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Offline thebigbaker

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My First Homebrew Competition
« on: January 29, 2012, 02:42:45 pm »
Entered my Pale Ale (my 5th brew) in LHBS brew competition.  It wasn't a sanctioned event and the category I entered was the Yellow category, which included Pilsners, Pale Ales, Steams, etc...  There was a total of about 60 beers in my category and I finished 3rd!  I was shocked when they announced my name.  Talking w/ other contestants and their techniques, equipment, etc..., well, I felt a little overwhelmed and just didn't want to finish last.  Just goes to show it doesn't have to be fancy to be good!  Now, let's see if I can replicate it!
« Last Edit: January 29, 2012, 03:22:04 pm by thebigbaker »
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Re: My First Homebrew Competition
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2012, 03:32:16 pm »
Great job. Way to go.  I'm sure you'll be getting firsts soon enough.
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Re: My First Homebrew Competition
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2012, 03:46:56 pm »
Congratulations!
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Re: My First Homebrew Competition
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2012, 06:20:11 pm »
Awesome, well done.
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Re: My First Homebrew Competition
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2012, 08:14:53 pm »
Congratulations, well done!