NORM! (An Introduction Post)
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Tom here, from Pittsburgh, Dean of Pittsburgh Brewniversity (www.pittsburghbrewniversity.com, a bit defunct since the summer, but coming back next month), and definitely struggling to balance my love of craft beer with my daily calorie goals.
It doesnt help that I keep craft in my kegerator in the mancave, most recently Erie Railbender that comes in at a healthy 210 calories per 12 ounces, or that I love russian imperial stouts that are around 300 calories per 12...
A fellow Picksburgh-ian! :drinker:0 -
Cheers!0
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Hey fellow beer lovers....I'm Becky, from Richmond, VA. Originally from WI.
I've enjoyed my cold ones since the age of 1. That's right, my dad came out of the shower and found me passed out with his budweiser in my hand. I woke up 48hrs later (yeah...they did it right back then), and have expanded my taste since.
My favorites are blondes in the spring/summer and ambers in the fall/winter. I like to try a new beer every time I'm out and am horrible with names, so I rarely ever remember the ones I love. If I'm stopping for a 6-pack on the way home, it's either Sam's or Yuengling, depending on the mood.
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Hey you guys!
I'm Melissa from Houston, Texas.
Craft beer enthusiast. My favorite's right now are Espresso Oak Aged Yeti from Great Divide and Brooklyn's Sorachi Ace.
Mmm, yum.
My mission in life is to be balanced; Love, sweat and craft beer.0 -
Hello all! I'm Caroline, from Montana, and I'm a craft beer addict.
I got hooked on good beer by going to one of (at that time) two local breweries after work on Fridays. Well, my city now is home to six breweries (and two of them have two taprooms), and I enjoy going to all. I also travel the state, and occasionally out of state, with the idea of visiting new breweries, and/or stocking up on random beer that I can't find here. I do occasionally brew beer with my boyfriend, though we haven't made any in about a year. For a while, we were brewing at least one or two a month, and got a bit burnt out. I'm hoping to get back into it.
Anyway, happy to find a group where I won't be chastised for drinking beer! :drinker:
edit to add: for those on untappd looking for new friends, I'm spracklinc. 0 -
Welcome to all the new members! Glad you could make it, and spread the word. The more the merrier and the more there are the more active the group will be.
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Hey, I have been homebrewing since 1997 and dieting since February of last year. I have lost 32 lbs since 2/2012 and still enjoy craft beer. I will admit I am not brewing as much and definitely not drinking as much as I did in the past but you can still lose wight and enjoy craft beer!
I find that I like to brew lower alcohol beers and still pack them with a ton of flavor!
Cheers!
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Welcome Rob!
I like some of the bigger abv beers and strong IPA's but I have also been able to find some relatively high quality session beers that have a lot less calories but still a lot of flavor. Something you won't find in the Macro offerings out there.
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Homebrewer and lover of all things delicious. My favorite post workout treat is a frothy beer or a glass of wine. I have no intentions of depriving myself of the things I love but I am here to find balance and hopefully a little accountability for my indulgences.
Please feel free to add me as I also love to shoot the shnit.
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Cheers Friends
Im Jenn , and im not alcholic i just love beer lol ...About 2 years ago i let my husband take me away from the evil monster i like to call domestic beer . I was a Bud Light gal , and a Cosmo chica ..Now im a beer geek ...Im still a newb in some sense but i do enjoy a hoptastic brew Nice to meet you 0 -
Welcome Jenn!
Always glad to see someone take the money from the big guys and give it to the little guys. Buy Local!!
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Hello fellow craft beers lovers! I'm Jen from Phoenix, AZ and I loves me some ale :drinker:
Was really happy to hear about this group in the fun and games board the other day. I log my adventures in beer the best I can but some of the newer and rarer brews aren't in the data base. Beer tasting is one of my hobbies and I have no interest in cutting it! Bring on American Craft Beer Week!0 -
Welcome EponaBlue!
Glad you could make it.
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Hi all, I kind of forgot to do this first, sorry.
My name is Ross, I'm a Stay at Home Dad, Beer Enthusiast, and Homebrewer in Alaska. While we may not be the "Napa Valley" of beer, we certainly do have a lot of great brewers and beer culture up here.
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Welcome Ross,
I've always wanted to visit Alaska, and I have heard that there's a few good brews and brewers up that way.
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Hello, everyone!
I am super excited to have found this group! I said recently that since my family and friends know I’m actively trying to lose weight, sometimes I feel like I have to make a secret out of my beer drinking. It’s a love affair I don’t think I’ll ever be able to walk away from.
It’s been a while since I’ve brewed, but the one I’ve done best was an Irish Red, which has been delicious each time. I’ve got my fingers crossed that my father’s day gift includes a kit!
Anyway, I am really glad to have found like-minded people among such seemingly militant calorie counters.
Best of luck to everyone! Feel free to add me – friends are always welcome!0 -
Welcome erikwollschla!
Glad you could make it. Belly up to the bar and enjoy. ;-)
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Hey everyone, just joined the group. From Grand Rapids, MI here. Killer Beer City USA (sorry Ashville-ians). I'm a home brewer, and currently in the works and planning stages of opening my own brewery in Lowell, Maddog BrewHaus. Totally looking forward to taking this on. Have a lot of support on the home front.
Currently bottled I have USMC Marine Madness IIPA (IIPA with US Liberty, Simcoe, Mt. Hood, and Cascade hops), Chosin Saison (my award winning Saison), and Adam's Apple (Apple Cinnamon Wheat). I'm getting ready to keg my "The Boot" American Pale. Classic pale ale, not too malty, around 30-40 IBUs. On deck to brew is my Zombie Dust clone.
As far as what I drink... I'm a Hop Head, if you can't tell by what I have bottled, ready to keg, and next beer I'm brewing. So, IIPA's, but I am a malt forward kind of guy too. Give me a nice malt flavor, followed by a strong hop presence.
I'm also a fan of a nice, smooth stout. Current favorite is Secret Stache Stout by Finch's Brewing.
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Welcome webdevsoup!
Small world! I am a fellow West Michigan lover of craft beer. (I'm in Grand Haven)
I have a lifetime mug club membership at Odd Side Ales and you can find me in there frequently. I love our beer and beer community in Michigan and especially in West Michigan, and I'm looking forward to visiting your brewery when it's open.
I Just liked your brewery FB page. https://www.facebook.com/MaddogBrewhaus and I'll be sure to share it and see if we can start getting you some more likes and followers.
Once again... Welcome aboard and good luck with starting your brewery and with your goals here on MFP.
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Welcome webdevsoup!
Small world! I am a fellow West Michigan lover of craft beer. (I'm in Grand Haven)
I have a lifetime mug club membership at Odd Side Ales and you can find me in there frequently. I love our beer and beer community in Michigan and especially in West Michigan, and I'm looking forward to visiting your brewery when it's open.
I Just liked your brewery FB page. https://www.facebook.com/MaddogBrewhaus and I'll be sure to share it and see if we can start getting you some more likes and followers.
Once again... Welcome aboard and good luck with starting your brewery and with your goals here on MFP.
Cheers!!
Cheers!! I was wondering who the new like was. :bigsmile: Thanks man!
Name's Adam, btw. Or AJ. Maddog BrewHaus is gonna be a killer, one of a kind brewery. I have some crazy plans for the beer, and my kitchen manager has some good food on the menu. Excited to see where it's going to go. Plan is to open Veteran's Day, 2014.0 -
I am excited to see this group on MFP! I am a native Vermonter but I've lived in the DC area and now (back) in Maine. I love microbrews and have grown up with a lot of good microbreweries in close proximity which has definitely given me an appreciation for good beer. My boyfriend and I have dabbled a little bit in homebrewing and have made a decent lager and brown ale.
Beer holds a firm place on my food pyramid, so I am learning to still enjoy delicious beer while losing weight and getting healthy. So far it's been ok. I like beers from all different genres really. I really love Belgian white styles and wheat beers but as I try more I am gaining a better appreciation of stouts and IPAs.0 -
Welcome ganbaranba!
Glad you could make it.
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I am most fond of Stouts, Mill St., Founders Breakfast, and Southern Tier 2x are at the top of the list this past year. I also like Creemore Springs Kellerbier and Southern Tiers Hop Sun in the summer.
Cheers everyone!0 -
Cheers deadwax!
Thanks for joining and welcome!0 -
HELLO BigDog and everyone!!! I too live in Michigan (metro Detroit area) and my husband home brews! I love my beer hoppy, the hoppier the happier I am!! My love for craft beer began with Arrogant *kitten* from Stone Brewing Co in Escondido, CA (where I used to live). My husband and I love beer to the point that we did our own brewery tour for our honeymoon.
Just sayin' HI!! and CHEERS :drinker:0 -
Welcome! Love that honeymoon idea!
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Hi there! I live and work near California's east bay area "wine country", and we just got 3 new breweries in the last 2 years. Needless to say I've been known to hike for a few hours and then head to a local brewery or tap house.
I'm trying to find a balance between a social life that revolves around great beer and food and being a healthier me!0 -
Welcome Cannotpickname!
Wishing you all the success in your quest for balance in social life and health. It can be done, as proven by many people on MFP.
Good luck and Cheers!!0 -
woot! glad I found you guys!
Jason, 41 ... been brewing since 2007 but only recently got back to it ... and now that I'm watching my diet closer, my homebrew supply lasts longer
That said ... I currently have a Bourbon Vanilla Oaked Porter in bottles and I have an IPA ready to be brewed once I can get a little bit better weather outside.0 -
After asking for an invite I figured out how to join the group. What an excellent idea! I live in the Fraser Valley in BC and make regular camping/beer trips to Washington and Oregon. The variety of craft beer in this part of the world is truly mind blowing. I have been brewing for about 25 years, just recently switched back to kegging and have an IIPA and a red lager fermenting and a stout in the keg. I enjoy food and exercise - but I don't think any of it is worth doing without the ability to enjoy a good craft beer at the end of the day.
cheers!0
