Pilgrim's Comments

There's a Motorhome show here? :) The new craft beer bar, House, might be open by then on Hood Street, in the old Loaded Hog building. Failing that, there's Gothenberg - a great little tapas bar with Mata and HB Original on tap, and a very well chosen bottled beer list. I can also take you down to the Ruakura Campus Club for their three NZ craft beer taps, and one handpump. Not open on weekends though. You're also welcome over at mine, for a few quiets at the home bar. :)

Hey Pilgram,

Didn't you get a small 5L firestone keg off trademe last year? I'm after a replacement gas and beer post and thought he had some stuff kegs that I might be able to get fittings from but can't find a link to his trademe page.

Ta

Dale.

Sorry bud just saw your comment now, thanks heaps :o)

Awesome thanks very much.

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.

Awesome thanks very much Pilgrim!!!!

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)

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!

yep, he's right, the only thing is you pretty much have to drink the beer in a day or two. would that suit?

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.

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! :)

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.

I hope to make it along to the Steamship on Quay Street at a reasonable time so maybe I'll see you there. If not I'm sure there'll be another opportunity sometime.

Sounds great Pete, I'll keep my eyes peeled.

Totally missed you comment about the tap handle.... guttered. I'll see if he relists it!

If you want taps and pump I'm happy to pick up and courier it for you?

Hey Pete

I'll call Matt tonight, or tomorrow to organise a pick up. Let you know how it goes.
Cheers
J

Hi Pete, it was on the Hallertau website - but I see it's been revamped and can't see recipes
I'll check my archives and let you know what I find

Happy Birthday Pete! (Was going to reference your age, but thought better of it!)

Happy birthday buddy, hope ya have a good one!