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I have read so many threads on kegging that I can't keep it all straight, so I want to get some specific advice now before my kit arrives. 1) After unpacking everything, do I need to clean it all (kegs, lines, etc)? Or do I just clean the kegs with some OxyClean and then sanitize them? 2)...

BJCP Styles on the iPhone. Thanks!

Does anyone have a style guide I can read? I have been trying to find one online, but all I can find is a guide for tasting, not for what should be in the profile of each type of beer. EDIT: Just found http://www.bjcp.org/docs/2008_stylebook.pdf

Really really cool idea...assuming it works. There are two issues I'm curious about: 1) Will it last 21 years in bottles without going bad? 2) Can you go 21 years without drinking it all? ;)

You are using some great terminology and conveying relevant information for someone who hasn't brewed more than one batch. Congrats for knowing what you're doing!

What I've been doing to clean and sanitize is: 1) Soak in Oxyclean-filled sink 2) Drain sink, let cold water run over bottles 3) Use bottle sprayer attachment to blast insides with fresh water 4) Take 6 bottle at a time, place on open dishwasher door, give each 3 spritzes from spray bottle full...

Hey, thanks for the encouragement! In terms of judging, what's it like? When I entered the beer they asked if I'd want to judge, as entering and judging beers are, according to them, great ways to learn about the different styles, as well as beer as a whole. So yeah...what's it like to judge...

For all the time I've spent reading that, I'm still amazed at how many sections I've never seen. This is really helpful. Thanks!

Is that right, or are you being facetious? I'm actually curious about what these off flavors taste like.

I love imagining this happening. Well said!

I'm going to remember this. You're right- in the grand scheme, it did pretty well. Hell, a 26 is considered "good". One judge wrote "admittedly, this isn't a style I like". Tough to woo someone with a beer they dislike. Also, I'm not sure it's actually a Belgian Wit, but no other category...

You're absolutely correct. I've gone out of my way to make a couple beers I otherwise had no interest in making, just to keep her happy. She's more willing to be my assistant if there's a nice Blonde or Wit in the fridge for her :)

I DIDN'T ACTUALLY THINK I DESERVED A 40! I was not being serious when I said that, which I already mentioned. It'll be a 40 when I get the fermentation temp nailed down ;)

That's a pretty good strategy. The problem is that I'm still really new to brewing (first batch brewed in May), so I know very little. The good thing about that is that I've so much to learn. It's not a bad situation to be in, actually :)

I have sort of been loose with my wording, as has been pointed out. I would like to say it is "really good". Absolutely not "excellent" or "outstanding". But that's why I submitted it- to see what I need to work on.

I wasn't being literal when I said it was worth 40, I was just saying that I really liked it. I'm not sure that more than 5 beers got 40 points, by the way. I totally understand that the feedback is actually positive, and I'll make a few changes and see what happens next ;)

I guess I had a different definition of "better" in mind (you're the second person to comment on it). I was not saying that the comments were not useful, and I was not trying to whine.

It would be nice to get BETTER feedback, meaning more positive comments. The judges are mostly pros (I was asked to judge, but couldn't), and you're right that there's not a better audience than that; however, I was hoping more of them would really like it. Here's to a better showing next year!

It's worth at least 40 points, in my opinion. I understand what you're getting at; so long as I dig it (and my girlfriend digs it), then it's a good beer. It would be nice to get better feedback from neutral parties, but no sweat.

I entered a beer to our county fair, and I had high hopes; I took the Easiest Beer I Have Ever Made recipe and gave it a few minor tweaks, which turned out awesome. It fermented a bit high, but all in all people seemed to really like it. I was shocked to see that I got 26.2 out of 50 points...