Brewnosers brewing competition
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Brewnosers brewing competition
I was thinking out loud at the Christmas party about having a brewing comp for us BNer's, but a little different that the normal BJCP stuff.
I was thinking about a beer brewed with 30% adjunct (sugar, corn, rice, Shredded Wheat, etc.). 30% anything but barley or other 'brewing grains' such as rye, flaked wheat/barley, etc. And no belgian yeast, as I'm sure many of us have seen triples brewed with 30% sugar. I was also thinking about keeping the OG under 1.050. Basically, take macro beer mentality and make a better beer out of it.
One other option I was discussing with Nash was for him to brew a beer, and us to try to clone it.
Let me know what you guys think.
I was thinking about a beer brewed with 30% adjunct (sugar, corn, rice, Shredded Wheat, etc.). 30% anything but barley or other 'brewing grains' such as rye, flaked wheat/barley, etc. And no belgian yeast, as I'm sure many of us have seen triples brewed with 30% sugar. I was also thinking about keeping the OG under 1.050. Basically, take macro beer mentality and make a better beer out of it.
One other option I was discussing with Nash was for him to brew a beer, and us to try to clone it.
Let me know what you guys think.
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Re: Brewnosers brewing competition
I don't know. I like the basic idea, but who's going to drink it when I'm done? You guys have better taste, and most of the other people I know don't drink (I _still_ don't get that). otoh, I always have lots of shredded wheat...mr x wrote:I was thinking out loud at the Christmas party about having a brewing comp for us BNer's, but a little different that the normal BJCP stuff.
I was thinking about a beer brewed with 30% adjunct (sugar, corn, rice, Shredded Wheat, etc.). 30% anything but barley or other 'brewing grains' such as rye, flaked wheat/barley, etc. And no belgian yeast, as I'm sure many of us have seen triples brewed with 30% sugar. I was also thinking about keeping the OG under 1.050. Basically, take macro beer mentality and make a better beer out of it.
Seriously, I'm still new to this game, so what do you use that's not "adjunct" and not "brewing grain"?
Well, I know I'm not personally up to that competition - but I _do_ have a secret weapon...mr x wrote: One other option I was discussing with Nash was for him to brew a beer, and us to try to clone it.
Let me know what you guys think.
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Re: Brewnosers brewing competition
I'm game.
Potato Chicha here I come
OK, now we need a puking smiley.
Potato Chicha here I come
OK, now we need a puking smiley.
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Re: Brewnosers brewing competition
The idea is to use an adjunct of some sort, but not a normal brewing grain (some people call unmalted grains adjuncts, but I don't consider them in that way for this competition). What I am talking about are ingredients from the usual to off the wall. Cereals are one option (yes, shredded wheat does work):derek wrote:Seriously, I'm still new to this game, so what do you use that's not "adjunct" and not "brewing grain"?
You can still make a good beer with 30% adjunct. For instance, I made a Labatt's Blue clone (1/3 flaked corn), but changed the yeast to California Lager, and it made a pretty good beer. So all that's really required is a bit of imagination.
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Re: Brewnosers brewing competition
So, is that the only rule? 30% non-brewing adjuncts and no Belgian yeast.
I have a couple ideas, but it might be the wrong time of year...
I have a couple ideas, but it might be the wrong time of year...
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That's the idea. And a mid to low OG, no more than 1.050.
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Ah, OK. You said 30% adjunct, then in the next sentence, "30% anything but barley or other 'brewing grains'". I took that to be two different 30%s rather than the second sentence just clarifying the first. If they'd added up to more than 100% I might have clued in.mr x wrote:The idea is to use an adjunct of some sort, but not a normal brewing grain (some people call unmalted grains adjuncts, but I don't consider them in that way for this competition). What I am talking about are ingredients from the usual to off the wall.derek wrote:Seriously, I'm still new to this game, so what do you use that's not "adjunct" and not "brewing grain"?
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I can probably have something ready for Feb. I plan to go foraging for my secret ingredient this weekend and maybe brew between xmas and new year's (or new year's weekend).mr x wrote:That's the idea. And a mid to low OG, no more than 1.050.
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Re: Brewnosers brewing competition
Maybe there isn't enough interest in this. Especially now that Garrison's competition has come out. Fuck it, I'm brewing mine anyway, lol.
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Re: Brewnosers brewing competition
I might do a small batch just for fun. But it won't be til after Christmas.
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Well, I'm pretty sure I'm still gonna try what I had planned too...mr x wrote:Maybe there isn't enough interest in this. Especially now that Garrison's competition has come out. Fuck it, I'm brewing mine anyway, lol.
Why does Garrison keep moving their competition earlier and earlier? And its a lager, so they're not really giving us more time
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Yeah, that's the way they brew I guess.
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Re: Brewnosers brewing competition
Corn Flakes eh?
I'm gonna try using cattail tubers. They're edible and supposed to be very similar to potatoes.
No, I've never tried potato beer either.
I'm gonna try using cattail tubers. They're edible and supposed to be very similar to potatoes.
No, I've never tried potato beer either.
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That's freaky.
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Re: Brewnosers brewing competition
Thanks, that's what I was going for - I live in on the edge of a tidal marsh after all - or maybe I watch too much 'Survivorman.'mr x wrote:That's freaky.
I've eaten the green shoots (in the spring) before, but never the tuber.
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Re: Brewnosers brewing competition
Anyone besides X brew this beer yet? I've got a couple of ideas for beers, and hope to brew them later in the month. This weekend will be spent brewing for the Garrison Comp.
We need a solid date for the tasting, so we can all plan/aim for it. Maybe the March Brewnoser's meeting?
We need a solid date for the tasting, so we can all plan/aim for it. Maybe the March Brewnoser's meeting?
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That sounds good to me. I can probably whip something up in the next few weeks and have it ready for March.
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