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I brew my own, so that's the majority of my stock. But I also support Michigan brewers, particularly Jolly Pumpkin, Old Nation, and a small place near my office in Wixom called The Drafting Table.
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Love, LOVE their Vienna Lager, AB/InBev bought them and now it is IMPOSSIBLE to find.
Another one of my favorite lines, but I've only seen it in Virginia. Since I don't live there I don't get it very often, only when I know someone is going up there, I'll ask for them to pick me up some. Man, some of my favorites!
That's so frustrating. Why do they always have to ruin a good thing.Love, LOVE their Vienna Lager, AB/InBev bought them and now it is IMPOSSIBLE to find.
Haven't heard about The Drafting Table before. I'll check it out, thanks!I brew my own, so that's the majority of my stock. But I also support Michigan brewers, particularly Jolly Pumpkin, Old Nation, and a small place near my office in Wixom called The Drafting Table.
I really like lager's, ale's, but especially IPA's. Maybe it's an acquired taste but its got the bite I like similarly to the bourbons I enjoy. To me an IPA has a diverse flavor profile that is crisp and unique, that allows the different flavors to shine through. Or maybe I just like to float in the pool and sip on Sweetwater Going Coastal IPA.I am in the minority on the west coast but what the hell is up with IPA's everywhere. I personally like lagers, which to me is a good balanced "BEER". My go to is always Sam Adams Boston Lager. IPA's taste like your drinking pine needles or something and the after taste is awful. To each his own of course, just my 2 cents...
To avoid going down a rabbit hole with this question, do you have an "all-in-one" machine or do you complete each process manually?I brew my own, so that's the majority of my stock. But I also support Michigan brewers, particularly Jolly Pumpkin, Old Nation, and a small place near my office in Wixom called The Drafting Table.
I was brewing extract/steeping for years, partial boil at first then full boil on a turkey burner. Last year I got an Anvil Foundry to do all grain in one vessel (I don't have a lot of space for storage here), and as an added bonus I can brew indoors in the basement, and use the dryer electricity for faster temperatures. I'm still working on efficiency, but I think it's mostly due to grain crush - same grain from Northern Brewer or Adventures in Homebrewing are about 10% different.To avoid going down a rabbit hole with this question, do you have an "all-in-one" machine or do you complete each process manually?
Sounds like you know a lot about it. I am interested in trying to brew my own at some point. I don't want to get too financially involved in it just yet but there is so much I don't understand about it still.I was brewing extract/steeping for years, partial boil at first then full boil on a turkey burner. Last year I got an Anvil Foundry to do all grain in one vessel (I don't have a lot of space for storage here), and as an added bonus I can brew indoors in the basement, and use the dryer electricity for faster temperatures. I'm still working on efficiency, but I think it's mostly due to grain crush - same grain from Northern Brewer or Adventures in Homebrewing are about 10% different.
It's really easy to get started. I first brewed 1 gallon from a company "Craft-A-Brew", and worked my way up from there. A first kit is about $50, plus a couple 4 packs of Grolsch for easy bottling (and to drink while you wait). Then I just added pieces here and there to get my batch sizes up.Sounds like you know a lot about it. I am interested in trying to brew my own at some point. I don't want to get too financially involved in it just yet but there is so much I don't understand about it still.
I wanna get into it but hate to know how much $$$ I'd waste before getting it right.Sounds like you know a lot about it. I am interested in trying to brew my own at some point. I don't want to get too financially involved in it just yet but there is so much I don't understand about it still.
HERE HEREI wanna get into it but hate to know how much $$$ I'd waste before getting it right.
That's a great idea. I'm going to start with them. Thank you. I can't promise I won't have many more questions.It's really easy to get started. I first brewed 1 gallon from a company "Craft-A-Brew", and worked my way up from there. A first kit is about $50, plus a couple 4 packs of Grolsch for easy bottling (and to drink while you wait). Then I just added pieces here and there to get my batch sizes up.
I'm in the same boat you are (as far as brewing my own), but, I'm willing to try just about anything ( beer wise). I fear no beer!I brew my own, so that's the majority of my stock. But I also support Michigan brewers, particularly Jolly Pumpkin, Old Nation, and a small place near my office in Wixom called The Drafting Table.
I'm by no means an expert, but I have fun with it! Feel free to message any time!That's a great idea. I'm going to start with them. Thank you. I can't promise I won't have many more questions.