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Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Keith » Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:07 pm

Has anyone heard which style the Homebrew comp will be this year? I want to start brewing a few test batches. :cheers2:
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by amartin » Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:21 pm

Brian had hinted last year that it might be something dark.

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Post by GasMD30 » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:44 pm

Are Newfoundlanders not allowed to enter this competition?
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Keith » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:54 pm

It says on last years form NS, PEI and NB only, however if you are interested in the comp you may be able to call and ask.
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Woody » Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:17 pm

They have done the dark lager before so I'm hoping for a stout or a porter. I'd love it if it was an RIS.

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Post by dexter » Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:30 am

It would have to be announced pretty early to get a decent RIS wouldn't it? My last two aged at Least 6 months before they hit their peak

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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Jimmy » Wed Sep 03, 2014 12:46 pm

Looks like it will be announced today @ 4. From the Garrison Twitter account:
Psst, all you homebrewer's out there... Stay tuned for 4'o'clock today for some tasty news! We're looking @ you @thebrewnosers @NobleGrape!

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Post by Woody » Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:58 pm

dexter wrote:It would have to be announced pretty early to get a decent RIS wouldn't it? My last two aged at Least 6 months before they hit their peak
Can't imagine they would pick an RIS. No doubt aging would benifit but I've made ones very drinkable in less than 6 months. Propeller has a RIS and Porter so I'm guessing they will not choose those styles. My guess is a lower gravity stout of some sort.

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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Keith » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:07 pm

I'd be guessing something along the lines of an ESB, or possibly a mild. Time will tell. :cheers2:
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by GasMD30 » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:24 pm

I think Saison
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Keith » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:49 pm

GasMD30 wrote:I think Saison
They hinted at something Dark at the last comp.
They should give us the following years style at the brew off. That way we can get more prep time.
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Jimmy » Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:00 pm

Robust Porter
ARE you ready to embrace your Dark Side? This years #HomeBrewOff style is: 12B. Robust Porter! http://bit.ly/1A6AF6J" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; pic.twitter.com/060ok2wDaY

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Post by RubberToe » Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:01 pm

Awe yeah!!!!
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Post by GasMD30 » Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:02 pm

Jimmy wrote:Robust Porter
ARE you ready to embrace your Dark Side? This years #HomeBrewOff style is: 12B. Robust Porter! http://bit.ly/1A6AF6J" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; pic.twitter.com/060ok2wDaY

Somebody got advanced notice! Haha
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Jimmy » Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:03 pm

RubberToe wrote:Awe yeah!!!!
RubbeToe FTW on this one :lol:

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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Woody » Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:10 pm

Sweet!

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Post by spears104 » Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:29 pm

I'm excited and can't wait to get started. Does anyone know if they have any examples of this style at any of the private liquor stores in Halifax? I'm pretty sure there aren't any examples at the NSLC.
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Keith » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:00 pm

Jimmy wrote:
RubberToe wrote:Awe yeah!!!!
RubbeToe FTW on this one :lol:
Rob. I'm up for the challenge. Gl.
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Post by RubberToe » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:07 pm

Finally a style I'm into. :)

Good luck boys and girls! These comps are extremely difficult to say the least, with about 70 entries.

And yes, very challenging. I've done the last two of these with varying results. Both times I put my heart and soul into my brew but haven't placed yet. Last year I messed it up bad, lol.
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Jimmy » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:19 pm

But you did win a bronze for this beer previously...didn't you?

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Post by RubberToe » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:55 pm

Yep and I still have some modifications to make.

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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Hub Brewer » Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:28 pm

Can't believe I'm just about to keg my first attempt at this very style! What are the odds? I guess I'll have a reference point anyway to try to improve upon before the new year.

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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by Keith » Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:01 pm

Hub Brewer wrote:Can't believe I'm just about to keg my first attempt at this very style! What are the odds? I guess I'll have a reference point anyway to try to improve upon before the new year.
I heard they were Excluding Truro and Dartmouth contestants from entering this year. :o
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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by mcgster » Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:06 pm

I look forward to giving this style a shot too!

I can't think of any commercial examples of robust porters that stood out in my mind.. any thoughts on a great commercial example of this style?

I think the only porter at the liquor stores here is fullers.

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Re: Garrison Homebrew Comp

Post by GasMD30 » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:00 pm

I just bought a London Porter from Fullers and a English-style Porter (made with maple syrup) by Rickards here in NL
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