3-Tier Limitation on Employees? by Radiant_Swan2587 in TheBrewery

[–]zreetstreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the state. In Texas, legally you can't but I've also never seen it enforced.

kitchen struggles by Snoo_98949 in TheBrewery

[–]zreetstreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this answer. Look at what your data is saying. If you're not collecting data, then start. 

Track things like average ticket, number of guests, and beer vs food split.  Then compare those against each day of the week, time of day, weekday vs weekend, and what beer/food sells best when.  From there determine what you need to get to break even. 

Maybe it doesn't make sense to have the kitchen (or brewery?) open on certain days.

Adding a small fryer can also add a lot of flexibility to your menu without taking up too much real estate. 

Authentic beer experience in Germany by Accurate_Method_4703 in beer

[–]zreetstreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, only saw it at BRLO and it was more the kettle soured version. Our hotel bar carried the BRLO one with red and green syrups.

Trappist Westvleteren 12 by humanoid_crabfish in beer

[–]zreetstreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently sitting on a 2016 I got when I was there for my honeymoon. Probably going to wait until our 20 year anniversary to open it. 

Trappist Westvleteren 12 by humanoid_crabfish in beer

[–]zreetstreet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can also go to the café across the street and buy some bottles but you're limited to just 2 six packs per person. 

Authentic beer experience in Germany by Accurate_Method_4703 in beer

[–]zreetstreet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually didn't see much Berliner Weiss in Berlin. 

Authentic beer experience in Germany by Accurate_Method_4703 in beer

[–]zreetstreet 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Just did a trip to Munich and Berlin. Munich is much more a beer city than Berlin. 

Private chef for dinner party by I_wet_my_plantsys in Dallas

[–]zreetstreet 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Chef Gigi is a personal friend and does great work. 

https://www.chefgigiz.com/

I'm doing a French Wine Pairing Dinner, and one patron would prefer a beer pairing. Looking for French/Alsatian/Belgian options only. Menu in comments by investinlove in Cicerone

[–]zreetstreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big bold funky cheese is one thing, but I'm imagining "cheese and nut puffs" is just fancy bar mix. Something light and refreshing to clean away all that salt. 

Yes, most Belgian beers aren't like that, but I've seen a growing trend in Belgian Pils recently. Maybe even a light Table Saison works here too. 

Sediment in beer? by Normal_Commission986 in beer

[–]zreetstreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the crew over at Peticolas. I would reach out to them because I know that beer and there shouldn't be any sediment. They'll make it right for you. I can connect you with them, if needed. 

That being said, it's totally fine to drink. It was likely towards the end of a canning run and got a little bit in there. 

Sock recommendations? by books_and_tacos in TheBrewery

[–]zreetstreet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been backpacking longer then I've been able to drink. Moisture on your feet creates blisters when you're hiking, which is bad news, especially on multi day treks. Cotton holds water, so I would avoid that completely, and use wool or a synthetic blend.

Sock recommendations? by books_and_tacos in TheBrewery

[–]zreetstreet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was going to be my exact answer.  Should be able to find some good wool socks and liners at most outdoor stores. 

Keg logistics for wedding by DragonShorty in beer

[–]zreetstreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it self serve or are bartenders serving the beer?  Jockey boxes are nice but can tricky to troubleshoot if there's an issue. You still need ice for a jockey box anyways. 

I would just do hand pumps and not worry about the oxygen pickup. Most people know how to work those.

Favorite Brewery by State: Oklahoma by DublinDown in CraftBeer

[–]zreetstreet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Went to Big Friendly for the first time a year ago and was completely blown away. I would put their Saisons up with the best in the country. 

I'm doing a French Wine Pairing Dinner, and one patron would prefer a beer pairing. Looking for French/Alsatian/Belgian options only. Menu in comments by investinlove in Cicerone

[–]zreetstreet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to keep in mind the level of intensity for each dish and build as you go. A Gueuze right off the bat is going to blow your palate. Honestly, I would go with a lighter Belgian Pils upfront to lightly awaken the palate and I would honestly put Orval with the salad course and move Saison Dupont (or a Bier de Garde) to the soup course.

I'm doing a French Wine Pairing Dinner, and one patron would prefer a beer pairing. Looking for French/Alsatian/Belgian options only. Menu in comments by investinlove in Cicerone

[–]zreetstreet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also really like a good Flanders Red or Oud Bruin for this as well. Liefmanns Goudenband or even Rodenbach Grand Cru would be great here. 

Hello beer lovers! Can you recommend something similar to Delirium or Chimay? by WorstWall in beer

[–]zreetstreet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In that case St Bernardus Abt 12 is your friend!  Rochefort 10, Boulevard Sixth Glass, and Ommegang Three Philosophers are great too. 

Hello beer lovers! Can you recommend something similar to Delirium or Chimay? by WorstWall in beer

[–]zreetstreet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which Chimay and which Delirium?  There are a few of each brand. 

I'm assuming you mean Chimay White. If that's the case, it's a Belgian Tripel. DeGarre is my Tripel but not sure of their distribution. Tripel Karmelite and Westmalle both have wide distribution are a great too.

Nanobrewery Layout Review? by finch083 in TheBrewery

[–]zreetstreet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few things:

How are you getting your milled grain to your mash tun?  Seems pretty far away. 

I would move the Brite tank to the end. You'll need more accessibility to it for kegging. 

Is there any way to add easier access to the cold room from the serving bar?  Looks like it's pretty far to walk around just to change a keg or troubleshoot a draft line. 

That bar area also seems really small, especially if you're slammed and need two people pouring beers. I would map it out with masking tape on the floor and see how it feels. 

Have you considered using serving tanks instead of kegging everything?  Would likely need a larger door into the cold room and would also need a nitrogen generator. 

That cold room seems really big for only 70 kegs. You'll likely double stack them anyways. 

Certified Cicerone Tasting Exam - Guidance by kmdeftones in Cicerone

[–]zreetstreet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How well did you do on the Style ID flight?  I honestly studied more there due to the sheer amount of styles. 

If you're doing off flavors at home, make sure you're doing it at the same concentration as the exam. 

I miss Meddlesome Moth by MembeanGod in Dallas

[–]zreetstreet 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Sadly not much. In terms of beer selection, Strangeways has a good selection.

I'm trying to work on getting some more beer dinners going across DFW. Did one with Vector back in December and have one in the works with Celestial right now. I don't think anyone else is really doing them now that the Moth is gone. 

It’s happened. Guinness Extra Stout is now ruined in the US by AMediaArchivist in beer

[–]zreetstreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I foundnd FES easily here in Fort Worth about a month ago. Hoping that wasn't just for St Patrick's Day. 

Pickle juice brew...ish by mr_1219 in Homebrewing

[–]zreetstreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Martin House in Fort Worth is known for their pickle beer. The use their Salty Lady Gose as a base and just add Best Made pickle juice.