Title: Back at it from Clare
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 11:25:45 AM
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 11:25:45 AM
Hey Gang, finally bitten the bullet and going to try my hand at homebrewing again, last time was way way back in my late teens in the early 90's. Now in my early 40's and with an improved palette etc. I'm hoping my experience will be better, with a better skill set, improved quality kits, and most importantly missing when you're 18/19 some patience !!. Have a kit ordered http://www.homebrewwest.ie/brewsmarter-premium-starter-beer-kit-x28best-valuex29-844-p.asp, and some mixes to get me started. Craft Range Blonde Lager, Bad Cat Imperial Red 4.7 Kg Beer Kit & Coopers Brewmaster India Pale Ale 1.7kg Beer Kit. So should get me started, looking forward to its arrival, must tell the wife, dont think she'll be as excited.
I've some begineer questions though, do I post here or elsewhere ?
bring on the brews :)
I've some begineer questions though, do I post here or elsewhere ?
bring on the brews :)
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: DEMPSEY on February 10, 2015, 03:45:12 PM
Post by: DEMPSEY on February 10, 2015, 03:45:12 PM
Ask away but put the questions on the sections best suited so as people can see them ;)
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 04:34:56 PM
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 04:34:56 PM
many thanks
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: johnrm on February 10, 2015, 05:21:46 PM
Post by: johnrm on February 10, 2015, 05:21:46 PM
Welcome to the NHC Rob. Where are you in Clare? I'm ex-Ennis, now living in Midleton.
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 10:11:40 PM
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 10:11:40 PM
Ardnacrusha not far from the power station
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 10:19:07 PM
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 10:19:07 PM
Just got my shipping notification so ill be all set for the weekend. Hopefully Sunday
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 10:19:43 PM
Post by: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 10:19:43 PM
wee bit smaller by the looks of the photo
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: RobShamrock on February 11, 2015, 09:26:50 AM
Post by: RobShamrock on February 11, 2015, 09:26:50 AM
Quote from: Bock on February 10, 2015, 10:33:17 PMQuote from: RobShamrock on February 10, 2015, 10:19:43 PM
wee bit smaller by the looks of the photo
Size isn't everything ;) Turlough Hill output 292Mw, Ardnacrusha output 86Mw.
that applies to many things in life I do believe ;)
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: Beej on February 11, 2015, 11:06:45 AM
Post by: Beej on February 11, 2015, 11:06:45 AM
Hey Rob, I'm new on here was well, living out by Lahinch, into hacking kits/extract and hopefully about to take the leap into BIAB/AG next! Let us know how those craft range kits are!
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: RobShamrock on February 11, 2015, 04:14:26 PM
Post by: RobShamrock on February 11, 2015, 04:14:26 PM
Will do, dont know which I'll do first, dpd delivered earlier today to me here in work, a fine large hefty no. of boxes with all the bits, my wife is not going to be impressed when I arrive home, hoping to start sunday if I have time.
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: johnrm on February 11, 2015, 06:45:27 PM
Post by: johnrm on February 11, 2015, 06:45:27 PM
Make a batch of whatever she likes herself, that will sweeten her. That's why I have a batch of strawberry and lime cider on... 
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: RobShamrock on February 12, 2015, 07:29:35 AM
Post by: RobShamrock on February 12, 2015, 07:29:35 AM
She likes bud ! or hoors lite 😂
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: johnrm on February 12, 2015, 08:16:25 AM
Post by: johnrm on February 12, 2015, 08:16:25 AM
ooh. Maybe try a cerveza kit.
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: Chris on February 12, 2015, 11:29:05 PM
Post by: Chris on February 12, 2015, 11:29:05 PM
Hey Rob, I've just sold up out in west limerick and will be moving to Meelick in the next couple of weeks. I'm only going to be 5k from your neck of the woods. I've gotten rid of a lot of my gear but will be building an all grain set up once I'm in situ.
Title: Re: Back at it from Clare
Post by: RobShamrock on February 13, 2015, 10:07:57 AM
Post by: RobShamrock on February 13, 2015, 10:07:57 AM
I'll have to see that in action when your up and running, I'm tight for space and I think the missus would loose her life, good luck with the move