Greetings from the office of the Vice President 

 

As we enter the traditional fall brewing season I, and many others, will brew more beer.   I was just wondering if there are any  members or prospective members interested in attending, helping, or learning more about making beer from grain. 

 

 

 

My brewery is a moderately high tech manual operation sporting some new "trick stuff" including:  

1.  Mini mash tower with large mini-needle burner for step mashing and mash out (over 5 feet tall). 

2.  10 gallon hot liquor tank with separate warming burner

3.  New sparge nozzle using cover of 15 gallon stock pot

4.  Complete operation using 100% natural gas incorporating removable and safe supply system. 

5.  New (real old) tripple burner for heating water and boiling down final runoff.

6.  Completely rearranged room for maximum floor space. 

7.  Redesigned low volume high tech moisture exhaust system.

8.  Overlapping heating functions and well modified grains allow for 3.5 hour brew session!

 

OK,  this is not a sale or an effort to solicit business.  Think of it as an opportunity to share information, drink a beer, get a different perspective, and smell some grain, hops, and yeast.  Please bring your pictures, beverages, and ideas to share. 

 

What's in it for me?  I get to brew beer and have someone to talk to.  Heck, I would be just staring at the kettle. 

 

What's in it for you?  We plan the event and you don't need to spend the whole day at the CSPS hall. 

 

What action is required?    Send me an e-mail and I'll put you on the list.  A week before I brew, I send the list an invite and a map.  If you wish to attend, you show up.  

 

When do I brew?  Usually on week-ends but often on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon.  Starting time at 6 and knock off at 9:30 or 10:00. 

 

Remember, home brewing is an evolution.  Everyone can learn something.  Every member has something unique to offer.  Every time someone increases their knowledge they make better beer.  All members have friends that may share interest in brewing.

 

Best of all, it's free!!!  Who says there is no such thing as a free lunch? 

 

Sincerely,

 

Rick Oftel