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5 gal Mrs. Cary's Good Ale 2809.5 + 5 = 2814.5

Brewing up a 5 gal batch of Mrs. Cary's Good Ale.

My scores were 38 and 35 "adjusted" to 43.

I haven't received my score sheet yet, I'll post the score as soon as I get it. It is a really good drinking beer in my opinion. Everyone that tried it loved it. It has a nice malt presence with a good hop aroma, flavor and bitterness. Starts with the hop flavor and bitterness then finishes...

Thanks and congrats to everyone else that got the results they were hoping for.

Got 2nd in English IPA. I'll call that a success.

I carry a Sig 220 Equinox. Love it.

+5 gal Northern English Brown Ale = 1669.5

5 gal of northern English brown ale coming up

+ 5 gallons Oatmeal Stout =907

+10 gal of hefeweizen

Yep, simple is better and beef does well with a pepper forward rub. Save the sugar based stuff for pork.

Correct, no tri-clad bottom and handles are spot welded. 6 spot welds for each side of the handle, 12 total per handle.

Sounds good. I don't think it will take 8-9 hours to get a 9lb brisket to 155-160. I run 225-250 and am getting 10-12 lb brisket there in 4-5 hours. No need to rest after the cooler rest. Slice across the grain and enjoy. I'm smoking a 12lb brisket tomorrow, can't wait. Really can't wait for...

I have the txbrewing.com 15 gal kettle and it's been a great kettle so far. It's not quite as heavy duty as its higher priced competition but it works very well, handles the heat well, hasn't scorched anything and cleans up easily. The welded ports are great too, no worries about leaks. Just my...