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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by jacinthebox » Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:31 pm

Good job to everyone ...awesome work
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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by LiverDance » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:43 am

Once again is was a great day to sit and chat with everyone about brewing as well as see some amazing presentations! This competition is truly a unique competition and i'm honored to get first place. I'm looking forward to trying all the beers that get made from this comp as each one sounded very interesting and tasty :rockin:
"Twenty years ago — a time, by the way, that hops such as Simcoe and Citra were already being developed, but weren’t about to find immediate popularity — there wasn’t a brewer on earth who would have gone to the annual Hop Growers of American convention and said, “I’m going to have a beer that we make 4,000 barrels of, one time a year. It flies off the shelf at damn near $20 a six-pack, and you know what it smells like? It smells like your cat ate your weed and then pissed in the Christmas tree.” - Bell’s Brewery Director of Operations John Mallet on the scent of their popular Hopslam.

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Post by mckay75 » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:47 am

Back to back! Congrats!

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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by LiverDance » Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:11 am

mckay75 wrote:Back to back! Congrats!
you got a shout out from Boxing Rock as well, apparently you and Mumble just missed getting in the finals :rockin:
"Twenty years ago — a time, by the way, that hops such as Simcoe and Citra were already being developed, but weren’t about to find immediate popularity — there wasn’t a brewer on earth who would have gone to the annual Hop Growers of American convention and said, “I’m going to have a beer that we make 4,000 barrels of, one time a year. It flies off the shelf at damn near $20 a six-pack, and you know what it smells like? It smells like your cat ate your weed and then pissed in the Christmas tree.” - Bell’s Brewery Director of Operations John Mallet on the scent of their popular Hopslam.

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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by Jayme » Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:27 am

Super fun day. Had a blast!
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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by mckay75 » Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:27 am

LiverDance wrote:
mckay75 wrote:Back to back! Congrats!
you got a shout out from Boxing Rock as well, apparently you and Mumble just missed getting in the finals :rockin:

Seriously?! Sweet! That makes me feel better...I was pretty bummed I didn't make the cut.

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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by Mac_Brew » Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:01 am

Congrats to all the winners and glad to see McKay's honourable mention!

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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by jacinthebox » Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:34 pm

We scored 27, 28, 29, & 29...Our worse scores ever lol. It was too hot. We used the Belgian yeast and the sob took off like mad in 4 hours even at 16c. And the heavy use of chocolate wheat caused it to be astringent. We even tried to mellow the heavy use by not adding to the mash until recirc (last 30min of a 90min mash).
Good news is the hops were perceived like we intended.
Next year I think we may stick closer to our comfort zone....especially yeast
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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by Tim Gregory » Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:24 pm

I was around 28 as well. That yeast kicked off some weird notes that didn't work with the orange peel and hops in mine.

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Post by jacinthebox » Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:36 pm

Yea I think some smoke/spice notes were present in mine...probably due to yeast
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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by oceanic_brew » Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:37 pm

I did a black IPA with orange peel.

Did 2oz of each variety for three additions
Bravo, Mosaic, Sorachi ( think it was mosaic)
I went low on the orange peel but nobody really picked up on an "upfront orange flavor" since it wasn't supposed to be but oh well.

I got a 34 from all judges except for Emily who gave it a 35. I'll take it for a beer designed and brewed in 6 hrs total and brewed only once.

All my comps were Mid to high 30's for me so far but waiting to actually place in one some day. The feedback I got I thought was spot on and all improvements that I would make given another attempt.

All judges picked up a tobacco note in it!!! Hahaha

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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by LiverDance » Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:33 pm

"Twenty years ago — a time, by the way, that hops such as Simcoe and Citra were already being developed, but weren’t about to find immediate popularity — there wasn’t a brewer on earth who would have gone to the annual Hop Growers of American convention and said, “I’m going to have a beer that we make 4,000 barrels of, one time a year. It flies off the shelf at damn near $20 a six-pack, and you know what it smells like? It smells like your cat ate your weed and then pissed in the Christmas tree.” - Bell’s Brewery Director of Operations John Mallet on the scent of their popular Hopslam.

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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by amartin » Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:03 pm

I planned on skipping this year due to not having time for any of this. But, that's quitter talk, so we'll see.

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Post by jacinthebox » Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:04 pm

wicked...only 20 spots left
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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by Fishcoppop » Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:37 pm

Should be another great year full of wicked beers, look forward to seeing what everyone brews up! Good luck everyone!


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Post by Celiacbrew » Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:49 pm

15 spots now. 😀 I’m totally going to redeem myself this year. Brand new system that is ready for anything.
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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by ackes » Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:58 pm

Shoot. Jumped the gun and registered before I read the whole registration form.
I’m gonna be away during the pick up time.
Anyone able to pick up my box? I live in St. Margaret’s Bay and work in Dartmouth. But could pretty much pick up from anywhere if someone’s willing to help me out.


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Post by oceanic_brew » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:11 pm

In!


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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by sgrhyno » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:16 pm

Gottcha covered Mike! I'll grab your box when I grab mine. Thanks for the heads up....just got stoked for my first competition.

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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by oceanic_brew » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:26 pm

I actually just brewed my recipe from last year again. I could not find bravo hops anywhere.




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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by ackes » Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:06 pm

sgrhyno wrote:Gottcha covered Mike! I'll grab your box when I grab mine. Thanks for the heads up....just got stoked for my first competition.
Sweet!
Thanks. Can’t wait !!


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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by amartin » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:15 pm

I'm in! 6 spots left!

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Post by Hub Brewer » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:29 pm

I'm in! Couldn't let Truro be represented by just Mckay and Woody...

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Re: Black Box Challenge

Post by Lisa J » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:37 pm

Mark and I are in!!
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