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Hello From Stoney Creek Ontario

jmpaton4

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Hi...
I have just registered for this forum. My name is Mark and I have been in the brewing Home Brew since October 28th, 1981. Yup, I'm and oldie and a Forum Newbie. I brewed consistently from 1981 to 2003 and then stopped. Not because I didn't enjoy making beer, just lots of personal stuff with kids and work. Just couldn't find the time. I retired in 2016 after 35 years of work and like lots of retires, I got bored. While doing some spring cleaning, I came across my old brewing equipment and decided to start again. My 1st batch out of hiatus was Jan 07, 2017 and I have brewed 14 batches to date. Ya, I got into it again!

I brew All Grain 100% and have a full kegging system and 2 kegerators. I use a 3 tier brewing system designed for 10 gal batches, but have only brewed 5.5 gal batches so far. I am moving to 10 gal batches now as I can only keep a 5 gal batch in my keg for 2 weeks max. Takes 6 weeks to make and condition the beer and 2 weeks to drink it. Got to make more!

I have a couple of questions and issues that I'm trying to work through as I brew. As I am new to this Forum and forums in general, I'm not sure of the process. I noticed that there are a number of active topics to post in. Is it best to find a topic that addresses my questions and post there?

Looking forward to joining and working with this Forum group.

Mark 
 
jmpaton4 said:
Hi...
I have just registered for this forum. My name is Mark and I have been in the brewing Home Brew since October 28th, 1981. Yup, I'm and oldie and a Forum Newbie. I brewed consistently from 1981 to 2003 and then stopped. Not because I didn't enjoy making beer, just lots of personal stuff with kids and work. Just couldn't find the time. I retired in 2016 after 35 years of work and like lots of retires, I got bored. While doing some spring cleaning, I came across my old brewing equipment and decided to start again. My 1st batch out of hiatus was Jan 07, 2017 and I have brewed 14 batches to date. Ya, I got into it again!

I brew All Grain 100% and have a full kegging system and 2 kegerators. I use a 3 tier brewing system designed for 10 gal batches, but have only brewed 5.5 gal batches so far. I am moving to 10 gal batches now as I can only keep a 5 gal batch in my keg for 2 weeks max. Takes 6 weeks to make and condition the beer and 2 weeks to drink it. Got to make more!

I have a couple of questions and issues that I'm trying to work through as I brew. As I am new to this Forum and forums in general, I'm not sure of the process. I noticed that there are a number of active topics to post in. Is it best to find a topic that addresses my questions and post there?

Looking forward to joining and working with this Forum group.

Mark

Welcome, yes I would post in the topic that best fits your needs
 
jmpaton4 said:
My name is Mark and I have been in the brewing Home Brew since October 28th, 1981.

Welcome to the forum! Welcome back to brewing! Your start date beats my 1988! I'm sure you've noticed a remarkable increase in both ingredient and information quality since your hiatus.

I have a couple of questions and issues that I'm trying to work through as I brew. As I am new to this Forum and forums in general, I'm not sure of the process. I noticed that there are a number of active topics to post in. Is it best to find a topic that addresses my questions and post there?

Feel free to post in any forum that most closely matches your question.
 
Thanks for the welcome. Brewfun, ya. I quickly discovered the world of brewing changed considerably. I can now order food and equipment online and it has been like being in a candy store. I upgraded all my equipment and am totally enjoying making real good beer. Not like the old days when I had to make equipment and struggle as to where I could buy food. Amazing this internet thing. ;)
 
jmpaton4 said:
Thanks for the welcome. Brewfun, ya. I quickly discovered the world of brewing changed considerably. I can now order food and equipment online and it has been like being in a candy store. I upgraded all my equipment and am totally enjoying making real good beer. Not like the old days when I had to make equipment and struggle as to where I could buy food. Amazing this internet thing. ;)
Ha yep. I buy 99% of my ingredients at my local shop, I hate shipping fees. Of course unless it's a rare grain
 
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