Cedar Rapids Brewing Society

Posted: **Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:04 pm**

Since Jeremy is moving, we need to get the club barrel out of his basement right away. We'll probably discuss this more at the BBQ comp Saturday, but in case you can't attend we'll try to keep details posted here.

Those who contributed beer have first dibs on getting beer back out. Since we need to complete empty it to move it, you can take more than your "share" if there is enough to go around. Ideally, we'd like to store 10-15 gallons for club events. For that to happen someone will need to lend us empty kegs. If we have beer left after these then we'll let anyone else in the club take some.

We'll have a sign-up sheet at the BBQ event, but if you can't make it please post here if you want beer, how much if any you contributed, and if you can lend any kegs to the club.

I think Jim has agreed to host the barrel. We'll need at least 3-4 strong backs to help get it out of Jeremy's basement and into it's new home. We'll likely try to do that when we get together to empty it. Let's try to make this as easy and trouble-free for Jeremy as we can.

We'd also like to thank Jeremy for his work on coordinating the project thus far and for taking care of the barrel. I think everyone would agree that's it's been a big success.

Finally, we'll need to start planning the next beer project to go in the barrel. We'll want to re-fill it as soon as we can. We're taking suggestions for beer styles first, then we'll vote and then take recipe suggestions.

Posted: **Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:57 pm**

i vote for an imperial oak aged malt liquor. due to alcohol strength we should serve in 32 oz bottles rather than 40s.

hey.. im just impressed Canadian j didn't drink the barrel.. good work cj.

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From: carrisr <brew-members@crbeernuts.org>
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Subject: Club Barrel project

Since Jeremy is moving, we need to get the club barrel out of his basement right away. We'll probably discuss this more at the BBQ comp Saturday, but in case you can't attend we'll try to keep details posted here. Those who contributed beer have first dibs on getting beer back out. Since we need to complete empty it to move it, you can take more than your "share" if there is enough to go around. Ideally, we'd like to store 10-15 gallons for club events. For that to happen someone will need to lend us empty kegs. If we have beer left after these then we'll let anyone else in the club take some. We'll have a sign-up sheet at the BBQ event, but if you can't make it please post here if you want beer, how much if any you contributed, and if you can lend any kegs to the club. I think Jim has agreed to host the barrel. We'll need at least 3-4 strong backs to help get it out of Jeremy's basement and into it's new home. We'll likely try to do that when we get together to empty it. Let's try to make this as easy and trouble-free for Jeremy as we can. We'd also like to thank Jeremy for his work on coordinating the project thus far and for taking care of the barrel. I think everyone would agree that's it's been a big success. Finally, we'll need to start planning the next beer project to go in the barrel. We'll want to re-fill it as soon as we can. We're taking suggestions for beer styles first, then we'll vote and then take recipe suggestions.
Randy Carris Cedar Log Brewhouse CR Beer Nuts Event Coordinator
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Posted: **Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:47 pm**

Not that my vote should count, but I think franklins smoked porter would be good.

Posted: **Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:55 pm**

When's the barrel drain day? I've got some in both barrels. I'm free all but Saturday next week.

We've had some good times CJ. Even though I haven't seen you much lately I'll miss ya.

Posted: **Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:39 pm**

i am new to thw whole barrel project, but does the barrel has "bugs"? or is is bug free?

Posted: **Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:00 am**

I'd like to get whatever my share works out to be. I'm also interested in donating to the next batch. The smoked porter idea sounds interesting!

Posted: **Sun Aug 05, 2012 1:27 pm**

I have plenty of empty kegs, I can house the "club share" for festivals. I would also like whatever share i have in there, and want in on the next next one too. As far as styles go anything that isn't sour. If we want to sour the barrel, I'm all for it, but I would like to see at least one more non-sour go through first. Just my 2c.

Posted: **Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:12 am**

I'm in for helping empty the barrel. At one point it was discussed that contributors would get 2.5 gal back. Is that still the case? Also I should be free most anytime in the next few weeks...I could stop by some night as well, Jeremy, if that works. I will be at the State Fair thei Saturday but good any other time.

Posted: **Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:16 am**

I put in ten gallons so I am supposed to get back 5. If there is more that needs a home, I don't mind getting more. Just want to make sure those that donated get a chance to get their half back first. My schedule is pretty full so I will try to make it whenever folks think they will get together. If I can't make it I will drop off a couple kegs.

As far as the smoked porter, I have a version in a 15 gallon Cedar Ridge Bourbon barrel right now that has been in since February. It is stronger than most of my batches at 8.4% ABV and is REALLY smokey. I will keg that soon and bring some to a meeting so folks can sample. You are welcome to use the recipe for the barrel if you like it. Nice thing about the beer is if its too smokey, it is an easy fix with less smoked malt in the grain bill. Also, the smoke tends to mild after extended aging.

Posted: **Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:40 pm**

I am willing to help move the barrel as I live pretty close to Jeremy and Pottsy. Any idear of a date to move that bad billy/drain it? I have an open keg for my 2.5 gallons whenever it is decided to take action.

Posted: **Sat Aug 11, 2012 2:19 pm**

We need to get moving on this, I head out next Sat morning

Posted: **Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:06 pm**

How about Tuesday after work? On Aug 11, 2012 3:19 PM, "BrewHound" <brew-members@crbeernuts.org (brew-members@crbeernuts.org)> wrote:

We need to get moving on this, I head out next Sat morning

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Posted: **Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:19 pm**

It sounds like we're going over to empty the sour barrel Monday at 8. It would be nice to do both barrels at the same time.

Posted: **Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:03 pm**

Either works for me, I do prefer later, as that gives me more daylight to work of my endless list of tasks.

Posted: **Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:10 pm**

I put in five so I should get 2.5 back. I'm not certian if I will be back in town tommorow night. If I am I can help empty and move. If not, Clint said he could take mine for me. 75% chance I should be back by then.