Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:07 pm
Belgian Blond Ale - BJCP (18A)
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Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:19 pm
This might be a reason for me to finally get around to brewing a Belgian
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:27 pm
Eff yeah!
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:33 pm
May as well not even bother. I've got this shit wrapped up this year. 
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:35 pm
Get in line amateurs. 
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Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:41 pm
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 wrote:Get in line amateurs.
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Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:49 pm
It didn't quite turn out as the BPA, that yeast was a bit different. IIRC, it was well received.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:52 pm
Crazy. I just brewed a Blonde on Wednesday night so I'm way ahead of you suckers!
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:59 pm
I was going to brew a tripel next weekend, but that may turn into a blond instead.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:00 pm
Use that blond as a yeast starter. 
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:09 pm
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.mr x wrote:Use that blond as a yeast starter.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:15 pm
Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:16 pm
AFAIAC, the guys doing the BJCP exams should be included in the judging.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:17 pm
If it was me to do over again, I'd use a wyeast strain. Ardennes if it's available, or 3522.jeffsmith wrote:Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:21 pm
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.mr x wrote:If it was me to do over again, I'd use a wyeast strain. Ardennes if it's available, or 3522.jeffsmith wrote:Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:22 pm
Isn't 3522 actually the Ardennes strain?mr x wrote:If it was me to do over again, I'd use a wyeast strain. Ardennes if it's available, or 3522.jeffsmith wrote:Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:24 pm
Does anybody know when the submissions are due?
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:27 pm
It is. I also see that Brewers Pantry has 3864 and 3538 in stock:berley wrote:Isn't 3522 actually the Ardennes strain?
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Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:38 pm
Feb 25 IIRC.amartin wrote:Does anybody know when the submissions are due?
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:40 pm
I've used the 3864 before... it definitely has the "Unibroue flavor" that you can expect from their beers.jeffsmith wrote:It is. I also see that Brewers Pantry has 3864 and 3538 in stock:
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Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:40 pm
Rob's right - Feb 25. http://noblegrape.ca/newsletters/xmas20 ... sletter#/5amartin wrote:Does anybody know when the submissions are due?
IMO it's best to keep it cool at the start and let it free rise. That helps to keep the esters manageable.jeffsmith wrote: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.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:02 pm
Yeah you are right. I was thinking that was the dekonick vss number. There is another vss strain they release.berley wrote:Isn't 3522 actually the Ardennes strain?mr x wrote:If it was me to do over again, I'd use a wyeast strain. Ardennes if it's available, or 3522.jeffsmith wrote:Nice timing, just got a few packs of T-58 the other day.
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:03 pm
And my brew shall be named G&P Pale Ale. 
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:03 pm
anyone have some pilsner malt i could borrow before the next NCM so i can get a few attempts in at this?
Re: Garrison Ultimate Brew Off 2013
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:35 pm
Will our guys be judging this one, or should we do another post-Garrison judging event like the rye tasting/epic burger?