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Ed Bartell replied to chris's discussion Homebrew newbie question

"I would do the secondary in a carboy plactic not to sure if there is scratches it can harbor bacteria which can kill the brew. Ed Bartell"

Aug 31, 2012

Gary Tucker Woodruff replied to chris's discussion Homebrew newbie question

"You don't own it, it still belongs to the brewery. I would suggest foregoing the snake 1/6 barrel and getting a few Cornies tht way you can develop a pipe line."

Aug 20, 2012

chris commented on Jake Scholan's blog post #13 Relic Brewery

"Nice post. I read the write-up they had in the Hartford Advocate and it peaked my curiosity. I really like the notion of the "Nano Brewery". Relic will surely be my first stop at the Craft beer and Chili challenge!"

Jul 17, 2012

chris commented on Bryon Turner's event CPTV & WNPRs 3rd Annual Craft Beer & Chili Challenge

"Hope to see you all there. I went last year, had a great time. Met Byron, joined CBT, had best local brews. Looking foward to sampling some Relic, just read about it in the Advocate. "

Jul 17, 2012

chris is attending Bryon Turner's event

CPTV & WNPRs 3rd Annual Craft Beer & Chili Challenge at Rentschler Field

August 12, 2012 from 12pm to 4pm

CONGRATS TO KYLE SHEMO & LEONARD KINNEY! THEY BOTH JUST WON A PAIR OF FREE TICKETS EACH! TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT WILLCALL!Tickets cost $62.50: Buy tickets 100s of beers, dozens of chilis!Sunday, Aug 12th. General admission 12 - 4 PM at Rentschler Field, East…See More

Jul 17, 2012

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chris is attending Tom OBrien's event

Homebrewing 101 at Nelson's Campground

June 25, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm

The Village Lions of Est Hampton are sponsoring this event with the help of Paul "Zok" Zocco of Willimantic Homebrew. He will be holding a discussion of how to make beer and wine from your home. There will be tastings available of different style homebrews as well as wines. Local craftbeer and wines will also be available. Tickets are $10. Call Tom OBrien @ 860-267-6642 or e-mail: tomobrien67@comcast.net. See More

Jun 25, 2012

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chris replied to Christopher D Keever's discussion Buying home brew supplies on Monday's in CT

"Bob's Home Brew Supply in Salem, I'm headed down there this afternoon. It's a small place, but they have all the essentials, nice people too. "

Jun 25, 2012

chris replied to Chris G's discussion Hop Plants Now Available at New England Garden Centers

"I picked up 4 Cascade seedlings from Salem Gardens on Memorial day weekend. Two of them took off and are 3 or 4 feet long now. "

Jun 18, 2012

chris posted a photo

Imperial Pale ale

My first homebrew.

Jun 13, 2012

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chris replied to chris's discussion Homebrew newbie question

"Thanks for the great info! Here's the deal. I ordered a keg form a package store where I had a rolling account. I have a kegerator and would get a (1/6 barrel/log) every month'ish, so the store charged me a deposit on the first keg, and…"

May 31, 2012

Aaren Simoncini replied to chris's discussion Homebrew newbie question

"Before I provide the answer, I must step onto my soap box for a moment. Being a home brewer myself, and regularly around several commercial breweries, I know about the issues surrounding sanke kegs and their OFTEN but not ALWAYS illegal…"

May 30, 2012

chris posted a discussion

Homebrew newbie question

Anyone know if I can rack my homebrew into a sanke style keg? I am planning on doing the secondary fermentation in a plastic bucket and would like to transfer it to the sanke for serving. I have seen a lot of vids online on the cornelis style, but not much on the sanke other than just how to remove the valve. Any info would be great. Cheers!See More

May 30, 2012

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chris posted a status

"Anyone know when the CPTV Craft Beer and Chili Challenge is?"

May 15, 2012

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chris posted a status

"Sipping on a Victory "Storm King" while Irene passes thru."

Aug 28, 2011

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chris commented on Bryon Turner's event 6th Annual Brass City Brewfest

"Hey Bryon. Signed up at the Craft Beer and Chili Fest. The site Rocks! See you in waterbury."