IP DLD-ISO: Critical Feed Back FT: My Home brew

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Malty_Matty, Apr 21, 2013.

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  1. Malty_Matty

    Malty_Matty Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2012 Indiana

    Want to do this the day before DLD at the hampton inn in munster. I'll bring some good beers for pours too! I want some general tips and ideas to make my homebrew even better. Cheers!
     
    #1 Malty_Matty, Apr 21, 2013
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  2. sergeantstogie

    sergeantstogie Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Washington

    I'm not so sure this idea is too bueno. I'm imaginging me (no I can't be there I'm in Afghanistan and I have issues with lines) sitting there about to try one of your beers that you are obviously proud of if you want feedback, and you staring at me to read my face as I taste it. And I'd see those sweet cans of Heady Topper or bottles of HF or 5th Dementia and I'd be thinking ...how can I tell him his beers suck. They could be GREAT , fantastic, stellar beers but I would be nervous about giving my opinion in that setting. An angry drunk homebrewer can be scary! Find some BJCP judges on here and send them a couple bottles along with something nice and ask for them to do a full scoring. I did that while in Germany with Hopfenunmalz. It stung a bit at first, but I got over it.
     
    #2 sergeantstogie, Apr 21, 2013
  3. Malty_Matty

    Malty_Matty Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2012 Indiana

    Good thought, but here is the catch: I don't like my beer. There are some definite off flavors and I kind of want to get to the bottom of that. I didn't want to put that in the post for fear of influencing the outcome of the tasting. But yeah, if you think my beer sucks let me know, just let me know why because I do too. It also isn't my recipe so I won't be offended at all if the critique comes from the choice of grain and hops etc. I made a batch I'm not proud of so the least I can do is learn from these 4 gallons of medicore beer. :slight_smile:
     
    #3 Malty_Matty, Apr 21, 2013
  4. barfdiggs

    barfdiggs Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2011 California

    In that case, get a good BJCP judge and/or an experienced homebrewer (Hopefully someone in this forum will see your post). Lots of Beer Geeks know they don't like a beer, but don't know a lot about diagnosing off flavors and identifying the source of the problem. You can try bringing it to DLD or set up a trade (or just send beer) to an experienced Judge/brewer in this forum.
     
    #4 barfdiggs, Apr 21, 2013
  5. homebrew311

    homebrew311 Pooh-Bah (2,144) May 19, 2008 Illinois
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    I think you may be able to get more valuable feedback via the homebrew forum rather than dld. DLD is sensory overload for beer geeks as it is with ridiculous pours going on right and left. I know for myself I have to be somewhat choosy about what I drink and what I pass up due to the overwhelming amounts of good beer around. I think what you are talking about is a good idea, just the wrong place and time. If you run through your process from start to finish, I'm sure you could gain lots of valuable insights without others even tasting it. Otherwise, I think the other suggestions in this thread are great.
     
    #5 homebrew311, Apr 21, 2013
  6. kjyost

    kjyost Initiate (0) May 4, 2008 Canada (MB)

    That said (and having been to a DLD) he's asking for a tasting the night before. Is the night before a shitshow too?
     
    #6 kjyost, Apr 21, 2013
  7. Malty_Matty

    Malty_Matty Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2012 Indiana

    It'll be my first time going to the hampton before dark lord, but I do hear it is a mini Dark Lord day in itself.
     
    #7 Malty_Matty, Apr 21, 2013
  8. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
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    What's DL going to run this year? 3 golden tokens at $25 a crack?
     
    #8 inchrisin, Apr 21, 2013
  9. Malty_Matty

    Malty_Matty Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2012 Indiana

    Tickets were 30 this year. DL is supposed to be the same $15 and the BA Variants will be $50.
     
    #9 Malty_Matty, Apr 21, 2013
  10. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    I can help. Have done it several times here in MPLS with some of the new breweries that have popped up, and I don't have a problem with you waiting for feedback. I'm in the Hampton, hit me up and we can do it.
     
    #10 biglobo8971, Apr 21, 2013
  11. homebrew311

    homebrew311 Pooh-Bah (2,144) May 19, 2008 Illinois
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    My bad. That's a diff story, I've never even to the pregame festivities. I would be willing to swap homebrew a and five feedback via email.
     
    #11 homebrew311, Apr 22, 2013
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