Thinking about joining the local homebrew club...
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@Sunfire96 I have never looked into joining any local homebrew clubs, as I am kind of “nonsocial” like @SabreSteve
It is not the case that I don’t like people, it is just that I am shy. If I had a friend who wanted to drag me along to a club meeting, it might take some coercion, but eventually I might. Alas, I have no friends who brew (excepting those of you here), so I am on my own. However, lhbs (Windsor) is a great place to talk beer and brewing, sometimes even with pro brewers from Bottle Logic across the street.
As for joining AHA, I would recommend doing so. When I first started brewing, the lhbs (Phantom Ales) where I bought supplies encouraged me to join AHA, and discounted prices on equipment, supplies and even pints on site. Too bad Windsor does not offer AHA discounts, even though they are recognized by AHA. There is good information on the AHA website, and an active forum, where you might recognize some who used to post regularly here.
It is not the case that I don’t like people, it is just that I am shy. If I had a friend who wanted to drag me along to a club meeting, it might take some coercion, but eventually I might. Alas, I have no friends who brew (excepting those of you here), so I am on my own. However, lhbs (Windsor) is a great place to talk beer and brewing, sometimes even with pro brewers from Bottle Logic across the street.
As for joining AHA, I would recommend doing so. When I first started brewing, the lhbs (Phantom Ales) where I bought supplies encouraged me to join AHA, and discounted prices on equipment, supplies and even pints on site. Too bad Windsor does not offer AHA discounts, even though they are recognized by AHA. There is good information on the AHA website, and an active forum, where you might recognize some who used to post regularly here.
I am pretty much in the same place @Herm_brews. Not antisocial, but a true introvert (lose energy interacting with others) and so can only manage small doses. I'd go, force myself to get over my anxiety, and probably have a good time, and come home exhausted.
BF lets me manage it better. Thank you all for being so kind and tolerant. Really.
Maybe Brewers Friend is our local/international homebrew club?
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Sure seems like it, still haven't gotten the knack of virtual bottle shares.
Most of my bottle sharing is with my boss. I usually share a bottle or two from each batch with him - he seems to enjoy them. Who can turn down free craft beer?
Just had a peek over there myself I did spot three local posters from here but no more.
Oh and I rather enjoyed the what are you drinking right now thread as with here not good if your working...
Just pour a sip onto the keyboard. Works for me.
Several weeks ago I emailed a query to a local hardware store that also carries homebrew supplies about the availability and price of dme. They couldn't be bothered to reply so I guess I'll stick to online suppliers.Welp I emailed the info line a few weeks ago about joining and never heard back, so I guess I'll be joining AHA!
They might not have seen the message. Yeah, they set up a web page and put an email (or contact us) there, but if they're an old school hardware store, they did it because someone said they needed to, but they don't look at it. Stop in there if you're in the area, talking is probably the best way to get to know someone, and you might find they're kinda nice. Or a-holes, dunno, but at least you'll know instead of a <no data> condition.
If I reach out and don't hear, that's bad customer service in my book. If they can't handle responding to emails, it doesn't bode well for them solving any problems that arise in the future with their products
No argument. But maybe that's their biggest weakness - a hardware store staffed by pre-boomers who don't use computers. There are folks out there that still use flip phones. Does that mean they aren't nice?
I often give the benefit of the doubt until they prove me wrong. Unfortunately, I am proven wrong more often than not.
That's probably the best way to put it. I like people but face to face social interaction just doesn't come as naturally for me as it should so it can be draining to spend a lot of time with people outside my family. Also I have a customer facing job so that's even more fun for me. So yeah online works pretty well for me
Maybe, but in this day and age, especially after the last almost year and a half, if you don't pay attention to your website you will lose out.
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I joined a local homebrew club a few years ago and stopped going after a few meetings. It never felt like a good fit, though I'm certainly willing to take half the blame for that. I got out of it exactly what I put into it, that is, not much. I think if I were to give it another shot I would make sure to not expect the club to pander to me...I'll either go "all in" or I won't bother.
