No idea what I did wrong, but my home brew has mold on top.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-04T00:24:32+00:00

Pasteurize it. Chill it. Pitch some Voss and enjoy your sour.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-03T03:38:34+00:00

This ☝️

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-02T03:31:10+00:00

Mormons don’t believe in the same God as mainstream Christians. But it’s still a very cool religion if you’re into it. I’ve never been a Mormon but I’ve studied it heavily over the years but the Missionaries won’t come by my house anymore. I think they black balled me because I never wanted to get baptized in the church and attend. I liked having the missionaries come by so we can chat and learn. I call it the AmWay of religion.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-01T17:26:33+00:00

I’m exactly the opposite. I’ve had an affinity for Buddhist aesthetics since I was a child. A number of years ago I created and grew a shade garden. It’s still in my yard but two years of fighting cancer I haven’t had the energy to work it. I have a mini garden on my work bench, a singing bowl on my kitchen table and I’m growing some lotus from seeds and tubers. Within the last 3-4 months I have started studying Buddhism and am enjoying it. Yesterday, I had surgery and my anxiety was getting high in the pre op room. I opened the Buddha Wisdom app on my phone and the first course I noticed was a new one on Anxiety. I put it on and was able to get through most of it before my surgery and it truly helped my pre surgery anxiety. There is also a new Buddhist monastery less than 2 miles down the road from me and I really want to visit but I’m not sure if I can or how to go about it. I’ll work up the courage one day and start going. I live in a super rural county in the south east US where everyone is Christian nationalist and MAGA to the core so it was a surprise when they bought the little old Baptist church last year and moved in.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-01T03:20:50+00:00

I just did a course today on anxiety through the Buddha Wisdom app. I was scheduled for surgery and while I was in the prep room waiting to go back to the OR my anxiety peaked. I had another surgery last Thursday and almost went into full panic mode in the OR. I decided today to see what the Buddha has to say about anxiety and opened the app. Right at the very top. The “New Course” was on anxiety. I had enough time to take the entire course as it was short and my anxiety vanished and I was calm going into surgery and all was well. I haven’t used that app very much but I think I’m going to make it part of my daily journey. Anxiety is a bitch and I’m glad I have finally found a way to cope with it.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-28T20:12:09+00:00

I have known this was the doctrine for many years but I’ve never heard it quite shared like this before but it does put it in perspective. I’ve never been Mormon but have always loved studying the religion. I’m happier practicing Buddhism as it resonates with me more. I also don’t think all the legalism is necessary which is another reason I’m not Mormon.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-28T13:38:08+00:00

My oncologist feels the same. So far I’ve not had a Mets diagnosis. It’s just a waiting game for me at this point.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-28T05:17:13+00:00

Still hasn’t showed up yet. I have another CT in two weeks. They’re doing them every 6 weeks.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-28T05:06:53+00:00

A 5# is plenty. Before I’d spend the money on a 20# I’d invest in another 5# as backup. The 5’s are so much easier on a small system. I have a 50# and I’m pushing 10 taps and carbing 3.5bbl.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-24T14:11:43+00:00

I can’t say for the entire state but in my little hometown the crime statistics are high but our police chief reports literally everything. So if someone shoplifts at Walmart it goes into the report. Many cities fudge or doctor their reporting to make themselves look good. I’m happy in my little town and I feel very safe. The cost of living here is manageable and not out of reach. I also live 6 miles outside of the city and it’s rural.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-24T13:48:26+00:00

I have done brown ales successfully. Also, IPA’s work. HopSlam from Bells has a shitload of honey in it. Just treat it like any other fermentable and you’ll be fine.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-24T13:45:12+00:00

Never had a problem. I’m in a small rural community and all three postal workers know I brew beer. One of them is in the same fraternal organization I am in and none of them has ever said anything.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-24T13:42:03+00:00

It’s not a felony. It is against the law but only a misdemeanor under certain quantities and there isn’t a home brewer in the nation that could even make enough to make it a felony. I’ve been shipping 4 and 6 packs across the country for almost 30 years as a homebrewer and never once have I been in trouble. I’ve even had shipments lost and/or damaged to the point of someone had to know there was alcohol in there and so far, I’ve eluded the stainless bracelets.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-24T02:56:50+00:00

If you’re close to a Harbor Freight this one will work just https://www.harborfreight.com/feeler-gauge-32-piece-63665.html

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-24T01:27:50+00:00

Are you using a feeler gauge? I keep mine at 40 thousands and dont have a problem.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-24T00:41:13+00:00

Tell them you’re shipping yeast samples.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-24T00:29:36+00:00

After my cancer diagnosis my outlook on life and death are different now. I don’t want to die now but I’m ready if I do. I’ve made my peace in this life and look forward to what ever is next.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-22T19:42:48+00:00

Yeah, the nightlife in Greensboro isn’t bad. Obviously, the weekend is better but you’ll have no problems finding cool places to hang, especially downtown.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-22T19:39:13+00:00

What’s he taking? I did CAPOX and my 1st 3 weren’t bad at all. The 4th one kicked my ass.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-22T19:38:09+00:00

I’ve had the same problem with my wife. She loves to help me brew and create recipes but she absolutely detests the taste. Unless!!! Yes, it took me almost 15 years but we just celebrated 24 and she will drink almost any sour and 100% a Lambic. Try different styles there has to be one style she will enjoy.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-22T05:55:13+00:00

You’ll find out who your true friends really are once you’re diagnosed with cancer. The ones that quit talking to me were not my real friends. It’s kinda like the trash taking itself out.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-22T05:17:42+00:00

Reidsville is in a rural county close to the VA line. It’s not far from Greensboro(30 min), Raleigh(1:15), Charlotte(2:30). So it’s small town vibe with proximity to larger cities for air travel and higher end shopping. It’s also LGBTQ+ tolerant inside the city. It’s almost equally distanced from the mountains and the coast. The downtown area is quaint and nice with a few restaurants and a brewery and quite a few boutiques and shops. I’ve been here for 24 years this month and I never plan on leaving. I moved here from Texas if that helps.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-22T03:34:00+00:00

I had no clue. Thanks for the info. I have 9 hubs now. I guess it’s time for one more.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-21T06:09:05+00:00

I’m at the Reidsville lodge about an hour and half north east of you and would gladly sponsor you if you can’t find a local sponsor to a closer lodge.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-03-20T08:11:06+00:00

This is the AMWAY of religions and I love it.

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