great and I basically cut a hour out of my brew day and there is no such thing as a stuck mash on BIAB, which is nice on a wheat brew day like today.

Here is my 3 tier I built.
Nice setup! I cant wait to start building one. Im not up on my lingo, whats BIAB and RIMS?


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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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I went to Russian river brewery the second day for Pliney the younger, got there at 7am with about 30 heads already there. One of the brewers came by and talked to evryone in line thanking them for coming out, real cool guy.

funny thing is city is actually doing a study on how the pliney release has an impact on the local economy. I know I spent $200 between the beer, food, shirt and stop by one of the head shops there. Was a fun experience and the beer was great, really strong 10.8. I personally think the elder is better though
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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Finally had Drakes Denogginizer...


What a great tasting beer! But it hits sooo hard
Old Feb 23, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gunmtl
I personally think the elder is better though
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i think PtE is better as well and PtY is quite overrated especially with the lines you have to endure for a taste.
Old Mar 24, 2013 | 06:03 AM
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The old Beach House/Gazos Grill has reopened as the Highway 1 Brewing Company. South of Pescadero,north of Davenport. Their three brews are tasteless--Bud/Coors/Miller stuff--but some feedback and encouragement might result in better product.
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Rockin Deschutes Red Chair....forgot how good it is...last time I had it was at the inaugural Oakland Beerfest a few years ago...
Old Mar 26, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Love red chair! It was the beer of the night at first street ale house in Livermore last week. Amazing
Old Mar 26, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Anyone wanna have a few beers at Half Moon Bay Brew Co sometime soon?
Old Mar 26, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Anyone wanna have a few beers at Half Moon Bay Brew Co sometime soon?
Only if you drive me home
Old Mar 26, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Parabola came out at most BevMos today for you imperial stout fans. Picked up a few other things too
Old Apr 26, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Is it just me or is Firestone a hit or miss?

Like the DBA was meh, but I really liked the Wookey Jack.... both I tried on tap.



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