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by xocoatl
Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:01 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Brewing calculation software
Replies: 20
Views: 9515

There is an option on the convertor to enable conversion of session files too: /processSessions[+|-] Would you like to convert the brewing session files as well as the recipes. (short form /p) Now just need to figure out how to set a default directory for data files in some of these programs. Right ...
by xocoatl
Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Brewing calculation software
Replies: 20
Views: 9515

Found this which converts promash recipes to beer XML

http://outofkey.com/promash-file-converter/

Just run it against a directory and will convert all the files it finds.
by xocoatl
Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Howe Sound Private Order
Replies: 49
Views: 18561

Mine just arrived in cambridge, so about 8 days for them to transfer it.
by xocoatl
Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Howe Sound Private Order
Replies: 49
Views: 18561

On past orders they have said the same (up to 6 weeks), but usually ends up being 1-2 weeks to get to Kitchener/Waterloo area.
by xocoatl
Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beertown - Grand Opening Cambridge
Replies: 29
Views: 11278

Went with a coworker last night. We sat at one of the three booths with taps at the tables. Currently, our tap was okanagan spring pale (other tables were a sleeman product, and soporo). We were the first customers to use one of the table taps :) You order by the pint, and they turn on the tap which...
by xocoatl
Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Ontario Cask IPA Challenge - Fri Apr 20 to Mon Apr 23
Replies: 22
Views: 6988

how crazy has this event been in past years? Thinking of heading there with a friend from Cambridge area, but don't want to make the trip and get turned away at the door because its full. And does anyone know how they work things for the public? Does my $10 get me admission and a glass, then I pay p...
by xocoatl
Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What HOMEBREW are you drinking right now?
Replies: 223
Views: 149322

We brewed a maple ale last year that turned out well, with good maple character. We used Canada #3 dark maple syrup, which I think was key, as its much stronger tasting. Purchased from a Mennonite booth at a local farmers market.
by xocoatl
Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Howe Sound Private Order
Replies: 49
Views: 18561

Trying to split a case in the Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge area. have about half a case of each allocated already, send me a PM if you are interested.
by xocoatl
Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: bottling is a b*&%h!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 5506

I am upgrading from a mini-fridge with a 2 tap tower to a full size fridge to fit more taps. The mini-fridge is pending to someone, but if you are interested send me a PM and I will let you know if things don't work out with that buyer. It fits 2 ball lock kegs and a 10lb Co2 tank with regulator, bu...
by xocoatl
Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What is the most amount of hops...
Replies: 50
Views: 9586

One thing I have learned about dryhopping is that it must be done at room temperature (say 18C). If you dry hop at serving temps, you only get a very grassy unpleasant character. I add my dryhops, leave at room temp for 5-7 days, then move to the kegerator. Many also have concerns about leaving hop...
by xocoatl
Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What is the most amount of hops...
Replies: 50
Views: 9586

I am also interested in hearing others experience with putting the hops in bags, tea balls, etc. vs putting them in loose. I worry that when they are confined, only the outside hops are actually providing anything. At one point I picked up some pantyhose that was suggested to use as a type of filter...
by xocoatl
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Welly Mammoth Winter Stout
Replies: 15
Views: 4533

I live fairly close to the brewery and would be open to working out trades with people interested in trying this. Just send me a PM.
by xocoatl
Wed Dec 07, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Let's hope this is a sign of better things to come.
Replies: 22
Views: 5705

What would the advantages be of having a seperate OCB store vs fixing any issues with the LCBO and making it easier for Ontario and Canadian craft breweries to get listings there?
by xocoatl
Sat Dec 03, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Toronto Beer Week Homebrew Contest
Replies: 115
Views: 39123

Any ETA on the remaining feedback? Looking forward to receiving feedback on our entries, as it was the first competition we entered. (is under Devils Creek brewing, and Walter Feddern)
by xocoatl
Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO/Vintages - Sam Adams Utopias 2011
Replies: 49
Views: 22812

When I was in Buffalo this past weekend, village beer merchant had a bottle, and were asking about $220 for it if I recall correctly (and it was from this years batch)