Bob and Linda Decker
Owners
Heimstatte Homebrewing Supplies and B.O.P.
R.D. 1 Box 354
Livingston Manor, NY 12758
914 439 4367
914 797 5987
https://www.angelfire.com/de/homebrew
boblinda@catskill.net
Dear Fellow Homebrewers,Vinters and Enthusuasts;
I brewed my first batch of beer in 1993. It was an Amber
made from a kit, well carbonated (perhaps a bit overly)
and drinkable. This was only the second homebrew I had
ever tasted, the first one I had had a year earlier so
my recollection of that was vague at best. This first
brew led to many more;stouts,lagers,brown ales, but each
one left me wondering.
"Just what do other peoples homebrews taste like?" I knew
no other homebrewers and the closest homebrew shop was
about 60 miles from me. I knew that there had to be a
local homebrewing community here and I must seek them
out and if not, I would pioneer an effort
to introduce the hobby to the area.
I began on a shoe-
string, stocking some kits and supplies needed for one
to start brewing. I put out on consignment a few kits
at a local hobby shop, took a table at a few flea
markets and street fairs. I began to meet brewers and
introduce a few newcommers to the hobby. Of course I
fielded many questions from the curious passers-by.
Soon it was realized that we had a small faternity
growing and monthly get togethers were planned.
Success
from these humble beginnings thus far has not been
measured in monetary values, but in all the great
pleasure I have expierenced in this exciting hobby. I
have learned a great deal about beer styles, colors,
hops, yeast, grains, wine, mead, cider, vinegar, and
even some geography. The list is endless and continues
to grow, but above all are all the great homebrewers
I have had the pleasure to meet. Each with their own
recipes, brew stories, theories, charm and character.
These people have become friends and we continue to
unite monthly under the name "Brewers United for Real
Pilsner (BURP) to share each others bliss and brew.
Also at these mentioned gatherings other homemade items
are enjoyed. Wines,cordials, polish sausage, venison
chili, breads and pastries are a few to mention. We
also meet on special occasions such as our Oktoberfest
and Spring Fling.
We at Heimstatte invite you to join
in this exciting hobby, and if you already are we hope
we can be of some service to you.
Those of you who may be within our area, we will be
opening our B.O.P. (Brew on Premises) April 1, 1999.
Write, phone, or email for more information or comments.
Cheers
Bob and Linda
