Best capper for 20 gallons of bottles?

[Br3w4u]

 

[pshankstar]

I guess I'm on that spreadsheet too.

 

[ismellweird]

ah, cool. Well best of luck to you. Where will the brewery be?

Thanks! So far its all been pretty easy, but like I said I was basically given this giant box of legos and it's a matter of just finding guys to help me piece it all together. I'm in North Dakota.

 

[LuckyLady]

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Ah c'mon now, don't give him that much credit...

 

[ismellweird]

I have had an HBT account since 2007 so you are accusing me of being all the other "harassing" accounts since mine was created before theirs. I assure you I am only beernutz on HBT.

I'm sorry if you're not, but I find it very interesting that all of a sudden everyone is bashing me and jayjay disappears. Then you all go away and he has something to say. Rinse repeat over and over like clock work.

 

[baldm79]

I'm sorry if you're not, but I find it very interesting that all of a sudden everyone is bashing me and jayjay disappears. Then you all go away and he has something to say. Rinse repeat over and over like clock work.

I find it suspicious that you and JayJay never post at the same time...
Is JayJay trolling his own troll account?

 

[Jayjay1976]

I find it suspicious that you and JayJay never post at the same time...
Is JayJay trolling his own troll account?

For whom the bell trolls.

 

[Jayjay1976]

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Another layer to the legend..

 

[Jayjay1976]

Ah c'mon now, don't give him that much credit...

And who are you today?

 

[pshankstar]

Hey OP @ismellweird will you post the results of your cupcake stout? I just racked my Kölsch over to the serving keg, with jelly and a donut tincture in there for our "Iron Brew" competition. I posted an update in my thread last night. I am curious how your cupcake stout turned out. Did it get ding'ed for anything? Was there any issues with the sugars from the cupcakes that caused the bottles to be gushers? Please share! Cheers!

 

[ismellweird]

Hey OP @ismellweird will you post the results of your cupcake stout? I just racked my Kölsch over to the serving keg, with jelly and a donut tincture in there for our "Iron Brew" competition. I posted an update in my thread last night. I am curious how your cupcake stout turned out. Did it get ding'ed for anything? Was there any issues with the sugars from the cupcakes that caused the bottles to be gushers? Please share! Cheers!

I will actually share with you because you appear to be the only respectful person on this whole thing.

There's a lot of stuff on the sheet that got into grades and notes on taste and appearance, etc. But category 30a, overall scored 44 which I'm told is almost world class. There are notes like no diacetel, silky mouthfeel, cocoa vanilla and strawberry which they seemed to really enjoy. Negatives they said a little overcarbonated and could have used more higher roasted malts, and very surprised that I was able to get the strawberry/vanilla from the frosting without it being sweet or artificial, which apparently due to me letting it ferment for a long time but also my source for rejected cupcakes is very high quality. A bit too much alcohol warmth but it's 10%. I used the cupcakes in the mash which was a suggestion from Pedro and a few other techniques he told me about that I think really helped but that's where I have to end this because it's my flagship and I truly believe I've stumbled on everything, but can reproduce now at full scale. Very lucky. Hope this puts an end to some of this monkey business on here.

 

[Br3w4u]

I just don’t see how you can carry over any of those flavors from the mash. I would think the oils from the cake and icing would be troublesome. Oh well what do I know? I don’t own a brewery like you.....

 

[pshankstar]

I just don’t see how you can carry over any of those flavors from the mash. I would think the oils from the cake and icing would be troublesome. Oh well what do I know? I don’t own a brewery like you.....

That's why with my "Iron Brew" donut and jelly beer, I made a tincture with the donuts. I was concerned with the oils and other artificial ingredients would have a negative affect on the beer. I tried to remove as much of the solids as possible and skim the oils off the top of it too. We shall see how my beer turns out in the next week or so.

OP (@ismellweird) can you scan and upload the scoring sheets? Or at least take a picture of the pages and attach them. I would be curious to read what the judges said exactly and their ranks. I assume at least one of the judges are BJCP certified, right? By sharing the judges feedback on the scoresheets, it will not disclose any of your trade secrets for your flagship beer. Thanks for sharing with me, but I am really curious about this b/c I do like to experiment with cooking and my home-brews.

 

[beernutz]

I will actually share with you because you appear to be the only respectful person on this whole thing.

There's a lot of stuff on the sheet that got into grades and notes on taste and appearance, etc. But category 30a, overall scored 44 which I'm told is almost world class. There are notes like no diacetel, silky mouthfeel, cocoa vanilla and strawberry which they seemed to really enjoy. Negatives they said a little overcarbonated and could have used more higher roasted malts, and very surprised that I was able to get the strawberry/vanilla from the frosting without it being sweet or artificial, which apparently due to me letting it ferment for a long time but also my source for rejected cupcakes is very high quality. A bit too much alcohol warmth but it's 10%. I used the cupcakes in the mash which was a suggestion from Pedro and a few other techniques he told me about that I think really helped but that's where I have to end this because it's my flagship and I truly believe I've stumbled on everything, but can reproduce now at full scale. Very lucky. Hope this puts an end to some of this monkey business on here.

Your very first homebrew batch ever scored a 44 and didn't win its category much less best of show for the contest?

 

[ismellweird]

Your very first homebrew batch ever scored a 44 and didn't win its category much less best of show for the contest?

What do you mean of course it won the category

 

[Br3w4u]

That's why with my "Iron Brew" donut and jelly beer, I made a tincture with the donuts. I was concerned with the oils and other artificial ingredients would have a negative affect on the beer. I tried to remove as much of the solids as possible and skim the oils off the top of it too. We shall see how my beer turns out in the next week or so.

OP (@ismellweird) can you scan and upload the scoring sheets? Or at least take a picture of the pages and attach them. I would be curious to read what the judges said exactly and their ranks. I assume at least one of the judges are BJCP certified, right? By sharing the judges feedback on the scoresheets, it will not disclose any of your trade secrets for your flagship beer. Thanks for sharing with me, but I am really curious about this b/c I do like to experiment with cooking and my home-brews.

Yeah, I read your thread a while back. Sounds interesting. I am curious to see how it turns out. I think the way you did it would be the best way next to just adding artificial flavoring but there is no challenge to doing that. I am wanting to make a Mexican food inspired quad with ancho chilies, Mexican brown sugar, and cinnamon. Might have it ready before the winter but IDK just an idea.

 

[beernutz]

What do you mean of course it won the category

Really? That is interesting because what you wrote earlier was "It scored well in its category." What contest was it?

 

[ismellweird]

Really? That is interesting because what you wrote earlier was "It scored well in its category." What contest was it?

Yes It did score well.

 

[ismellweird]

Yeah, I read your thread a while back. Sounds interesting. I am curious to see how it turns out. I think the way you did it would be the best way next to just adding artificial flavoring but there is no challenge to doing that. I am wanting to make a Mexican food inspired quad with ancho chilies, Mexican brown sugar, and cinnamon. Might have it ready before the winter but IDK just an idea.

I’m not adding artificial strawberry.

 

[beernutz]

Yes It did score well.

So you won a category but decided to describe your results as 'it scored well'? What contest was it?

 

[ismellweird]

So you won a category but decided to describe your results as 'it scored well'? What contest was it?

What do you mean what contest it was a beer contest in ND. What’s going on here am I being hacked?

 

[beernutz]

What do you mean what contest it was a beer contest in ND. What’s going on here am I being hacked?

What was the name of the contest? It is a simple question.

 

[pshankstar]

Hey OP (@ismellweird), I understand you feel like you have a target on your back, but what @beernutz is simply asking is legit. Most if not all homebrew competitions are posted on the AHA's website, but the problem is they do not list any past ones. You have myself and others who are truly interested in more information regarding your results. Usually the competitions have a website with the results from the competition too. If you could provide us the information of the homebrew competition you entered your beer in, then we could possibly look up the winners in each category. Honestly, if you can provide a scan or photos of the results it would be much appreciated by myself and others here too. It may also silence the critics too.

Just to put this out there to help you, please don't take it personal. My thread I started asking for suggestions and input for using donuts and jelly in a beer has been followed up with updates and some with photos. I'm sure some people think doing this is crazy and others are intrigued, but that's the great thing about this hobby, we can make whatever we want. The problem I see here is there have been people questioning what you are doing and I think they would like some actual proof. If I posted I was making this donut & jelly beer and what not, but didn't provide proof like photos some might write me off too, or bust my chops. Especially if I said I entered it into a competition and scored very well. If you can share with me and the others following this thread the score sheet you plan to hang up or place somewhere in your future brewery, it would be appreciated by all.

 

[ismellweird]

What was the name of the contest? It is a simple question.

No, I don’t think so. It was near my house and I am not giving all of you details that could compromise my privacy or security. With all do respect you’re just a bunch of condescending thugs.

 

[ismellweird]

If you could provide us the information of the homebrew competition you entered your beer in, then we could possibly look up the winners in each category.

Just to put this out there to help you, please don't take it personal.

So don’t take it personal, but you want info that will next lead to someone knocking on my door. I don’t think so. Sorry. At this point you are bullying me into giving up my own personal security.

 

[Br3w4u]

No, I don’t think so. It was near my house and I am not giving all of you details that could compromise my privacy or security. With all do respect you’re just a bunch of condescending thugs.

Mell, honestly how do you think you will be able to run this brewery being so sensitive? Do you think everyone is going to love everything you make and will all welcome you with open arms? What will you do when some hipster beer snobs come in and hate on your beer then write terrible reviews online about your business? Haters gonna hate man. You gotta shake it off.

 

[Br3w4u]

So don’t take it personal, but you want info that will next lead to someone knocking on my door. I don’t think so. Sorry. At this point you are bullying me into giving up my own personal security.

Well everyone already knows that your name might be Mell, you might be opening a brewery named ismellweird, and they might see your face on a documentary with a Kato look alike. If any of this is true then all they need to do is come to your brewery if they want to find you.

 

[pshankstar]

So don’t take it personal, but you want info that will next lead to someone knocking on my door. I don’t think so. Sorry. At this point you are bullying me into giving up my own personal security.

Well Mell I’m really starting to think you don’t have any scoresheets. The only personal information on them is from the judges. If you had a scoresheet you would know that. I have included pictures of a scoresheet I received from a competition I entered. I blurred out the judges email address but that is all. But feel free to pull up my info from these score streaks and send me some of your cupcake beers!

I don’t take your response personal but I no longer believe you. I was hopeful that there was some truth to what you have said but there isn’t. I give up.

 

[Br3w4u]

30A on BJCP is spice, herb, or vegetable beer. Is that right?

 

[pshankstar]

30A on BJCP is spice, herb, or vegetable beer. Is that right?

You are correct.