Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by Tim Gregory » Tue Nov 21, 2017 11:47 am

thanks!

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by oceanic_brew » Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:32 pm

Just spoke with another Brewer who had what appeared to be a pellicle on his beer, bottled it and got the same thing in the bottle.

He didn't submit


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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by oceanic_brew » Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:57 pm

Just spoke with another Brewer who had what appeared to be a pellicle on his beer, bottled it and got the same thing in the bottle.

He didn't submit


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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by mckay75 » Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:43 pm

Interesting. What did they brew? Did you still submit yours?

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Post by oceanic_brew » Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:26 pm

Oh I sure did.

I did the exact recipe for the December exchange. The 3711 saison yeast blows it out of the water. However I did dial back on the blackberry.

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by GCR » Sun Nov 26, 2017 10:53 am

So it's at 4 PM the brewers are supposed to show up, right? Looking forward to meeting some folks and chatting about beer!

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Post by LeafMan66_67 » Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:51 am

GCR wrote:So it's at 4 PM the brewers are supposed to show up, right? Looking forward to meeting some folks and chatting about beer!
That is correct - celebration at 4pm.
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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by jacinthebox » Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:46 pm

Good luck everyone...looking forward to chatting about beer with you all
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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by jacinthebox » Sun Nov 26, 2017 7:08 pm

Brathair brewing took 1st place with our entry Split Personality...farmhouse saison
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Post by ackes » Sun Nov 26, 2017 7:28 pm

Congrats to everyone tonight!!
Had a great time. Can't wait for next year!


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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by oceanic_brew » Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:07 pm

Funny that the judges noted that the yeast perhaps wasn't a good one for a Saison.

They are right because I relied on just the given yeast for the brew.

Either way they scored me higher than I thought the beer deserved. I can't get through a glass and they gave it a 31!

Good job to you guys! I can't wait to try big spruces iteration of yours if they can pull it off hahha


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Post by oceanic_brew » Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:24 pm

Tapatalk is bullshit btw. Double posts me all time, doesn't update posts for days. Sometimes the text box to respond isn't there.

I'll make posts and then they don't show up

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by Hub Brewer » Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:38 pm

Well done fellas!
jacinthebox wrote:
Sun Nov 26, 2017 7:08 pm
Brathair brewing took 1st place with our entry Split Personality...farmhouse saison

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by mckay75 » Sun Nov 26, 2017 10:27 pm

jacinthebox wrote:
Sun Nov 26, 2017 7:08 pm
Brathair brewing took 1st place with our entry Split Personality...farmhouse saison
Congrats guys!

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by GCR » Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:35 pm

Congrats to the winners! What a fun event. Really pleased with the detailed, helpful feedback. But heck, the bacon-wrapped scallops alone would have made the trip worth it.

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by jacinthebox » Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:00 am

Cheers
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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by jacinthebox » Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:16 pm

Those that are in the dec exchange will have this on Day 3 lol
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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by mckay75 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:50 pm

Hey Hub Brewer (Pete)...I'm coming for a beer on Dec 3rd!!

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by jacinthebox » Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:13 pm

eric took one this moring...I think to exchange for one of yours?
He's in pei now...but heading to Truro tomorrow...maybe he was talking to Woody
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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by Hub Brewer » Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:42 pm

I'm always game to share great beer. Come down every night in December if you want lol. I'm around tomorrow if Eric needs a place to drop beer. I can't be held responsible for any beer that drains itself before reaching final destination though :mmm:

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by mckay75 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:44 pm

jacinthebox wrote:
Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:13 pm
eric took one this moring...I think to exchange for one of yours?
He's in pei now...but heading to Truro tomorrow...maybe he was talking to Woody
oh cool! Yeah I gave him my number to get in touch! Sweet! Can't wait to try it!

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Post by jacinthebox » Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:45 pm

He'll by up that way tomorrow
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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by Woody » Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:58 pm

Congrats Justin (Brathair), Mark (Truro's own) and the other winners. Thanks to the judges and all involved.

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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by jacinthebox » Tue Nov 28, 2017 1:16 am

Cheers
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Re: Big Spruce Homebrew Challenge 2017

Post by wcturnedec » Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:04 pm

Anyone going to be at Stillwell tmr to grab the competition t-shirts? I'm unable to make it down there at that time.

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