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Taking a trip into NYC today to turn in my entries for Homebrew Alley VIII.

Pearly Pils and Bit O' Bitter are my offerings. They are both tasty beers. Whether they're good examples of German Pilsner and Ordinary Bitter is what I'll find out. Judging to take place the first Saturday in February.

Wish me luck.

Best of luck Dave. You'll get valuable feedback, as you well know.

Good Luck Dave! Let us know the results.

Good luck Dave, hope they score well. One of the best feed back notes on one of my score sheets said "well brewed beer, no discernible off flavors". That alone let me know that my process was solid.

Good Luck Dave!

That's got to be really exciting. I can't even imagine. Best of luck. My money's on you!

Inkleg wrote:Good luck Dave, hope they score well. One of the best feed back notes on one of my score sheets said "well brewed beer, no discernible off flavors". That alone let me know that my process was solid.

Yes, that kind of feedback is invaluable. I was extremely gratified last year when one of the judges finished his comments with "Nice job!" He didn't have to write that, but he did. Made my day (year).

Good luck Dave!

FedoraDave wrote:

Inkleg wrote:Good luck Dave, hope they score well. One of the best feed back notes on one of my score sheets said "well brewed beer, no discernible off flavors". That alone let me know that my process was solid.

Yes, that kind of feedback is invaluable. I was extremely gratified last year when one of the judges finished his comments with "Nice job!" He didn't have to write that, but he did. Made my day (year).

"Nice job!" is GREAT feed back to get on a score sheet. That will make you smile for sure!

I helped as a steward for a competition last year. One brewer had made a IIPA aged on Spanish Cedar, (I know doesn't sound too appealing) but OMG, the judges allowed me to try it, because it was that good. The base IIPA was wonderful to start with and the cedar was done just right. The judge put a lot of personal notes on the score sheet and ask if the brewer would share his recipe and process, leaving his email and phone # on the sheet. That brewer is probably still smiling.

Best of luck to ya', Dave. Not only with the home-brew competition - we all know you're going to do real good on that end - but also with the trip to the Big City. You are a brave, brave man.

Good luck!

Good luck, Dave

Best of luck to you Dave.

Good luck FD.

Go get 'em Dave!