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April 1, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm – Mac's Brewbars in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson & Christhcurch

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Pilgrim commented on Martin Bridges's event 'Brewjolais Day'

I'll be stopping over in Auckoland on 1st April on my way to a friends place at Mangowhai Heads, so would love to catch up with other members there. Just need the details of where the bar is.

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Brewjolais Day at Mac's Brewbars in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson & Christhcurch

April 1, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm

SOBA is excited about the April 1st release of Mac’s Brewjolais seasonal beer, and is looking to celebrate the event in style and en masse. Brewjolais is brewed to celebrate the hop harvest, and uses freshly picked “wet” (undried) hops from Nelson…

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How long did you dry them for, and at what temperature? Fan bake or straight out heating? Enquiring minds need to know.

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Pilgrim replied to James P's discussion 'Hop rhizomes'

If only I'd known :.-.(......o Ah well it's only money ;-)

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Favorite Beers?

Pink Elephant Golden Tusk, Copper Hop, Sassy Red, Hallertau's Copper Tart, Baltika No 4Green King Strong Suffolk, Townsend Old House ESB.

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The Weary Pilgrim, Hallertau.

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Been Home Brewing for over 40 years. Doing BIAB all grain brews at the moment.

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The Weary Pilgrim Brewery's Inaugural BIAB Brew Day

After several month's planning and research brewday finally arrived on Saturday 18th July. The Grain Mill is finished (well usable, so it's finished), the Grain Bag sewn up and all of the ingredients gathered so I couldn't put it off any longer.

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At 9:53am on March 14, 2010, Greig McGill said…: It's a little idea I had for SOBA to celebrate the good things one of our two large brewers does, by arranging a co-ordinated toast to Lion Nathan and to Brewjolais as a kind of press event. Details aren't finalised yet, but we aim to get enough SOBA members in each location Brewjolais is on tap on April 1 for said toast. Look for a public announcement/call-to-arms in the next day or so.

Haven't tried your APA yet mate. Will have a good swig later on today and let you know what I think.

At 5:00pm on March 13, 2010, Greig McGill said…: Great to meet you Pete. The only problem with April first is I'll most likely be in AKL celebrating Brewjolais Day as part of showing some coordinated SOBA love for Lion Nathan. It's also my 10 year wedding anniversary - I married a keeper! :)

At 12:11pm on March 11, 2010, Stu McKinlay said…: The main commercial ideas behind the bag is two-pronged:
1) One way shipping saves a lot of $ (and a bit of hassle)
2) Because the beer is not going into a "contracted" chiller or through "contracted" lines it can essentially go into any bar/restuarant/cafe willing to purchase a handpump.

Your thoughts are theoretically correct but can you get the 100% O2 free in the beginning? Steve has done three weeks so there is some emperical eveidence to back up the theory. I didn't try the beer but completely trust his palate. from a commercial point of view I'd hope that a bagged beer of mine is gone within a few days in a bar setting (I reckon the bar owner would too!!!).

Do you want to blaze the trail anyway? If so, email me - shortened version my first name at soba.org.nz and I'll work something out with you. Slainte mhath.

At 9:07am on March 9, 2010, Stu McKinlay said…: yep, he's right, the only thing is you pretty much have to drink the beer in a day or two. would that suit?

At 2:12pm on March 7, 2010, Greig McGill said…: Sure thing Pete - 021 753 026. I'll keep Thursday free. I'll try to drag you down to the RCC since House is still a week or two from opening!

At 11:43am on March 7, 2010, Joking said…: Here's some info that I have dug up for that yeast strain:

A great yeast for malt predominate ales. Produces light fruit and ethanol aromas along with soft, nutty flavors. Exhibits a mild malt profile with a neutral finish. Bright beers are easily achieved without any filtration. It is similar to our 1968 London ESB Ale but slightly less flocculent.

Attenuation 78-72%
Alc. Tolerance 9%
Flocculation high
Temperature Range 64-72°F (18-22°C)

At 10:15pm on February 22, 2010, Dale said…: Awesome thanks very much Pilgrim!!!!

At 9:11pm on February 22, 2010, Greig McGill said…: No worries mate - you'll like it up here - there's a ton of keen SOBA people! I'll take you down the RCC and drag you round here for a pint also if you like.