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There are a couple of those around, Jacktoberfest was on October 18 and Keg and Barrel was on the 2nd. I think there are a couple others where that is possible too, but not 100%.

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It is our (HBAMM)'s competition. This is the third one. First year was only limited to two categories, but for the past two years, it has been all BJCP categories. I do not know if we have updated the info on it, but we are doing the awards on November 9 at a local place (Jackson) called...

I'd only take a reading at bottling as they've all already suggested. However, I have taken readings for me as a learning process in certain conditions as not every batch is going to ferment the same and my ambient temperatures can change quickly here in the south. So if you notice something...

I liked the idea of glass up front; in practice I prefer the better bottles. I've only brewed about 15 batches tho. Go with what you thinks best! Or what you want!

Dang I was thinking mmm Sour Dubbel that sounds yummy?

Haven't noticed any taste so far, but only a few batches in. From what I understand, the better bottles shouldn't pick up anything like that from the type of plastic they are made from. I think they same holds true with buckets but haven't done any beer in mine, saving it for wine...

Started out with the deluxe kit from NB with glass carboys, liked them okay but they made me nervous. Replaced mine with better bottles. Like them better in ways, lesser in some ways. They're lighter and easier to manipulate. Less fear of them breaking on the tile floor. Can still...

Do you have room or anywhere to put a plastic container to use as a swamp cooler? I usually put mine in the tub in the second bathroom as it is rarely used for showering. I was able to keep the fermenation around 68 in the summer (Mississippi), and it's been 62 - 65 now. Basically your using...

Hmmmm. I still have some Santo Marron & Punkin at the house... was going to toss them in the fridge for the weekend... May have to try a taste of the two of those together!

One thing I've noticed on their website is, for some of the very high ABV beers (I think maybe it was Red & White but it could have been Blue & Black or something else entirely); Sam recommends you try one right away but then put one back and 'cellar' it for a year or two. (Obviously he wants...

I just use spring water. My tap water is good through a filter but was worried cause of chlorine.

I use two 10# bags plus whatever is in the freezer. (Partial boil of ~3 gallons, plus I top off with a gallon at the end of the boil prior to chilling) I would think 2 weeks would be all right for that OG and style. Bottle time can vary more but you'll want to try it after two weeks (or...

I think its obviously going to be DFH specific, but it seems like from following their twitter and whatnot that Calagione will be visiting other breweries as well. (I'm going off memory which ain't what it used to be but think they visit a place in Belgium and maybe one in the midwest). I may...

Looks like you already got it answered. That was the 2nd kit I did from NB, and it ended up right around there too - 1020 - 1022. I am pretty sure that is due to the lactose addition; I think I only kept it in primary for two weeks but I'd have to see if I kept notes. I haven't worried too...