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WILK Friday BeerBuzz–6 May 2011 (Wyoming Valley Homebrewers)

WILKFridayBerbuzz10Almost every craft beer lover has wondered at one time or another what it would be like to brew their own beer.  John & I call it “living the dream”, but most craft beer lovers wonder about brewing their own beer.  Today we welcomed Chuck Yarmey, founder of the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers into the studio to sample some home brewed beers.  Back on Sept 3rd 2010, Chuck joined us in the studio to sample some home brews, and on that show the guys were nice enough to invite us to “design” some beers that they would home-brew and bring back on the show…and today was the day.  We “suggested” a Peach IPA, an Almond Porter, and a Chocolate Cherry Stout and they guys brewed some great beers for us to sample.


imageToday’s show was not only meant to show off how good home brews can be, but also to promote National Homebrewers Day on May 7th.  As part of that celebration the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers will be holding a brew day to contribute to the Big Brew.  The Big Brew is a collection of all of our national home brew clubs and their brewing of three official recipes designated by the national organizers all on the same day.

If you’re interested in attending this day-long event locally or even just observing some great home brewing, please checkout the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers website for details.  It’s an exciting event and a great opportunity to check out what home brewing is all about….and yes I plan to be there myself for part of the day.

Thanks
to  Chuck & all the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers who contributed beers for today’s show, and to Nancy, John, Joe, and Bosco for yet another fun Friday. 
The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together. 
As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE…and be SURE to TUNE IN NEXT WEEK (5/13) for a very special show AND the Friday BeerBuzz 1-Year Anniversary Party 5-7PM @ Krugel’s Georgetown Deli & Beer.

46 comments (click to read or post):

  1. John Webster06 May, 2011 09:58

    Thank you to Chuck Yarmey and the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers Club for meeting the WILK 'Challenge'. Three excellent beers...AND-D-D...who knew Chuck also made his own prosciutto?!? WOW! Maybe we need to start a Monday MeatBuzz show! Seriously good stuff Chuck, the brews and the prosciutto.

    Another great show with lots of good beers to go around...truly bringing good beers and good people together Bil, thanks!

    Best,
    John
    webster@wilknewsradio.com

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  2. John Webster06 May, 2011 10:41

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  3. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 10:49

    Thanks John...and sorry for the comment moderation delay....and oops yes I fixed the date to say May instead of April...

    Fridays shouldn't be hectic!

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  4. Anonymous06 May, 2011 10:50

    I've always been interested in home brewing so it makes me want to do it more after hearing the show. I'll try to make it out tomorrow for the event. Very good show!

    Chris

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  5. Anonymous06 May, 2011 10:51

    Thank you Chuck. I used to shop your old store! I blame you (in a good way) for getting me into home brewing. I love it and the beer comes out great. Nice job on the radio.

    Chaz

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  6. Anonymous06 May, 2011 10:53

    Damn you manage to even get me excited about home brews. I love the Friday buzz and congratulations on your award. I'll have to check out tomorrow since I think I've tasted almost every beer you did on the show.

    Marty

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  7. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 10:54

    Thanks everyone. Marty the home brews were great and well worth getting excited about. Do drop the guys at wyomingvalleyhomebrewers.org an e-Mail or find them on facebook to get details on tomorrow...and be sure to say hi (I'll be there).

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  8. Anonymous06 May, 2011 10:55

    Great show.

    AJ

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  9. Anonymous06 May, 2011 10:56

    Yes now I want to brew my own beer. But how do I get started?


    Amy

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  10. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 10:58

    Amy...the easiest way to get started is to either stop by at tomorrow's Nation Homebrewers event in Harding OR stop by one of the wyoming valley homebrewers meetings (usually the first Monday of every month at Sabatinis pizza). You can watch, learn, ask and even read to get an idea of how to start. Many of the guys will even let you sit in while they brew so you can learn as you go. Try it out!

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  11. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:00

    Chocolate Stout with Cherries sounded great! Almond Porter and Apricot IPA also sounded great!!! I think the WILK team should be professional beer designers. Cheers to you guys and to the home brewers for making them.

    Ryan W

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  12. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:02

    As a home brewer myself I really have to say think you. I listen to the show all the time, but people need to know that you can brew a really great beer at home. The quality is great, and the price is right and it's not as hard as you may think. You guys actually promote the truth, that hom brews are good and I think that's great.

    Joe

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  13. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:03

    Home made meat and home made beer. I love it. Thanks again WILK and congratulations to Bil for the broadcasters award.

    Jason P

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  14. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 11:12

    Thanks Jason....it's a team effort for sure and thanks to Chuck for bringing in all the great beers (thank you Wyoming Valley Homebrewers) and the snacks!

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  15. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:13

    Nice show and the beers sounded great. Thanks Chuck Yarmey. When can we see Synch get back together?

    Rhia

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  16. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:14

    I love the Friday BeerBuzz!

    TJ

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  17. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:15

    Nice show and a really great job by Chuck. I cannot wait for next week's party!@ See you all there.

    John (Trucksville)

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  18. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:16

    Synch was very funny. I love that song.

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  19. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:16

    A+ as always!

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  20. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:17

    Nice showing by the hombrewers. I definitely want to try brewing at home.

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  21. Anonymous06 May, 2011 11:18

    Thanks WILK. You have a winner here and I can even tell how much the hosts love the show. Friday mornings are always light and fun even when all of the topics are not and I "blame" the friday beer buzz show for all of that fun.

    Cheers!
    Adam

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  22. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 11:19

    Thanks everyone. We genuinely have fun doing the show, and yes we all tend to be in the studio around 8AM, so it is light and fun leading up to the Buzz.

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  23. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 11:19

    AND the video is UP at wilknewsradio.com!

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  24. Chuck Yarmey06 May, 2011 12:26

    Thanks Bil, John, Nancy and Joe for another great time. Being on the show is always a blast.
    To answer some questions:
    Amy, it's easy to get started. Your best bet is to come to a club meeting or function. Go to our website or contact me for more information at hmbrwr@verizon.net.
    And Rhia.........ya never know......stranger things have happened. :-)
    Thanks again everyone!!!

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  25. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 13:04

    Thanks Chuck...we had a great timer and we appreciate all of the effort that went into brewing today's beers...and if Synch does reunite we'll be sure to feature it on the Friday BeerBuzz....see you tomorrow!

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  26. Anonymous06 May, 2011 13:20

    I may have the bug too Chuck. I've always wanted to try it. I'll definitely stop by one of the meetings. Are supplies available locally?

    Art

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  27. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 13:21

    Art...I'll let Chuck reply too...but yes home brewing supplies and equipment are available locally (one supplier even attends the weekly meetings) and on-line.

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  28. Anonymous06 May, 2011 13:21

    Is it expensive to brew?

    Art

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  29. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 13:23

    From the research I've done it's like most things Art....there are both expensive and affordable ways to brew beer....kitchen pots, sports coolers....lots of options to brew that are cheap to buy.

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  30. Anonymous06 May, 2011 13:25

    Regular listener here. You always get me excited to try the beer you sample so I usually run down to Krugels. I plan to run down to Krugels anyway, but I'll admit you have me excited to try making my own beer. I'll check it out.

    Les

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  31. Anonymous06 May, 2011 13:33

    I'm no fan of Dos Equis but I'll hit Krugels for some of the other stuff. I can't wait to meet all of you next week.

    Tom

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  32. Anonymous06 May, 2011 13:34

    I really like it when you combine your show beer with a Krugels tasting beer. I like how you give me all of the information on the beer and then after hearing the show I can actually go out and try it that night with you guys. Keep up the good shows and beers.

    Chris

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  33. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 13:35

    Thanks Chris...we do our best to coordinate as many tasting events as we can with Krugel's and we love doing it too. It's not always easy to get everything organized to make that happen, but it is a lot of fun. Be sure to join us next Friday May 13th from 5-7 PM @ Krugel's for our 1-year Anniversary party & Weyerbacher tasting.

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  34. Anonymous06 May, 2011 13:37

    I attended one of the Wyoming Valley Hombrew ers meetings after you last show. They're a great bunch and lots of fun. I've only been able to make two or three meetings but I am starting to build out my brewing equipment. Thank you for putting them on the air WILK.

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  35. Anonymous06 May, 2011 13:41

    Home brewig is easier than you think, even for all-grain and a lot more fun than most people know. Plus it's great to see someone enjoy your labors. Thanks to the friday beer buzz team for letting people know.

    Matt D

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  36. Anonymous06 May, 2011 13:42

    You all should design beers for a living. I think those styles sounded great and other than the stout, I don;t think I've ever heard of any of them being brewed professionally. The buzzers rock again!

    Caitlin

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  37. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 13:43

    Thanks everyone....we had fun designing the beers. I do think they're a little different than the sorts of beers out there and the interpretations done by Steve, Andy & Joe A were fantastic....thanks again guys.

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  38. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 13:44

    The chocolate beer sounded amazing! Can I buy some anywhere?

    Larry L

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  39. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 13:45

    Sorry Larry but they can't legally be sold....but if you're lucky and you attend tomorrow's Big Brew in Harding we might be able to get Steve to bring another bottle out to try...I agree Steve's Chocolate Cherry Stout was very good.....Steve....are you listening??? See you tomorrow!

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  40. Anonymous06 May, 2011 13:47

    You guys deserve another award just for marching out more and more great beer options. Thanks also to the home brewers. Those beers sounded really good.

    Kyle

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  41. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 13:47

    Thanks Anon....it's a labor of love. ;)

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  42. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 14:24

    Thank you to every who was "nice" enough to point it out in e-Mail ;)

    Yes I know I had a flub in the tasting read...BUT I want it on record that I made it almost an entire YEAR without saying "Frugal's Kriday Tasting" instead of "Krugel's Friday Tasting"....who knew I'd get more response from the flub. ;)

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  43. Anonymous06 May, 2011 14:26

    I heard that. Still very funny and I don't know how you guys don't make more mistakes being live in the air and drinking a beer and trying to remember details. For whatever it's worth, I thought it was funny and I still remember the tasting tonight at Krugels is Dos Equis Lager.

    Gem

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  44. MyBeer Buzz06 May, 2011 14:28

    That was funny!

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  45. Chuck Yarmey06 May, 2011 17:24

    Art, there is a shop in Wilkes-Barre and one in Drums to get supplies. There's also mail order companies to purchase from.
    Cost wise, if you're looking to make a beer comparable to micro, craft brew, or imports, then it's MUCH cheaper to brew your own. Stop by a meeting or come to a club event to sample some beers and meet some members.
    Hope to see you soon.

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  46. MyBeer Buzz07 May, 2011 00:31

    Thanks Chuck....see you tomorrow....make that today...but later today ;)

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