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Title: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: admin on April 08, 2013, 09:49:22 AM
How does this suit people? A break from the usual Thursday.

I should have plenty of hop rhizomes for anyone who has somewhere to grow them (don't ask if you don't!). Challenger, Fuggles, and (formerly East Kent) Goldings.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: delzep on April 08, 2013, 11:44:06 AM
Should be good to go....will probably have a smoked ale ready by then. Might take a fuggles rhizome if thats ok.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: Weiss on April 08, 2013, 04:04:04 PM
Date suits me perfectly.  8-)
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: ColinC on April 08, 2013, 06:57:33 PM
I'm in. I'll text Eugene that was there last month to see if he's about.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: joc on April 10, 2013, 10:07:23 PM
No write up lads what a pity ;D echo.. echo..echo... echo
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: delzep on April 10, 2013, 10:11:51 PM
QuoteNo write up lads what a pity ;D echo.. echo..echo... echo

its not til next month..... :o
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: delzep on April 12, 2013, 08:09:51 AM
Turns out I won't be around on the 8th so...

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Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: imark on April 12, 2013, 12:01:58 PM
I should be able to make this one. Will hopefully have a Pale Ale and a Belgian to bring along.

Are we still hoping to focus on Pale Ale at this one?
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: Dodge on April 16, 2013, 08:20:54 AM
Typical! Won't be able to make it. That's my last night at work. But I could drop off samples for my new club members to try when I drive past. Just have to know what time you all meet up
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: Blueshed on April 16, 2013, 08:02:05 PM
im available Wed 8th, Thur 9th and Sat 11th.

will have an IPA plus a Stout.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: lordstilton on April 22, 2013, 08:10:27 PM
I should be able to make it... Hoping my stout isn't ruined due to hot side aeration...had to transfere to carboy hot.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: brenmurph on April 22, 2013, 10:50:49 PM
Me kellie and 1 r 2 guests will be dere

belgian specialty ale, coffee stout, peat smoked ale, lime wheat beer (on draught) and a few others if ye are short
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: delzep on April 30, 2013, 08:37:06 PM
So who wants to start a list of all the lovely beer I won't be tasting next week?  :(
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: Blueshed on April 30, 2013, 08:47:15 PM
Blueshed - 1 Pale Ale
                2 Stout
                3 Black IPA
                4 Apple Cider

have the above 4 ready but think i will only bring the 2 ales unless it is a short list, then i will bring all 4.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: delzep on April 30, 2013, 09:13:04 PM
Keep them all til next month  ;)
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: brenmurph on April 30, 2013, 09:40:55 PM
Quote from: Blueshed on April 30, 2013, 08:47:15 PM
Blueshed - 1 Pale Ale
                2 Stout
                3 Black IPA
                4 Apple Cider

have the above 4 ready but think i will only bring the 2 ales unless it is a short list, then i will bring all 4.
Brenmurph:
1.   belgian specialty ale,
2   coffee stout,
3.   peat smoked ale,
4     lime wheat beer (on draught) and a few others if ye are short
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: imark on May 01, 2013, 03:39:52 PM
Quote from: brenmurph on April 30, 2013, 09:40:55 PM
Quote from: Blueshed on April 30, 2013, 08:47:15 PM
Blueshed - 1 Pale Ale
                2 Stout
                3 Black IPA
                4 Apple Cider

have the above 4 ready but think i will only bring the 2 ales unless it is a short list, then i will bring all 4.
Brenmurph:
1.   belgian specialty ale,
2   coffee stout,
3.   peat smoked ale,
4     lime wheat beer (on draught) and a few others if ye are short
Should be along with a couple of Belgians using Alex's WLP550 and my Wildeman yeast.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: Alex Lawes on May 07, 2013, 11:22:48 PM
Hey guys,

Working late tomorrow so won't make it sorry.

Is there a beer set for the June meet?

Could do a nice pale for it.

Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: Weiss on May 08, 2013, 09:19:03 AM
Got injured last night playing ball, so won't be able to make it tonight.  :(

Nothing too bad, but it could do with some rest.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: lordstilton on May 08, 2013, 04:33:23 PM
Gonna have to sit this one out too.. See you at the barrel filling
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: brenmurph on May 08, 2013, 04:44:38 PM
just checking is anyone going? dont want to drive all the way to find pub empty?
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: Dodge on May 08, 2013, 05:38:18 PM
I'm going to stop over for an hour before work. Do you want me to bring in a beer or 2 for tasting?
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: mcgrath on May 08, 2013, 05:55:43 PM
I'll be there for a bit too, driving tho..
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: ColinC on May 08, 2013, 06:32:55 PM
Quote from: brenmurph on May 08, 2013, 04:44:38 PM
just checking is anyone going? dont want to drive all the way to find pub empty?
Myself & IsMise will be there too - don't forget the lime wheat beer  :P
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: brenmurph on May 08, 2013, 07:18:35 PM
bonus Ill bring two lime beers!
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: Dodge on May 09, 2013, 01:04:01 AM
What a great night getting to meet fellow club brewers. Pity about work, next time I hope to sample with you guys
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: imark on May 09, 2013, 08:09:55 AM
Yip. Good beers (and cider) tasted last night. That strong one Dodge brought was f'ing outstanding.
Could have used a bottle of Blueshed cider this morning if I didn't have to go to work. :D
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: brenmurph on May 09, 2013, 09:38:28 AM
Who needs a barrell...........just steep ur figs in some whiskey and ferment the figs!  Worst beer of the night seems to be the trouble Or after that probably the pilsner Urquell!  Wel dun lads who brought beers, I particularly liked the belgian ale and the fig beer and Blueshed is doin well with his experiments! all nice beers last night except my Turf Beer :o
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: imark on May 09, 2013, 10:17:25 AM
Quote from: brenmurph on May 09, 2013, 09:38:28 AMmy Turf Beer :o
Would like to try that again in a few months if any left. The lime'd kit impressed. I may do a batch to enjoy when summer eventually comes.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: brenmurph on May 09, 2013, 11:04:03 AM
the turf mellowed beyond recognition since its kegging 6 wks ago. Ive about 10 pints in keg, which I will bottle, prime and  leave a month r 2 more, can taste at future event. Peter Bamforth suggests that a beer should be tasted slowley with multiple sips over a period of several minutes to all ow flavours to balance out. In the turf case Ive drand several pints on a few occasions and after a few minutes turf cant be tasted at al really it changes to malty and sweetness with a lingering bittersweet finish.

But as Colin says "holy jazus" turf not for me! Dats Y I gave him a bottle of LImey ;D
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: ColinC on May 10, 2013, 11:37:12 AM
Quote from: brenmurph on May 09, 2013, 11:04:03 AM
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But as Colin says "holy jazus" turf not for me! Dats Y I gave him a bottle of LImey ;D

Ha!! T'was a bit much for me to be honest!  ??? Tasted a bit like drinking from a can that someone used as an ash tray at a party....Definitely an accuired taste!

But the lime wheat beer was brilliant - thanks for the bottle Bren - it will be enjoyed tonight!!

And anyone interested the Make Your Own Beer kits are short-dated & going for pretty much nothing in the Home Brew Company.

The Mild is €6.96 & the Wheat Beer is €7.66.
http://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/make-your-own-beer-mild-40-pints-expire-april-13-p-1633.html
http://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/make-your-own-beer-wheat-beer-40-pints-expire-april-13-p-1637.html

Less than €7 for a 1.8kg kit...get on it!!!!
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: IsMise on May 10, 2013, 02:24:06 PM
Yes indeed, tastings improving at Liffey Brewers meet-ups, well done all contributers twas a pleasure being there. Hats off to Dodge's "tropical stew", very well balanced beer, alcohol well hidden, and beautiful flavours... Blueshed's cider was lovely,  (and thanks for d bottle john), brenmurphs limey wheat ditto, but d turf beer, definitely an acquired taste.... I would drnk it again, maybe delzep might bring along his smokey ale to d next meet?
:P
Thanks for d heads up ColinC, orders are in  :)
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: brenmurph on May 10, 2013, 02:30:49 PM
kevin  PM me the details on that Do in Dublin will ya, dat we chatted bout at lucan see wat i can do
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: imark on May 10, 2013, 08:59:44 PM
Enjoying that bottle of black ipa now Blueshed. Nice beer! Thanks.
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: brenmurph on May 10, 2013, 09:02:54 PM
ye luks gud :P
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: delzep on May 11, 2013, 11:47:26 AM
Quote from: IsMise on May 10, 2013, 02:24:06 PM
maybe delzep might bring along his smokey ale to d next meet?
:P


You mean it wasn't there on Wednesday?  >:(

Looks like I missed a good one. Hope to make it to the next
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: imark on May 11, 2013, 03:37:24 PM
Brendan can you remind me when you added the lime?
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: brenmurph on May 11, 2013, 04:22:50 PM
Two lime brews. De 1st one had a whole lime wit a few nics in de skin in primare for bout 4 days. The second one we tasted was two quarters of lime in 15 litres 4 days
Title: Re: May meet: Wednesday 8th
Post by: imark on May 11, 2013, 04:47:03 PM
Cool. Thanks Brendan :D