Hello brewcommune

[JonGoku]

Thanks guys.

[JonGoku]

If I remember correctly, that once you get your club member discount established at the B3 Riverside store, you are in their computer and get that discount online too. Normally, you didn't get the discount via on-line purchase.

This might still be true as I haven't been able to go into the Riverside store to establish my discount, but I'm a bit worried as I received this email back from my inquiry.

Hi Jon,
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer brew club discounts online. However, we do offer brew club discounts to in store customers. We have three retail stores: Concord, Los ALtos and Riverside.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks,
Robin Wada
Customer Service
MoreFlavor! Inc.
(800)600-0033

[backyard brewer]

I didn't think they did. But with a little planning, you'll still be OK.

[JonGoku]

I went to Stienfillers and picked up a two bucket starter kit. I requested only 1 bucket with a spigot, got a 1/2" auto siphon and 6' of tubing for it, and also upgraded the ingredients kit from the simple kit to the more regular Pale Ale kit that includes some grains. They did have the better bottles and if I had gone with the glass carboy starter kit I could have swapped the glass out for the better bottle. I chose to go with the simpler, cheaper, more compact setup to begin with and will see where it goes from there.

FYI - I was disappointed though when I proudly told the gentleman who was helping me that I was a member of the brewcommune and should get a 5% or something discount, and he said they don't offer any discount to people outside the their own Long Beach brew club.

All told, I spent $97

[maltbarley]

FYI - I was disappointed though when I proudly told the gentleman who was helping me that I was a member of the brewcommune and should get a 5% or something discount, and he said they don't offer any discount to people outside the their own Long Beach brew club.

I'm surprised at that. I was there yesterday ( I know they were closed, but it helps to know some of those LBHB'ers) and Rick gave me the 5% discount. Do you know who helped you?

[backyard brewer]

FYI - I was disappointed though when I proudly told the gentleman who was helping me that I was a member of the brewcommune and should get a 5% or something discount, and he said they don't offer any discount to people outside the their own Long Beach brew club.

All told, I spent $97

That's Bullshit. I'll find out from Brian if he happens to know the current manager and make a call ( or have Brad make a call since he's the pres) But we've always received a discount there.

[brahn]

Well, that's pretty lousy about the discount, hopefully we can get that straightened out for you.

But, more importantly, congratulations on getting everything you need to make your own beer!! Now you've just got to get that first batch into the fermenter.

[Rezzin]

Congrats on taking the plunge and be sure to post up any questions you might have. Sorry to hear about your experience at Steinfillers - I'm sure Derrin or Brian will be able to help work that out.

If you stick to extract brewing with specialty grains, you'll be able to brew more often as your brew days are much shorter. I say stick with the kits for your first few batches until you get the hang of things and feel more comfortable.

Good luck and Happy New Year!

[JonGoku]

Thanks guys, I'm excited as well and can't wait to do the brew as soon as get a few hours to call my own. to the new year!

FYI - I was disappointed though when I proudly told the gentleman who was helping me that I was a member of the brewcommune and should get a 5% or something discount, and he said they don't offer any discount to people outside the their own Long Beach brew club.

I'm surprised at that. I was there yesterday ( I know they were closed, but it helps to know some of those LBHB'ers) and Rick gave me the 5% discount. Do you know who helped you?

The guy who helped me out was a younger guy with a shaved head and about a 2-3 inch full beard. He was very helpful and friendly. I can't recall if it was him or the other middle age'd fellow who commented on the "no discount".

[kevinham]

I have always had a problem getting a discount there. It takes a little convincing for them to give it out. It seems like none of them have any idea who is supposed to get one. But I always end up getting one.

[JonGoku]

Just a quick update as it's 5:30 f'ing AM and I just finished my first "brew day". After reading, re-reading, re-re-reading, and reading as I went John Palmers how-to-brew guide I can't believe it took me so long to brew a basic kit with some special grains. Anyways, I think everything went ok and other then shitty stove top burner power, I think I successfully got my first 5 gallons of wort fermenting. I "started" at around 10PM thinking I'd be done in 2-3 hrs but dang...

Alright, groggy as hell so will update this post as soon as I see bubbles in the airlock.

Cheers!

[backyard brewer]

Just a quick update as it's 5:30 f'ing AM and I just finished my first "brew day". After reading, re-reading, re-re-reading, and reading as I went John Palmers how-to-brew guide I can't believe it took me so long to brew a basic kit with some special grains. Anyways, I think everything went ok and other then shitty stove top burner power, I think I successfully got my first 5 gallons of wort fermenting. I "started" at around 10PM thinking I'd be done in 2-3 hrs but dang...

Alright, groggy as hell so will update this post as soon as I see bubbles in the airlock.

Cheers!

LOL. That's how it works sometimes! Congrats on your first batch!

The next step while you're waiting for bubbles is to go back and re-re-re-read Palmer. If you don't hear a "Oooohhhh OK" in your head at least twice, I'll buy you a beer.

[brahn]

Congrats on your first batch!

[dhempy]

Congrats on your first batch!

Likewise ... congrats!

To share a story, my first extract kit was done in the house (with my wife HATING the "aroma") and I wasn't ready for my first hot break boil over in the kitchen stove. Needless to say, I had to do yeoman's duty to get a clean kitchen. The good news was that she was ecstatic wen I went all-grain and built my outdoor only system!

Keep us posted. Welcome to the brewing community! We'll be looking to see your name on some competition results soon!

Dan

[JonGoku]

LOL. That's how it works sometimes! Congrats on your first batch!

The next step while you're waiting for bubbles is to go back and re-re-re-read Palmer. If you don't hear a "Oooohhhh OK" in your head at least twice, I'll buy you a beer.

Thanks, I'm sure I will, but with beer on the line, I might lie about it.

To share a story, my first extract kit was done in the house (with my wife HATING the "aroma") and I wasn't ready for my first hot break boil over in the kitchen stove. Needless to say, I had to do yeoman's duty to get a clean kitchen. The good news was that she was ecstatic wen I went all-grain and built my outdoor only system!

Keep us posted. Welcome to the brewing community! We'll be looking to see your name on some competition results soon!

Funny, I was loving the "aroma", but I guess it was a little overpowering for my wife as well although she didn't go on the warpath about it. I have "footage" of brewing and will see about editing it into something postable. I didn't get a very big hot break but what I did get I have on video.

My biggest "You know, I probably should have done that." moment was not letting the wort come back to a complete boil after adding the extract, before adding my first hops. I added my first hops right after the extract and didn't get a good boil going again until about 15min later. I know my next brew will go better, but I'm hoping to god this one is at least drinkable.