Cedar Rapids Brewing Society | Tony Browning | Activity https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/members/tonyb/activity/ Activity feed for Tony Browning. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:56:30 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.3.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 38846c6f879d8a56c4bc1bd4aaf138e0 Tony Browning replied to the topic CRBS Field Trip - Sat. Sept. 27, 2025 - RSVP in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/crbs-field-trip-sat-sept-27-2025-rsvp/#post-932 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:44:44 -0500 Count me in!

I’d rather not drive and be responsible for others after day drinking.

Planning on bringing some Whales to the bottle share!

]]> 0 8f0ba6e635f01787b6d016d13cec0d2e Tony Browning replied to the topic Independence BrewBQ 2025 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/independence-brewbq-2025/#post-923 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:45:58 -0500 I just sampled my Belgian Golden Strong and Saison and they’re still drinking well, so I’m going to bring both of them to the festival on Saturday. I’ll update the tap list app to add them.

]]> 0 2507674cd7abaf93e2c283c4ef9f7baa Tony Browning replied to the topic Independence BrewBQ 2025 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/independence-brewbq-2025/#post-922 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:24:00 -0500 Got my beer in the app. I plan to attend. Sad that it’s the last one. I’ll miss it. Always a good time!

]]> 0 c3c47b9b431a7c1dd607136761976294 Tony Browning replied to the topic Independence BrewBQ 2025 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/independence-brewbq-2025/#post-921 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:23:22 -0500 WTF??? Why won’t this update with my response?

]]> 0 63b4ac37157f04b463b4657594beab45 Tony Browning replied to the topic Apr 2025 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/apr-2025-happy-hour/#post-913 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:53:04 -0500 Fingers Crossed! Hoping my Belgian Golden Strong that I brewed for the festival will be carb’ed enough to make its debut at Happy Hour?

]]> 0 acb0d767f794d8a842ac23ab56898dcd Tony Browning replied to the topic Mar 2025 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/mar-2025-happy-hour/#post-896 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:00:41 -0500 I’ll be there, but not sure what I’m bringing. Chubby Smooches is getting stale. Might be a “bring out your dead” day?

]]> 0 7b04819633a2ca3524e44613484c450d Tony Browning replied to the topic Wort Rally 2025 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/wort-rally-2025/#post-884 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:10:50 -0600 No worries. I just wanted to make sure you were aware of this issue. I’m probably not the only one that will run into it. I’ll just send the $$ via Paypal.

]]> 0 a40e59cd6e82364e08d151d92c84e8f6 Tony Browning replied to the topic Wort Rally 2025 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/wort-rally-2025/#post-882 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:43:57 -0600 Put in my entry, but I can’t seem to pay for it? The Pay button takes me to a screen that has no option to actually pay. If I pull down my account icon on the top of the screen, I see a Pay button there, but it also does not do anything? If I just go to Paypal and transfer the $$, will the entry page actually see and acknowledge that I’ve paid it?…Read more

]]> 0 ecc02876d5dbd2e25b3b2311d2ba597c Tony Browning started the topic Lion Bridge Home Baked Tasting in the forum Going out for a beer https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/lion-bridge-home-baked-tasting/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:40:45 -0600 Plan to bring a 5-yr vertical of Home Baked to LBB on Thursday (1-9-25) at 3pm to share with folks.

Hope someone actually reads this message!! LOL

]]> 0 ef6b2eec18e9c87276e48cc1b0dc7424 Tony Browning started the topic Some Free Equipment in the forum Equipment https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/some-free-equipment/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:09:05 -0600 Chris Lukens, the “Cheese Guy” at the Oakland Rd HyVee has some old brewing equipment that he’s looking to give away – FREE! If there’s any interest, you can reach out to him at:

Chris Luken <cluken@live.com>

]]> 0 cd36837686274013caf01bfa37d85d6c Tony Browning replied to the topic September 2024 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/september-2024-happy-hour/#post-765 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:52:04 -0500 I plan to be there, but have NO idea at this point what I’m bringing??

]]> 0 c696e0922369b69306c123670c047ac8 Tony Browning replied to the topic Cabinet Meeting Minutes 9/11/24 in the forum CRBS Meetings https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/cabinet-meeting-minutes-9-11-24/#post-763 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:27:40 -0500 New club name idea: Cedar Rapids Brewing Appreciation Society.

]]> 0 6a67c328896fe70ff81d8134e21f0d77 Tony Browning started the topic August 2024 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/august-2024-happy-hour/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:15:06 -0500 For folks that weren’t at the last club meeting or didn’t get the word elsewhere, Happy Hour this Sunday (25th) is at BIG GROVE – Solon. It is NOT at Lion Bridge this month.

Hope to see you there!

]]> 0 06151ca70f6b376b144178023df1e970 Tony Browning started the topic Brew-B-Que in Independence 2024 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/brew-b-que-in-independence-2024/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:02:31 -0500 What is the plan for Brew-B-Que? What time should we arrive to set up?

I have my beers loaded into the App.

]]> 0 11c5565729c4892265c0e50d73f1613b Tony Browning replied to the topic June 2024 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/june-2024-happy-hour/#post-742 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:26:40 -0500 Yep. Plan to be there. Not sure what all I’m bringing yet? Maybe more cider? Gose?

Thanks for getting my glass and lanyard, Logan.

]]> 0 b8faa2bf7a82b373f47d2021ddad164a Tony Browning replied to the topic June meeting in the forum CRBS Meetings https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/june-meeting/#post-740 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:35:12 -0500 I left my glass and lanyard at the meeting last night. Did someone pick it up for me? Bring it to Happy Hour. Thanks.

]]> 0 e0b4419bf77c4b38c45edc4490e570e4 Tony Browning started the topic Peace Out in the forum News https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/peace-out/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:06:02 -0500 Peace Tree is ceasing brewing operations.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/iowa-brewery-to-end-brewing-operations-after-15-years/ar-BB1ovBzS?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=1a516903d36c4b2fb2dc188d3bf2ac0a&ei=119

]]> 0 30ad34578db2a300d6e085f54106b9db Tony Browning started the topic June meeting in the forum CRBS Meetings https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/june-meeting/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:48:36 -0500 A little bird just told me that next week’s meeting has been moved to IBC. FB is correct, but the calendar here still says Qrtr Barrel.

]]> 0 c92012ad26fb43211b43f8b6d62ccb0c Tony Browning started the topic Anchor Steam - the Phoenix! in the forum News https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/anchor-steam-the-phoenix/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:22:02 -0500 Anchor Brewing will reopen after acquisition
But about 10 months after Anchor filed for bankruptcy, Shepherd Futures, the family office of Hamdi Ulukaya, billionaire founder and CEO of Chobani yogurt, on May 31 revealed in a statement that it was going to purchase all of Anchor Brewing’s assets and would relaunch the brand. The sale price has not…Read more

]]> 0 088f5221cf9ae1354b1eb196aee925e2 Tony Browning replied to the topic CRBS Festival - 2024 May 11th in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/crbs-festival-2024-may-11th/#post-715 Tue, 14 May 2024 19:40:27 -0500 Great job everyone! A rousing success, if I do say so myself! Sore and tired afterwards (for a couple of days), but worth it!

]]> 0 ae1ad8f0d62eb7ab4740e36a5627bce9 Tony Browning replied to the topic Mother's Day Cream Ale in the forum Who's Brewing https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/mothers-day-cream-ale/#post-714 Tue, 14 May 2024 19:39:16 -0500 Great news, Daryl! Glad to see you back in the game!

]]> 0 f4a1f1d7bfcf16065a157b951cced6b6 Tony Browning replied to the topic Wort Rally 2024 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/wort-rally-2024/#post-713 Tue, 14 May 2024 19:37:56 -0500 Thanks for the update, Logan!

]]> 0 b52e4fd9b1a5ee87beb1604817cd355c Tony Browning replied to the topic Wort Rally 2024 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/wort-rally-2024/#post-709 Sun, 12 May 2024 17:22:51 -0500 When and where is the public tasting for the Rally? All that is mentioned is about the Judging session. Please confirm that the public tasting is May 26th at Big Grove – CR. What time – same as Happy Hour (3 – 5 pm)?

]]> 0 81acbdf2b904f3421141b372799c0c25 Tony Browning replied to the topic CRBS Festival - 2024 May 11th in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/crbs-festival-2024-may-11th/#post-707 Fri, 10 May 2024 21:07:25 -0500 Matt @ Benz gave me a roll of peel & stick stickers that I left in the plastic box.

]]> 0 7190ee7498818442b2714f75be024e90 Tony Browning replied to the topic CRBS Festival - 2024 May 11th in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/crbs-festival-2024-may-11th/#post-706 Fri, 10 May 2024 19:54:46 -0500 At Benz 4 keg drop-off. There’s a list of the kegs, but no tags. What’s up?

]]> 0 4dc20da1e8e3ee7797f13d85b4040876 Tony Browning replied to the topic CRBS Festival - 2024 May 11th in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/crbs-festival-2024-may-11th/#post-697 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:20:07 -0500 Woo, Hoo! Thanks to whoever updated the App for the upcoming festivals. I finally got to enter my 2 beers for Drink Local.

]]> 0 bfbdbcb4f75c44cc3dc64bde02402c9d Tony Browning replied to the topic April 2024 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/april-2024-happy-hour/#post-696 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:55:41 -0500 I plan to be there. I’m hoping to bring the Zappa hopped IPA (Peaches en Regalia), if it’s done carbonating. Otherwise, I’ll have the Pilsner, Stout and Gose.

]]> 0 61f57889b21bd704eec13b5db10cbf45 Tony Browning replied to the topic Wort Rally 2024 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/wort-rally-2024/#post-673 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:29:17 -0600 Just entered (Entry #007) and paid via PayPal ($25).

]]> 0 a2c24bf6e906694cdd45e54e359040ec Tony Browning replied to the topic Feb 2024 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/feb-2024-happy-hour/#post-672 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:46:12 -0600 I’ll be there, but only for a little while – another Sunday afternoon hockey game. It’s “bring out yer dead” day – Fest beer and Aussie sparkling ale.

]]> 0 858284f1eee42780ac3ba4ddc0fbf877 Tony Browning replied to the topic Jan 2024 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/jan-2024-happy-hour/#post-661 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:48:44 -0600 Gonna miss this one. There’s a make-up hockey game @ 4pm. Game on the 20th was “snowed out.”

]]> 0 3363af8fa7c9a13a5128436fe08bb658 Tony Browning replied to the topic Nov 2023 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/nov-2023-happy-hour/#post-606 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:50:06 -0600 I’m hoping to make it back from Chicago in time to attend. If I make it, I’ll probably bring the saison and maybe the Aussie Sparkling.

]]> 0 c71c35d5f1050b1129c094ba5002fde9 Tony Browning replied to the topic Cabinet meeting 11/9 in the forum CRBS Meetings https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/cabinet-meeting-11-9/#post-605 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:48:53 -0600 Works now. Thanks!

]]> 0 ab675f6d3cb06d47300e084d38d7430c Tony Browning replied to the topic Water Adjustment Poster in the forum Recipes https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/water-adjustment-poster/#post-595 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:55:59 -0600 Link doesn’t work

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]]> 0 48eeb169a29a0803fe131743c920a201 Tony Browning replied to the topic Oct 2023 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/oct-2023-happy-hour/#post-588 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:53:26 -0500 I plan to be there, but I’m not selling anything. Plan to bring the Festbier and maybe some old stuff, too (assuming it’s still OK).

]]> 0 98cb799cb0a449332065b6c90baaa1c4 Tony Browning replied to the topic Sept 2023 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/sept-2023-happy-hour/#post-580 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:11:45 -0500 Well, they didn’t suck, so I’m bring Szechuan Saison, Weasels and Aussie Sparkling to the Happy Hour.

]]> 0 8c8007cc730c2dce9dfdd5e9923b3860 Tony Browning replied to the topic Sept 2023 Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/sept-2023-happy-hour/#post-578 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:27:38 -0500 I’ll be there. Not sure what beers (if any) I’m bringing. Nothing new – just leftovers from Festival Season. I’ll sample them and see if any are fit to drink. Will bring the OK ones to the meeting tonight for others to weigh in on them.

]]> 0 80ce829571d400490ed8cb26fe114b93 Tony Browning started the topic Iowa Festival of Beers (Amana) in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/iowa-festival-of-beers-amana/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:32:59 -0500 What’s the game plan for Sunday in Amana? What time are we arriving? VIP pouring starts at NOON. Pour until 4pm.

]]> 0 ab8c80a3e1a9f2f12c3b2c7272ada2f2 Tony Browning replied to the topic August Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/august-happy-hour/#post-571 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:10:46 -0500 Plenty of Weasels left from Independence, so I’ll bring some today.

]]> 0 adcab0b3f9d0b04142cd50df08d5d693 Tony Browning replied to the topic Independence BrewBQ 2023 in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/independence-brewbq-2023/#post-570 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:50:35 -0500 I remembered the VIP this morning. I’m planning to bring a bottle of the Szechuan Saison for the VIP hour.

]]> 0 af21e7bdb61368379f614de4b8912ae8 Tony Browning replied to the topic August Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/august-happy-hour/#post-566 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:59:42 -0500 Yep, while some are focused on Independence Brew-B-Que on Saturday, don’t forget about Happy Hour on Sunday.

I’ll be there with Aussie Sparkling Ale and Szechuan Saison. Maybe some Weasels if there’s any left after Saturday?

]]> 0 5711eba13eb759a8179815b254129f6c Tony Browning started the topic Video Tour of Big Grove CR in the forum News https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/video-tour-of-big-grove-cr/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:39:07 -0500 Spotted this online and thought I’d share it for folks that didn’t see it. Update on the Big Grove brewery going in over in Kingston.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/big-grove-gives-sneak-peek-at-new-cedar-rapids-brewery/ar-AA1fpKhj?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=f20bb0e45a8a449687ca1c5d097f7eb0&ei=59

]]> 0 679e7d96ddaacc9487039bd319fb4784 Tony Browning replied to the topic Drink Local Festival in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/drink-local-festival/#post-558 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:28:42 -0500 help! I can’t seem to be able to upload one of my beers to the Festival app? I enter the data, hit “submit” and nothing happens.

]]> 0 2666dba3436c9ee2723a535b68789b2e Tony Browning started the topic Field Day Brewery is Opening Tomorrow! in the forum News https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/field-day-brewery-is-opening-tomorrow/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:42:09 -0500 August 1st is the official opening of Field Day Brewery in North Liberty. Can’t wait to go check it out and congratulate Alex and Aaron.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/field-day-brewing-company-to-open-in-north-liberty-on-august-1st/ar-AA1ezfGg?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=fcb8aef8ea7242079e401ba66942c24b&ei=12

]]> 0 e3fcd380ab10a85336929f64c5e133ad Tony Browning replied to the topic July Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/july-happy-hour/#post-556 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:26:50 -0500 Managed to coax a bottle of the Szechuan Saison out of the keg. Yes, it’s still clogging up sometimes.

]]> 0 a01465ffaf20f2c6d5a0e83a192b8b5f Tony Browning replied to the topic July Happy Hour in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/july-happy-hour/#post-555 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:39:47 -0500 I plan to be there. Will bring my Aussie Sparkling Ale.

]]> 0 6e2f72e91b4be7c181280ff39c0c6ecb Tony Browning replied to the topic Drink Local Festival in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/drink-local-festival/#post-542 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:57:28 -0500 Got both beers in the fermenter, bubbling happily away.

]]> 0 60e7fd9ff2de17cdb1d7b0ea5669c27f Tony Browning replied to the topic No more Anchor Steam Christmas Ale in the forum News https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/no-more-anchor-steam-christmas-ale/#post-539 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:22:23 -0500 Well, the other shoe has dropped. They are closing up shop permanently.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/anchor-steam-the-og-of-craft-beer-is-shutting-down-after-years-of-losses/ar-AA1dLO14?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=1c6b0153258747aba58c9e1814f4bc97&ei=71

]]> 0 f436c611dbf8730148286ac8e991bd9a Tony Browning started the topic Hope this isn't a long-term trend in the forum News https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/hope-this-isnt-a-long-term-trend/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:06:04 -0500 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-death-of-the-beer-festival-is-jolting-the-craft-brewing-industry/ar-AA1dJx01?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=40f9724468754bb4874c318f1e656873&ei=48

HomebrewCon announced that they are sorta merging with GABF in an attempt to keep their festival going.

]]> 0 7709ba4775486bc347e513bc11eb7300 Tony Browning replied to the topic Drink Local Festival in the forum Upcoming Events https://cedarrapidsbrewingsociety.com/forums/topic/drink-local-festival/#post-537 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:29:03 -0500 NICE!

I ordered my supplies yesterday for the 2 beers that I plan to make for our Festival: Weasels Ripped My Flesh (Hoppy Wheat w/Zappa hops) and a re-make of the Szechuan Saison. Let’s hope batch #2 comes out as good as the original!

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