Grainger49
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I got this with a beer making kit.
The reason we never went to the PW is we always went to Colonial Stores.
The reason we never went to the PW is we always went to Colonial Stores.
Growler of beer
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InfernoSTi
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Growlers have been around for along time in the brewpub world. Here is an article from The BeerAdvocate (2002) explaining the term's history and covering the basics on how to use a growler: http://beeradvocate.com/articles/384
Best,
John
Best,
John
Grainger49
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John,
Great link. I wonder if any of the local brew pubs offer refills for my growler? The sad thing is most brew pub beer that I have had tastes like yeast. Sad, I really like a fresh beer.
Great link. I wonder if any of the local brew pubs offer refills for my growler? The sad thing is most brew pub beer that I have had tastes like yeast. Sad, I really like a fresh beer.
Natural Sound
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Grainger49 said:
I'm sure there are several. Here is a good place to start. http://www.georgiacraftbrewersguild.org/map-of-georgia-breweries/ Most brew pubs will allow you to sample their creations. Just ask for a taste before committing to a whole growler. I think you'll probably find that most places are very obliging. The last thing you want to do is get a half gallon of ale or lager that you don
Grainger49
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But I'm in Knoxville TN now. A local BBQ place, Calhoun's, has been brewing yeasty beer for years. Downtown there are several brew pubs. I should try a few at lunch some days.
InfernoSTi
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Grainger49 said:
Sounds like you need to hit the brewpubs! Tough job, right? Some styles do call for yeast but most should be very clean tasting for sure. I would start at the Downtown Grill and Brewery http://www.downtownbrewery.com/The_Beer.html. Oh, and here are three more places to consider: https://foursquare.com/explore?near=Knoxville%2C%20TN&q=growler
Best,
John
Hey Granger - I know what you mean about some 'brewpubs'. Most I dont really like, to be truthful.
I used to be a homebrewer, and I know how hard it is to knock off a word class ale. Those off flavor 'yeasty' type of flavors are due to various esthers etc. due to the yeast being in contact with the wort too long etc. These are amateur mistakes that all home brewers make because we dont have the technology and temperature control etc. I'm not going to buy such a beer.
We have some local Tucson micros as well. They are getting better at what they do, and they are available in the local supermarket. I dont buy them though.
Lately I have been quaffing some Mendocino Brewery Ales that I get dirt cheap at Costco ($22/case). Now thats a micro that deserves to be a macro!
I used to be a homebrewer, and I know how hard it is to knock off a word class ale. Those off flavor 'yeasty' type of flavors are due to various esthers etc. due to the yeast being in contact with the wort too long etc. These are amateur mistakes that all home brewers make because we dont have the technology and temperature control etc. I'm not going to buy such a beer.
We have some local Tucson micros as well. They are getting better at what they do, and they are available in the local supermarket. I dont buy them though.
Lately I have been quaffing some Mendocino Brewery Ales that I get dirt cheap at Costco ($22/case). Now thats a micro that deserves to be a macro!
Grainger49
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John,
Thanks for the help!
I am a fan of Hudson River Brewing company, now called Full Sail Ale Brewing. (The largest Micro Brewery in the US) Beer sign on top of pre-embargo Brazilian Rosewood.
But I don't get to the Pacific NW that often.
I made a lot of wine in the 70s. I made one batch of beer. The beer was miserable tasting but not yeasty. What happens is that the yeast die and fall to the bottom of the vat, same as with wine. If left too long the cell breaks open and the yeasty taste comes out. The key is to siphon from one container to another leaving the sludge, dead yeast, on the bottom of the old container.
Thanks for the help!
I am a fan of Hudson River Brewing company, now called Full Sail Ale Brewing. (The largest Micro Brewery in the US) Beer sign on top of pre-embargo Brazilian Rosewood.
But I don't get to the Pacific NW that often.
I made a lot of wine in the 70s. I made one batch of beer. The beer was miserable tasting but not yeasty. What happens is that the yeast die and fall to the bottom of the vat, same as with wine. If left too long the cell breaks open and the yeasty taste comes out. The key is to siphon from one container to another leaving the sludge, dead yeast, on the bottom of the old container.
proud indian
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Eric...... I have just crossed the 30 bottle mark ie I now have 30 different types of single malt. The latest being a Talisker and Oban. May you hate me ;D
shreekant ;D ;D ;D
shreekant ;D ;D ;D
Grainger49
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That makes my head hurt just thinking about 30 bottles of Scotch.
proud indian
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Ok. Thats 30 DIFFERENT types of single malt, not number of bottles!!! BTW, the post on the NOS DAC was done before the bottle was opened 8)
shreekant
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proud indian said:
Sounds like a marathon taste test!.... I'm in my 'beer only' phase at present. Well, I did violate that on Sat. night with a nice BV Rutherford Cabernet (for heart health you know). -- I love the Talisker - the 10yr. Especially when I was a cigar smoker. No more of that though ;( - I actually had a smoking dream last night - havent had one of those in a long time.,,
Ok Grainger ... let me make your head hurt.
http://www.jigandreel.com/ and check out the 'partial' whiskey list. The list comes to the table in a 1/2 inch binder.
It is in Old Town Knoxville, and is a very fun place.
My family and I saw a very good local band (Nashville), "Copper into Steel".
Enjoyed some really good whiskey with my son.
Craig
http://www.jigandreel.com/ and check out the 'partial' whiskey list. The list comes to the table in a 1/2 inch binder.
It is in Old Town Knoxville, and is a very fun place.
My family and I saw a very good local band (Nashville), "Copper into Steel".
Enjoyed some really good whiskey with my son.
Craig
Grainger49
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Craig,
First, are you in town?
Next, I know of the Jig and Reel but won't be wearing my kilt there. I've only heard good things from it.
First, are you in town?
Next, I know of the Jig and Reel but won't be wearing my kilt there. I've only heard good things from it.
Grainger49
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Hmmm, we should look into that.
Mmm, growlers of beer.. I got this bad boy as a gift from a friend who's the owner of a large pub here who knows how much I like beer. It works great for taking beer to parties without having to carry six packs around - and it's much better to get the fresh stuff out of the tap.
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