Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013

[LiverDance]

Belgian Blond Ale - BJCP (18A)

[Jimmy]

This might be a reason for me to finally get around to brewing a Belgian

[RubberToe]

Eff yeah!

[HopGrower]

May as well not even bother. I've got this shit wrapped up this year.

[mr x]

Get in line amateurs.

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[berley]

Get in line amateurs.

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Sounds tasty. Was it like a Belgian Pale Ale, or did it come out more like a Belgian Blonde? Never used that yeast before...

[mr x]

It didn't quite turn out as the BPA, that yeast was a bit different. IIRC, it was well received.

[hogie]

Crazy. I just brewed a Blonde on Wednesday night so I'm way ahead of you suckers!

[Jayme]

I was going to brew a tripel next weekend, but that may turn into a blond instead.

[mr x]

Use that blond as a yeast starter.

[hogie]

Use that blond as a yeast starter.

Yeah this at least gives me a head start towards perfecting a recipe. This one is on the bottom end of the OG scale but the high end of the IBUs.

[jeffsmith]

Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.

[mr x]

AFAIAC, the guys doing the BJCP exams should be included in the judging.

[mr x]

Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.

If it was me to do over again, I'd use a wyeast strain. Ardennes if it's available, or 3522.

[jeffsmith]

Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.

If it was me to do over again, I'd use a wyeast strain. Ardennes if it's available, or 3522.

I've got some washed WLP550 that I'll likely use as well. Will probably split a 10gal batch between the two. Did you ferment the T-58 warm or cool? What didn't you like about it? Just want to know what I'm getting into before I use it.

[berley]

Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.

If it was me to do over again, I'd use a wyeast strain. Ardennes if it's available, or 3522.

Isn't 3522 actually the Ardennes strain?

[amartin]

Does anybody know when the submissions are due?

[jeffsmith]

Isn't 3522 actually the Ardennes strain?

It is. I also see that Brewers Pantry has 3864 and 3538 in stock:

http://brewerspantry.com/index.php?rout ... uct_id=347" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[RubberToe]

Does anybody know when the submissions are due?

Feb 25 IIRC.

[berley]

It is. I also see that Brewers Pantry has 3864 and 3538 in stock:

http://brewerspantry.com/index.php?rout ... uct_id=347" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've used the 3864 before... it definitely has the "Unibroue flavor" that you can expect from their beers.

[Jayme]

Does anybody know when the submissions are due?

Rob's right - Feb 25. http://noblegrape.ca/newsletters/xmas20 ... sletter#/5

Did you ferment the T-58 warm or cool? What didn't you like about it? Just want to know what I'm getting into before I use it.

IMO it's best to keep it cool at the start and let it free rise. That helps to keep the esters manageable.

[mr x]

Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.

If it was me to do over again, I'd use a wyeast strain. Ardennes if it's available, or 3522.

Isn't 3522 actually the Ardennes strain?

Yeah you are right. I was thinking that was the dekonick vss number. There is another vss strain they release.

[mr x]

And my brew shall be named G&P Pale Ale.

[sleepyjamie]

anyone have some pilsner malt i could borrow before the next NCM so i can get a few attempts in at this?

[mr x]

Will our guys be judging this one, or should we do another post-Garrison judging event like the rye tasting/epic burger?