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Yopper all I ment was I only participate in sanction competitions in Florida. Its a great idea to look at competitions all over and I will do so.

Thank you all for the kind input. The actual score I was concerned about was 42, both score sheets had no input and it was indicated I made it to the second round. Again, it seems like the score sheets I received were from the first round flight. I have never been given a second round score...

So, I've gone all grain for a few years now and in the competitions my sheets are starting to come back with zero advice, and generally 41 to 44 pts but zero metals. My main question is how long should I age a beer before entering it in competition? I have to think they maybe just too young and...

Little fyi, thank you for this recipe its a big hit. Your timing on the flavor profile is dead on. Thank you!

Ok, long day, lots of stops and starts, but I pulled out a 76.39% efficiency. Hurray! ! Thanks for the help guys. Fyi, do oats give false positive with the iodine test?

The reaction looks minimal, but I don't think I got all of it.

Thanks guys, I had it at 152 for roughly 45 minutes so I might just get lucky. Ph was dead on, so, all was right with the world. Ill report effective % I a bit. Lessons learned on dials :)

Help! Ok I coughed in at 152 f, I was looking at my blichmann and it started to go to 150, no problem, just add some heat. After a minute or so it seem to still drop, ok I turn up the heat. I minute later it barely climbs 1 degree. Hmmm I lift my lid and its freaking boiling! !! I cut the...

I see what you mean. I think that the higher abv merely brings out that flavor in the younger spiced beer, and that it should mellow over time. I think for me, I should have cut my hard water more. From my tap, im at like 175 to 200 caco3 ppm (alkalinity ). Now I used brew'n water to balance...

Well, im not sure on your process but mine came out sort of the same way. Mild nose, sharp almost sour like quality. However I realized my OG was a bit higher than the recipe called for. So I've drank 3 so far, 1 at 3 weeks, same results you speak of, another at 6 weeks, mellower, more spice in...

If I may, it creates room not only for shanks and tubing, but it also allows useful space located over the compressor compartment so that a full 5 gallon corny can sit there as well.

Ahh very cool.

Wait, Jester, you sold your incredible, inspirational masterpiece? Easing up on the home drinking/brewing I guess?

Ya know, that would be cool

Ok, for your rolling problem, just replace say 2 or 3 of the standard wheels with locking ones. They are more expensive but lock the wheels when you go to open and unlock when going mobile. Without a heavy review of design how about firming up the corners of the inside box with wedges at good...

I am a former wood worker and I think you did a fine job sir. As to your top choice, is it going to be or is your desire for it to be free floating in the room? If not there are all kinds of options for anchoring it to a wall or floor to deal with the top weight to lower weight ratio.

I made my coil years ago before copper went through the roof. Here are a few pics of my ice water recirculation system.

Im at work now, but I built a pump cooling/recirculate ice water emersion chiller setup for under 60 bucks. Its been talked about frequently on the forums, so this is no where close to my idea, but ill post pics of my design. Cooling from boil to 65 degrees is 6 to 9 minutes and 1 - 10lb bag of...

Me too, with mine, the alcohol dominates the nose week 2 in the bottle, is it week 4 through 8 where the spices come back through?

Crushed or not the pellets will eventually separate and sink to the bottom. Some may remain on top, but if you have a racking cane, you can very easily pull your beer out from between the layers.