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Received the judges score sheets today.
Tough judges.
My "Old Man Winter" strong ale only got a 30 and a 31.
I had a lot of good reviews on this beer. I thought it would do better.
Oh well, try again.

Thanks for the input. Since this will be my first attempt at kegging, I think I'll play it safe and stick with the CO2. Chris, thanks for the offer to trade but I'll still need my welding gas. From jwards input, it sounds like the argon probably won't carbonate properly. According to nico, sometimes...

I have a tank full of shielding gas for a mig welder that is 25% CO2 and 75% Argon. Is it OK to use for carbonating a corny keg full of Brown Ale? Wikipedia says Argon is non-toxic, oderless, tasteless and that it is used in wine barrels to remove the oxygen for aging. Anyone know the pros or cons o...

Wow, that's quite a malt bill for a blonde ale. Are you trying to use up some small quantities of grain? Your efficiency looks pretty low, is that what you normally get? If you always ferment at 68 with US-05 it can be an interesting experiment to try different temperatures. US-05 will work great d...

Two photos from the meeting last night.

There's a Blonde in the BackHouse ! ? Recipe Batch Size: 10.00 gal Boil Size: 12.55 gal Estimated OG: 1.045 SG Estimated FG: 1.008 SG Estimated Color: 5.6 SRM Estimated IBU: 21.0 IBU Brewhouse Efficiency: 65.00 % Boil Time: 60 Minutes Ingredients: 15 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US 1 lbs Cara-Pils/Dextrine...

Video interview from Sunday 3-13 and some homebrew demo with the Brew Captain
http://www.youtube.com/backhousebrew#p/u/4/AyUmNoyAWls

Has anyone tried the new Sam Adams "Wee Heavy" or the "Double Red" ?
It's getting some good reviews
Know where to buy it?

[quote="ocluke"]Hey guys, if anyone wants someone over to brew with and to split a batch, I'm looking to get a couple more brews in soon, and I enjoy brewing on new systems and getting to see how each brewer "does his thing" (or her thing, whatever the case may be). A few ideas o...

BrewMasterBrad wrote:Results are posted - http://www.thebruery.com/batch300/index.html

Thanks Brad for posting the results page
Congratulations on your win with "Big Hairy Monkey"

ocluke wrote:

backhousebrew wrote:The following video shows the Barley Mill that Eric and I came up with to use in his store.
http://www.youtube.com/backhousebrew#p/u/6/AVH4ypeQiTQ

I was late to this game. Where did the video go?

Sorry Luke, I removed the video a while back. But the mill is still at Eric's.

[quote="JonW"]Start practicing, it's like this:
Nice picture.
That's an awesome handshake for sure but I think I'll keep my $20.
Anyone caught doing that handshake should be fined $20


Welcome to the club nico soze!

50 to 55 seems to be the recommended temp for long term storage.
My cellar doesn't stay cool enough during the summer, so now I am looking to buy a freezer.
Then I'll use an external thermostat controller to keep the inside at 50 to 55.

BackHouseBrew is working with Home Brewer TV.com to share home brewing stories from So. Calif. I'm looking for suggestions, events, volunteers to share their systems, etc. (Brewcommune and it's members might make a good feature.) Post your suggestions or email me. Check out the story of the BrewStov...

Batch 300 contest has been expanded to a few more categories. Looks like I'll get to enter "Old Man Winter" strong ale. http://thefullpint.com/beer-news/the-bruery-happy-new-year-news?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Thefullpintcom+%28thefullpint.com+-+Be...