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Alasdair replied to JackoNZ's discussion Wellington Mini Case Swap in the group NZ Case Swap"I can make it on Sunday, but my beer would benefit from a few more days in the keg. Mid-week would be ok, especially if later in the week."
Alasdair replied to JackoNZ's discussion Wellington Mini Case Swap in the group NZ Case Swap"Still keen. Any week suits. Not sure I can stretch to 2 or 3 beers at the moment, but definitely 1 or 2. And meeting in town sounds easy (and sociable)."
Alasdair commented on Reviled's group NZ Case Swap"I'm in for the Welly mini-swap too. Probably a NZ Pilsner or Vienna lager."
Alasdair replied to Mike Neilson's discussion Homage to English Ale Yeasts"I said earlier in this thread that 1028 was my go to yeast. I found it really good for malty beers - dry stout, brown porter - but it kills hops. It turned an english ipa into a strong mild!
I've just finished brewing a series of beers with…"
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- At 6:25pm on October 12, 2008,
Stu McKinlay said… - You should be celebrating with an award winning homebrew, rather than posting comments ;-)
I'm off to walk the dog. Seems like I missed a tough afternoon at home, I just arrived home in time to play "fun dad".
- At 3:51pm on February 23, 2009, Stu McKinlay said…
- Sure thing. Order away, both discounts still available.
Preperation will be a step closer if you take a few bags now, rather than in a weeks time ;-)
- At 8:24pm on February 26, 2009,
Mike Neilson said…
- Mate can I grab the packet of S05 tomorrow? I dont hold hopes for the 1056 it's all bacon bones!! it stunk!!! I roam all day so can pick any where!! Text or phone 021680802 or PM me Cheers again
- At 9:06pm on February 26, 2009,
- Brilliant Im 2 mins up the road call you tomorrow!! what do I owe you?
- At 8:15am on February 27, 2009,
- Cheers Chief!! I think I will be using it the 1056 is spining but no activty yet!
- At 7:40pm on June 2, 2009,
Steph said… - Hey, Great profile shot. Sent an email to your wife about volunteering from Beervana. Send me an email via work or to stephaniecoutts@yahoo.com.au if you are interested. Should be great fun. Will bring some volunteer forms to Beer Club as well.
- At 8:06pm on July 30, 2009,
David Wood said… - That sounds like a plan my man! When abouts? My schedule's pretty weird at the moment.
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