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Oct 13, 2012
Rob Colton replied to Brew and Wine Hobby's discussion What Beers do you have brewing in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"Brewing a starter for Wyeast 1010 right now.  This weekend I will bottle my jalapeno ale and brew my raspberry wheat beer.  On deck after that is a red ipa.  I'm working on the recipe now, trying to impart RED color in the beer…"
Apr 13, 2011
Rob Colton replied to Brien Stephen's discussion What's Your Favorite Brewery (Out of State)
"Russian River makes the best commercial beer I have ever had, Pliny the Elder.  Stone is pretty darn good, as is Red Hook product.  Lengthwise Brewing in Bakersfield CA is great if you are ever in that God forsaken town.  For all…"
Apr 13, 2011
Rob Colton replied to Rob Colton's discussion Homebrew Competitions in the CT area? in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"That sounds like a great idea Rich!  (assuming that it's Rich posting)  If there is anything I can do to help make that happen, let me know.  I'll see you tomorrow at the shop for some yeast. Rob"
Apr 13, 2011
Brew and Wine Hobby replied to Rob Colton's discussion Homebrew Competitions in the CT area? in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"Brew and Wine Hobby is looking to set up a sanctioned event to run 6 months off of the Underground Club's event.  Figured it would add to the dynamic of the state."
Apr 12, 2011
Rob Colton replied to Rob Colton's discussion Homebrew Competitions in the CT area? in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"Yeah, I'm good with the drop-off.  I just don't see any coming up in the CT area at all during my search today on the webs.  I'm not quite there yet to be able to judge, a few more years of drinking good beers and some…"
Apr 11, 2011
Rob Colton might attend Bryon Turner's event
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Kill The Cask Event at Plan B West Hartford at Plan B (West Hartford)

April 17, 2011 from 2pm to 6pm
Celebrate Earth DayWith Something Natural & Local! Kill The Cask at Plan B West Hartford We're Tapping Our Cask ofNew England Brewery's Specially BrewedDry Hopped IPASunday, April 17th 2-6 PM 138 Park RoadWest Hartford, CT 06119Click For…See More
Apr 11, 2011
Michael Pelletier replied to Rob Colton's discussion Homebrew Competitions in the CT area? in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"You can find information about competitions here:   http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/competitions/aha-bjcp-sanctioned-competition   There's usually a competition held in the fall by the…"
Apr 11, 2011
Rob Colton added a discussion to the group Home brewing in Connecticut
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Homebrew Competitions in the CT area?

When and where are local hombrew competitions this year?  Any BJCP sanctioned events in CT?  Even a less organized event that has decent judging?  I have the itch to comp a few beers but don't want to drive out of state if I don't have to.See More
Apr 11, 2011
Rob Colton replied to Brew and Wine Hobby's discussion What Beers do you have brewing in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"The nut brown is bottled and the Jalapeno ale is ready for brewing tomorrow.  Stopped in and saw Rich at Brew and Wine Hobby for the grains and hops today, I love that place.  Tonight I tried Ballast Point's award winning Sculpin…"
Mar 19, 2011
Rob Colton replied to Josh Elliott's discussion Technical questions: in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"It depends on what you want to do with your beers.  If you are brewing to enter competitions and be judged on these technical aspects, then I would really look farther into this.  If you are brewing for yourself and family/friends, then I…"
Feb 26, 2011
Rob Colton replied to Brew and Wine Hobby's discussion What Beers do you have brewing in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"Nice.  I love me a good DRY and strong IPA.  Chinook, Columbus, Simcoe... these are a few of my favorite things!  Try doing a HUGE amount of 5 minute hop additions or even flame out additions, and then dry hop it.  I learned a…"
Feb 24, 2011
Rob Colton replied to Brew and Wine Hobby's discussion What Beers do you have brewing in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"This is a new one for me.  Still developing the recipe and have not brewed it yet.  There are only a few micro's in the country that do one, and it seems the best one is from Austin Texas.  I grew up in Tucson AZ and make my own…"
Feb 24, 2011
Rob Colton commented on Brien Stephen's blog post The Issue of Greater-Middletown Pubs (Or: Having My Beer and Drinking It Too)
"This is a great reason (and part of the reason I started) to homebrew!  If you can have a killer selection of the best beer around right in your own home, why not!  Yes, I suppose one needs to get out every now and then.  I do like…"
Feb 23, 2011
Rob Colton liked Brien Stephen's blog post The Issue of Greater-Middletown Pubs (Or: Having My Beer and Drinking It Too)
Feb 23, 2011
Rob Colton replied to Brew and Wine Hobby's discussion What Beers do you have brewing in the group Home brewing in Connecticut
"I recommend Beersmith software for creating and maintaining your own recipes, it works great and only $20, well worth the effort.   Mojo - where is your brewing club based?  I am in Farmington and would be interested in joining a good…"
Feb 17, 2011

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Avid home brewer. I want to support anything that builds the Connecticut craft beer industry. I shop at Brew and Wine Hobby in East Hartford for all my supplies. I live in Simsbury, CT. I plan trips that revolve around a good brewery or brew pub, and mountain or road biking. West coast born and raised.
Are you one or both of the following?
Home Brewer
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http://brew.venturingoutdoorscalendar.com
What are your favorite CT Beers?
Hooker IPA, anything from Willimantic Brewing Company, Back East Brewing's Chocolate Stout, Firefly Hollow Beers soon!

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At 7:35pm on January 22, 2011, Bryon Turner said…
Welcome!  Glad to have you on board...  Be sure to join the Home Brewing in CT group page the guys at brew-wine hobby are starting...  We'd love to see some blog posts about your home brewing adventures too!  Thanks!
 
 
 

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