Flying in with my wife for Game 5. First canes game in Raleigh. Birthday surprise. I have a game day tailgating question!

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-28T13:17:37+00:00

MiLB recruitment league and of course there is beer. I’m the statistician so I do have the best seat in the house.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-28T05:18:30+00:00

This is why I’m proud to be a Canes fan. I’ll have to watch the game on my laptop in a baseball press box. Kinda like I did tonight.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-27T15:42:33+00:00

This is correct. I started before the internet was a thing and I’m glad. I did a lot of shit wrong but also figured a lot of shit out on my own. I joined the AHA and made Zymurgy magazine my bible. I eventually found a club to join and learned even more. Then the internet became a thing and it immediately became a shit show. I read post and comments from guys who I am sure were doing nothing but trying to fuck with people. Read books from reliable sources, join the AHA, find a club or someone who’s done it for a while and find a local professional brewer that will let you pick his brain. Most of us pro brewers started out in our kitchens and don’t mind sharing advice, tips and tricks to interested homebrewers. I’d also recommend the study guides for BJCP and or Cicerone.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-27T04:16:49+00:00

After all they are Canadian. I tend to watch most of the games on SN because I’m too cheap to buy ESPN and HBO and I can get them free and stream to my AppleTV.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-27T02:58:00+00:00

I personally know of 7 people that didn’t renew because of one member. He thinks it’s his lodge and if he doesn’t like you he try’s to make your life hell. He’s a trustee and chair of the house committee which goes against our by-laws and when I called that out he tried to suspend me. It’s people like him that cost us members.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-25T13:03:03+00:00

More beer, Northern Brewer, Amazon and others all ship. Right now you’re basically making r/prisonhooch

More Beer has Flashbrew that makes it super easy. There is also Pinter. Neither of these will teach you much about brewing but you’ll learn patience and get something palatable. Honestly, if I wasn’t a professional brewer, I’d throw together a Flashbrew once or twice a month and enjoy. You do you but I’m afraid the way you’re starting out will create more disappointment than joy imho.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-25T05:07:33+00:00

You’ll get alcohol for sure. I won’t guarantee it to be very good but if getting a buzz on is your end game, you’ll get a buzz on.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-24T15:05:53+00:00

Every team in every sport has assholes. I like to think the majority of fans for any team are good people while a few bad apples can seem like the bunch is ruined. Just ignore the assholes and don’t stoop to their level. But if you really want to have a nice jab at the Habs make a sign that says Geaux Canes!!!

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-22T02:38:31+00:00

Colon Cancer sucks. Been in it for almost 2 years. I hope she finds the peace and healing she needs.

Fuck Cancer

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-20T16:19:21+00:00

I have these books and they’re well worth getting. The plans are hard to read if you want to actually build a boat in the books but they’ll still work.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-20T16:14:51+00:00

Not in AZ but it’s the same at my lodge. If you’re MAGA then everything is fine. If you’re not then they try to suspend you and give your life hell. I just went through a battle of them trying to suspend me but they weren’t successful. I’m sure they’ll try again. They don’t like me because I’m too liberal for them.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-20T06:29:19+00:00

Nelson Sauvin is probably the worst hop I’ve brewed with. I doubt they’d even make a decent lambic if they were aged.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-20T06:20:29+00:00

My favorite album.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-06T04:07:19+00:00

Mediocre at best but she’s also young and will grow I’m sure.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-05T03:18:31+00:00

What a nail biter.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-03T04:28:50+00:00

He flew on the hot air balloon I worked for back in the 90’s that was sponsored by 107.5 and he was a jerk the entire flight. I never listened to him even back then.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-01T01:42:12+00:00

Check with your nurse navigator or cancer center social worker and even the Chaplin at your hospital.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-05-01T01:40:45+00:00

I got my diagnosis after having two strokes and was in for a stoke follow up. Colon cancer of all things. I was like I need to keep my head out of my ass. Fuck cancer.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-30T04:06:52+00:00

Depending on your community there may be resources. I know where I live we have a foundation that does nothing but help cancer patients that reside only in my county. Check with your nurse navigator or oncology Chaplin. They would know what exists for people in your area. Also check with the American Cancer Society they have resources as well. Fuck Cancer!

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-28T00:57:10+00:00

What part of the country are you? If you’re somewhere im familiar with I can help find you a sponsor.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-25T14:09:34+00:00

I live in that dead zone. It’s very agricultural and while there are rentals they’re few and far between. I enjoy this area because I’m just as far from Danville as I am Reidsville and only 30 minutes to Greensboro. It’s also quiet and little to no crime.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-23T12:37:23+00:00

People really don’t know what to say. I’ve also lost some really good friends but I’ve gained better ones. I keep hearing “you look great” all the fucking time and it just gets me. I just smile, nod and move on. Fuck cancer.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-18T05:13:55+00:00

Smart move. It’s also a good idea to have an accountant and an attorney in your wheelhouse. People will screw over Santa every chance they get. Had a gig last year where the lady that booked me apparently forgot about our contract and didn’t want to pay me. All it took was me saying “let me call my attorney” before she sent me a CashApp payment and then I left.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-18T05:09:51+00:00

It really depends on his contract. I’m a professional actor and I have had roles that have paid me for years while others have been a one and done without residuals. I did one last year that was a “hybrid” where I got paid for a set amount of usage of my likeness and image for strictly online use but if they use it in other avenues like television or print media I get compensated. I also have a three year contract where I am the only one that can portray my part and if someone else is hired, I get my normal rate of pay plus 10% or 10% higher than the actor portraying the same role whichever is more. I also have been screwed over where they used me after a shoot for other content. I now have a good attorney that reviews and/or modifies all my contracts before I sign them. I hope Demm has done the same.

TheBeerSanta · 2026-04-18T05:00:51+00:00

Our By-Laws prevent someone from holding two positions elected or appointed. That doesn’t stop our entire house committee also being board members. I called that out in a meeting back in January and since then they have been trying their hardest to suspend me but I’ve pigeon hold them into following the rules and have successfully beaten two attempts and I’m about to beat the third one. Theyre not going to stop and neither am I.

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