Tsiangkun's awesome beer

mc · Post by mc » 30 Jan 2006 07:34

hook it up, bev. [/thirst]

Jdigges · Post by **Jdigges** » 31 Jan 2006 19:21

Sound delicious bevier. I really wish i was there to enjoy it with you. the maple porter i had at new years was soo good.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 31 Jan 2006 19:57

Wow the christmas ale sounds really old school Cameron. But definitely old school style beers are coming back strong at the moment (in Tasmania anyway

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Some friends of mine and I are considering starting a microbrewary at some stage in the future - they're much more into home brew than I am but I'd be happy to be involved if we're making some quality beer. It would be a cool business to get into anyway. I had a nice chat the other day with a woman who runs the Hazzards brewary in tasmania (small boutique beer brewary) although I think she's just sold the business. It's definitely a growing market.

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 01 Feb 2006 10:03

Yeah, I"d say it was inspired by the beers from 2000 years ago, before hops were discovered.

It costs about 300,000 USD to start a microbrewery, which is the type of money 'angels' throw around like loose change in the bay.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 01 Feb 2006 17:24

woah that's a lot. Is that in getting the right equipment etc. or in license costs and stuff like that?

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 01 Feb 2006 19:19

That's going to cover your rent for the first year, purchase of a complete brew and barreling facility, and enough space to handle 30 customers.

You can do it for less, but that is the amount that I have been quoted by several people. You want to have enough capital to last long enough to build clients.

crazylegs32 · Post by **crazylegs32** » 18 Mar 2006 20:31

We are waiting to hear about the ipa/dipa hows it coming along?

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 20 Mar 2006 10:32

ALmost gone. My elevator has been broke since decemeber, and I'm almost out of beer.

Hopefully they get the machine running quick so I can get back into the brewing.

Both the ipa and dipa beers turned out, but weren't exactly what I wanted. Perfect head, killer aroma, and the initial taste were all spot on. The body was lacking a little bit, and didn't balance out the hops like I wanted.

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 17 Apr 2006 12:46

The elevator has been fixed. Homemade Barley preserves in collectible glass containers should be available for barter in a few months.

crazylegs32 · Post by **crazylegs32** » 30 Apr 2006 18:38

Do you mean a local grain elevator for your barley? Or are you on the 5th floor and didnt want to carry up all that heavy stuff?

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 01 May 2006 10:09

I didn't want to carry everything up and down stairs. It's a big effort with the elevator.

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 25 May 2006 11:05

I'm currently drinking two new brews for the summer

UltraLight Ale -- A brew with less flavor than the water it's made from, best served with fresh ginger and consumed by the case. This would be made from extra washings from a much stronger ale.

Brown Robustito -- A less robust version of the winter brown robusto. Smooth, rich, and well balanced flavour profile. Creamy head last for hours. A marvelous brew.

In the aging room :
California Brown
American ale with honey
Red Ale with oats
Ginger Beer with Paradice Seeds

Jdigges · Post by **Jdigges** » 25 May 2006 14:02

oh man i definitley wanna try some of your brew. the offer i made to you a few months ago is still on the table if your down. PM me

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 26 May 2006 11:49

I should have some good stuff in stock by july, the beer isn't quite ready to barter with yet. I think a few more weeks of maturing will do the beer well.

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 10 Jul 2006 14:55

The flash makes it look bad, but it really is clear.
Oaktown Brown Ale

This is American Ale.

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 30 Oct 2008 14:39

mc · Post by mc » 30 Oct 2008 17:43

drool.

I like a pumpkin beer once in a while. it's definitely time.

the Executioner · Post by **the Executioner** » 05 Nov 2008 18:27

Whoa

Do you have any of that pumpkin beer left???

I'm finally in the Bay Area--San Rafael...we'll have to do some tastings soon!!

PegLegHolly · Post by **PegLegHolly** » 05 Nov 2008 19:03

I'm drooling!!! How can I get some?

Ps. If you need label designs, I'd be more than happy to do it free of charge.

Tsiangkun · Post by **Tsiangkun** » 06 May 2009 15:33

I finally built myself a rack for my brewing kit.