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I'll be entering a few competitions next year. I did not break my streak of Zero entries this year so I'll be making up for it. I was glad to see so many new faces at the party. I think next year with just a bit of encouragement to the new members we can pull down some competitions. BTW the trophies...

We enjoyed hosting. We estimate that there were more around 90 people at the party. Thanks for all the great food and beer that people brought and to Kim for staying on Texas de Brazil's butt to get the food delivered on time. If the party keeps growing, I'll have to annex the neighbor's garage too...

Had a great time as always! Thanks for hosting.

All great ideas. I am ok with any style split.

Should we do a quick poll?

I ordered material to make a false bottom and will want to test the mash tun before we do the next batch so if anyone is interested in brewing with me we can do 10-15 gallons to test the mash tun.

The Strong dark is still bubbling.

Had my batch in the garage and brought it inside to keep it warm.

Still bubbling along.

It was 1.056 I believe.

Mike Grover wrote:Rob - I accidently wound up with your funnel from the brewday. I can bring it to the X-Mas party or would be happy to get it to you sooner if you need it.

Mike,

How did your share look after it settled? Did you pitch it as is or pour it off the debris?

BrotherhoodBrew wrote:I used a blend of yeasts. I used the dry wheat yeast and a platinum strain French Saison yeast. It is going strong today. I figured why not try something different.

Brewferm Blanche?

The batch I made on the side was 5 gallons of wort pulled off the first runnings. I made a Belgian Strong Dark Ale The starting gravity was 1.080 + 1 gallon of second runnings I added 16 oz of 180 love Belgian Candi Syrup http://www.candisyrup.com/ Steeped 1# of Special B malt 1# of Aromatic Malt 1....

I'm starting a new thread so we can discuss ideas etc for the next run on the 50 gallon system. Batch #1 worked out great. I'll be upgrading to a false bottom on the mash tun. BATCH #2 Idea for brew - Parti-gyle batch. For those who do not know, in its simplest terms, parti-gyle gives you two beers ...

Rob, I enjoyed it. Have not had so much fun brewing in quite awhile and look forward to the next big brew day. I want to thank everyone who helped brewing yesterday. Lets start some ideas on what would be fun to do. We will put someone in charge of recipe and ingredient round up and free me up to ta...

UPDATE: Rig is setup and casters are installed. Burners tested and working good. Heat times will be longer than my regular rig and I have to watch to keep from freezing up the propane tanks. I think I have everything to brew tomorrow. The chiller is made and tested for leaks. Then one thing I did no...

What's the ETA for wort collection? The OSU-TT game was inconveniently scheduled for 11:00 a.m. I was thinking about watching the first half and showing up after lunch. Mike, I'll be there at least by 9 am. Not sure when the boil will be done. I'm sure its going to be after lunch before its all don...

We have 9 people wanting part of the batch.

I'm going to increase the base grain bill.

We should have enough wort to do 50 gallons if we top up.