crawford
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I noticed one thing about this ocktoberfest Beer and Wine contest i was at - there wasn't many, if any, ocktoberfest beers. I'm not all about the blue ribbons, but the fact is making a good beer that sticks out from the crowd is part of the fun. And if I did well enough i would bring a keg just for everybody to work.
So i asked the judged what he looked for in a solid ocktoberfest beer before i left, because because the guy really knows his stuff.
He said one thing stands out the most - balance between hops and malt, if its really sweet, hops have to balance it out, if its really hoppy, malt has to balance it out. I thanked him, he told me he's looking forward to seeing what i come up with next year
So it starts here - I need a solid all grain recipe for an Oktoberfest, a little bigger taste than a kit, i need some help with some alpha numbers. Any help here would be greatly appreciated.
My Brew room is under construction, literally - tonight i'm installing light fixtures and hopefully pulling an old vanity sink out - thats how far i have to go! .... A picture thread on the DIY room is coming soon.
THanks!
So i asked the judged what he looked for in a solid ocktoberfest beer before i left, because because the guy really knows his stuff.
He said one thing stands out the most - balance between hops and malt, if its really sweet, hops have to balance it out, if its really hoppy, malt has to balance it out. I thanked him, he told me he's looking forward to seeing what i come up with next year
So it starts here - I need a solid all grain recipe for an Oktoberfest, a little bigger taste than a kit, i need some help with some alpha numbers. Any help here would be greatly appreciated.
My Brew room is under construction, literally - tonight i'm installing light fixtures and hopefully pulling an old vanity sink out - thats how far i have to go! .... A picture thread on the DIY room is coming soon.
THanks!