Hello from Melbourne Australia

[scientzing4beer]

Hey there

My name is Martin (scientzing4beer), and just joined the forum because it was the best place I could get info about the VicBrew comp this weekend. I run a blog (http://scientzing4beer.wordpress.com/) and also have a twitter account @scientzing4beer. I run a modest beer club from the blog, and am a beer lover and homebrewer.

Nice to meet you all.

Martin

 

[Online Brewing Supplies]

Howdy Martin
I will have a look at your blog.
Nev

 

[Yob]

Where abouts in Melbourne you based?

Welcome to the circus that is AHB

 

[DU99]

Welcome aboard

 

[verysupple]

Welcome! I'm sure as a reasonably experienced brewer you'll find lots to (dis)agree about on this forum.

I only had a quick flick through your blog site but if the standard of writing is up to the standard of the photography then I'll be an avid reader. Also, as a scientist, I like the concept "All The Scientz". Keep it up.

 

[scientzing4beer]

Hey thanks for the replies! I'm in Coburg. Nice place but too far from all the quality homebrew shops. Do most of my ordering online these days. I'm planning a super hoppy turbocharged red ale soon. In the meantime I'm waiting for my latest RIS to condition... patiently-ish.

 

[scientzing4beer]

Oh and yes I'm a scientz fan. Beer is a scientz and I enjoy the knowledge and the chemistry behind it as well as, well, I get to drink my results!

 

[verysupple]

I hope you don't mind me asking, what's your science background? Like I said above, I haven't had a chance to read your blog where it's probably apparent.

As you'll soon learn, there are all types of thinkers here. From, "This is the scientific community's current stance." to, "Well, I don't care about the science, this has worked for me." and everything inbetween. I guess I'm just sussing out where you fall. Hint: In my view, any extrimsit is missing the big picture.

 

[verysupple]

Ha! Yes, the 'proof of the pudding' so to speak, is the best part!

 

[Spiesy]

Welcome aboard!

 

[scientzing4beer]

I hope you don't mind me asking, what's your science background? Like I said above, I haven't had a chance to read your blog where it's probably apparent.

As you'll soon learn, there are all types of thinkers here. From, "This is the scientific community's current stance." to, "Well, I don't care about the science, this has worked for me." and everything inbetween. I guess I'm just sussing out where you fall. Hint: In my view, any extrimsit is missing the big picture.

Well I'm not a scientist, just a casual pop-sci lover, mostly because of my disliking of pseudoscience and the damage it causes. Both my parents were scientists, dad a freshwater biologist and mum worked in medicine, so it kinda rubbed off on me.

 

[philmud]

I and many other members can heartily endorse your choice for October's feature beer on your blog. We have caused a sudden spike in sales of Punk IPA across Victoria's Dan's stores .

 

[scientzing4beer]

Yeah, Prince Imperial, it's a good one that. Unfortunately I have since found out that Phoenix Beers (the distributor for Brew Dog) won't be bringing any more in until mid next month, so I may need to postpone the monthly tasting until then. In the meantime I'm trying to track down a bottle of Black Market Brewing "Invasion" Imperial Red Ale for my next review. Phoenix also informs me there are only 7 boxes left in Vic of that particular beer, and there won't be any more coming in... Pity really, that particulr beer is shaping up (aliongside 3 Ravens "Druid") as one of the best beers I've tasted this year!

 

[philmud]

Again, that's probably our fault. Through human error or act of God the price on the website was displaying as $4.99 per "six" pack (they come in fours of course, but some IT guy didn't know that). Lots of members capitalised on this unique opportunity.

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

Hey thanks for the replies! I'm in Coburg. Nice place but too far from all the quality homebrew shops. Do most of my ordering online these days. I'm planning a super hoppy turbocharged red ale soon. In the meantime I'm waiting for my latest RIS to condition... patiently-ish.

You'd be 20mins drive to Greensborough Home Brewing, Daves service is great, no affiliation.

Nice blog too mate, good going!

 

[Forever Wort]

Hey mate, if you're in Coburg you should drop by the Northern Craft Beer festival this Sunday!

Your local brew club will be brewing a beer there at 2PM.

 

[scientzing4beer]

@ DJ_L3ThAL Yeah I've been to his shop before, he's pretty good from my experience too. But the convenience of getting it delivered is just too good. Means I have to be organised and know exactl what I want to make.

@ Forever Wort I might have to check that out. My missus is a bit miffed at me at the moment because all my weekends are taken up with beer something something something, so I might be forced to paint the fence that day :_(

 

[Forever Wort]

You coouuld paint the fence ...

Or you could come down to Pentridge Prison, have a few beers, meet some local brewers and mash out in a prison cell!

 

[Spiesy]

From Coburg: Dave in Greensborough, Home Make It in Reservoir, Grain & Grape in Yarraville (bit of a drive), and then there's that mob in Heidelberg West

 

[scientzing4beer]

@ Spiesy I knew about Dave, and have been to G&G a couple of times, but how ceom I never knew about Home Make It? Looks like a good place to get my bulk base grains etc.

Any more info on the mob in West Heidelberg?

Thanks!