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Things to do…things to do….

19 Wednesday Dec 2012

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whoopsWe all know that the world is coming to an end on Friday. Sucks to be us.

I don’t know about you, but I have been struggling to find the best ways to fill the time between now and the impending doom that awaits us on 12-21. At least I was struggling, until I came across this great list on the Flying Dog Brewery website.

“Flying Dog’s Top 10 Things To Do Before You Die That Guarantee Fulfillment and Triumph Before Humankind Is Vaporized on December 21.”

  1. thGet a face tattoo of Mike Tyson.
  2. Go streaking up to the quad and into the gymnasium.
  3. Do a number two off of a hot air balloon.
  4. Ride a mechanical bull naked.
  5. Walk 500 miles. Then walk 500 more.
  6. Go scrunchie shopping with Steven Seagal.
  7. Sing “We Didn’t Start the Fire” on karaoke night.
  8. Be involved in a high speed chase.
  9. Make and eat a turkducken.
  10. Kill Nicolas Cage.

No time to waste.

Gonna see if I can knock off 9, 3 and 10 as a trifecta. Anyone know where I can find a hot air balloon?

A Special Treat – Q&A Time!!!!

06 Thursday Dec 2012

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Things have been a bit slow on the blog as of late, so I thought that I would treat  our regular readers (all three of you) to a special interview that I recently conducted with one of the most talented up-and-coming brewers I have ever had the chance to meet. I found this discussion intriguing and insightful, and I hope that you will as well.

Untitled-6So without further adieu, I present you with my exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with Seth Treptow, one of the super talented founders of Regular Guy Brewing. Enjoy!

Me: So, what made you want to become a brewer?
Seth: I like drinking beer. Beer is pretty cool. I also like making stuff. So why not make beer? Just made sense.

Me: Who are your greatest influences?
Seth: In terms of other brewers, I don’t really have any. I kind of see myself as a vanguard who has broken the mold of convention. I don’t really care about all those other guys. I just don’t see what they have to offer me. Instead I find that I have to tap into other sources for inspiration. If you put my feet to the fire, and made me name a few though, I would probably have to cite Rick Astley, William Shatner and Alf as my three biggest influences…in brewing and in life. I learned a lot from those guys.

Me: If you had to describe yourself, how would you do it?
Seth: Probably with words. Given the proper time, I might be able to do it with numbers, but that just seems silly. Words are definitely the way to go.

Me: Any particular words?
Seth: Modern Renaissance Man. I like to think of myself as being on par with Leonardo, Michelangelo or Donatello…the artists not the turtles. Those guys were multi-tool threats. That’s how I roll. I’m not just some one trick pony, I’m versatile. My mind is always in motion. The gears never stop turning. I am a machine…but also a man. A man with big ideas and plans. A freight train with the mind of a ninja. That’s me.

Me: What about the other guys behind Regular Guy Brewing? Any thoughts about them?
Seth: They’re alright…I guess.

Me: So what are your plans for Regular Guy Brewing?
Seth: World domination. But if that doesn’t happen, I’ll settle for making kick ass beer that is enjoyed en masse by our adoring public. It may take some time, but I think we’ll get there.

Me: Wow! Terrific stuff. Thank you so much for your time and candor.
Seth: Not a problem. It was an absolute pleasure. Drop by anytime.

Behold!!!! Plumbing mastery at its finest!

29 Thursday Nov 2012

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In a previous post I had sung the praises of our workhorse brew pump. Check her out now!

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While the pump had always been an awesome tool in our brewing arsenal, up until now it has left much to be desired in its ability to achieve and maintain prime. As such we would constantly have to disconnect and reconnect hoses, often spewing boiling wort or water all over the place. At best this would leave us with a very sticky floor. At worst, second degree burns to the hands and arms. Either way, this kinda sucked.

As such, we made a few changes to our pump plumbing, and I for one could not be happier with the result.

First, we reconfigured the pump head to a vertical alignment with the intake at the bottom. This makes it much easier for air bubbles in the line to vacate the system. Less air in the lines=easier prime. Secondly, we added valves for each of the intake ports. This gives us much more control over the flow of liquid and also seems to drastically reduce the amount of air that finds its way into the system.

The end result? A much more efficient brew process and a lot less mopping.

So what if we’re not a commercial brewery…

19 Monday Nov 2012

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Whether we get paid to brew or not at this point, it still kind of behooves us to label our beer. How else will we know which of the fine brews we are handing out to friends and family?

That said, here are the new labels for the Regular Guy Brewing family of beers, complete with phony bar codes and warning labels. Enjoy!

Let’s Talk Shop

12 Monday Nov 2012

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It’s been a little while since I’ve posted anything, and I’ve been meaning to get to this particular topic for a while, but life, work, life, and more work have been getting in the way of my intermittent blogging as of late. And while I have certainly enjoyed Justin’s esoteric, and very random observations, I thought it was high time to get down to brass tacks and break down the the Regular Guy Brewery. Prepare yourself to be blown away.

Are you prepared?

Are you sure?

Double check yourself.

Okay then. Let’s proceed. Continue reading →