Greetings from Wilmington, NC

[Ron O]

I just started home brewing again after about 35 years, and almost everything is different. Kegs vs. bottles, better equipment, cleaners, and sanitizers—it's like starting from scratch. I've completed 4 5-gallon batches. They turned out pretty good. I'm about to carbonate a Mexican Cervaza and start a Nut Brown Ale.

I'm interested in making a green chili beer. Does anyone have any tips for that?

Thanks, Ron

 

[doogie]

Welcome back. That's a longer break than I took (21 years). Star-san is probably the biggest difference, that plus decent dried yeast.

 

[Odin's_FJ40]

A fellow Carolinian. I'm new to all of it.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome back to the hobby, and to the group, from Colorado

 

[camonick]

I was just there in May. I love to visit there. My brother in law lives there. Welcome from Colorado again.

 

[Sammy86]

Welcome back! I thought my year hiatus due to having twins was long! Sounds like you're right back in the groove!

 

[bracconiere]

Kegs vs. bottles,

people stopped drinking soda, and started drinking beer!

i'm only as old as it was legal, so that's one hell of a break!

 

[layd0g]

Welcome back! I'm also a fellow North Carolinian in the RTP area.

 

[ChiknNutz]

Hello from the Triad. Love the beach! Was just up in Morehead City during Big Rock. Good times!

 

[T Murph]

Welcome back Ron O and welcome to this forum. I too returned after a 21 year hiatus. While away I stayed in touch and spent a lot of time at brew pubs. But I'm back and have totally changed my brewery from propane burners to all electric and conical fermenters.

 

[Snark_Wolf_Brewing]

Welcome back.