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HOMEBREW RECIPES AND TECHNIQUES

Homebrew Competition Tips

Let’s face it, while we enter competitions for a source of objective feedback about our beers, deep down, we want to win. Isn’t that why they’re called competitions? The simple answer is brew the best beer you can that fits the style you plan to enter, but that’s easier said then done. Here are some tips that will help your beers place more often.


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Honey Blonde

Here’s what else is on tap at my house right now. A crisp blonde ale. Blonde Ales are a little out of season considering the weather is cooling off, but for Sunday football, there’s not much better. This is a beer that can be consumed in volume! It’s dry, crisp, malty, just a hint of hops, and very, very drinkable.


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Furry Penguin DIPA

I suppose it’s fitting my inaugural post is about my favorite style of beer, a Double IPA. Some people like to call them all Imperial IPAs, but personally I think there is a difference between Doubles and Imperials. I think of Doubles as bigger, hoppier IPAs, but still dry and not overly-malty. I think of Imperials as big malty hoppy IPAs. Maybe I’m crazy, but that’s my belief on the nomenclature. Anyway… Here’s my most recent Double IPA, the Furry Penguin:


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