gregb

[KEG]

Yeah, 25 was (for me at least) nasty. Not sure why. Just came close to an early mid-life crisis.

Cheers,
Greg

bugger

[warra48]

I had my mid-life crisis at age 28. So far I have survived to age 60.
During that time I've lumbered the world with 2 offspring, had a career, and am now happily retired.
I'm having the best time of my life:
. no financial worries
. no kids at home
. grandkid on the way but they live 400 km away in Sydney, so no chance of being child minder/babysitter
. wife still same weight as on wedding day
. play golf twice a week (could play more, but don't want to) and dropped 6 shots off handicap
. no bossies, weekly reports, courts, testy barristers or other solicitors, deadlines etc, nor stupid government regulations to deal with
. time for hobbies such as vege growing, model car & plane building
. I can brew whenever the fancy takes me
. time to surf the forums whenever I like

I feel sorry for you young bucks / buckettes. No wonder you are having a time of life crisis.

[gregb]

I wanna be like Warra when I grow up.

Cheers,
Greg

[Kevnlis]

I wanna be like Warra when I grow up.

Cheers,
Greg

I don't wanna grow up!

Kids always home, wife +20kg or so than on wedding day, my golf ball tends to go in every direction but which I intended, and usually not far enough (unless of course I meant to hit it short).

[ryan]

I had my mid-life crisis at age 28. So far I have survived to age 60.
During that time I've lumbered the world with 2 offspring, had a career, and am now happily retired.
I'm having the best time of my life:
. no financial worries
. no kids at home
. grandkid on the way but they live 400 km away in Sydney, so no chance of being child minder/babysitter
. wife still same weight as on wedding day
. play golf twice a week (could play more, but don't want to) and dropped 6 shots off handicap
. no bossies, weekly reports, courts, testy barristers or other solicitors, deadlines etc, nor stupid government regulations to deal with
. time for hobbies such as vege growing, model car & plane building
. I can brew whenever the fancy takes me
. time to surf the forums whenever I like

I feel sorry for you young bucks / buckettes. No wonder you are having a time of life crisis.

You have to look at it from all angles tho Warra.... when they`re still at least 10 years away from retirement, you`ll probably be in the ground.
So get it while you can

[warra48]

Yeah, well, OK, ryan.
But I've got 60 runs on the board.
What guarantee is there you will stay at the crease? There is always the proverbial run down by a bus episode !

[ryan]

Too true mate, too true.
My batting av. is a bit higher than yours, by the way

[drsmurto]

Growing up is for girls......

No kids here. Get to brew when i want. Drink when i want. Partner is an angel to have put up with me. After 9 years of uni i dont think i can let go of that lifestyle....

Big weekend of drinking ahead - kegs in tow with picnic tap. Sent partner off with her parents. And have a job that allows me to set my own hours even if i techncially have a boss to answer to (when he is around!)

I had a small freak out prior to my 30th, didnt want a party, sulked a bit and then when the time came had a great day touring the barossa with good mates getting hideously drunk.

Right, off to the lab to find more brewing related stuff that will follow me home......

Cheers
DrSmurto - Mad Scientist

[rwh]

I had a small freak out prior to my 30th, didnt want a party, sulked a bit...

That sounds all too familiar! Hope my party ends up as good as yours sounds. I've got two kegs of AG beer ready for it, so it can't be all bad I guess!

[PaulSteele]

I was excited about not having to try and hustle my way into clubs on my last birthday

[rwh]

Yeah yeah, you young uns. Hey, the kegs went down soooo well at my 30th, nearly made turning 30 worth it. In particular, my Single Decoction Munich Dunkel was an absolute hit. With everyone. I've never before brewed such a popular brew, and it's thus won it's way onto my list of regularly brewed beers, along with the Monteiths Black clone and the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone (all AG).

[gregb]

You're gunna need a bigger keggerator.

Cheers,
Greg

[drsmurto]

Yeah yeah, you young uns. Hey, the kegs went down soooo well at my 30th, nearly made turning 30 worth it. In particular, my Single Decoction Munich Dunkel was an absolute hit. With everyone. I've never before brewed such a popular brew, and it's thus won it's way onto my list of regularly brewed beers, along with the Monteiths Black clone and the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone (all AG).

Noticed i have 'apparently' posted on your site - my TTL clone is there. Cheeky bugger

[rwh]

Noticed i have 'apparently' posted on your site - my TTL clone is there. Cheeky bugger

All the recipes on there have been stolen, some of which I've then improved upon. My only from-scratch recipe is my Monteiths Black clone. I do try to attribute the original author where possible. If you'd prefer I can remove it.

[drsmurto]

Just stirring the mash mate, alls good. Anything i post on a public forum is up for grabs.

As for your Monteiths clone, you dont find 750g of amber is over the top and cloying? It took a while for the dark ale i made with 500g of amber to balance out.

Prob should move this into another thread.....

[Clean Brewer]

Well, I'll be turning 32 in August, which will be a good time as I will be getting myself setup with some kegs and all the gear.. And I wont be asking anyone if I can buy it, I will just be getting it.

I went through a bit of a crisis from 25-31(yes quite a while), was just dealing with my sons mother(b--ch) for a few years, used to work about 60-70hrs a week and be at the bars, pubs, clubs. Got over all that, my son now lives with me, have a lovely partner and a 18month old daughter and all is good.

The only crisis I have now is I dont really like the town I live in and am sick and tired of working split shifts.

[rwh]

As for your Monteiths clone, you dont find 750g of amber is over the top and cloying? It took a while for the dark ale i made with 500g of amber to balance out.

Nope, the amber isn't cloying (did a mark 1 with much less amber; the mark 2 was designed specifically to increase the sweetness to bring it into balance). It's still a work in progress; next time I'm going to double the roast barley. Did you know that amber malt is used as a base malt in some (archaic) styles? Although that Wikipedia page seems to think that Amber malt is bitter!?