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Title: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Roo on May 02, 2017, 09:49:24 PM
What are the acutal chances?
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on May 03, 2017, 08:31:16 AM
Has to be done, although May's looking pretty bleak for me at this stage  :-\

We have the go-ahead from Brewbot to use their premises for a brew day, and Mark from SPBW has been trying to get us to agree on a day to use one of his 20L pins (think May's bad for him too due to Woodfest - ooo-er, missus).

Probably worth starting a  survey to see which Saturday suits most folk.

Cheers,

-Barry
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Roo on May 03, 2017, 08:50:22 AM
For a Saturday I'm looking at 17th June....fits my schedule perfectly
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: kilianw on May 03, 2017, 11:01:55 AM
I'm interested but nat 17th or 24th of June.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: CMB on May 03, 2017, 07:17:38 PM
Interested also, flexible on dates at the moment.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: banjobrew on May 03, 2017, 07:58:36 PM
Always up for a meet. I'll try and make the date work regardless.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: ShaunG89 on May 04, 2017, 09:57:49 AM
Would be up for this, pretty flexible with dates apart from the 3rd of June
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: robotmonkey on May 04, 2017, 02:36:17 PM
I'm on call most Saturdays in May/June but as long as there's power and wifi I'm good. Only Saturday I can't do is the 10th June.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on May 04, 2017, 04:44:20 PM
Do we want to try something like this? Should just be a matter of copying and pasting the last line and replacing the symbols and name to reflect your own availability. See how it works. Might be a pile of sh*te to use.



|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|  -  |  ?  |  ?  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Bazza




Legend:
* = can definitely make it
? = can move a few things around if I need to
- = no
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Roo on May 04, 2017, 05:27:26 PM
Quote from: Bazza on May 04, 2017, 04:44:20 PM


|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo




Legend:
* = can definitely make it
? = can move a few things around if I need to
- = no
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: banjobrew on May 04, 2017, 09:10:05 PM
Quote from: Roo on May 04, 2017, 05:27:26 PM
Quote from: Bazza on May 04, 2017, 04:44:20 PM


|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo
|  *  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = banjo




Legend:
* = can definitely make it
? = can move a few things around if I need to
- = no
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Quiet_Man on May 04, 2017, 10:00:34 PM
Lost Bazza from that list already, or was his just a template?

Could use Doodle...

http://doodle.com/poll/8trubxnp4pfhxuc3



Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Roo on May 04, 2017, 10:04:08 PM
It's just I cut him out....I can't even copy and paste
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on May 05, 2017, 08:39:19 AM
Quote from: Roo on May 04, 2017, 10:04:08 PM
It's just I cut him out....I can't even copy and paste

Troglodyte  :)

-Barry
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on May 05, 2017, 09:19:22 AM
|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo
|  *  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = banjo
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo


It's not perfect, I'll grant you. But I work in IT so it's not what you asked for; it's what you're getting :)

-Barry
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on May 05, 2017, 09:21:44 AM
OOps! First IT blunder of the day. I'm only in.

|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo
|  *  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = banjo
|  -  |  ?  |  ?  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Bazza
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Ciaran on May 05, 2017, 11:30:59 AM

|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo
|  *  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = banjo
|  -  |  ?  |  ?  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Bazza
|  *  |  *  |  ?  |  -  |  ?  |  *  |  *  | = Ciaran
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: kilianw on May 05, 2017, 05:10:22 PM

|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo
|  *  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = banjo
|  -  |  ?  |  ?  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Bazza
|  *  |  *  |  ?  |  -  |  ?  |  *  |  *  | = Ciaran
|  *  |  *  |  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  | = Kilian


Legend:
* = can definitely make it
? = can move a few things around if I need to
- = no
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: CMB on May 11, 2017, 09:35:40 PM
|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|   -     |    -    |   -     |   *    |    *   |   -    |   *    | = CMB

Sorry didn't know how to edit the spreadsheet.




Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: robotmonkey on May 13, 2017, 02:26:31 PM

|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo
|  *  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = banjo
|  -  |  ?  |  ?  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Bazza
|  *  |  *  |  ?  |  -  |  ?  |  *  |  *  | = Ciaran
|  *  |  *  |  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  | = Kilian
|  -  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  *  | = CMB
|  -  |  ?  |  ?  |  *  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Robotmonkey


Legend:
* = can definitely make it
? = can move a few things around if I need to
- = no
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Ceedee on May 15, 2017, 02:57:22 PM
|May13|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun25|
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo
|  *  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = banjo
|  -  |  ?  |  ?  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Bazza
|  *  |  *  |  ?  |  -  |  ?  |  *  |  *  | = Ciaran
|  *  |  *  |  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  | = Kilian
|  -  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  *  | = CMB
|  -  |  ?  |  ?  |  *  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Robotmonkey
|  -  |  *  |  *  |  *  |  *  |  *  |  *  | = CeeDee (New guy, be gentle)


It's become apparent looking at the dates I can make, that I have no social life :-(
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on May 15, 2017, 03:37:38 PM
|May20|May27|Jun03|Jun10|Jun17|Jun24|
|  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  -  | = Roo
|  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = banjo
|  ?  |  ?  |  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Bazza
|  *  |  ?  |  -  |  ?  |  *  |  *  | = Ciaran
|  *  |  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  -  | = Kilian
|  -  |  -  |  *  |  *  |  -  |  *  | = CMB
|  ?  |  ?  |  *  |  -  |  *  |  *  | = Robotmonkey
|  *  |  *  |  *  |  *  |  *  |  *  | = CeeDee (New guy, be gentle)



Just removed May 13th from the list unless we can get the lend of a DeLorean with a flux capacitor.

If everyone agrees I'll remove May 20th too. Kind of too short notice at this stage.

Looks like a toss-up between June 17th and June 24th. Guess I should check with Mark from SPBW.

-Barry
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on May 23, 2017, 11:11:15 AM
Hi folks.

Looks like we have a tie between June 17th and June 24.

My personal preference would be June 17th, as we will have access to a Grainfather on that date to do the actual brew. Given this will be happening inside a bar, it might be the best approach, involving least mess and fuss. It'd also be a good way to show off the merits of the Grainfather as an all-in-one brewing solution.

Anyway, just wanted to know your thoughts.

Cheers,

-Barry
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Roo on May 23, 2017, 11:30:22 AM
Obviously I'll second the 17th since it's my ball and if I'm not playing I'm taking it home.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: ShaunG89 on May 23, 2017, 04:33:32 PM
17th suits me lads!
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: banjobrew on May 23, 2017, 06:12:41 PM
Good for me too.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Quiet_Man on May 23, 2017, 06:34:37 PM
"It'd also be a good way to show off the Grainfather as an all-in-one brewing solution"

As opposed to what? Brewbot?

Ouch!!!
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: robotmonkey on May 23, 2017, 07:28:09 PM
17th good for me!
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Ciaran on May 23, 2017, 08:42:55 PM
Still looking good here too.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: redshift on May 23, 2017, 09:24:58 PM
Is this open to all, I should be able to make the 17th if so?
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Roo on May 23, 2017, 09:27:00 PM
It is always open to all and we encourage more and more to come along. If nothing else it's some craic
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: banjobrew on May 23, 2017, 09:38:33 PM
Quote from: Quiet_Man on May 23, 2017, 06:34:37 PM
"It'd also be a good way to show off the Grainfather as an all-in-one brewing solution"

As opposed to what? Brewbot?

Ouch!!!

Oh no you didn't!
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on May 24, 2017, 08:32:46 AM
Quote from: banjobrew on May 23, 2017, 09:38:33 PM
Quote from: Quiet_Man on May 23, 2017, 06:34:37 PM
"It'd also be a good way to show off the Grainfather as an all-in-one brewing solution"

As opposed to what? Brewbot?

Ouch!!!

Oh no you didn't!

:)

There's likely very few of the old guard left there to pick up on the (unintentional) irony.

I'll confirm the 17th with them today.

Mark from SPBW had specified a Kentish Ale as a preferred brew. I've plenty of EKG, Pale and Crystal, Biscuit and Amber. Only other consideration is yeast.

Maybe a decent Spitfire clone?

Roo/Ciaran: will you be in contact with GEB any time in the next couple of weeks? Might be worth mentioning our plans to them in case they fancy popping in.


-Barry
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Ciaran on May 24, 2017, 08:55:37 AM
I also have plenty of grain that needs used up now that I'm out of the house for 10 weeks - I won't be using it any time soon.  Also should have a range of hops that might be useful. I can try GEB and see if they're interested.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on May 30, 2017, 04:21:45 PM
Got confirmation from Brewbot today that Saturday 17th June is a go-er.

The only minor issue is that the bar doesn't open till 1pm, but they've said we can come in and start at 12pm when the staff arrive. Suits me, as I'm always self-conscious about drinking pints before noon :P

So, officially it's: Belfast Homebrewers brew day Saturday 17th June at 12pm in Brewbot bar. Everyone welcome.

I'll ping Mark from SPBW to see if he has a preferred recipe.

Cheers,

-Barry
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Paddy on May 31, 2017, 09:29:32 AM
Awesome! Will be there :)
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: banjobrew on May 31, 2017, 12:01:18 PM
I've double-booked so it's a ? for now.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Roo on May 31, 2017, 12:28:01 PM
Ditch the other thing and hang out wit your homies
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: redshift on May 31, 2017, 01:57:48 PM
Count me in too!
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Ceedee on May 31, 2017, 03:47:49 PM
New guy here, I'll be there.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Onthebrew on June 06, 2017, 11:27:01 AM
i might show my face if that's  all right?  Was the brew decided in the end?
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on June 06, 2017, 03:27:56 PM
Quote from: Onthebrew on June 06, 2017, 11:27:01 AM
i might show my face if that's  all right?  Was the brew decided in the end?

Yep; come along. Always good to see new members.

Probably going to settle on a Spitfire clone.

Cheers,

-Barry
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Onthebrew on June 09, 2017, 03:30:32 PM
Excellent, on my list that one.
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Bazza on June 16, 2017, 02:56:28 PM
Hi folks,

Last reminder about our wee brewing event in Brewbot tomorrow.

Hoping to start as near to 12pm as possible, although the bar doesn't officially open till 1pm, but hoping to have the strike water heated by that stage.

The gorgeous Ruairi will be showcasing his Grainfather system as we throw together a Kentish style ale for conditioning in a wooden pin, supplied by SPBW NI.

Should be a great day. So forget that big yellow boyo in the sky and come join is in the excellent Brewbot bar.

We're all planning on sporting our Belfast Brew Club finery, right?


Cheers,

-Barry
Title: Re: May/June meet and brew day?
Post by: Roo on June 16, 2017, 05:09:56 PM
Rock and a hard place for me Barry. I'm torn between official Club attire  and the Grainfather tee and truckers cap.

Screw it....there's more quality in the polo.