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All Grain Brewing / Re: Black IPA?

« on: June 03, 2010, 11:59:39 AM »

Just to clarify, I could care less about style.  But the one Black IPA I've had tasted like an IPA, just seemed like a gimmick to me.

I just am not sure about creating another style for it, but maybe I am just in the dark (pun?) with this type of beer.

If you are drinking an IPA at night and the power goes out, does it become a Black IPA?

I wonder how many Black IPA's are going to be entered into the Longshot competition this year under category 23?

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The Pub / Re: Post count went down?

« on: June 03, 2010, 05:22:18 AM »

I'm number 26 on the list...just happy to be on the first page

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The Pub / Re: Post count went down?

« on: June 02, 2010, 11:26:48 AM »

Maybe Denny is taking some of your posts to up his...did you ever think of that?  So next week, we'll all be newbies and he'll be Grand Poobah Post Boy!! 

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The Pub / Re: It's so hot...

« on: June 01, 2010, 11:31:08 AM »

I was hot here too...not to mention smoky from the forest fires in Quebec ( I'm in Southern NH ), and I still drank beer and brewed too.

Remember...water is a big ingredient in beer

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Homebrew Competitions / Re: NHC Consolation prizes?

« on: May 28, 2010, 05:25:44 AM »

I got one for a stout last year that scored a 27.  I think you get them for getting with a certain score range.  What must really hurt is getting a 40+ on a beer but not getting a medal, then you get a certificate in the mail.

I still have my certificate ( first comp I ever entered )...just haven't lamenated and framed it yet.

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The Pub / Re: Best game ever!

« on: May 26, 2010, 01:17:39 PM »

The bombs sometimes kill the people without destroying a building.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Homebrewing and children bad??

« on: May 26, 2010, 11:23:10 AM »

I see nothing wrong with it...they make great little assistant brewers.

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Beer Recipes / Re: Brown Wheat

« on: May 26, 2010, 06:08:35 AM »

Mike McDole's Janet's Brown Ale uses 1 lb. of white wheat malt in a 5 gallon batch.  This recipe is winning comps all over the place.  But most importantly, it tastes great!!  I feel it adds to the body of the beer more than the taste ( or at least I can't taste it ).

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The Pub / Re: Best game ever!

« on: May 26, 2010, 05:29:36 AM »

Took me like an hour, but I got all 24. Building castles isn't nearly as fun as destroying them.

I built a big castle with lots of rooms and lots of people...but no supporting structure.   It's fun to watch the whole thing come crashing down when you hit "Test Castle"......bbbaahhhhhahhahahh

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The Pub / Re: Best game ever!

« on: May 25, 2010, 12:59:03 PM »

Finished them all!!!!   Take that you Royal Neo-Prohibitionists!!! 

And I didn't have to invoke any overtime so I actually saved the company money 

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The Pub / Re: Best game ever!

« on: May 25, 2010, 12:01:18 PM »

17 stopped me.

Same here but I'm not giving up...even if I have to put in some overtime to get them all.

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Equipment and Software / Re: Removing Scorch Marks from inside the pot

« on: May 24, 2010, 07:30:05 AM »

+1 Barkeepers Friend.  Found it at the local grocery store.  Works wonders on the kitchen sink too.

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Equipment and Software / Re: odd equipment ideas

« on: May 20, 2010, 12:51:11 PM »

How about a washing machine mash tun?  And when you need to lauder, you just hit the spin cycle.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Recent Headlines

« on: May 20, 2010, 10:56:01 AM »

I bet it's days are number since the forum gives us instant gratification

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Ingredients / Companion Plants for Hops

« on: May 20, 2010, 09:15:47 AM »

Is anyone planting companion plants/flowers near their hops to repel insects?  I've read that basil, cilantro, and marigolds are good for repelling certain insects like aphids.

Any thoughts?

My hops are also near my pumpkin, cantelope, and watermelon garden so hopefully these companion plants will benefit them as well.

Thanks.