**** Official middle-aged man's Craft Beer thread ****

[StillHateBellotti]

Advice needed. I have previously done some small scale home brewing which have turned out o.k but wanted to turn to real brewing. Has anyone ever built there own HERMS system and if so was it difficult to source parts and build yourself. I have viewed numerous websites which in the main are really helpfull but wanted advice from someone on here who may have done it....Im a bit of a DIY geek so prepared to give building one a go myself but need to be pointed in the best direction of non rip off websites and suppliers....If anyone fancies helping once I have purchased all of the bits then feel free....I will supply beer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. the answer may well be in the thread but I do not have the time to be reading every page.

 

[Egon Spengler]

Brighton Brewdog bar coming late August according to their latest update.

Doesn't say where though!

 

[spring hall convert]

Brighton Brewdog bar coming late August according to their latest update.

Doesn't say where though!

I heard on the grapevine that they are looking at the Seafront.

I didn't actually believe it but just conveying the information.

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Had a few pints of Great Newsome brewery 'Haymakers Tipple ' last night, a light straw coloured session ale with hints of spice and fruit 3.7%

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Brighton Brewdog bar coming late August according to their latest update.

Doesn't say where though!

Excellent news.

 

[LargeHadronZugzwang]

Three types of people in the World; those good at maths and those who try to drink good beer. Brew by numbers, impressed.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Three types of people in the World; those good at maths and those who try to drink good beer. Brew by numbers, impressed.

Agree. They are a cracking brewery. Me and die Frau are big fans of their citra and nelson sauvin saison beers. The latter is my favourite. Sooooo good on a warm day; the dryness of the saison and the hop kick are perfect together. I really need to try some of their other styles though.

 

[LargeHadronZugzwang]

Agree. They are a cracking brewery. Me and die Frau are big fans of their citra and nelson sauvin saison beers. The latter is my favourite. Sooooo good on a warm day; the dryness of the saison and the hop kick are perfect together. I really need to try some of their other styles though.

Nice, will have to try those!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Advice needed. I have previously done some small scale home brewing which have turned out o.k but wanted to turn to real brewing. Has anyone ever built there own HERMS system and if so was it difficult to source parts and build yourself. I have viewed numerous websites which in the main are really helpfull but wanted advice from someone on here who may have done it....Im a bit of a DIY geek so prepared to give building one a go myself but need to be pointed in the best direction of non rip off websites and suppliers....If anyone fancies helping once I have purchased all of the bits then feel free....I will supply beer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. the answer may well be in the thread but I do not have the time to be reading every page.

I wish I could help but sadly I cannot. I just drink the stuff.

What type of beers have you brewed to date?

And good luck.

 

[spring hall convert]

Did we see this change in the US craft definition?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/18/craft-beer-definition_n_5405757.html

 

[Bozza]

I'm at The Dip on Brighton with [MENTION=449]Biffer[/MENTION] and they have some delightful craft beers from the Naked Beer Co in Lancing.

I'm enjoying Freudian Slip.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I'm at The Dip on Brighton with [MENTION=449]Biffer[/MENTION] and they have some delightful craft beers from the Naked Beer Co in Lancing.

I'm enjoying Freudian Slip.

Not heard of this brewery before but a quick look at their website has roused my interest. The Freudian Slip does sound nice.

 

[Bozza]

Next up: Eden Brewery.

 

[Pickles]

Boz, I thought you were a cider man.

Nice to see you having a go at the good stuff.

 

[Bozza]

Boz, I thought you were a cider man.

Nice to see you having a go at the good stuff.

Cider is my first choice but I'll drink most things.

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

If you are in the States and you get the chance you should try Sam Adams latest release - Rebel IPA. At 5.1% it's cheeky with just a hint of impudence (sorry, that's the sort of bollocks people talk about wine isn't it)

Anyway - just try it, you'll like it

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Cider is my first choice but I'll drink most things.

How was that Eden beer? I like a bit of barrel ageing.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Okay. To numb the pain of the first half of the Belgium Russia game I had a 15% Brewdog barrel aged Imperial Stout called Paradox Heaven Hill.

 

[Biffer]

How was that Eden beer? I like a bit of barrel ageing.

As I was the guy who told him to sample them, I can tell you they're superb. Islay, Whisky, Rum and Bourbon are the ones from memory and whilst £2.50 is pretty steep for a small bottle, they're all very good.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

As I was the guy who told him to sample them, I can tell you they're superb. Islay, Whisky, Rum and Bourbon are the ones from memory and whilst £2.50 is pretty steep for a small bottle, they're all very good.

On paper they sound brilliant; as mentioned I love barrel aging. I'm going to investigate these for sure. Appreciate the heads up. Thanks.