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Growler/Bottling question...

Discussion in 'General Homebrew Discussion' started by Tizzomes, Jun 12, 2013.

 

  1. #1
    Tizzomes

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 12, 2013
    So I've been brewing for about 4 years now and slowly evolved throughout the years. I brew all grain ( batch sparging ) and keg what what I brew with the exception of a couple bottles that are bottled with tablets.
    So my question is I'm entering into my first homebrew competition. Nothing serious just a reason to get out there and have some fun. They ask you bring 4 growlers and 2 bottles for the judges. Do you guys think I could fill the growlers from my keg before I go. Or is that bad competition etiquette? Call me lazy....
     
  2. #2
    Braufessor

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jun 12, 2013
    definitely....... not sure how else you would do it.
     
  3. #3
    BogusOwnz

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 12, 2013
    That is a lot of beer! Most comps just want 2 12oz bottles.
     
  4. #4
    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Jun 12, 2013
    FOUR growlers and two bottles? That's half of a keg!

    I like sharing beer but I've never heard of any competition demanding 2+ gallons of beer!
     
  5. #5
    Braufessor

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jun 12, 2013
    i suppose it has a people's choice component to it????
     
  6. #6
    DrunkleJon

    Objects in mirror are closer than they appear  

    Posted Jun 12, 2013
    Sounds to me like it is the 4 growlers to share with the masses and the 2 bottles for judging. Still a ridiculous requirement unless it is a huge event. Even then, still a heckuva requirement.
     
  7. #7
    glugglug

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jun 12, 2013
    I would bottle the 2, and bring the keg to share with masses. Four growlers is a lot.
     
  8. #8
    Tizzomes

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 13, 2013
    Thanks for the advice, I also thought 4 growlers was a bit much. Its the " first annual " of it's kind they may have tweaking to do with the rules lol !

    Glugglug has a good point only problem, when I keg is when I would bottle the judges beers. So leaves me with about 4 weeks for the bottles to condition and a full keg I can't touch...ouch.
     
  9. #9
    Tizzomes

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 13, 2013

    There is-
    Peoples choice award
    Judges Choice award
    Most unique award
     
  10. #10
    Ramitt

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 13, 2013
    Bottle off the keg, there is a thread on how to do it without a beer gun somewhere.
     
  11. #11
    Tizzomes

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 14, 2013
    Didn't even think about that, one search on You Tube and done. Thanks Ramitt, like I mentioned this would be my first competition.

    Thanks
    This site ROCKS!
     
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