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randymar
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 posted Mar-06-2006 11:28 AM
  
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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
... I am a Gemini, which I believe gives me permission to swing both ways.
As do I ... just as long as you don't bring any dudes home, just chicks. Because, you know, I am a flaming heterosexual.
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La Tortuga
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posted Mar-06-2006 01:00 PM
Colorado Cowgirl Brown Ale: a critical reviewIt isn’t a subtle beer, there are no hidden esters or flavors that come out when combined with food or whatnot. It is an open and at times an over-exuberant beer. Being a Brown Ale, it has some malty sweetness, that is balanced out by the hops and tastes better at room temperature rather than the ice cold mugs currently used some beer establishments. It is worth repeating that overly cold temperatures are not appreciated by this beer. There are three different types of hops that can be appreciated separately or combined, depending on the time of day, temperature or one’s mood. The finishing hops do have a habit of popping out unexpectedly and may not always be appreciated. Who wants to get a nose full of aroma hops when contemplating the boiling hops? It is the perfect beer to go along with a bowl of spicy, hot chili.
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randymar
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posted Mar-06-2006 01:13 PM
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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
Who wants to get a nose full of aroma hops when contemplating the boiling hops?
Never knew there was a difference ... but then I don't make it, I just drink it.
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imogene
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posted Mar-06-2006 01:15 PM
clown boy -- magic hat brewerya wheat beer, sweet, lemony, cold and lovely. a
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randymar
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posted Mar-06-2006 01:25 PM
"Clown Boy" ... I saw that in the Spring MH assortment.I know I shouldn't be this way, but it's still a bit too cold around here to think about a lemony, wheat beer. Although my daffodils are peeking out, the lawn hasn't woken up yet.
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randymar
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posted Mar-07-2006 02:49 PM
We're just waiting for some new kegs to come in.This gives us some time to polish up the old brass, clean the glassware, vacuum, dust, empty the refrigerator, look for loose change in the cushions, scrape the gum from under the tables; stuff like that. Thanks for your patience.
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therealman
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posted Mar-07-2006 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by randymar:
Never knew there was a difference ... but then I don't make it, I just drink it.
There really isn't a difference. The difference is what you do with it not it itself. Granted some hop varieties work better as flavoring hops and some better as aroma hops; many recipes call for only a single variety. The longer you boil it the more it is a flavoring hop (see 90 minute IPA); a shorter boil (<15 minutes) and it is an aroma hop.
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randymar
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posted Mar-07-2006 03:21 PM
Got it, thanks.See, you're learnin' me some sh!t, here.
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therealman
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posted Mar-07-2006 04:26 PM
I was thinking...What if I eat a bunch of sugar, then drink a homebrew or an unfiltered, unpastorized beer? Would the yeast start to consume the sugar in my stomach and produce more alcohol, and CO2?
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imogene
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posted Mar-07-2006 04:30 PM
it is a little early for "clown boy" i admit... but i just want it to be spring so badly... muddy runs, cold beer, sitting on the porch... i haven't seen one hint of a daffodil... but i always jump the gun on spring.
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randymar
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posted Mar-07-2006 04:35 PM
I don't know, about the enhancing the alcohol content, but sometimes - after consuming a particularly high-alcohol unfiltered Belgian-style from NY State, or some such - I do need to sneak that cheek a little more often.
I want to apologize strongly for that, especially to the ladies.
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La Tortuga
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posted Mar-08-2006 07:42 AM
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Originally posted by randymar:
I don't know, about the enhancing the alcohol content, but sometimes - after consuming a particularly high-alcohol unfiltered Belgian-style from NY State, or some such - I do need to sneak that cheek a little more often.
I want to apologize strongly for that, especially to the ladies.
MM - you don't have to apologize for everything, even if you are British. Oh wait - was that Randy apologizing - hmm. I should probably go get some coffee this is way too confusing for this time of day. Back to BEER. [This message has been edited by La Tortuga (edited Mar-08-2006).]
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MikeMills
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posted Mar-08-2006 09:23 AM
Ha! Yeah. Every now and again I miss a day or two (or three) here at the thread and I think "I should stop by and say hello". And then I read what's been going on and I think, "what the..." and go back to what I was doing. I love it, though - when I have time to sit and absorb it. Reading randy's posts on those days is like starting Ocean's Twelve from the middle of the movie.
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therealman
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posted Mar-08-2006 09:24 AM
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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
8th!!!Where are you going for your post-race brew?
Beantown Pub.
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MikeMills
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posted Mar-08-2006 09:25 AM
BTW randy, the conversation-with-self was funny, man. You should do that more often - you'll learn a lot about yourself.
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randymar
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posted Mar-08-2006 09:28 AM
Am I Brad Pitt or Matt Damon??? LT, which do you think???Damn, now I need to RENT Ocean's Twelve!!! Mike, you b!tch, you're gonna cost me $4 - that's more than half a six of MH HiPA .. oh wait, I can get it from the library for free. Sorry, Bud. Never mind.
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randymar
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posted Mar-08-2006 09:32 AM
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Originally posted by MikeMills:
BTW Randy, the conversation-with-self was funny, man.
Any moron can write "bump." With all due respect. quote:
Originally posted by MikeMills:
You should do that more often - you'll learn a lot about yourself.
Why would I want to do that??? The problem with self-improvement, is knowing when to stop.
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La Tortuga
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posted Mar-08-2006 09:44 AM
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Originally posted by MikeMills:
BTW randy, the conversation-with-self was funny, man. You should do that more often - you'll learn a lot about yourself.
Hey I resent that - I was here. I may be short, but that is no reason to over look me. Oh now you have done it - am I ever in a snit now! I even have my short pants on that make me look taller!
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La Tortuga
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posted Mar-08-2006 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by therealman:
I was thinking...What if I eat a bunch of sugar, then drink a homebrew or an unfiltered, unpastorized beer? Would the yeast start to consume the sugar in my stomach and produce more alcohol, and CO2?
It sounds like an interesting experiment, but I would prefer a shot of Kentucky Bourbon. Although it might not consume the sugar in my belly - it would make it really warm and happy. Beantown Pub - that the traditional place - no? Are you from the Boston area? Why don't I already know that?
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randymar
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posted Mar-08-2006 10:07 AM
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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
Hey I resent that - I was here. I may be short, but that is no reason to over look me.
That's right, Mike, or do you think it's ALL me??? I'm me; I'm LT; I'm TRM; I'm RunMonkey and sometimes, I might even be MikeMills. I've looked her over, but never over looked her. LT's small but fierce ... Don't get her/me/us mad ... Did you take the red pill or the blue pill this morning???
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randymar
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posted Mar-08-2006 10:19 AM
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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
Are you from the Boston area? Why don't I already know that?
I forget but I think Upstate NY ... or maybe that was InsideRunner??? ... No, wait, IR was in MN, near the 990 Beer Store.
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randymar
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posted Mar-08-2006 10:21 AM
Well, it was 900 back in 2003. I'm sure they've gotten more since.Nice recovery, Randy. Yeah, why bother going back to edit a two line post??? And, risk the "90-second rule", besides.
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randymar
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posted Mar-08-2006 10:23 AM
Uh, oh.Four posts in a row. Am I having a conversation with myself???
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therealman
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posted Mar-08-2006 10:49 AM
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Originally posted by randymar:
Damn, now I need to RENT Ocean's Twelve!!!
No, you don't, that movie was god awful. edit - to add a couple commas.
[This message has been edited by therealman (edited Mar-08-2006).]
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therealman
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posted Mar-08-2006 11:03 AM
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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
Beantown Pub - that the traditional place - no? Are you from the Boston area? Why don't I already know that?
It's always seemed popular to me. Yes, I am Boston area, don't know who is update NY. I did grow up in western Mass that may confuse people.
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