National Homebrew Day 2000

Festivities at Rock Creek Brewing Company in Raleigh, NC. May 6, 2000.

Special thanks to:

Carolina Brewing Company for helping with the starter.

Rock Creek for hosting the event.

White Labs for donating the yeast.

CARBOY and TRUB brewed a Classic American Pilsner to kick off the new millennium Homebrew Days.
800# 6 row pale malt
200# white maize
20# 60l crystal
Chinook hops @11.2% AA 54 oz for 60 minutes
cluster hops @7% AA 16 oz for 45 minutes
cluster hops @7% AA 16 oz for 15 minutes
cluster hops @7% AA 16 oz for 5 minutes
Whitelabs American Lager yeast
Click thumbnail to see full image. (Photos by Alan DuBose)

 

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Homebrewers exercising some TLC on the Mash.

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Now that's the way to unload a Mash Tun!

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The newest fork lift operator at Rock Creek.

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A quick strategy meeting. Who was supposed to bring the food?

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Crocodile Dundee showed up for Homebrew Day at Rock Creek!

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The next Hop addition is in 1.5612 minutes.

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I'm telling you dad, I definitely pick up some diacetyl in the aroma.

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Larry sure knows how to step up a starter!

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The guys from Rock Creek Brewing Company.

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A toast to everyone that contributed to a great Homebrew Day event!