Just out of curiosity, those of you that are men, and married, How many of you wear your wedding ring on the job/in the brewhouse/etc?
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Since I'm getting married next year and I would like to wear my wedding ring on the job, what kind of rings do people have? I'm a little concerned about damaging the ring with cleaners/sanitizers around the brewery (I know I should have gloves on all the time, but they rip/leak etc...). Any advice from the married brewers out there?Hutch Kugeman
Head Brewer
Brooklyn Brewery at the Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
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Hello All,
I don't wear my ring while working in the brewery and it drives my wife crazy, but she understands why. Too many things for it to get hooked or hung up on, tearing at a finger. A finger semi squashed between two kegs or firkins can smart enough without a smashed ring that hurts oh so badly until bent back into shape enough to remove with channel locks or if the finger has swollen, needs to be cut off.
I've also found rings can cause gloves to wear and fail more rapidly.
I'm a worrier, so better safe than sorry.
Aloha,
Ron
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
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wedding rings
hey BMOOR, for my $.02, How many like me out there? At 53, balding, gain of weigh and lack of funds ( 2 kids college & distillery start-up) there is not much risk of "remove it - loose it", if I understand what that infers. Also, my mid-life crises was handled by the purchase of a BB&H 600 L Still. Besides, I married my "trophy" wife 25 years ago.
By the way, thanks to all the posters. This is a very helpful site.
Woodman
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My wife actually tells me not to wear the ring on the job. I forget to take it off most of the time.
Years back I used to wear a claddagh ring that got caught on the edge of a 55 gallon brute bucket full of wet spent grain and felt my finger pull from the socket as I dumped the bucket into the farmers truck. Split the skin from my hand. The crown on the ring was completely bent back. I should learn from that experience.
I think I might leave the wedding band home next time.Bill Madden
CEO and Brewer
Mad Fox Brewing Company
Northern Virginia
703.380.0622 cell
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Originally posted by kugemanSince I'm getting married next year and I would like to wear my wedding ring on the job, what kind of rings do people have? I'm a little concerned about damaging the ring with cleaners/sanitizers around the brewery (I know I should have gloves on all the time, but they rip/leak etc...). Any advice from the married brewers out there?Matt Van Wyk
Brewmaster
Oakshire Brewing
Eugene Oregon
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Originally posted by woodmanhey BMOOR, for my $.02, How many like me out there? At 53, balding, gain of weigh and lack of funds ( 2 kids college & distillery start-up) there is not much risk of "remove it - loose it", if I understand what that infers. Also, my mid-life crises was handled by the purchase of a BB&H 600 L Still. Besides, I married my "trophy" wife 25 years ago.
By the way, thanks to all the posters. This is a very helpful site.
Woodman
Anyway, Andrew is my assistant and he knows I can't finda anything and I loose stuff
Finally, for all those headed to Denver-see ya there. If you see us (on the podium of course did I just jinx myself ), make sure you check out Andrew's new ring!
Matt
Flossmoor StationMatt Van Wyk
Brewmaster
Oakshire Brewing
Eugene Oregon
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I bought a different ring to wear to work. My wedding ring has some intricate knotwork inlaid in it and is mighty hard to clean. I went to the Wal-mart jewelery counter, placed my arm around my lovely wife and asked "Hey lady, what's the cheapest men's wedding band you have?" Best $34 I've spent in a long time. The look on the lady's face alone was worth it. Glad my wife has a sense of humor though. The ring is so thin and rounded, it doesn't get hooked on anything.
DaveDave Fougeron
Southern Star Brewing
Conroe,Texas
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I wear a plain comfort fit (rounded edge) titanium ring.
Is it scratched up? -Yes
Does it bother my wife that it's scratched up? -No
I ruined it on our honeymoon when I went rock climbing, some 48 hours after we said our vows. I was the only mid 20's guy on the island without a shiny ring on my hand. My wife knew what she was getting into when she said yes to me, and that's why we went with a simple ring in the first place.
Now watches on the other hand (no pun intended). I wear a watch (couldn't imagine CIP or brewing without it) and it gets filthy! Sometimes in the car I notice a foul oder, and realize it's all the gunk and sweat under my wristband. I usually soak it in a bleach solution overnight.
Anyhoo, it's been a long week, I needed something light-hearted like this while I sip my sudsy adult beverage. Thanks for the interesting post.
Jay
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Once lost my ring while skimming yeast from a 70 hL fermentor.
Miraculously, I did find it again in the tank bottoms without too much effort. Wife was pleased.
Generally don't wear it while working anymore, or any jewellery for that matter. Too dangerous really. Once spent about three minutes hanging from one finger (the ring finger) at the top of a ladder. It got hooked on a piece of metal. That is one situation I wouldn't wat to repeat Thank goodness for a strong assistant brewer.
Pax.
LiamLiam McKenna
www.yellowbellybrewery.com
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