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I have had DMS. It is a deal breaker. That's why we do 90 minute boils. For those who like to roll the dice, go ahead. This might be your lucky day.

Again...how many major breweries and small craft breweries employ a 30 minute boil? If not, why not?

How many mega breweries, and/or craft breweries, employ a 30 minute boil?

We have NEVER boiled less than 60 minutes, and our boils today are all 90 minutes. A high OG beer will see a 120 minute boil.

We store our grain in the original bags from the malting company. They are plastic lined, and great for long term storage. We have never had any issues. Why spend money on needless buckets or containers?

What is a good source for spare O-Rings? I need some for the 525, 630, and the original generation of Perlick tap (400 series).

Cascade. There you go.

W-34/70, or Diamond Lager. Either one will get you what you want. Using W-34/70, our Munich Helles took home a Gold.

Fullers London Porter. Took home a Bronze with this one.

And I don't. That's why we keg, and serve our beers fresh on draft. CO2 prices going way up. A 10 lb bottle was $24.

Here is what a commercial brewery said about water for any Czech lager, use 90% RO water, and 10% filtered city tap water. This is if your local water supply is moderately hard. That's pretty simple. And this is what we do.

Grab a 6 pack (or a keg) of Alstadt Oktoberfest. One of the best examples available this side of the Atlantic. While they claim it's a Marzen, it is much more like a Festbier. Very, very good. And they won a Gold at this year's GABF for Munich Helles. https://www.altstadtbeer.com/

Not doing a rapid chill to pitching temp is a recipe for DMS. At least that is what the experts say.

One word answer...KEG!

At the minimum, get yourself a counter top cartridge water filter. You will be glad you did. It will make drinkable water taste fantastic.

Correct. Not entering this again.

This decision was made based on feedback from the membership. The quality and fairness of the judging will improve with a regional approach. Their fees are too high, for sure.

The best news is they are returning to regional competitions, rather than having a single site comp. From the feedback, this past year left a lot to be desired.

Poor design and engineering. These picnic taps could be made to last years...

These have a short life expectancy. Around 4 to 5 months is what we get.