Home Brewers, beer wine and spirits

Eric Frei · 10th March 2007, 10:09 PM

I brew my own beer, at a micro brewery.

I used to home brew but got sick of the work and the mess, especially bottling. Now a days I go to a micro brewery and have a keg system at home. My fridge can hold 3 19litre kegs and a gas bottle lasts around a year.

Here's a link to the brewing process.

Brew By U. Brew your own beer!

I brew a low alcohol, low carb Becks imitation, just love those pilseners.

My BIL brews/makes brandy and bourbon, lot of work in that, it's OK but nothing like the real deal but close enough for half the price.

The best thing I like about these home brews is no preservatives or stuff that you dont know about. Even on the full strength stuff you dont get dry horrors or muddle headed ... I'm sure that felt like I smoked 50 cigs feeling comes from the additives.

Home brew, way to go.

yooper · 11th March 2007, 09:55 AM

How big is your gas tank? i have co2 set up but only have a 5# tank good for about 4 to 5 -15 gallon kegs. I have to buy the kegs from a liquer stor in the closest town. usualy Hienikens. but go for the cheaper beers also. that would be cool to have a micro brewery like that close to home. What do you have to pay per keg for yer own brew?

Eric Frei · 11th March 2007, 10:47 AM

I get 52Litres of beer for $120.

The gas cylinder is 7kg or 15lb, but the beer pushes out easy when the kegs are 3/4 to full, to much gas pressure you get a frothy beer so I just have light pressure on to get the beer out no to gas it as it has plenty of gas from the shop.

Oldtimer · 14th March 2007, 04:38 AM

Ekka, That is a cool idea. I am not a beer drinker but It would be a good idea to try that shop and give it go to see what comes up and donate the results to your buddies. It is amazing the kind of business people think of to make a buck! Thanks for the link.

TREE-SURFER · 14th March 2007, 05:34 AM

Superb Idea. A Beer Bank.

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Eric Frei · 14th March 2007, 08:10 AM

They have a very good business. Repeat customers unlike our business.

Many beers to choose from, and you can tailor make your own.

Best part is no chemicals or preservatives. Also the beer is crystal clear ... triple filtered, ready in 2 weeks.

Tree Machine · 14th March 2007, 02:55 PM

We have a brewpub very local to where I live. I've made friends with and have done tree work for The owner, the brewmaster (standing next to the log), two of the managers and a server.

I could try brewing my own, but I could never get the quality that comes outta here.

I'm thirsty

Sean Freeman · 14th March 2007, 07:53 PM

Boy oh boy just looking at that photo has made me thirsty, here I sit at the laptop with only a coffee in hand

trying to work out how I can con the missis into buying some bottles

and still 3 days till the 17th

SF

Eric Frei · 14th March 2007, 11:05 PM

Are you actually allowed to drive around the roads with that log contraption? Where's the rego plate and lights?

Hey TM, that's your interview room, I know it is, I've seen it here http://broadripplebrewpub.com/Resources/item6.gif
... when you apply for a job with Jim he checks you out right there in that establishment. If your not buying you dont get the job

Just kidding.

Sean Freeman · 14th March 2007, 11:38 PM

If it were me I'd make it my office

Sean

Eric Frei · 15th March 2007, 12:10 AM

What's the 3 days to the 17th all about then?

Stick it in our Calendar above. Trev had something about a test back on the 7th ... he never bragged about passing or anything so must have flunked the test! lol

Sean Freeman · 15th March 2007, 12:13 AM

C'mon Ekka 17th March St Patricks Day

You got to know with my surname its a BIG deal.

Sean Freeman

Eric Frei · 15th March 2007, 12:48 AM

Oh the big green piss up, lands on a Saturday too, the town will be rock'n.

I drink beer every night but I dont like getting pissed, it can be OK at the time but man you pay for it the next day. Bloody ole fart eh?

TREE-SURFER · 15th March 2007, 10:47 AM

And I thought Paddy's day was just for us brits.

yooper · 15th March 2007, 04:32 PM

I thought every country celabrates St. Paddy's day. What better way to endulge in corn beef and cabbage......and of course,
"THE NECTOR OF THE GODS"

Sean Freeman · 15th March 2007, 10:25 PM

Its one of the many civilisation gifts the Irish have bestowed upon the world through the goodness each of them carry in their hearts.....I hear a tune or is it a bottle opening in the distance? (yeah very distant since my darling has yet to accomodate me with the necessaries)

Sean

allmarktree · 16th March 2007, 07:38 AM

Ive made 2 batches of home brew and Hard cider in the past 6 months with great success. Goes great while boiling sap for Maple syrup.

Eric Frei · 16th March 2007, 08:04 AM

If you can get us a pic or two of ya boiling sap?

Home brew, a healthy cheap alternative.

cut-right · 6th March 2008, 06:14 AM

EKKA, nice set up, I need a fridge that holds two 5 gallon soda kegs. I brew beer. I have some good stout in the fridge now. well I will be back later. By the time I get around to checking out the site, its well late here in N.C. and I seem to be the only one on, since who knows what time it is elsewhere.

newguy18 · 26th September 2008, 12:46 AM

Okay Eric i've got to ask,have the kids ever got into that thing?Seriously is there a chilp proof mechanisim or can you just push a button and stick ya head under it.

Eric Frei · 26th September 2008, 12:58 AM

The kids have never given it a go, it's just taboo, period.

And because it's always there, and no big deal made about it they dont think anything of it.

Kids dont like beer that much as it's too bitter, they like sugary drinks. I didn't really develop a taste for beer till maybe late teens. Just thought it odd to drink something so sourish.

Things change though.

newguy18 · 26th September 2008, 01:00 AM

Okay,just had to ask.had my first taste of beer whe i was 8,took my ucle steve's guiness,

not again until 14.

Garry Brockley · 26th September 2008, 01:03 AM

You've not tasted guiness until you have had it in Dublin wow wow wow its a meal all in it's self and the locals drink it like its water ah fond memories and bad hang overs.

Done it · 26th September 2008, 01:38 AM

Worst ever hangover, not Guiness but Tooheys Sheaf Stout, I can still remember it & I was younger than NG then,

Garry Brockley · 26th September 2008, 02:50 AM

Thats why i can look black label whisky in the eye any more 1 litre bottle at 14 never ever ever ever ever again, Ekka im going to invite myself around to your place when i get back down and get me a taste of that it looks like a very cool set up ive got a spare fridge too

10th March 2007, 10:09 PM	#1
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Home Brewers, beer wine and spirits I brew my own beer, at a micro brewery. I used to home brew but got sick of the work and the mess, especially bottling. Now a days I go to a micro brewery and have a keg system at home. My fridge can hold 3 19litre kegs and a gas bottle lasts around a year. Here's a link to the brewing process. Brew By U. Brew your own beer! I brew a low alcohol, low carb Becks imitation, just love those pilseners. My BIL brews/makes brandy and bourbon, lot of work in that, it's OK but nothing like the real deal but close enough for half the price. The best thing I like about these home brews is no preservatives or stuff that you dont know about. Even on the full strength stuff you dont get dry horrors or muddle headed ... I'm sure that felt like I smoked 50 cigs feeling comes from the additives. Home brew, way to go. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

11th March 2007, 10:47 AM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	I get 52Litres of beer for $120. The gas cylinder is 7kg or 15lb, but the beer pushes out easy when the kegs are 3/4 to full, to much gas pressure you get a frothy beer so I just have light pressure on to get the beer out no to gas it as it has plenty of gas from the shop. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

14th March 2007, 05:34 AM	#5
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 337	Superb Idea. A Beer Bank. + = __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work What experts say about TOPPING

14th March 2007, 08:10 AM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	They have a very good business. Repeat customers unlike our business. Many beers to choose from, and you can tailor make your own. Best part is no chemicals or preservatives. Also the beer is crystal clear ... triple filtered, ready in 2 weeks. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

14th March 2007, 02:55 PM	#7
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 955	We have a brewpub very local to where I live. I've made friends with and have done tree work for The owner, the brewmaster (standing next to the log), two of the managers and a server. I could try brewing my own, but I could never get the quality that comes outta here. I'm thirsty Attached Thumbnails

11th March 2007, 09:55 AM	#2
yooper Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upper Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 128	How big is your gas tank? i have co2 set up but only have a 5# tank good for about 4 to 5 -15 gallon kegs. I have to buy the kegs from a liquer stor in the closest town. usualy Hienikens. but go for the cheaper beers also. that would be cool to have a micro brewery like that close to home. What do you have to pay per keg for yer own brew?

14th March 2007, 04:38 AM	#4
Oldtimer Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin TX Posts: 102	Ekka, That is a cool idea. I am not a beer drinker but It would be a good idea to try that shop and give it go to see what comes up and donate the results to your buddies. It is amazing the kind of business people think of to make a buck! Thanks for the link.

14th March 2007, 07:53 PM	#8
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Boy oh boy just looking at that photo has made me thirsty, here I sit at the laptop with only a coffee in hand trying to work out how I can con the missis into buying some bottles and still 3 days till the 17th SF

14th March 2007, 11:05 PM	#9
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Are you actually allowed to drive around the roads with that log contraption? Where's the rego plate and lights? Hey TM, that's your interview room, I know it is, I've seen it here http://broadripplebrewpub.com/Resources/item6.gif ... when you apply for a job with Jim he checks you out right there in that establishment. If your not buying you dont get the job Just kidding. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

14th March 2007, 11:38 PM	#10
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	If it were me I'd make it my office Sean

15th March 2007, 12:10 AM	#11
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	What's the 3 days to the 17th all about then? Stick it in our Calendar above. Trev had something about a test back on the 7th ... he never bragged about passing or anything so must have flunked the test! lol __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th March 2007, 12:13 AM	#12
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	C'mon Ekka 17th March St Patricks Day You got to know with my surname its a BIG deal. Sean Freeman

15th March 2007, 12:48 AM	#13
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Oh the big green piss up, lands on a Saturday too, the town will be rock'n. I drink beer every night but I dont like getting pissed, it can be OK at the time but man you pay for it the next day. Bloody ole fart eh? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th March 2007, 10:47 AM	#14
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 337	And I thought Paddy's day was just for us brits. __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work What experts say about TOPPING

15th March 2007, 04:32 PM	#15
yooper Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upper Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 128	I thought every country celabrates St. Paddy's day. What better way to endulge in corn beef and cabbage......and of course, "THE NECTOR OF THE GODS"

15th March 2007, 10:25 PM	#16
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Its one of the many civilisation gifts the Irish have bestowed upon the world through the goodness each of them carry in their hearts.....I hear a tune or is it a bottle opening in the distance? (yeah very distant since my darling has yet to accomodate me with the necessaries) Sean

16th March 2007, 07:38 AM	#17
allmarktree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 119	Ive made 2 batches of home brew and Hard cider in the past 6 months with great success. Goes great while boiling sap for Maple syrup.

16th March 2007, 08:04 AM	#18
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	If you can get us a pic or two of ya boiling sap? Home brew, a healthy cheap alternative. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

6th March 2008, 06:14 AM	#19
cut-right Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: north carolina Posts: 31	Re: Home Brewers, beer wine and spirits EKKA, nice set up, I need a fridge that holds two 5 gallon soda kegs. I brew beer. I have some good stout in the fridge now. well I will be back later. By the time I get around to checking out the site, its well late here in N.C. and I seem to be the only one on, since who knows what time it is elsewhere.

26th September 2008, 12:46 AM	#20
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Home Brewers, beer wine and spirits Okay Eric i've got to ask,have the kids ever got into that thing?Seriously is there a chilp proof mechanisim or can you just push a button and stick ya head under it. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

26th September 2008, 12:58 AM	#21
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Home Brewers, beer wine and spirits The kids have never given it a go, it's just taboo, period. And because it's always there, and no big deal made about it they dont think anything of it. Kids dont like beer that much as it's too bitter, they like sugary drinks. I didn't really develop a taste for beer till maybe late teens. Just thought it odd to drink something so sourish. Things change though. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

26th September 2008, 01:00 AM	#22
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Home Brewers, beer wine and spirits Okay,just had to ask.had my first taste of beer whe i was 8,took my ucle steve's guiness, not again until 14. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

26th September 2008, 01:03 AM	#23
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: Home Brewers, beer wine and spirits You've not tasted guiness until you have had it in Dublin wow wow wow its a meal all in it's self and the locals drink it like its water ah fond memories and bad hang overs. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

26th September 2008, 01:38 AM	#24
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: Home Brewers, beer wine and spirits Worst ever hangover, not Guiness but Tooheys Sheaf Stout, I can still remember it & I was younger than NG then,

26th September 2008, 02:50 AM	#25
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: Home Brewers, beer wine and spirits Thats why i can look black label whisky in the eye any more 1 litre bottle at 14 never ever ever ever ever again, Ekka im going to invite myself around to your place when i get back down and get me a taste of that it looks like a very cool set up ive got a spare fridge too __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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