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Beer Bar Selections
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Haselden 1 day ago.

 

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Chris Haselden replied to Ray Grace's discussion 'Beer Bar Selections'
I don't think they should have to if they don't want to serve BMC beers. There are plenty of places that serve only BMC stuff, but that's who they cater to. Places like Stones World Bistro choose to go the other way by catering to the beer geek/en...
yesterday
Homebrewed wit tonight, I think i want another.
on Friday
Ray Grace commented on Shawn, the Beer Philosopher's photo 'Nogne o Winter Ale'
Had this last year, really enjoyed it.
on Friday
Shawn, the Beer Philosopher commented on Ray Grace's photo 'The new and improved brew rig'
I like ...happy mashing!
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on Wednesday
Waiting on my Scotch ale mash, first time all-grain.
on Wednesday
Ray Grace commented on Reuben's group 'NOOBrewers'
I wouldn't put more than one or two beers in. Eight days might be enough, especially if the final ABV was fairly low. It can be awfully hard to be patient though.
on Wednesday
Ray Grace replied to Reuben's discussion 'The Best Homebrew Reference Materials for Beginners' in the group NOOBrewers
I use the plastic tube the hydrometer came in, you can also buy a larger glass hydrometer tube for it. I just fill the tube until the hydrometer floats. To get the sample you can use a wine thief or I just use a turkey baster.
on Tuesday
Ray Grace replied to Reuben's discussion 'The Best Homebrew Reference Materials for Beginners' in the group NOOBrewers
My first go-to reference is John Palmer's How to Brew, easy to read and full of information. I also really recommend Brewing Classic Styles by Palmer and Jamil Zainasheff, mainly a book of recipes but it has a lot of great info in it too. It can b...
on Tuesday
BP Sculpin IPA and fish tacos, seems appropriate but unintentional.
November 9
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Ray Grace joined Reuben's group
NOOBrewers
Group for newbie homebrewers who are somewhat puzzled by much of what is discussed in the Alchemists group. The intention is that we'll all graduate to the big group someday.
November 9
Ray Grace commented on Laurie Delk's event 'FREE Stout and Porter Tasting: Brits vs. Yankees!'
Here is one place in SoCal that has it and will ship it too you, http://www.hitimewine.net/index.asp, the shipping is pretty expensive. The Stone website shows that they are distribution to Louisiana, maybe not this years though.
November 9
Ray Grace commented on Laurie Delk's event 'FREE Stout and Porter Tasting: Brits vs. Yankees!'
I look forward to following your progress, if you can find it, give the Stone 090909 Vertical Epic a try, it's a great Belgian-style porter.
November 9
Stone Double Bastard and beer chili.
November 8
Barry Wasser replied to Ray Grace's discussion 'Beer Bar Selections'
Rattle n Hum actually does serve BMC in bottle, but their slogan is "No Crap On Tap". Most people there are drinking craft beer anyways, but they charge enough for the few BMC beers that they serve in bottle so they don't lose money. Last night I ...
November 8

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Favorite beer style(s) of the moment:
IPAs, Pales, Imperial Russian Stouts, Brown Ales, Belgians particularly saisons
Who am I?:
A chemist by trade, probably why I love brewing and cooking so much and the results are so much tastier. Big hockey fan too, the LA KIngs in particular.
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www.facebook.com/rgrace99
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At 5:24pm on November 12, 2009, Chris Haselden said…
Thanks for the welcome. Looking forward to figuring this site out.
At 1:13pm on November 10, 2009, Corrie Martin said…
Thanks.
At 10:01pm on November 4, 2009, Mark Brant said…
Thanks Ray I sure will.
At 9:57am on October 29, 2009, Lee Chameleon said…
Thank you very much.
At 11:16am on October 26, 2009, Jason Ross said…
Thanks Ray....im glad to have stud upon this
At 10:36am on October 25, 2009, Bohemian Brewery said…
Not in California (yet). There's a lot of great breweries in CA. We'll see what the future holds.
At 10:24pm on October 20, 2009, Shawn, the Beer Philosopher gave Ray Grace a gift…
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Sure, why not. Real ones coming soon, I promise!
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At 11:28pm on October 18, 2009, She Brews Good Ale said…
Awesome--I'll drop by Port for a brew next time I'm home. Hopefully they'll have it on tap!
At 8:50pm on October 18, 2009, She Brews Good Ale said…
Hi Ray, glad to meet you. How was that High Tide IPA, by the way? I live in Illinois but I'm from San Diego originally, and I like to keep up with what's going on with the original microbrews from back home...
At 8:14pm on October 15, 2009, ppittore said…
Thank you. Looking forward to meeting some new friends with great beer taste and knowledge of the industry.

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