Wine, Beer and Spirits: Discussion and Chat

[Achesia]

Florida has a great brewery scene, several noteable ones in my home town.

[Costa Fierro]

I'm not into the brewery scene, largely because there's only one brewery where I live. Their beer isn't bad but I prefer more mainstream beers. Just used to the taste.

If you ever decide to get into the Brewery scene save some money and go to Bamberg, Germany and follow the Brewery Trail.

No thanks. I can just drive for 20 minutes and find myself among numerous wineries. Two hours further and I can get pissed, haute couture.

[Hobbeebia]

Got some names? I'll be heading back to Florida soon and I will probably make my way over and try them.

[Hobbeebia]

I'm going to take a gander and say your near the Napa Valley area then

[Costa Fierro]

I'm going to take a gander and say your near the Napa Valley area then

Nope. I live in New Zealand. The region where I live and the neighboring region are one of the best wine producing areas in the country and wineries and vineyards here have won numerous international awards.

[Hobbeebia]

I've heard and tried a few from New Zealand, though the vineyard names escape me at the moment. I was thinking about going sometime in the next 5 years to go on a vineyard tour there. Never know, I might walk right passed you and we would never know hahaha

[Achesia]

Got some names? I'll be heading back to Florida soon and I will probably make my way over and try them.

Playalinda brewing company is the best in Brevard County, idk what part of Florida you will be in.

[Hobbeebia]

Not to far away actually.

I'm heading to Plant city for business and I have family in the Orlampa area.

[Achesia]

Not to far away actually.

I'm heading to Plant city for business and I have family in the Orlampa area.

Hmm Plant City is pretty far. Thats like Pan Handle.

[Hobbeebia]

No its not lol Plant city is not to far from Kissimee... My main stay will be in Haine City in Polk county

[Achesia]

No its not lol Plant city is not to far from Kissimee

haha, I'm prob thinking Lake City. Honestly once you cross west of Orlando I am not familiar, though Ive lived east coast all my life.

[Aclion]

My state has loads of wineries and stuff and a good home-brewing community.
I'm mostly a wine, mead or rum person. Sometimes sake or cider if the mood takes me.

Beer will forever reign in my book. Although I do like a good Methaglin mead if done properly.

Nice to see mead getting some love.

[Hobbeebia]

Here is a question for anyone who know anything about brewing beer.

What are some of your preferred Hops alternatives? Or Have you ever thought about anything that could replace hops within a beer?

I always though coffee was pretty decent of a bittering agent myself, and I think it works best with a Porter.

[Achesia]

Here is a question for anyone who know anything about brewing beer.

What are some of your preferred Hops alternatives? Or Have you ever thought about anything that could replace hops within a beer?

I always though coffee was pretty decent of a bittering agent myself, and I think it works best with a Porter.

Ah this is a talent I wish I had :/ Though now days there are so many home brewing kits out there. When I worked at Target this time of year is when those home brewing kits would be on an end cap somewhere. Obviously a popular holiday gift....


Yes that is what I want for xmas if anyone is wondering.

[Hobbeebia]

My state has loads of wineries and stuff and a good home-brewing community.
I'm mostly a wine, mead or rum person. Sometimes sake or cider if the mood takes me.

Beer will forever reign in my book. Although I do like a good Methaglin mead if done properly.

Nice to see mead getting some love.

I have a batch of homemade mead still in their carboys and I got about 1 more month before its time to rack. I really excited to get a glimpse of the taste then. There is a local Viking club in Houston that has some small batch meadmakers that make an amazing raspberry Melomel.

Oddly enough my experience with sake is very limited, so I am still learning its in's and outs.

[Hobbeebia]

Here is a question for anyone who know anything about brewing beer.

What are some of your preferred Hops alternatives? Or Have you ever thought about anything that could replace hops within a beer?

I always though coffee was pretty decent of a bittering agent myself, and I think it works best with a Porter.

Ah this is a talent I wish I had :/ Though now days there are so many home brewing kits out there. When I worked at Target this time of year is when those home brewing kits would be on an end cap somewhere. Obviously a popular holiday gift....


Yes that is what I want for xmas if anyone is wondering.

Those endcap start up kits is how I got into all this hahaha.

Once you start you wont be able to stop. As soon as your first, self-made brew hits your lips and you realize it tastes pretty decent you'll be hooked.

[Achesia]

Ah this is a talent I wish I had :/ Though now days there are so many home brewing kits out there. When I worked at Target this time of year is when those home brewing kits would be on an end cap somewhere. Obviously a popular holiday gift....


Yes that is what I want for xmas if anyone is wondering.

Those endcap start up kits is how I got into all this hahaha.

Once you start you wont be able to stop. As soon as your first, self-made brew hits your lips and you realize it tastes pretty decent you'll be hooked.

Yeah I figured it was something like that, because I knew to have your own brewery there had to have been more to it than what they sell at Target.

[Aclion]

I have a batch of homemade mead still in their carboys and I got about 1 more month before its time to rack. I really excited to get a glimpse of the taste then. There is a local Viking club in Houston that has some small batch meadmakers that make an amazing raspberry Melomel.

Oddly enough my experience with sake is very limited, so I am still learning its in's and outs.

Yay! That first taste is always the most fun part. Is this your first brew?

Ah this is a talent I wish I had :/ Though now days there are so many home brewing kits out there. When I worked at Target this time of year is when those home brewing kits would be on an end cap somewhere. Obviously a popular holiday gift....

Yes that is what I want for xmas if anyone is wondering.

I can't speak for beers which are a bit more involved. But i've had a very easy time with wine and mead. It's very straight forward so long as you can follow step by step instructions and be anal about hygiene.

Here is a question for anyone who know anything about brewing beer.

I've had some very good homebrewed stouts made with cocoa. Coffe is nice too
caveat: I'm not a fan of beer generally so your mileage may vary. Though I think it might just be IPAs i don't like.

I should probobly learn more about beer, but i'm loath to since i've only got so much booze time/money and there's so much I've not touched.

[Hobbeebia]

if I focused on productivity I could push out about 150 bottles a month. My set up isn't all that great either.

I have about 200$ in equipment thus far but a lot of it is multi-purpose and I've used it in other beverage related ventures so it help ease the buyers remorse. LOL

[Achesia]

if I focused on productivity I could push out about 150 bottles a month. My set up isn't all that great either.

I have about 200$ in equipment thus far but a lot of it is multi-purpose and I've used it in other beverage related ventures so it help ease the buyers remorse. LOL

Just get a tap?

[Hobbeebia]

I have a batch of homemade mead still in their carboys and I got about 1 more month before its time to rack. I really excited to get a glimpse of the taste then. There is a local Viking club in Houston that has some small batch meadmakers that make an amazing raspberry Melomel.

Oddly enough my experience with sake is very limited, so I am still learning its in's and outs.

Yay! That first taste is always the most fun part. Is this your first brew?

Nah, This is going to be my 10th batch with this current setup.

Ah this is a talent I wish I had :/ Though now days there are so many home brewing kits out there. When I worked at Target this time of year is when those home brewing kits would be on an end cap somewhere. Obviously a popular holiday gift....

Yes that is what I want for xmas if anyone is wondering.

I can't speak for beers which are a bit more involved. But i've had a very easy time with wine and mead. It's very straight forward so long as you can follow step by step instructions and be anal about hygiene.

I have a batch of mead in a carboys right now. I really can't wait to get it racked.

Here is a question for anyone who know anything about brewing beer.

I've had some very good homebrewed stouts made with cocoa. Coffe is nice too
caveat: I'm not a fan of beer generally so your mileage may vary. Though I think it might just be IPAs i don't like.

I should probobly learn more about beer, but i'm loath to since i've only got so much booze time/money and there's so much I've not touched.

I found you can join with some friends and divide the cost up it really helps ease the financial burden a lot.

[Hobbeebia]

if I focused on productivity I could push out about 150 bottles a month. My set up isn't all that great either.

I have about 200$ in equipment thus far but a lot of it is multi-purpose and I've used it in other beverage related ventures so it help ease the buyers remorse. LOL

Just get a tap?

I dont have a Keg filler... thats a bit pricey at the moment lol

[Achesia]

Just get a tap?

I dont have a Keg filler... thats a bit pricey at the moment lol

I dont know if it is a mental thing, but draft beer is so much better than... like everything.

[Hobbeebia]

it is...

The keg offers all of the preservation of a can butt the flavor protection of a bottle, it makes no sense but thats the true lol.

[Achesia]

it is...

The keg offers all of the preservation of a can butt the flavor protection of a bottle, it makes no sense but thats the true lol.

Tho I feel joints really price for the draft.