Okay, so who's going to NHC 2012 in Seattle??

[AmandaK]

So who around here is going to the NHC in June?

I'm heading up there on Tuesday night, and hopefully I'll get picked to be a judge (Master and National get picked first, then Certified).

I'm pretty stoked! It'll be my first NHC, so what should I do? And what is your favorite part of it?

Cheers!

Amanda

 

[Rivenin]

i looked at tickets right after it was sold out have an extra?! lol

 

[Denny]

I'll be there.

 

[AmandaK]

I only got one.

So Denny, what should I not miss out on?

 

[Denny]

I only got one.

So Denny, what should I not miss out on?

Well, the seminars, obviously, since I'm the one who booked the speakers! The water panel with John Palmer, A.J. deLange, Martin Brungard and Colin Kaminski will be a high point. Also Stan H. talking about new hop varieties and serving samples brewed with them. There's a seminar on mead and cheese paring that should be really interesting. And of course, Pro Brewer night and Club Night.

 

[tochsner]

My wife and I will be there Thursday to Sunday.

 

[BigfootCounty]

I would love to go but missed my chance to get tickets...

Unless advancement into the finals of the homebrew comp gets me in I won't be able to make it.

I have yet to visit Seattle since moving out West so it would have been a really superb weekend.

 

[Denny]

If you're there, find me and say hi. I'll be the aging hippie in red Chuck Taylor hi tops.

 

[BigfootCounty]

If you're there, find me and say hi. I'll be the aging hippie in red Chuck Taylor hi tops.

Denny...you are a cool dude!

Oregon rules

 

[Denny]

Denny...you are a cool dude!

Where do I send the check?

 

[drkwoods]

Im in got my two tix wed thru sun!

 

[Bigscience]

I'll be there. I missed tickets too but a guy in the club hooked me up with an extra. I did sign up on the waning list and was called so some did open up.

 

[wonderbread23]

I'll be there! My club is pouring two hospitality sessions and at club night. Come by and say hi to the Homebrewers Guild of Seattle Proper. Looking forward to attending the Hop Tour on Tuesday as well!

 

[SkipperNC]

So who around here is going to the NHC in June?

I'm heading up there on Tuesday night, and hopefully I'll get picked to be a judge (Master and National get picked first, then Certified).

I'm pretty stoked! It'll be my first NHC, so what should I do? And what is your favorite part of it?

Cheers!

Amanda

I'll be there, and it's my first NHC as well. The tips I got were:

1) DO NOT MISS PRO BREWERS NIGHT!
2) Drink. Graze beer soaking food. Repeat.
3) They have seminars?
4) The live radio/TV shows aren't as fun as they sound.
5) Do not forget painkillers.
6) DO NOT MISS PRO BREWERS NIGHT!

 

[drkwoods]

Even better than painkillers (which don't work on hangovers by the way)

RU21. take a tab with every 16 oz of beer
You'll thank me later

Www.ru21.com

 

[AmandaK]

wonderbread, I'll be volunteering at the Hospitality Suite on Friday from 4:30-6:30pm, looks like your club's beer list is right up my alley!! Yum!

And drkwoods, I'll be sure not to miss Pro Brewers Night!

 

[Denny]

First time attendee guide....

http://www.ahaconference.org/conference-information/frst-time-attendee-guide/

 

[motleybrews]

Well, the seminars, obviously, since I'm the one who booked the speakers! The water panel with John Palmer, A.J. deLange, Martin Brungard and Colin Kaminski will be a high point. Also Stan H. talking about new hop varieties and serving samples brewed with them. There's a seminar on mead and cheese paring that should be really interesting. And of course, Pro Brewer night and Club Night.

I've seen John Palmers water talk. That's a lot to digest!

 

[Denny]

This seminar will be even better and geekier. John's just the moderator. The other 3 guys know more about water that I can even imagine!

 

[motleybrews]

This seminar will be even better and geekier. John's just the moderator. The other 3 guys know more about water that I can even imagine!

Damn. Which I were able to make it. That sounds like its going to be epic.

 

[SkipperNC]

Even better than painkillers (which don't work on hangovers by the way)

RU21. take a tab with every 16 oz of beer
You'll thank me later

Www.ru21.com

Or you will owe me one beer. I ordered enough to get me through NHC week. When you're over 40, anything is worth a shot.

Here's hoping.

 

[drkwoods]

If its 16oz of TIPA then better pop 3. LOL
yea if you add lots of water to the mix and take
These you'll be surprised how much better the next day is. Or I will buy you a beer!! Cheers

 

[AnonyBrew]

I'll be there!

 

[SkipperNC]

Sitting at the Rock Bottom bar right now. Hope to see some of you folks this week.

 

[AnonyBrew]

Sitting at the Rock Bottom bar right now. Hope to see some of you folks this week.

Just look for me down on the floor.

 

[AnonyBrew]

I should be slamming beers in the hospitality suite if it's open tomorrow at 3p.

 

[Prymal]

I am so sad to not be heading to NHC, I only live 3 hours away, but having 3 month old son takes financial priority in SWMBO's mind (and mine). If someone can't make it and wants to donate theirs I wouldn't say no

 

[AnonyBrew]

I am so sad to not be heading to NHC, I only live 3 hours away, but having 3 month old son takes financial priority in SWMBO's mind (and mine). If someone can't make it and wants to donate theirs I wouldn't say no

I don't have a 3 mo. old, but I'll donate my 4 yr old.

 

[Bigscience]

Ok, who's there now? Had to work late but am catching a bus now. I plan on being the Designated Drinker tonight.

 

[Denny]

I've been here since Tues. Pro Brewer night is about to open.

 

[Yooper]

Pictures, people! I can't be there this year, so I have to live vicariously through you. Please give us lots of photos, and it wouldn't hurt to see pictures of the swag as well!

 

[SkipperNC]

Pro brewers night = success. Good brewers were Black Raven, Naked City, Ninkasi, Firestone Walker, Alaska Brewing, etc. There were a lot of bigger brews that were good also, Sierra Nevada and New Belgium brought good offerings. Probably 30 breweries total?

 

[Bigscience]

From "Using fresh hops"

 

[Denny]

Pictures, people! I can't be there this year, so I have to live vicariously through you. Please give us lots of photos, and it wouldn't hurt to see pictures of the swag as well!

Here are a few, including brewing my commemorative beer at Rogue, my Wee Shroomy secondary and Tofu Pale Ale mash. I'll be serving those at club night tonight.


http://s794.photobucket.com/albums/yy221/dennyconn/NHC 2012/

 

[SkipperNC]

Pictures, people! I can't be there this year, so I have to live vicariously through you. Please give us lots of photos, and it wouldn't hurt to see pictures of the swag as well!

More pics from today, the Going Pro seminar with Oakshire Brewing, Black Raven Brewing, Elysian Brewing and Heretic Brewing.

From left to right seated at the table:
Dick Cantwell, Elysian
Jamil Zainasheff, Heretic
Jeff Althouse, Oakshire
Beaux Bowman, Black Raven

And from Gordon Strong's presentation on Brewing Better Beer:

 

[AnonyBrew]

Denny!

 

[SkipperNC]

Here are a few, including brewing my commemorative beer at Rogue, my Wee Shroomy secondary and Tofu Pale Ale mash. I'll be serving those at club night tonight.


http://s794.photobucket.com/albums/yy221/dennyconn/NHC 2012/

Denny, thanks for serving up some of that Rogue brew you had with you prior to the kick-off here the other day. Great to have met you and I enjoyed that brew. Was that yours or one of the commemorative beers for the NHC here?

 

[Denny]

Denny!

Hey, man. Come by our club booth tonight and try the Wee Shroomy!

 

[Denny]

Denny, thanks for serving up some of that Rogue brew you had with you prior to the kick-off here the other day. Great to have met you and I enjoyed that brew. Was that yours or one of the commemorative beers for the NHC here?

It was brewed for one of the commemorative beers you get at registration, but we ended up short. It will be served during the awards banquet tomorrow.

 

[SkipperNC]

It was brewed for one of the commemorative beers you get at registration, but we ended up short. It will be served during the awards banquet tomorrow.

Again, thanks for sharing! Hope to see you again here.