What's New!!!

Well let's see. Well let's start with the great news. I won second place at the Blacksburg Brew Do in the dark catagory with an Oatmeal Stout. The guy that beat me (with a Dopplebock) won best of show, so I was up there. It was a great day, my dad was down and the weather was great. I made the rounds and talked to all the brewers. Sounds like Jim will let me apprentice with him at Bull 'n Bones.

Brewed a couple good beers since then too. Did a Kolsch in October that came out pretty good. A really pale beer. Crystal clear, after a short lagering period. Slight grainy taste to it, like a warm Bud. But I guess they have a lot in common so maybe that's ok. I'm looking forward to a few reviews at the December Guild meeting. In November I brewed a Vienna Lager that is still lagering, but looks clear and should be kegged tomorrow.

That's the news that is news. Brew On!!!