# The Pub **URL:** https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/c/the-pub/26.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [deeply disappointed in homebrew club beers](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/deeply-disappointed-in-homebrew-club-beers/33202)
**Author:** [@fredthecat](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/fredthecat)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/deeply-disappointed-in-homebrew-club-beers/33202 "2024-02-02T20:26:12Z")
i dont want to seem like a dick and i honestly hope no one from that club reads it, but damn. ive been to a few homebrew club meets so far and the beer is really, really not up to par. i actually sincerely wonder if peo… --- ## [Brew Year’s Resolutions](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/brew-year-s-resolutions/33154)
**Author:** [@BrewBama](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/BrewBama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/brew-year-s-resolutions/33154 "2024-01-03T04:10:31Z")
Around this time of year I usually put this out. Each year some review the past and plan for the future. I categorize my plans into buckets: Fitness, Faith, Foxhole, Finances, and Fun. I have to consider each bucket wh… --- ## [easy but good and not generic party drink bowl](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/easy-but-good-and-not-generic-party-drink-bowl/33129)
**Author:** [@fredthecat](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/fredthecat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/easy-but-good-and-not-generic-party-drink-bowl/33129 "2023-12-20T22:27:10Z")
i need to prepare some kind of drink (doesnt have to be alcoholic, or can be technically alcoholic but not very) for a somewhat discerning (but not too much) group of about 30 to 40 people soon. i really dont care, but … --- ## [Glogg](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/glogg/33133)
**Author:** [@chumley](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/chumley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/glogg/33133 "2023-12-19T22:40:02Z")
I’m in a festive mood, so I thought I’d share my Swedish grandmother’s recipe for Glogg. 1 orange studded with cloves (space cloves about a centimeter apart) 2 sticks of cinnamon cup of slivered blanched almonds 8-12… --- ## [Low Carb Beer](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/low-carb-beer/31281)
**Author:** [@BrewBama](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/BrewBama)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/low-carb-beer/31281 "2023-11-23T00:36:30Z")
So recently, the wife had another bad spell that entered her into the local pin cushion club (aka hospital). A few adjustments to meds and diet was the exit strategy. We were put on what we dubbed the “Low 5 S plan”: Lo… --- ## [Study Entitled "Craft Breweries' Environmental Proactivity: Do Consumers Care?"](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/study-entitled-craft-breweries-environmental-proactivity-do-consumers-care/33102)
**Author:** [@cad0057](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/cad0057)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/study-entitled-craft-breweries-environmental-proactivity-do-consumers-care/33102 "2023-11-13T19:25:49Z")
INFORMATION LETTER For a Research Study Entitled: “Craft Breweries’ Environmental Proactivity: Do Consumers Care?” The purpose of this study is to examine how consumers see and value different environmentally friendly… --- ## [imperial pastry/dessert seltzer](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/imperial-pastry-dessert-seltzer/33083)
**Author:** [@fredthecat](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/fredthecat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/imperial-pastry-dessert-seltzer/33083 "2023-11-10T00:03:04Z")
boom, new style. it IS possible. maybe realistically flavoured like an intense fruit candy kinda thing --- ## [Beer better than probiotics?](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/beer-better-than-probiotics/33018)
**Author:** [@Drewch](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/Drewch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/beer-better-than-probiotics/33018 "2023-10-05T13:44:34Z")
Beer is good for you — it says so on the internet; so it must be true. :wink: --- ## [Starting fresh](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/starting-fresh/33045)
**Author:** [@mdixon](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/mdixon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/starting-fresh/33045 "2023-10-04T22:29:14Z")
So today I cleaned out our crawlspace at our home we are getting ready to sell. Back around 2008 my bottle cooler died and I slowed my homebrewing down to a crawl. That left hundreds of pounds of grain under the house, m… --- ## [LOL, artist recreates famous works of art and adds beer ...](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/lol-artist-recreates-famous-works-of-art-and-adds-beer/33021)
**Author:** [@Village\_Taphouse](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/Village_Taphouse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/lol-artist-recreates-famous-works-of-art-and-adds-beer/33021 "2023-09-29T12:40:31Z")
This is VERY FUNNY. --- ## [nitro is idiotic](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/nitro-is-idiotic/31936)
**Author:** [@fredthecat](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/fredthecat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/nitro-is-idiotic/31936 "2023-08-22T18:31:07Z")
there is no beer i’ve ever had, type or even individual pint/can where i thought “OH GOOD ITS NITRO”. but i would grudgingly get guinness on nitro when in a place that had nothing better, or i was desperate for variation… --- ## [German Hops Under Solar Panels](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/german-hops-under-solar-panels/32954)
**Author:** [@hopfenundmalz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/hopfenundmalz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/german-hops-under-solar-panels/32954 "2023-07-22T15:07:31Z")
Germany has been experiencing unusually hot and dry summers. The hops have suffered some years. At least one farmer has his fields under a solar array. From the picture you can see the array spacing is wide. Hop farms in… --- ## [Anchor Brewing Liquidating](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/anchor-brewing-liquidating/32940)
**Author:** [@narcout](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/narcout)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/anchor-brewing-liquidating/32940 "2023-07-21T01:41:39Z")
Bummer… --- ## [Beer Line Hoses - PSA](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/beer-line-hoses-psa/32944)
**Author:** [@mdixon](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/mdixon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/beer-line-hoses-psa/32944 "2023-07-17T12:36:14Z")
A word to the wise, if you have beer line hoses do not store them in a hot garage. I had mine on shelves in the garage and we get pretty hot in NC in the summertime. I took them down to inspect prior to our move and they… --- ## [AHA Convention Glassware](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-convention-glassware/32929)
**Author:** [@mdixon](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/mdixon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-convention-glassware/32929 "2023-07-15T13:09:01Z")
Since there would be no charge for the glasses I thought I would put them here as opposed to the Classified. I’m purging glassware and all the AHA glasses need to go. If anyone wants a particular glass, please let me kno… --- ## [Packing it in and getting out of DC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/packing-it-in-and-getting-out-of-dc/32080)
**Author:** [@stowe\_ronald\_yahoo.com](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/stowe_ronald_yahoo.com)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/packing-it-in-and-getting-out-of-dc/32080 "2023-07-07T23:30:43Z")
After much thought, we are done with DC and northern VA. We are leaving and moving to Huntsville, AL. No job, no house, will put everything in storage until we figure it out. Just my wife, my dog, my brewing kit, and… --- ## [Outdoor BBQ area](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/outdoor-bbq-area/32931)
**Author:** [@redrocker652002](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/redrocker652002)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/outdoor-bbq-area/32931 "2023-07-06T17:45:24Z")
Not sure if this goes here or not, but what the heck. Here we are at 0300hrs and I am at work with not much going on. Got to thinking, I have a cool little area in my backyard where my current BBQ sits with a capped wate… --- ## [Prices](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/prices/32913)
**Author:** [@brewthru](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewthru)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/prices/32913 "2023-06-25T16:28:13Z")
Prices of just about everything seem to go up daily or weekly. This isn’t limited to brewing. Everything increases except my pay! --- ## [thoughts on wine shops in 2023?](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/thoughts-on-wine-shops-in-2023/32704)
**Author:** [@fredthecat](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/fredthecat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/thoughts-on-wine-shops-in-2023/32704 "2023-06-01T21:59:26Z")
i have never made wine, since it just doesnt really interest me. obviously.made still mead, cider and rice wines though but wine shops that ive gone to always seem totally clueless to a degree way, way more than even th… --- ## [XEO & Majorvices](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/xeo-majorvices/32895)
**Author:** [@Drewch](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/Drewch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/xeo-majorvices/32895 "2023-06-01T10:44:04Z")
I don’t think anyone’s posted about this here yet: --- ## [That's an interesting turn of events](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/thats-an-interesting-turn-of-events/32887)
**Author:** [@mdixon](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/mdixon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/thats-an-interesting-turn-of-events/32887 "2023-05-31T22:27:01Z")
I think this is the first time I’ve heard of a brewery buying out AB’s ownership stake. They just earned two medals at the WBC, but I truthfully haven’t tried any of their beers since AB became involved. --- ## [Journal of the Institute of Brewing goes Open Access](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/journal-of-the-institute-of-brewing-goes-open-access/32877)
**Author:** [@brewingrover](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewingrover)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/journal-of-the-institute-of-brewing-goes-open-access/32877 "2023-05-19T20:26:09Z")
I saw this announcement last fall, but had forgotten to check back. Current issue is free, they will eventually move their whole archive over. They say it’s free at their old publisher now, but it doesn’t seem to be. ht… --- ## [Queen](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/queen/32852)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/queen/32852 "2023-05-04T15:02:45Z")
Theses gals have different styles but they all rock. --- ## [The Beer Drinker Zodiac](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-beer-drinker-zodiac/28776)
**Author:** [@daniel\_cerveza](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/daniel_cerveza)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-beer-drinker-zodiac/28776 "2023-02-26T21:39:13Z")
Here’s a guide to help you figure out your beer drinking style and who you pair well with: The Beer Drinker Zodiac: http://www.beersyndicate.com/blog/beer-drinker-zodiac/ Cheers- --- ## [Drosophila melanogaster](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/drosophila-melanogaster/32705)
**Author:** [@Drewch](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/Drewch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/drosophila-melanogaster/32705 "2023-02-17T01:15:01Z")
I’d just like to take this opportunity to formally register my assessment that fruit flies are pure, unadulterated, concentrated evil. Two batches of kombucha and a table saison down the drain thanks to those \[redacted\]… --- ## [ChatGPT the Homebrewer](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/chatgpt-the-homebrewer/32634)
**Author:** [@alestateyall](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/alestateyall)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/chatgpt-the-homebrewer/32634 "2023-02-15T10:26:54Z")
I asked Chat-GPT to help me write a homebrew recipe. I asked for an American Pale Ale Recipe. Then, I asked it to make it more hoppy. Then, I asked it to convert the recipe to 3-gallons with 83% efficiency. Note: some … --- ## [PINK BOOTS COLLABORATION BREW DAY](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/pink-boots-collaboration-brew-day/32684)
**Author:** [@BrewBama](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/BrewBama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/pink-boots-collaboration-brew-day/32684 "2023-02-09T04:20:17Z")
https://mailchi.mp/atlanticbrewsupply/holiday-sale-extended-14428394?e=7917d3e298 Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day Saturday, February 18th from 10am-3pm! “We will be brewing an Extra Pale Ale with Hibiscus and Sweet O… --- ## [This sux: Michigan brewery may never recover from 'malicious' act of vandalism](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/this-sux-michigan-brewery-may-never-recover-from-malicious-act-of-vandalism/32664)
**Author:** [@BrewBama](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/BrewBama)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/this-sux-michigan-brewery-may-never-recover-from-malicious-act-of-vandalism/32664 "2023-02-01T02:41:13Z")
--- ## [Noble Funk, Louisville, KY](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/noble-funk-louisville-ky/32525)
**Author:** [@brewthru](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewthru)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/noble-funk-louisville-ky/32525 "2023-01-31T21:03:57Z")
I always show my AHA membership card at any brewery, brewpub, etc even if the location isn’t listed in BrewGuru. Visited Noble Funk in Louisville, KY on Sunday, November 6, 2022. https://noblefunk.com Showed my AHA ca… --- ## [Drew's Weight Loss](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/drews-weight-loss/22776)
**Author:** [@klickitat\_jim](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/klickitat_jim)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/drews-weight-loss/22776 "2023-01-22T02:48:16Z")
I’ve suggested to Drew that a lot of folks, me included, would benefit from and be interested in hearing his story and how he did it. I asked him to consider doing a special podcast on Experimental Brewing about it. It s… [Previous page](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/c/the-pub/26.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/c/the-pub/26.md?page=3)