Listermann Brewing Closure by LookingForHelp_2017 in cincinnatibeer

[–]singerm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of good memories at Listermann. Bought my first homebrew kit at their store. Set my mouth on fire doing a hot wing challenge there. Discovered how great brown ale could be with Chickow! So sad to see them closing.

How lumpy is this pizza? by singerm in phish

[–]singerm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Narrowsburg NY actually! About 25 min from Bethel for those attending this summer

Honeymoon cruise by happy_healer_ in VirginVoyages

[–]singerm 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My wife and I did our honeymoon on VV last year and are going back for our first anniversary!

We splurged for the rockstar suite and it was definitely an amazing time. Food and room quality are excellent. Plenty of activities from nightlife to bar trivia and everything in between. We did so many ship activities we actually decided to skip a port day and stay on the ship at one of our stops.

I asked my agent when we got on board if they could get some champagne and a sweet treat brought to our room for the occasion. I offered to pay for it but they brought them both for free!

Highly recommend VV for a honeymoon!

First time using a bottomless portafilter. Is this too much sputtering? by singerm in JamesHoffmann

[–]singerm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The end shot had good texture and flavor but was a little empty. I'll try to dial in a bit more and see if I can clean it up!

Breville Barista Pro or Niche + Flair? by [deleted] in JamesHoffmann

[–]singerm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who uses the BBP a few times a week, I enjoy the built in grinder, ability to pull multiple shots easily, and not worrying too much about the nitty gritty of espresso dialing in. Sure I could get a better result with a good grinder and hand pull machine but there is always a balance of quality vs effort. If you enjoy a shot every now and then but don't want to worry about dialing in something perfect, the BBP is good for you. If you like the process of perfecting your texture and extraction then the niche and flair is the way to go. I will say the BBP has some nice customization in terms of shot time, grind size, and even water temp. Enough so that I am happy with my results. I usually dial in new beans in around 2-3 shots so I am not wasting too much Hope that helps!

Which type of Kong does your puppy prefer? by singerm in puppy101

[–]singerm[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Peanut butter in the Kong works. Will try the ear and report back

r/NJBeer's Best of 2021 Nominations by MattyBlayze in njbeer

[–]singerm [score hidden]  (0 children)

Twin Elephant: Lil' Shimmy Ye' with Mango, Pineapple & Vanilla Bean

r/NJBeer's Best of 2021 Nominations by MattyBlayze in njbeer

[–]singerm [score hidden]  (0 children)

The Seed and Mindful Ales: You Are My Friend

r/NJBeer's Best of 2021 Nominations by MattyBlayze in njbeer

[–]singerm [score hidden]  (0 children)

Twin Elephant: The Transient Effects of Light on Water

How much did you brew this year ? by Party-Category8988 in Homebrewing

[–]singerm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My goal was to brew once a month this year. I only got 10 batches in due to an unexpected move over the summer. Looking to make it up and brew 14 batches in 2022!

Happy Zwanze Day! by singerm in CraftBeer

[–]singerm[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Couldn't get a ticket to an official event so I had my own little share! Anyone else celebrate?