Black Box Challenge

henry · Post by **henry** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:44 am

Think you're the best home brewer in Nova Scotia? Do you think your beer is better than all the commercial craft brews on the market? Can you make it better than we can? Don't tell us, show us!

Are you ready for the Black Box Challenge? - Check it out!
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jacinthebox · Post by **jacinthebox** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:05 pm

sounds fun....but $45 entry fee...damn....I'm out

LiverDance · Post by **LiverDance** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:08 pm

jacinthebox wrote:sounds fun....but $45 entry fee...damn....I'm out

Not that expensive when you consider they are supplying the ingredients.

jacinthebox · Post by **jacinthebox** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:15 pm

LiverDance wrote:
jacinthebox wrote:sounds fun....but $45 entry fee...damn....I'm out
Not that expensive when you consider they are supplying the ingredients.

good point...I didn't even think about that...saw $45 and ran...I'm cheap AF

Post by **chalmers** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:41 pm

I'm excited for it, it is a unique idea, and I can't wait to see all of the different beers created from the same starting ingredients.

Tim Gregory · Post by **Tim Gregory** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:49 pm

This is awesome. Just registered. :spilly:

CorneliusAlphonse · Post by **CorneliusAlphonse** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:59 pm

That's quite cool. Tightish turnaround, I like it

mumblecrunch · Post by **mumblecrunch** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:00 pm

jacinthebox wrote:
LiverDance wrote:
jacinthebox wrote:sounds fun....but $45 entry fee...damn....I'm out
Not that expensive when you consider they are supplying the ingredients.

good point...I didn't even think about that...saw $45 and ran...I'm cheap AF

Also, half the entry fee is going to the Shelburne Food Bank, which is awesome too.

I'm going to have to give this some serious thought, although that's a bit of a tight timeline if you want to get a test batch in, and especially if you can't force carbonate.

amartin · Post by **amartin** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:00 pm

This looks pretty sweet. I think this could be great fun, I may have to pass though, it's a busy time of year at work, and I may be on vacation when I'd need to get my bottling done. I'm curious about the water though. I can't imagine that they provide the water, and while they say that you can't add outside ingredients, I wonder if you can add mineral or acid additions, or if you're just stuck with what you have.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:21 pm

I wish I could get in on this. Just don't have the time to fully commit as Erin's leaving the country for a few months and work is insane.
Would be a blast and great to see the proceeds are going to a good cause.

amartin · Post by **amartin** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:26 pm

I retract my previous pass, I'm in. This sounds too awesome to not be a part of.

mcgster · Post by **mcgster** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:35 pm

Cool idea, is it NS only?

Post by **LeafMan66_67** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:46 pm

The one interesting aspect of this is that if you need to give a presentation - does this mean that the judging will not be "blind"? Should be a fun event. I'm leaning toward entering.

LiverDance · Post by **LiverDance** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:48 pm

LeafMan66_67 wrote:The one interesting aspect of this is that if you need to give a presentation - does this mean that the judging will not be "blind"? Should be a fun event. I'm leaning toward entering.

Do we have to have another talk

Post by **LeafMan66_67** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:54 pm

LiverDance wrote:
LeafMan66_67 wrote:The one interesting aspect of this is that if you need to give a presentation - does this mean that the judging will not be "blind"? Should be a fun event. I'm leaning toward entering.
Do we have to have another talk

Ha! I'm already signed up! :spilly:

GAM · Post by **GAM** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:58 pm

Anyone want to go in on it. Not because I'm cheap (but I am) but to force me to brew.

S

Post by **RubberToe** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:24 pm

I'm signed up as well. It's going to be fun and unique experience. Love it.

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:40 pm

I signed up, sounds like a really fun concept.

Bowserm · Post by **Bowserm** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:26 pm

How many seats are available? I just signed myself up and it said only 13 seats remaining. I am guessing they don't want 100's of entries. As my first competition, I hope either I can get some good feedback, and they don't destroy me during judging.

amartin · Post by **amartin** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:45 pm

It's limited to 20.

the-mailman · Post by **the-mailman** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:50 pm

I wish I was experienced enough to participate as it sounds like a fun event. Limited to only 20 participants so not too much competition.

Bowserm · Post by **Bowserm** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:55 pm

the-mailman wrote:I wish I was experienced enough to participate as it sounds like a fun event. Limited to only 20 participants so not too much competition.

I am not very experienced, but I figure I should start somewhere. If anything, it says there is enough grain to make 2 5 gallon batches plus a 1 gallon batch. so thats worth the entry fee itself, plus you will get some feedback.

I am more concerned with the feedback from a regulated judge then anything really.

henry · Post by **henry** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:47 pm

mcgster wrote:Cool idea, is it NS only?

We didn't specify that it is NS only, however you will need to make you presentation in person, and if you win you'll need to come down to Shelburne to make it.

Henry

Bowserm · Post by **Bowserm** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:52 pm

Henry,

It says we can only use ingredients inside the box. Does that mean no clearing agent if its not included? (Which I assume it isn't) I know I shouldn't assume.

BBrianBoogie · Post by **BBrianBoogie** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:07 pm

Great concept. Just wish the turnaround time was a little better. For those of that don't keg, a 5-6 week window is needed. Leaves just enough if the beer is brewed the weekend of the 23rd, and certainly no time for any kind of test batch they're talking about. And that's weather dependent for a lot of us. Not so sure about being judged on my "story/presentation" anyway. That's all well and good for extroverts, but not sure what it has the do with winning a homebrew competition. Anyway, best of luck to everyone and I'm looking forward to tasting the winner's beer

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