Poll
Question:
What date suits for the Friday meet up in July? (Two votes each!)
Option 1: 5th July
votes: 0
Option 2: 19th July
votes: 2
Option 3: 26th July
votes: 5
Option 4: 2nd August
votes: 3
Enjoyed last Friday so much, I thought I'd get the ball rolling for July!
I'm assuming the 11th's out....
On the ball! I like it!
You could get a poll on the go?
we had had some chat about an equipment build day. my house is out unfortunately.
there had been one or two offers of a house potentially to use. ill follow that up
what do others think? something we should do in July? anyone up for hosting?
august is the hilden beer festival- I think it'd be good if that was our meeting for that month. I'll see about maybe hosting a table there
thoughts?
matthew
Hilden Beer Festival sounds good.
Unfortunately I don't have anywhere to offer for this month.
Nah I can't host anything like.
Also, Shano was saying about organising a social with the Dubs for the Hilden fest. He said they'd try and organise a cider stop-off in Armagh on the way, then take the mini bus up to the Hilden Fest. But would be great if we could organise a table at the festival - banners, leaflets etc.
A table at the festival would be great!
Unfortunately we couldn't host a meet - probably too far from Belfast anyway!
other option for using a house doesnt work this month
so any other ideas apart from an equipment build day?
Something to put onto the list for future...
How about a hop swap? If anyone has any non-standard hops in the freezer or whatever, would be a chance to people to get a bit of a sample before risking cash one something that may be rotten!
that reminds me, shane gave me a big bag of brambling cross hops for us to use as a club- next brewday we do together
I've just posted RE Andy's supermarket cider.
Supermarket apple juice cider was the first thing I brewed, and it seems to be quite common.
I suggested perhaps a supermarket cider competition would be a good idea...
We're all given six weeks to make a few batches of cider and we then meet to vote on the winner.
The stipulation could be the cider can only be made using supermarket juice - with a minimum of 50% apple juice.
We could see what interesting concoctions people come up with, as obviously the range of supermarket juices and blends nowadays is quite broad - blueberry, pineapple, cherry etc.
What does everyone think? Might be a good way of encouraging those who haven't yet brewed anything to give it a try...
Cider competition sounds good!
Other than that maybe a 'kit hack' demo?
im in for the cider.
should we do a normal hudson meet, then, with cider as focus?
do a thread to vote for date?
Do you mean as well as the normal meet up or make the normal meet up cider focussed?
I might have a bottle or two of strong cider to take to the next meeting...
i mean the normal meet in july. do it in hudson around cider
Don't have any to offer...but could be interesting
Ok, yeah why not? I'm nearly certain I have a bottle or two left.
Can anyone remember if the Hudson does any interesting ciders?
Wouldn't have any cider either - 3 weeks wouldn't be long enough to make a cider?
rite- will we just do a normal meet in july then at hudson?
Sounds good to me and then get some ciders on the go for September?
Sounds good lads. Shall we get a poll on the go? I'm assuming we're all in agreement that the 11th wouldn't be advisable?
Yeah defos - go for it sure!
sorry lads - only just realised this has a poll at the start!
michael is back from hols tomorrow- ill confirm available dates with him asap
Sounds good man! Keep us posted.
Did you get confirmation of this? Would be good to get the calendar updated.
never heard back frm them- had a couple msgs into them.
mayb just a pint this fri at hudson?
weve got the heel bar 700-830 this friday. needa be outta there by 830 and can then use main bar as regular punters from 830.
Sounds good - a nice early start! Will I do the calendar event?
Not gonna make this one I'm afraid. Have fun!
QuoteNot gonna make this one I'm afraid. Have fun!
Yeah. Not going to make this one either. Apparently the wife has a social life too.
Have a good one and hopefully see a good amount of you in Hilden on the 24th of August.
-Barry
Ah shame! Was hoping to sample some black IPA and london pride clone!
Hi Chaps
I am gutted, I cant make Friday as well. I say we start setting up the August meet.
I think we are going to have to just have another meet sooner rather than later. I was hoping to bring down an American Pale Ale for you's to try.
Cheers
Andy
august meet is at the hilden beer festival 23-25 august
Im beat for tonights meeting, shame I had a few brews to bring for sampling :(
Hey guys,
I been pretty busy the past while and haven't been able to attend any of the meetups (or get any brews going either :( )
Any plans for a meetup in September?
Side note: anyone know where I might pick up a 2 gallon stainless steel pot? I'm trying to start AG (small scale first)