Let’s talk YOUNG cosida
Most people probably remember such cliques in high school. Not surprisingly YC had a theme party “high school prom” in
Apparently YC folks were dressed up like the Village People*, or something. (*Village People are known to be flamboyant and perhaps live alternative lifestyles. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. As a card carrying member of CoSIDA, I believe in inclusion of all races, creeds, colors and sexual preferences.)
Who knows, but when you wear a “hipper than thou” emblem on your chest at a workshop, you seem to be saying that you are better than the rest. If you are “Young CoSIDA,” is everybody else is the dreaded “Old CoSIDA” in your eyes?
I don’t care if a group wants to go out on the town. Many of us have a good social life during the workshop—and that’s not a bad thing. In fact, most of us hang with the people we know and work with.
The last thing we need in our profession, however, is exclusion and that seems to be a big part of what YC is about. A colleague of mine went to a YC gathering in
Most importantly, I hope the powers at CoSIDA do not allow anyone who disses the organization by desecrating the CoSIDA badge into official functions—lunches, brunches, table topics--in
And be careful, we wouldn’t want to see Young CoSIDA folk engaging in Tom Foolery appearing on Facebook.
posted by SIDude @ 5:26 PM
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When I went to CoSIDA in Philadelphia last summer, it was the first I had heard of Young CoSIDA. I wasn't invited to its functions or even knew who was in charge, in spite of the fact that I was probably about the same age as some of its members. Maybe the fact that I've been a full-time SID since graduation makes people assume I'm older. Maybe I'm not "cool" enough. Maybe it's just a bunch of Division I GA's and interns running around and getting plastered. I don't really know what the case is, but I'm pretty sure I'd have no interest in their "activities."
I can see how some young SID-type folks would be in search of social activities more geared toward their age at the Workshop. I mean I personally enjoy CoSIDA's receptions a lot, but I can see how the young and "trendy" might liken them to faculty mixers. I guess it's fine for the young fun-seekers to "bond" with other SIDs by pretending it's prom time, but slapping an official-sounding name on their group and propping it up as some sort of real organization does seem at least somewhat overboard.
To each their own I suppose.
"And be careful, we wouldn’t want to see Young CoSIDA folk engaging in Tom Foolery appearing on Facebook."
Damn, perfect use for my pocket digital camera. And I missed it. :)
Just becuase 95% of SIDs are Trekies doesn't mean the rest must be. Tom Foolery, what the hell year is this.
Are you upset just because you're left out again like you were in high school and college.
You're a dork, get over it and accept it!
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Anonymous:
Never much cared for Star Trek--was too busy playing Tom Foolery with ladies most nights.
Glad you have such a high opinion of your SID brethren. Oh, that's right, you are trying to separate yourself from the rest of the pack.
That's balderdash, dog!
"Tom Foolery, what the hell year is this."
I'm not sure, but I think that this is a question and takes a question mark, not a period.
Man, GAs and Interns running around and getting plastered? Where do I sign up? Oh, wait. I'm an UGA (not to be confused with Uga, and only 20.
And people wonder why I haven't been to CoSIDA in five years. There is no point in going more often than that.
Wow a group based on networking gets slammed because you do not know how to network? I went to the events in Philly and NashVegas and had a blast. I met a lot of young and not-so-young SID professionals and made some good contacts. It has helped me professionally as well as provide social activities sorely lacking at CoSIDA. Sounds like the only ladies sidude has "entertained" would be cousins or maybe a pay service from the local street corner. Really, it is not hard to have a good time and network guys. Try introducing yourself to others and maybe attempt to have a personality.
Anonymous,
If you're going to take issue with the criticisms of Young CoSIDA, make sure you understand what the criticisms are.
In the original post, sidude wrote:
"I don’t care if a group wants to go out on the town. Many of us have a good social life during the workshop—and that’s not a bad thing. In fact, most of us hang with the people we know and work with."
That doesn't sound to me like he is bashing the general theme of networking or attending social functions.
I attended the event in Nashville and I can say there absolutely was no age restriction. There were several "older" SIDs in attendance, including, if memory serves correctly, a board member or two. The group doesn't exclude anybody by not inviting them. There was a table set up in the lobby of the hotel where anyone could come sign up to attend the event.
The event was purposely scheduled as to not conflict with CoSIDA functions. It was just a great way for people to get together in a fun and different social setting. I don't see anything wrong with another avenue to get to know people. If it were to be scheduled at the same time as other actual workshop functions, I'd have a problem and would not attend.
While I personally don't have a problem with it, I can see where the sticker on the name badge could be an issue and wouldn't have any problem with being told that was unacceptable.
This year was by far the most organized event and I think Philly was the first time there was an actual event. It started as a few people getting a suite at the hotel, but enough people have become involved that it's grown into a more formalized thing. It's all meant in good fun.
YC does not exclude ANYONE. It is open to anyone, regardless of age or status at their school.
You can only be excluded if you exclude yourself, and unfortunately, it seems several posters have that attitude. If that's your attitude, that's your perogative, but it's also unfortunate.
Keep in mind we are in a high-pressure profession, with an incredible turn-over rate.
The beauty of CoSIDA and YC is the annual opportunity to recharge your engines, both educationally and socially with colleagues who share one bond, regardless of who they are or where they work: a love for the business of sports information.
YC is just another opportunity to share experiences with people you have this bond with.
Yes, networking events are not mandatory at a national workshop.
But the acronym SID does not need to stand for "Stranded In Depression."
We work our tails off every year for the benefit of our institutions, and rarely do anything for ourselves and the benefit of our own careers (or sanity for that matter). YC is simply a tongue-in-cheek way to do something for ourselves.
other people, and not our
Kudos to the last two anonymous posters whose comments were very informative and made solid points.
How is this any different from Wally World at ECAC-SIDA, other than that is a more "formal" event? Still, it seems like everyone young and old has a great time at Wally World, and no one cares if you are a 22-year old GA or a 50-something head SID at a major school. The underlying theme is we all need to blow off some steam, and social activities at our conferences are exactly the way to do that.
Here's what I feel is the real issue with YC:
Some people who are involved with the planning of the YC events take great pride in organizing events that they feel are superior to official CoSIDA functions (primarily in attendance and execution).
I'm all for having a good time and networking with other SIDs, but I refuse to feed the egos of a few members who feel they know how to do a better job with the conference and act on those feelings by creating their own “association” and events.
I’m not saying that the CoSIDA workshop is good or bad, but there are ways to get involved if a person feels there needs to be change. The evolution of the technical sessions -- InDesign and Photoshop -- are a good example.
I also agree with the original post that the YC stickers are not a good thing. Personally, I find the act of putting them on a CoSIDA badge to be disrespectful toward the organization. Plus, I’m sure I’m not alone in that I really don’t need a sticker that features a rubber ducky on my conference name badge. And people wonder why we don’t get any respect from other administrators!
Oh… and if you want to know more about YC, they publish an official YC Newsletter several times each year.
To quote Jon Stewart: "I don't have a joke about that; I just thought you should know."
I was wondering, is Young CoSIDA officially endorsed by or attached to CoSIDA? If not, I was wondering how they're allowed to have CoSIDA as part of their name, considering how sensitive our organization is over copyright/trademark issues.
If YC IS attached to CoSIDA, I'd like to see CoSIDA make some mention of it on its web site; perhaps even a page explaining its mission and goals.
Locust:
Those are valid concerns and I wouldn't be surprised if they are not addressed by the CoSIDA Board.
I did a Google search on Young CoSIDA and could not find anything. That should not surprise, since a organization with the purpose of blowing off steam/getting hammered-- directly affiliated with colleges and universities--might want to hover under the radar a bit.
Where did this newsletter appear? Maybe just emailed to the chiefs at the top?
I'm all for networking. I wonder, however, how good a "reference" would be for a job when your one thing in common was you threw back tequila shots and were hoarse and hung over the next morning at CoSIDA workshop functions.
I still stick to my original point that there’s something wrong with the clique mentality of the group and the fact that use the name CoSIDA and desecrate our great logo and workshop badge.
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sidude...it sounds to me like you're just a very bitter person who wasn't able to attend the YC social events because for whatever reason you simply didn't know about them. In that regard I'm going to do YOU a favor, the San Diego event is a luau theme at a yet to be determined date and location, which I guarantee will not conflict with any CoSIDA events they have planned. You can also sign up for the newsletter while you're there, which is not all that different from the ECAC-SIDA newsletter.
In terms of us being a "high school clique" there is no civil response to that, again you just sound bitter for not being invited. (btw...ever notice that when some of the older attendees get together it can be extremely difficult to enter the conversation because they don't seem to want the opinions of the younger folks, hmmm)
There is a simple solution to this problem, ask somebody bearing the YC sticker, or that is dressed up for the occasion in the hotel lobby what is going on. Young and old are invited to attend and there are no exclusions. There were a number of people over 30 at the 80's prom, including a couple CoSIDA board members that seemed to be enjoying themselves, and a number of them bought their tickets at the door. I heard someone say there was around 180 attendees that night so I don't know how nearly a quarter of the overall attendance can be construed as excluding people.
As far as you nit picky problem with the YC Ducky sticker being on the badges goes, most of us had the sticker in the bottom corner of the badge and didn't cover the "beautiful" CoSIDA mark. If it really makes you that upset we can simply put it on something else (shirt, notebook, etc.).
Next on my hit list, "Some people who are involved with the planning of the YC events take great pride in organizing events that they feel are superior to official CoSIDA functions ... but I refuse to feed the egos of a few members who feel they know how to do a better job with the conference and act on those feelings by creating their own “association” and events." remark. Are you serious?
Was there ever anything you worked your tail off for that was an overwhelming success? If there was I'm sure you were proud of it and you should be. How is planning that event different? It took a lot of hours and out of pocket expenses for the organizers (who went to Nashville on their own dime to seek out possible venues and negotiate a very good deal with the owner of Decades) to put the prom together and if can't respect the effort they put in you show that you're simply a selfish person who does exactly what you just bashed in your own post. I didn't hear from any of the people who planned it that “this is way better than what CoSIDA does.” Their only goal was to have another event where we can get together as a group and have some fun during the workshop.
In closing, if you don't like/have no interest what YC does in addition to the workshop events simply don't participate and don't post disparaging remarks about those that do. Those of you who are remind me of the one kid in my high school class that repeatedly ruined everyone else’s fun for his own enjoyment so I’m telling you what I told him, GET A LIFE.
I want to know more about Young CoSIDA as some of our anonymous posters have piqued my interest. What kind of information is in the newsletters? Does YC concentrate on social networking exclusively or are there other missions? I think it'd be great for an organization or group to actively and routinely focus on giving advice/tips on getting started in the profession (to young graduates and to those who are looking to make a career change) as well as promote the field of sports information to current undergraduate students.
YC seems to be better organized than I thought and I can see how it fills a need and could fill other needs. Is YC doing or planning to do the kind of things I mentioned above?
If "getting a life" means using the few vacation days that I actually get to take each year to visit the city where I'll be in six months for a conference, then I'm ok with not having a life.
And for the record, I did not bash the work that went into or the quailty of the event. (The effort and execution was actually quite impressive.) My issue was with the smug satisfaction that some members enjoyed when noting the success of the event.
Bottom line for me: Do what you want... until you start doing and saying things that disrespect the organization. I feel that crosses the line.
And one final note... with respect to the post listing dating sites, that was a pretty lame personal attack.
From my understanding, YC is essentially a group of friends who all happen to be SIDs or former SIDs. Somewhere along the line, probably as a joke, they decided to call themselves Young CoSIDA. They held an event in Philly, and the small group of friends transformed into a larger network of folks around the country.
Nothing really wrong with any of that aside from the use of the name "CoSIDA" and the connection with the national association that it implies.
The suggestion that YC could be a formal part of CoSIDA which addresses the needs and demands of folks just entering the business is a great idea, but that's not the focus of YC in its current state.
It's refreshing to see all of this conversation, although the original post was bitter and much ado about nothing, I am glad that the recent posters have tried (most of them with class - not all unfortunately) to explain a little bit about YC and that locustgrove is now interested. That is the whole point of YC (which, by the way is not an official organization, does not have the word CoSIDA in its name, and does not look for the approval of the board of any organization) - to get people involved who maybe did not have the opportunity before, who maybe tried the CoSIDA way of getting on a committee and found that their opinions were not taken seriously or that their agendas did not fit those of the leadership of the organization, who maybe felt - "wow wouldn't it be great if there were some other folks here who think like me(regardless of their chronological age - young thinkers if you will), that I could get together with, share a couple of beers and more importantly, a couple of stories with about job ups and downs, family life, etc. Most of "YC" is now close to or over 30, plenty have spouses and children, and yes, they like to actually get together and share in an adult beverage or two from time to time during the one time of year when we are not putting in 80 hour weeks. The bottom line here folks is, lighten up -folks like sidude are the ones with the fancy blogs who seem to be taking themselves WAY too seriously. You're kind of like the Timothy Busfield character in field of dreams - just relax and you might start to see that there really are players out there in that cornfield. As far as everyone else, you're ALL welcome to explore what YC is - it is what you want it to be, what you make of it. More than 25% of the attendees of this year's CoSIDA workshop saw that - including more than a few CoSIDA board members, who not only attended the prom, but wore the silly little stickers on their badge too, because you know what? They realized that once they stopped worrying about what this rogue organization that was going to take over the CoSIDA world was, and stopped being threatened by something that they had no reason to worry about, they saw that "YC" really is just "C" - YC is CoSIDA. To answer locusgrove's thoughtful post, yes YC is way more than a party at CoSIDA (which by the way, will NEVER conflict with an official CoSIDA function), many job contact have been made through the newsletter and email list - there have not only been jobs posted and filled, but members of the CoSIDA board have ASKED that CoSIDA posts go out to the YC email list - something that admittedly we were reluctant to do precicely because we are NOT looking to be an official organization nor take anything away from CoSIDA and become their competitor nor their committee of young people. Finally, I can guarantee this, no one who is a good person looking to have a good time and respect their peers will be shut out of a YC event. To get on the newsletter, simply leave your email address in a post on this blog and I will be sure you get on the list and start receiving the newsletter. If you're not impressed even a little bit, I promise your money back. (Relax Sidude - I was just kidding about the money - now go see Shoeless Joe and the others, they're playing in the cornfield)
All of this anonymity is killing me so it's time to step up.
First of all, thanks to all who have written positive responses in support of YC. That is greatly appreciated.
More importantly, I'm Scottie Rodgers and I am one of several people who organize YC activities. I am also a nine-year member of the CoSIDA Social Committee. I am not IDing myself for personal gain; I'm doing it to get core of this exchange and create some resolution.
My e-mail address is srodgers@cstv.com and office number is 646-731-2374. I encourage any blogger, anonymous poster or anyone reading this to contact me so I can tell you more about YC. There is one catch: You MUST identify yourself before we enter into a conversation.
It is great to have an exchange of ideas and viewpoints. HOWEVER, doing this under a cloak of anonymity, is not the way to get to any solution. You have to step up and become a part of the solution, not just sit here and talk about it.
So contact me or anyone else you may know who can tell you more about YC. I look forward to hearing from you.
Scottie
So did you (four posts ago) actually read what I (two before that) posted, or even what you posted earlier? To refresh your memory, you said "Some people who are involved with the planning of the YC events take great pride in organizing events that they feel are superior to official CoSIDA functions (primarily in attendance and execution)."
I believe you're talking about the organizers and questioning their motives, not the "smug" members you more recently referred to and in that regard we're all entitled to our own opinions and if some people voiced that they thought the YC event was better they can do that, it's a free country. If you thought they were dogging CoSIDA maybe you should have asked whoever made the comment to clarify what they said. I personally liked the fact that we had the place to ourselves and we were able to save some money by purchasing drink tickets in advance (which I'll grant you is much easier to do on a Monday than the CoSIDA event on Wednesday). If that drops me into your "smug" category then so be it. I enjoyed all of the events put on by CoSIDA and didn't place the YC prom on some pedestal you seem to think so many people have it on.
My next question is how on earth did you relate what was done to organize the event to my "get a life" statement and then infer I was telling you to get involved? It almost seems like you're trying to twist that into a "woe is me" statement so you can complain about having very little vacation time.
In terms of disrespecting CoSIDA, I was at the prom from start to finish and saw nothing that would disrespect it. I saw people talking, laughing, singing, dancing and having a fun night. If there's something you specifically observed beyond some comments made in conversations you may/may not have been a part of please feel free to share since the rest of us obviously missed it.
Finally, the last tree posts hit the nail right in the head with what YC is about and if you still believe that it is trying to undermine CoSIDA in some way then I suggest you give Scottie a call or send him an email.
Off-topic, but I was wondering if anyone out there might be interested in joining a moderated, private (only registered users may read and write posts; users must register with a .edu or other non-anonymous e-mail address) discussion board for SIDs.
I've got no problem with this blog and understand the desire for anonymity when it comes to some hot-button issues.
The discussion board I have in mind is more about just the dry, every-day aspects of the profession (a place for shop talk if you will).
I've actually already set up the board on a free discussion board hosting site and was debating whether or not actually running with it. If I can get some interest from the readers of this blog, I'll spread the word on a larger scale. If it becomes popular, I'll be looking for some volunteer moderators as well. If it flops, it flops.
Here's the link. The terms of use/rules forum is open to be read by unregistered users.
http://sid.s10.forumsplace.com
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Washington College
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Holy Schnickies, don't get your panties in a bunch anonymous posters/YC members.
Let me throw out an olive branch a bit and offer some suggestions for your social group.
1: Change your name. You may recall this blog came under fire for its name. The author agreed there could be a better name and regretted not doing so.
Perception is reality a lot of times. The name suggests affiliation with CoSIDA, which it does not have. YC's mission focuses on keeping the local city's speakeasy in business--hardly the same as CoSIDA's. The youth part, once again--the perception is reality—could imply discrimination.
If you had name similar to “Wally World” there would be no confusion. That moniker implies fun and crazy extracurricular activities.
2. Stay off the badge. Yeah, desecrating the badge is an extreme description. We sometimes embellish for effect on these blogs. Create a pin or something to wear on your lapel.
3. Give back. The word is out that YC is a party organization. Hold a bowling tournament, or something, and donate a few bucks to charity.
So there you have it--free advice to take your club to a new level!
wow dad, thanks for the advice...in the words of Triumph, "Now you are begging to be pooped on."
Geesh, some of these posts are getting aggressive. Perhaps all of us, myself included, should take a step back and realize we are way too busy to get too worked up over this stuff. A few concerns seem legitimate, but life as we know it isn't going to end because there's a duck on a sticker.
I happen count among the reasons I love being an SID the fact that we are all in the same boat and, as a result, tend to take care of each other. That was one of the first things I learned when I started in this business many years ago, and I still feel the same today. But I guess every family has some grumpy members.
Anyway, whatever happens, I'm looking forward to the luau. If YC can score a spot on the beach, it could be a record-setting event in terms of fun.
And, as and SID, I would be sure to note the details within the History section of a future YC media guide. :)
THE BEST THING ABOUT YC is....
there is no YC
Since when did the CoSIDA workshop badge become so sacred. Is this what I've been busting my ass for, working 12 hours a day and end up with barely enough money to afford to buy myself lunch everyday. A goddamn badge???
Dude, I put my sticker right on that sucker, maybe next year I'll write SIDude sucks on it. I'll do whatever I want to the damn badge because I paid to go to the damn workshop out of my own pocket, so once anything is handed to me, it is my property and I will do with it as I please.
And on top of that, I dare anyone to tell me I cannot attend a panel because of a sticker. If they think what people say or do on here is bad, just wait to what would occur if I was refused entrance for such a thing.
Keep the Y.C. acronym--since you all have so much invested in the brand.
Call yourselves "Yesterday's Catfish"--so everyone knows the group is not affiliated with CoSIDA.
Keep the Y.C. acronym--since you all have so much invested in the brand.
Call yourselves "Yesterday's Catfish"--so everyone knows the group is not officially affiliated with CoSIDA.
You're crazy! (YC)
YC? What's YC?
Having never been to more than 1.5 days of a CoSIDA convention (and never planning to go back - though a San Diego beach party is tempting), I just want to add, this all seems like much ado about nothing.
I'm just sorry my 1.5 didn't coincide with the free flow of cheap libations.
I agree ... what's the big deal??? I take my wife and kids with me to the workshop. While I spend time with them in the evenings, I do have time to hang out and network with my fellow SIDs.
I don't feel like I miss out on anything. In fact, I feel like I gain by being with my family. But that's me.
I say, to each his own.
YC doesn't seem to be in conflict with CoSIDA as a whole. They appear to schedule their event at a time that doesn't interfer with the workshop schedule. And they add a rubber duck to the name badge. So what? What's the big deal?
YC is not my thing. It's just not. However, I'm not going to stand in the way of something that obviously a lot of people enjoy. It's not causing anyone harm, so what's the problem?
First of all everybody calm down... Secondly, it is amazing to me that during your 80 hour work weeks you have enough energy and time to donate to this blog all about our great YC group. And that is in fact what it is, great and growing as it turns out.
If you want to get involved, get involved it is very simple and easy. If you don't want to get involved then don't and please refrain from putting down those who do participate and organize the events, newsletters, suite, etc... that go into YC.
You talk about the group being like high school, I feel that this entire blog is childish in the fact that you do not identify yourself and you are upset in actuality because you missed out on the YC activities and "a second chance at your first time."
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The Village People
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40 comments! These are the pent up feelings of being left out. Most SIDs feel this when they deal with outside world.
The idea of the safe SID world being overrun with the people that made fun of them in high school sends statcrew manuals and NCAA volleyball statistical formula charts crashing from desks!
Easy dorks! Don’t be afraid! Yes some people drink, and some even have sex!!!
Maybe you should hang out with them; you might have a good time…If your boss will let you take off your tie at some point during the conference.
This is 42... only 23 more comments to take over sole possession of second place!
We have a long way to go before we reach the top spot... 86 is a lot of comments.
Sex? Who has time for sex? I have a football media guide to write!!! :)
It's amazing how the dreaded and feared "S" word has killed this board with the SIDs. Yes, I'm taking about Sex.
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A few years ago, it was difficult to find synthetic motor oils, and equally difficult to find someone who admitted to using them. Nowadays, however, you can find synthetic motor oils on the shelves of Wal-Mart, and other retailers, and the number of people turning to synthetic motor oils, particularly in light of the recent events affecting fuel prices, has risen greatly.
So why do people use synthetic motor oils rather than sticking with the old petroleum based stand-bys which are admittedly cheaper?
1. Let's start with the cost per quart issue. Synthetic motor oils ARE more expensive at purchase. However, these oils last longer, requiring fewer oil changes. As a synthetic motor oil outlasts several changes of petroleum based lubricants, the ultimate out-of-pocket cost of the lubricant is less. This cost savings becomes even greater if you have someone else change your oil for you rather than doing it yourself!
The history of perfume goes back to Egypt, although it was prevalent in East Asia as well. Early perfumes were based on incense, not chemicals, so aromas were passed around through fumes. The Roman and Islamic cultures further refined the harvesting and manufacturing of perfumery processes to include other aromatic ingredients.
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Brew low cost beer. The amount of time you spend on brewing beer makes the small difference in cost between "just OK"
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Other ways to reduce the cost of your beer are by growing your own hops and reusing yeast from the fermenter. Easy to do,
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Beer Brewing Equipment Basic, simple, cheap equipment that gets the job done. Sometimes it adds to the challenge. But
through the mystique of brewing and remember that illiterate alewives brewed for centuries using tried and true recipes and
procedures before the dawn of kegerators, ph meters or hydrometers.
Beer Keg Brewing. After using bottles for years, you can jump to the corny keg (Cornelius keg). This is an important step
because it makes brewing so much easier. You can still bottle, but just a few bottles per batch, and use a corny keg to
fill the bottles. You can use corny kegs as secondary fermenting vessels. You can try out method where you leave the beer
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transferring any trub.
If you are interested in wine making then you need to do a little homework before you get started. Wine making is not something that you can just plunge into and learn along the way, you need to do some research so that you know that you are not missing any vital wine making steps or processes. If you do miss these wine making your wine could very well turn out tasting like anything but wine.
Wine making is a something fun that you can do in your spare time and at the end you will have a glorious result. Wine making is something that people tend to get hooked on because the very first batch is not usually perfect, it may taste delicious but it will not be perfect. As you learn about wine making and as you get the wine making experience behind you your wine will get better and better. You will undoubtedly pick up tips and tricks to help you improve your wine making capabilities.
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