Cedar Rapids Brewing Society

I do what Matt does. I have successfully cracked one 'cold' one open poured a little of the clear liquid out while not disturbing the yeast and then closed it and let it warm up then shake. I found I could avoid the blow out with that. Most of the time I don't worry about it and just try to open it ...

I'm going to stop by and see what I can learn about judging at the same time I talked to Randy about bringing a few of my beers to get some opinions on an off flavor I am struggling with.

As usual winter time means I start brewing again as my travel schedule starts to settle down. Earlier this year I bought a plastic 35 gallon conical with the high aspirations of actually using it and making two batches together. That has become a fantasy and I really need to just get rid of it and f...

Doh!

I will be traveling at this time for business. I'll try to make the next one and may just have to volunteer when I'm around.

carrisr wrote:So that's 2 people confirmed. Anyone else? Not worth meeting if only 3 will be able to make it.

Let me know what we decide if we are meeting or not.

Looks good on my calender.

Wednesday nights are good for me. (Except for today).

Count me in.

Thanks for organizing this!

While unlikely for me, do we have the option with Backpocket to do another order later in the year? Say every 6 months?

No problem I can get it for you. Just call or text me to work out a time to pick them up. 721-2627 Travis Speer From: -MG- <brew-members@crbeernuts.org>; To: <brew-members@crbeernuts.org>; Subject: Re: 2013 Club Grain Order Official Post Sent: Mon, May 13, 2013 2:27:33 PM I may need that assistance...

Thanks for the heads up. I got in on it.

I may need that assistance Travis.

I have a last minute business trip leaving on Thursday and coming back Saturday evening and I have 8 bags. If they allow an early pickup I can do before Thursday, otherwise need to coordinate with someone.

Thanks for any help.

When do we hear results after your judging?

I think there's a unit conversion going on. The water report is "as CaCO3", but the Bru'n Water sheet uses straight ppm. There is a section at the bottom of the Water Report Input tab that will do that for you. For example, Ca at 61 ppm as CaCO3 translates to 24.5 ppm (straight). That exp...

Why does it seem like on this report Ca and Mg have doubled since the numbers we posted for Bru'in water? I remember you saying you have a family member that works right at the plant so I know these numbers are good, just curious in our differences.