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Offline klickitat jim

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2017 NHC Competition Chat
« on: February 09, 2017, 03:28:57 pm »
May as well get one started...

Got two entries. Ones already to go, waiting a week or so to bottle up the other. An American Stout and a 28C Roselare with Tart Cherries

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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2017, 03:29:50 pm »
Good luck Jim, no entries for me, really nothing ready to go so did not enter
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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2017, 03:38:01 pm »
The sour beer is puzzling me. The one with cherry finished at 1.010 but the one with pomegranate finished at 1.000. Curiouser and Curiouser. Both identical. 100% pils, wyeast roselare blend, fruit concentrate from Brownwood Acres. It's fun to have one with a little body, head and lacing.

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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2017, 04:14:05 pm »
I also have two entered. Luckily enough I was given the Seattle region, no mail necessary! I'm likely submitting both in the wood-aged category. A Belgium Quad and a Scottish Strong that have each gone through a Woodinville Rye Whiskey Barrel though I also have a Cream Ale that will likely be ready by showtime.

Good luck all.

Nevermind, just read the rules. Only one entry per category. The Quad was a bit undercarbed anyhow.
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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2017, 05:38:06 pm »
This is my first time entering.

Am I reading those dates right? We only have a month (March 9th) to get our beers turned in?

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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2017, 05:41:25 pm »
Good luck Jim, no entries for me, really nothing ready to go so did not enter
Same here. It's been another slow brewing year, and what I have been brewing are some 1-off's I'm dabbling in. I have a barleywine that is promising, but it still needs another year or two in the cellar I think.
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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2017, 05:51:00 pm »
I'm entering the Dunkel I've been tinkering with (low O2 style). I mostly entered it for contrast to the feedback I've received for my standard version. Curious to see.
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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2017, 05:59:50 pm »
I just checked, and my entries were accepted to my preferred drop off.

I have a Barleywines a high ranking judge said was nice. A LODO Pils that is very good. A Dunkel and a Dark Czech Lager to decide which to enter. Will brew a special bitter in a day or two.

Every year there are high hopes, maybe I can get one or two out of the first round this year.
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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2017, 06:05:41 pm »
Quote from: hopfenundmalz link=topic=28747.msg377793#msg377793
Every year there are high hopes, maybe I can get one or two out of the first round this year.

Yeah, I'm in a 3 year slump for advancing, Jeff. We'll see!
 

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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2017, 06:12:13 pm »
Quote from: hopfenundmalz link=topic=28747.msg377793#msg377793
Every year there are high hopes, maybe I can get one or two out of the first round this year.

Yeah, I'm in a 3 year slump for advancing, Jeff. We'll see!
Yeah stuck out the last 3 years, after many years of advancing. It gets tougher every year, in my opinion.
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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2017, 06:22:21 pm »
Quote from: hopfenundmalz link=topic=28747.msg377793#msg377793
Every year there are high hopes, maybe I can get one or two out of the first round this year.

Yeah, I'm in a 3 year slump for advancing, Jeff. We'll see!
Yeah stuck out the last 3 years, after many years of advancing. It gets tougher every year, in my opinion.



Exponentially!
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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2017, 07:49:06 pm »
I have 3 and have never advanced.  I've been close, but no cigar.  Have a Golden Strong , Saison, and Kolsch for Indy.  Was surprised Rebel in Nashville was not on the list.  All the beers are solid and you never know. I remember having a Saison that I thought was stellar, scored 21 LOL.  Good luck to all, I do like the feedback.   
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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2017, 08:43:19 pm »
I have a bunch stockpiled to choose from.... Mild, O. Bitter, blonde, Brown Ale, Scottish 70, Czech Dark Lager, IPA, Helles, Bo-Pils, Kolsch.... Just have to see which ones seem to be at their best in a couple weeks.  Will send 5 in though.

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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2017, 10:26:18 pm »
I have a bunch stockpiled to choose from.... Mild, O. Bitter, blonde, Brown Ale, Scottish 70, Czech Dark Lager, IPA, Helles, Bo-Pils, Kolsch.... Just have to see which ones seem to be at their best in a couple weeks.  Will send 5 in though.

Same address as before if you want feedback again...

Mine are going to mostly distinctive so no details here in public.

Good luck to everyone-
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Re: 2017 NHC Competition Chat
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2017, 03:23:55 am »
I also have two entered. Luckily enough I was given the Seattle region, no mail necessary!

Live in NJ. Submitted to PA and NY with Seattle as a safety back-up because they filled slow last year.

Guess where my beers are going?  :P