2006 Minnesota State Fair
WINNER'S REPORT

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BEST OF SHOW
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  11.A. Mild  Clark Kent  Al Boyce  St. Louis Park, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 2  06.A. Cream Ale  Creme de la Cream  Steve Fletty  Falcon Heights, MN  St. Paul Home Brewers
 3  13.B. Sweet Stout  Mr OLearys Milk Stout  Dan OLeary  Faribault, MN  
 4  28.B. Fruit Cider  Ding-a-lingonberry cider  Chris Smith  Minneapolis, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
Light Lager
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  01.D. Munich Helles  Big Pretzel Bavarian Helles  Todd Mayer  Andover, MN  Rum River Wort Hogs
 2  02.C. Classic American Pilsner  Grandpas Stash  Steve Fletty  Falcon Heights, MN  St. Paul Home Brewers
 3  02.C. Classic American Pilsner  Czech Mate American Pilsner  Charles Miller  Sauk Rapids, MN  Cloudy Town Brewers
European Amber Lager
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  03.B. Oktoberfest-Marzen  Westerbrau Oktoberfest  Nick Cucci  Lakeville, MN  
 2  03.A. Vienna Lager  St. Paul Smooth Vienna Lager  Donald Osborn  St. Paul, MN  Minnesota Homebrewers Association
 3  03.A. Vienna Lager  Vienna or Mexico  David Gobran  Maplewood, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
Dark European Lager
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  04.C. Schwarzbier  Dirty Rex Dark Lager  G.L. Exire LaTour  Minneapolis, MN  MnHB/CRAZY
 2  04.C. Schwarzbier  Engineers do Schwarzbier  U of M Aerospace  Minneapolis, MN  
 3  04.B. Munich Dunkel  Munich Dunkel  Steve Piatz  Eagan, MN  MHBA
Bock
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  05.A. Maibock/Helles Bock  Maibock  Chris Smith  Minneapolis, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 2  05.C. Doppelbock  Doppelbock  Todd Murley  Orono, MN  Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
 3  05.A. Maibock/Helles Bock  KR Maibock  Jason Kalenborn Kevin Cotter  Edina, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
Light Ale
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  06.A. Cream Ale  Creme de la Cream  Steve Fletty  Falcon Heights, MN  St. Paul Home Brewers
 2  06.A. Cream Ale  Cream Ale  Todd Murley  Orono, MN  Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
 3  06.D. American Wheat or Rye Beer  House Wheat II  Josh Marquart  MINNEAPOLIS, MN  
English Ale
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  11.A. Mild  Clark Kent  Al Boyce  St. Louis Park, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 2  08.B. Special/Best/Premium Bitter  My Dog Bitter  Al Boyce  St. Louis Park, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 3  08.A. Standard/Ordinary Bitter  Half-Day Bitter  Joe Gerteis  Saint Paul, MN  Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
Irish and Scottish Ale
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  09.A. Scottish Light 60/-  60  James Henjum  Stillwater, MN  Saint Paul Homebrewers
 2  09.E. Strong Scotch Ale  Hernia Maker Wee Heavy  Curt and Kathy Stock  St. Paul, MN  St. Paul Homebrewers Club
 3  09.D. Irish Red Ale  Lulus Irish Red  Adam Stern  St. Paul, MN  Saint Paul Homebrew Club
American Ale
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  10.B. American Amber Ale  Amber  Todd Murley  Orono, MN  Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
 2  10.C. American Brown Ale  Neil and Steve Bromenshenkel  Neil and Steve Bromenshenkel  Richfield, MN  Minnesota Homebrewers Association
 3  10.A. American Pale Ale  Name in the Trail Pale Ale  Al Boyce  St. Louis Park, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
Porters and Stouts
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  13.B. Sweet Stout  Mr OLearys Milk Stout  Dan OLeary  Faribault, MN  
 2  13.D. Foreign Extra Stout  Kamis Bridal Stout  Mark Johnson  Minneapolis, MN  
 3  13.F. Russian Imperial Stout  Chocolate Moose  John Ratcliff  Rosemount, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers
IPA
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  14.C. Imperial IPA  The Burninator IIPA  MIchael Schroeder  Chaska, MN  
 2  14.B. American IPA  American IPA  Todd Murley  Orono, MN  Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
 3  14.B. American IPA  Regional AHA rebrew  Jon, Cory,  Chris  Mpls, MN  MHBA
German Wheat Beer
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  15.A. Weizen/Weissbier  Weizenheimer  Al Boyce  St. Louis Park, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 2  15.A. Weizen/Weissbier  Shelbys Pearl  James Henjum  Stillwater, MN  Saint Paul Homebrewers
 3  15.A. Weizen/Weissbier  Turboweiss  Joe Gerteis  Saint Paul, MN  Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
Belgian and French Ale
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  16.C. Saison  Urban Farmhouse Ale  Steve Piatz  Eagan, MN  MHBA
 2  16.A. Witbier  I Love Good Wit  Al Boyce  St. Louis Park, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 3  17.D. Straight (Unblended) Lambic  Low Pee H  Steve Piatz  Eagan, MN  MHBA
Strong Belgian Ale
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  18.C. Belgian Tripel  Belgian Tripel  Kevin Walsh  Saint Paul, MN  
 2  18.B. Belgian Dubbel  Darth Dubbel Abbey Ale  Todd Mayer  Andover, MN  Rum River Wort Hogs
 3  18.C. Belgian Tripel  Bastardized St. Agatha  Jason Nelson  Champlin, MN  MN Homebrewers Assoc.
Strong Ale
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  19.A. Old Ale  Wally Old Ale  Walt Pittack  Duluth, MN  Northern Ale Stars
 2  19.A. Old Ale  Just Old Ale  Vance Donner  New Ulm, MN  Minnesota Homebrewer Association
 3  19.B. English Barleywine  British Barleywine  Sean Hewitt  Inver Grove Heights, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
Fruit Beer
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  20.A. Fruit Beer  Big Boy Cherry Wheat  Chris Smith  Minneapolis, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 2  20.A. Fruit Beer  Cranberry Zinger  Don Hettinga  Rochester, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 3  20.A. Fruit Beer  AA Apricot Ale  Tim Roets and Chris Lahouze  Minnetonka, MN  (651) 748-0353
Spice, Herb and Vegetable Beer
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  21.A. Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer  Delannick  Delano DuGarm  St. Paul, MN  St. Paul Homebrew Club
 2  21.A. Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer  Swedish Kiss  G.L. Exire LaTour  Minneapolis, MN  MnHB/CRAZY
 3  21.B. Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer  2005 Holiday Brew  Steve Piatz  Eagan, MN  MHBA
Other Eclectic Beer
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  23.A. Specialty Beer  Große Goose  Charlie Rohwer  St Paul, MN  Saint Paul Homebrew Club
 2  22.A. Classic Rauchbier  Lulus Rauchbier  Adam Stern  St. Paul, MN  Saint Paul Homebrew Club
 3  23.A. Specialty Beer  Pull My Nuts Brown  Chris German  Belle Plaine, MN  
Traditional Mead
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  24.B. Semi-Sweet Mead  Buckwheat Zydeco  David Gobran  Maplewood, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 2  24.A. Dry Mead  Traditional Mead  Gary Snydock  Oakdale, MN  
 3  24.B. Semi-Sweet Mead  Yellow Scourge  Steve Piatz  Eagan, MN  MHBA
Eclectic Mead
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  26.C. Open Category Mead  Mine Mine Mine  Sean Hewitt  Inver Grove Heights, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 2  26.A. Metheglin  Spearmint in the Air  Steve Piatz  Eagan, MN  MHBA
 3  25.B. Pyment  Bloody Honey Pyment  Curt and Kathy Stock  St. Paul, MN  St. Paul Homebrewers Club
Cider
Place BJCP SubCategory Name of Brew Brewer Name Location Club Name
 1  28.B. Fruit Cider  Ding-a-lingonberry cider  Chris Smith  Minneapolis, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association
 2  27.A. Common Cider  Apple Crisp II  Joe Brockman  Blaine, MN  St. Paul Homebrewers Club
 3  27.A. Common Cider  Beths Cider  Al Boyce  St. Louis Park, MN  Minnesota Home Brewers Association

Total Entries: 288
01.Light Lager14 Entries
02.European Amber Lager7 Entries
03.Dark European Lager11 Entries
04.Bock7 Entries
05.Light Ale19 Entries
06.English Ale22 Entries
07.Irish and Scottish Ale6 Entries
08.American Ale35 Entries
09.Porters and Stouts31 Entries
10.IPA10 Entries
11.German Wheat Beer16 Entries
12.Belgian and French Ale23 Entries
13.Strong Belgian Ale10 Entries
14.Strong Ale8 Entries
15.Fruit Beer8 Entries
16.Spice, Herb and Vegetable Beer12 Entries
17.Other Eclectic Beer13 Entries
18.Traditional Mead9 Entries
19.Eclectic Mead15 Entries
20.Cider12 Entries


Light Lager

 Big Pretzel Bavarian Helles - Malt Extract and Grain - 01.D. Munich Helles
Todd Mayer, Andover, MN
Rum River Wort Hogs
OG: 1.042 / FG: 1.014

Gold Medal - Light Lager
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5.5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
Bottled - Spring  5.5 Gallon 
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes 60 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.042 
     Terminal 1.014 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company Wyeast 
     Name Bavarian #2206 
     Amount XL Smack 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 20 Temp:60  Plastic 
Second.-days:10 Temp:65  Glass 
     Type of Priming Sugar Corn 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 7/8 Cup 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
6  Pale  Boil  60   
1  Light DME  Boil  60   
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
1  Pellets  Hallertauer  Boil  60  3.8 
1  Pellets  Hallertauer  Boil  10  3.8 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? Yes 
     Type Irish Moss 
     Amount 1 tsp 
BREWING DATE: 3/20/2006  BOTTLING DATE: 4/19/2006 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Grandpas Stash - All Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
Steve Fletty, Falcon Heights, MN
St. Paul Home Brewers
OG: 1058 / FG: 1018

Silver Medal - Light Lager
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 gal 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 158 F.  60 min 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 60 min. 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1058 
     Terminal 1018 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company White Labs 
     Name WLP802 Czech Budejovice 
     Amount 1 gal 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 14 Temp:50 F.  Glass 
Second.-days:70 Temp:?  Glass 
CARBONATION Bottle Condition 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
10 lb  US 6-row malt  Mash  60 min  158 F. 
3 lb  Flaked Maize  Mash  60 min  158 F. 
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
1 oz  Pellets  Saaz  FirstWort  NA  3.9 AA 
1 oz  Pellets  Mount Hood  Boil  60 min  4.4 AA 
1 oz  Pellets  Liberty  Boil  30 min  3.7 AA 
1 oz  Pellets  Crystal  Steep  2 min  4.6 AA 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 8/17/2001  BOTTLING DATE: 11/6/2001 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Czech Mate American Pilsner - Malt Extract and Grain - 02.C. Classic American Pilsner
Charles Miller, Sauk Rapids, MN
Cloudy Town Brewers
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - Light Lager
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
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     Company  
     Name  
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FERMENTATION Type:
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FERMENTABLES
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OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
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FININGS?  
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     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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European Amber Lager

Westerbrau Oktoberfest - All Grain - 03.B. Oktoberfest-Marzen
Nick Cucci, Lakeville, MN

OG: 1.062 / FG: 1.016

Gold Medal - European Amber Lager
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 151  60 
2. 165  10 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 90 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.062 
     Terminal 1.016 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company Wyeast 
     Name 2308 Munich Lager 
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 28 Temp:52  Steel 
CARBONATION Forced CO2 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
22  Briess 2 Row Pale  Mash     
1.5  CaraMunich 40  Mash     
.75  Crystal 75  Mash     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
2  Whole  Perle  Boil  45  5.8 
1.5  Whole  Saaz  Boil  30  3 
1.5  Whole  Saaz  Boil  15  3 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: April 2006  BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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St. Paul Smooth Vienna Lager - All Grain - 03.A. Vienna Lager
Donald Osborn, St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Homebrewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - European Amber Lager
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Vienna or Mexico - All Grain - 03.A. Vienna Lager
David Gobran, Maplewood, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG: 1.054 / FG: 1.013

Bronze Medal - European Amber Lager
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes 90 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.054 
     Terminal 1.013 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 11 Temp:54  Glass 
Second.-days:60 Temp:33  Glass 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
9.0  Vienna  Mash     
0.6  Caramunich  Mash     
1.0  Flaked Maize  Mash     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
1.75  Whole  Tettnanger  Boil  60  4.3 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 2/26/06  BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Dark European Lager

Dirty Rex Dark Lager - Malt Extract and Grain - 04.C. Schwarzbier
G.L. Exire LaTour, Minneapolis, MN
MnHB/CRAZY
OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - Dark European Lager
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
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     Name  
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FERMENTABLES
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Engineers do Schwarzbier - All Grain - 04.C. Schwarzbier
U of M Aerospace, Minneapolis, MN

OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - Dark European Lager
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
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SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
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     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
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FERMENTABLES
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
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BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
I"ll give you this recipe if this takes a medal 
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Munich Dunkel - All Grain - 04.B. Munich Dunkel
Steve Piatz, Eagan, MN
MHBA
OG: 1.058 / FG: n/a

Bronze Medal - Dark European Lager
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 11.5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.058 
     Terminal n/a 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company White Labs 
     Name Munich 
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 12 Temp:53  Glass 
Second.-days:21 Temp:32  Glass 
Other-days:    90 Temp:32  Steel 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
20  Lt Munich Malt  Mash     
0.25  Carafa III  Mash     
2  Pilsner Malt  Mash     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
2.75  Whole  Spalter  Boil  60  5 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE: 8/7/2006 
BREWER COMMENTS
Decoction with 147, 158, and 168 stops 
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Bock

Maibock -  - 05.A. Maibock/Helles Bock
Chris Smith, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - Bock
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
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SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
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     Company  
     Name  
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FERMENTATION Type:
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FERMENTABLES
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Doppelbock - All Grain - 05.C. Doppelbock
Todd Murley, Orono, MN
Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - Bock
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
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     Company  
     Name  
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FERMENTATION Type:
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FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
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     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
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KR Maibock - All Grain - 05.A. Maibock/Helles Bock
Jason Kalenborn Kevin Cotter, Edina, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - Bock
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
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SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
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FERMENTATION Type:
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
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     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 5/7/2006  BOTTLING DATE: 7/7/2006 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Light Ale

Creme de la Cream -  - 06.A. Cream Ale
Steve Fletty, Falcon Heights, MN
St. Paul Home Brewers
OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - Light Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
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     Name  
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FERMENTATION Type:
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Cream Ale - All Grain - 06.A. Cream Ale
Todd Murley, Orono, MN
Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - Light Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
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     Terminal  
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     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
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FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
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House Wheat II - All Grain - 06.D. American Wheat or Rye Beer
Josh Marquart, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

OG: 1.040 / FG: 1.010

Bronze Medal - Light Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
None  N/A 
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 130  30 
2. 155  60 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 60 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.040 
     Terminal 1.010 
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company Safale 
     Name US56 
     Amount 1 Pkg 
YEAST NUTRIENTS: Type None 
     Company: N/A 
     Amount: N/A 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 7 Temp:68  Glass 
Second.-days:14 Temp:68  Glass 
CARBONATION Bottle Condition 
     Volumes of CO2 N/A 
     Type of Priming Sugar Corn Sugar 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 5oz 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
3.5  Simpsons Golden Promise  Mash     
4  Red Wheat (malted)  Mash     
1  Honey Malt  Mash     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
0.25  Plugs  Simcoe  Boil  20  13 
0.25  Plugs  Simcoe  Boil  15  13 
0.25  Plugs  Simcoe  Boil  10  13 
0.25  Plugs  Simcoe  Boil  5  13 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? No 
BREWING DATE: 6/9/06  BOTTLING DATE: 6/30/06 
BREWER COMMENTS
Originally was bottle 235 - changed to 234. Original Bottle 234 was House Wheat I - removed from competition at brewers request. 
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English Ale

Clark Kent - All Grain - 11.A. Mild
Al Boyce, St. Louis Park, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - English Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
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     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
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My Dog Bitter - All Grain - 08.B. Special/Best/Premium Bitter
Al Boyce, St. Louis Park, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - English Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
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     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
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LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
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FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
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Half-Day Bitter - All Grain - 08.A. Standard/Ordinary Bitter
Joe Gerteis, Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - English Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
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YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
Std/Ord bitter, goes into fair category 6 
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Irish and Scottish Ale

60 - All Grain - 09.A. Scottish Light 60/-
James Henjum, Stillwater, MN
Saint Paul Homebrewers
OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - Irish and Scottish Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
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Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
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FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
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Hernia Maker Wee Heavy - All Grain - 09.E. Strong Scotch Ale
Curt and Kathy Stock, St. Paul, MN
St. Paul Homebrewers Club
OG: 1.092 / FG: 1.028

Silver Medal - Irish and Scottish Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 153  75 
2. 165  10 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 120 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.092 
     Terminal 1.028 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company Wyeast 
     Name Scottish 
     Amount 2 liters 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 16 Temp:68  Glass 
Second.-days:30 Temp:65  Glass 
CARBONATION Forced CO2 
     Volumes of CO2 1.8 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
14  Maris Otter  Mash  75  153 
2  Mild  Mash  75  153 
1  Cara Plis  Mash  75  153 
1  Crystal 55  Mash  75  153 
0.25  Special B  Mash  75  153 
0.25  Chocolate  Mash  75  153 
0.125  Aromatic  Mash  75  153 
0.125  Peated  Mash  75  153 
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
2  Pellets  EKG  Boil  60  5.7 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type Irish Moss 
     Amount 1 tsp 
BREWING DATE: 5/5/06  BOTTLING DATE: 8/10/06 
BREWER COMMENTS
boiled 1 gallon of first running to 1 quart and added back to boil 
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Lulus Irish Red - All Grain - 09.D. Irish Red Ale
Adam Stern, St. Paul, MN
Saint Paul Homebrew Club
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - Irish and Scottish Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
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     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
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American Ale

Amber - All Grain - 10.B. American Amber Ale
Todd Murley, Orono, MN
Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - American Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
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     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Neil and Steve Bromenshenkel - All Grain - 10.C. American Brown Ale
Neil and Steve Bromenshenkel, Richfield, MN
Minnesota Homebrewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - American Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
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     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
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Name in the Trail Pale Ale - All Grain - 10.A. American Pale Ale
Al Boyce, St. Louis Park, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - American Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
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     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
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HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
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FININGS?  
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Porters and Stouts

Mr OLearys Milk Stout - All Grain - 13.B. Sweet Stout
Dan OLeary, Faribault, MN

OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - Porters and Stouts
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Kamis Bridal Stout - Malt Extract and Grain - 13.D. Foreign Extra Stout
Mark Johnson, Minneapolis, MN

OG: 1.060 / FG: 1.014

Silver Medal - Porters and Stouts
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 152  60 
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.060 
     Terminal 1.014 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company Wyeast 
     Name Irish Ale 1084 
     Amount 1 Smack Pack 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 7 Temp:68  Glass 
Second.-days:14 Temp:68  Glass 
CARBONATION Forced CO2 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
20  Mild Malt  Mash  155  60 
4  Roasted Barley  Mash  155  60 
3  Oregon Pureed Cherries  Secondary  1 week   
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
1.5  Whole  Fuggle  Boil  60  4.75 
1.5  Whole  Fuggle  Boil  30  4.75 
1.5  Whole  Fuggle  Boil  2  4.75 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? No 
BREWING DATE: 5/30/06  BOTTLING DATE: 6/20/06 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Chocolate Moose - All Grain - 13.F. Russian Imperial Stout
John Ratcliff, Rosemount, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers
OG: 1075 / FG: 1.008

Bronze Medal - Porters and Stouts
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
Gypsum  1 Tbs 
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 152  90 minutes 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 90 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1075 
     Terminal 1.008 
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company Munton & Fisson 
     Name Ale Yeast 
     Amount 1 Pint 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 15 Temp:65  Glass 
Second.-days:22 Temp:50  Glass 
     Type of Priming Sugar Dry Malt 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 1 cup 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
10  2 Row  Mash  90  152 
3/4  Crystal 120  Mash  90  152 
1/4  Chocolate Malt  Mash  90  152 
1/2  Roasted Barley  Mash  90  152 
1  Flaked oats  Mash  90  152 
1/4  Carapils  Mash  90  152 
2 1/2  Honey  Steep  15   
1/2  Unsweetened Chocolate  Steep  15   
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
2  Pellets  Goldings  Boil  90  5.2 
1  Pellets  Willamette  Boil  15  4 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? Yes 
     Type Irish moss 
     Amount 1 Tbs 
BREWING DATE: 11/26/05  BOTTLING DATE: 01/02/06 
BREWER COMMENTS
Honey and Chocolate added at the end of the boil. 
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IPA

The Burninator IIPA - All Grain - 14.C. Imperial IPA
MIchael Schroeder, Chaska, MN

OG: 1.087 / FG: 1.018

Gold Medal - IPA
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
None   
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 153  90 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 90 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.087 
     Terminal 1.018 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company White Labs 
     Name WLP002 
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 14 Temp:66  Glass 
Second.-days:14 Temp:66  Glass 
CARBONATION Forced CO2 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
18  2-row  Mash     
1.5  Melanoidin  Mash     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? Yes 
     Type Whirfloc Tablet 
     Amount 1 
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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American IPA - All Grain - 14.B. American IPA
Todd Murley, Orono, MN
Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - IPA
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
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     Terminal  
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     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
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Regional AHA rebrew - All Grain - 14.B. American IPA
Jon, Cory,  Chris, Mpls, MN
MHBA
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - IPA
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
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SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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German Wheat Beer

Weizenheimer - All Grain - 15.A. Weizen/Weissbier
Al Boyce, St. Louis Park, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG: 1058 / FG: 1012

Gold Medal - German Wheat Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5.5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
Phosphoric Acid to sparge  1 tsp 
Reverse Osmosis water   
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 99 F  15 min 
2. 117 F  15 min 
3. 122 F  15 min 
4. see below   
BOILING TIME: Minutes 90 min 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1058 
     Terminal 1012 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company White Labs 
     Name WLP380 Hefe IV 
     Amount 1 qt 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 7 days Temp:70 F.  Glass 
CARBONATION Bottle Condition 
     Type of Priming Sugar Corn Sugar 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 3/4 cup 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
9 lb  Wheat Malt  Mash  105 min  var. 
6 lb  Rahr 2-row malt  Mash  105 min  var. 
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
.75 oz  Pellets  Hallertau  Boil  60 min  5.0 AA 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 7/3/04  BOTTLING DATE: 7/10/04 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Shelbys Pearl - All Grain - 15.A. Weizen/Weissbier
James Henjum, Stillwater, MN
Saint Paul Homebrewers
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - German Wheat Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5.0 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Turboweiss - All Grain - 15.A. Weizen/Weissbier
Joe Gerteis, Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul Homebrewers Club
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - German Wheat Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
BJCP Cat 15a, Weizen/Weissbier; corresponds to MN State Fair Category 11 
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Belgian and French Ale

Urban Farmhouse Ale - Malt Extract Only - 16.C. Saison
Steve Piatz, Eagan, MN
MHBA
OG: 1.052 / FG: na

Gold Medal - Belgian and French Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10.5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.052 
     Terminal na 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company White Labs 
     Name Saison 
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
9  Light DME  Boil     
1  Wheat DME  Boil     
1  Sucrose  Boil     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
80g  Whole  Styrian Goldings  Boil  60  4.1 
70g  Whole  Styrian Goldings  Boil  15  4.1 
58g  Whole  Styrian Goldings  Boil  0  na 
14g  Whole  Saaz  Boil  0  na 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? Yes 
     Type 2 whirlfloc 
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 4/17/05  BOTTLING DATE: 7/15/05 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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I Love Good Wit - Malt Extract and Grain - 16.A. Witbier
Al Boyce, St. Louis Park, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG: 1062 / FG: 

Silver Medal - Belgian and French Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5.5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
R/O Water   
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 148 F  80 min 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 60 min 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1062 
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company White Labs 
     Name WLP400 Belgian Wit Ale 
     Amount 1 qt 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 14 Temp:70 F  Glass 
CARBONATION Forced CO2 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
6 lb  Rahr 2-Row  Mash  80 min  148 F 
6 lb  Raw Red Wheat  Mash  80 min  148 F 
1 lb  Oat Flakes  Mash  80 min  148 F 
1 lb  Clear Belgian Candi Sugar  Boil  80 min  212 F 
3 lb  Extra Light DME  Boil  80 min  212 F 
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
1 oz  Pellets  Tettnanger  Boil  60 min  5.5 
1 oz  Pellets  Hallertauer  Boil  60 min  5 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? No 
BREWING DATE: 7/2005  BOTTLING DATE: 7/2005 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Low Pee H - Malt Extract Only - 17.D. Straight (Unblended) Lambic
Steve Piatz, Eagan, MN
MHBA
OG: 1057 / FG: 

Bronze Medal - Belgian and French Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5.5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1057 
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company many 
     Name many 
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 4.5 yrs Temp:60-80  Plastic 
CARBONATION Bottle Condition 
     Type of Priming Sugar corn 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 100g 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
3 lb  Dry Wheat extract  Steep     
3 lb  Dry Light Extract  Steep     
100 g  Maltodextrin  Steep     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
120 g  Whole  OLD hops  Boil  90 min   
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? No 
BREWING DATE: 2/19/99  BOTTLING DATE: 11/15/05 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Strong Belgian Ale

Belgian Tripel - Malt Extract and Grain - 18.C. Belgian Tripel
Kevin Walsh, Saint Paul, MN

OG: 1.072 / FG: 1.010

Gold Medal - Strong Belgian Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes 60 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.072 
     Terminal 1.010 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company Wyeast 
     Name #3787 Trappist High Grav 
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 10 Temp:  Glass 
Second.-days:88 Temp:  Glass 
     Type of Priming Sugar corn 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 5 oz. 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
0.5  Dingemans Caramel Pils  Steep  15 min.   
3.3  Gold LME  Boil  60 min.   
6   Gold LME  Boil  15 min.   
1  Clear Belgian Candi Sugar  Boil  15 min.   
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
1  Pellets  Northern Brewer  Boil  60 min.  7.5 
1  Pellets  Saaz  Boil  1 min.  4.0 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? No 
BREWING DATE: 11/01/2005  BOTTLING DATE: 02/07/2006 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Darth Dubbel Abbey Ale - Malt Extract and Grain - 18.B. Belgian Dubbel
Todd Mayer, Andover, MN
Rum River Wort Hogs
OG: 1.068 / FG: 1.011

Silver Medal - Strong Belgian Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
Bottled - Spring  5 Gallons 
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes 60 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.068 
     Terminal 1.011 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company White Labs 
     Name Trappist Ale WLP500 
     Amount 1 Vial 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 15 Temp:68  Plastic 
Second.-days:2 Temp:65  Glass 
     Type of Priming Sugar Corn Sugar 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 7/8 Cup 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
9.3  Gold  Boil  60   
0.333  Durst Crystal 20L  Steep     
0.333  Caramunich 47L  Steep     
1  Belgian Candi  Boil  60   
0.25  Gambinus Honey  Steep     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
2  Pellets  Kent Goldings  Boil  60  5.4 
1  Pellets  Saaz  Boil  3  3.0 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? Yes 
     Type Irish Moss 
     Amount 1 tsp 
BREWING DATE: 5/7/2005  BOTTLING DATE: 5/24/2005 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Bastardized St. Agatha - Malt Extract and Grain - 18.C. Belgian Tripel
Jason Nelson, Champlin, MN
MN Homebrewers Assoc.
OG: 1.074 / FG: 1.011

Bronze Medal - Strong Belgian Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 6.25 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 140  60 
2. 160  15 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 75 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.074 
     Terminal 1.011 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company Wyeast 
     Name 3787-Trappist HG 
     Amount .75 gal. 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
     Type of Priming Sugar corn sugar 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 5.8 oz. 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? Yes 
     Type whirl floc 
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 4/15/2006  BOTTLING DATE: 5/31/2006 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Strong Ale

Wally Old Ale - Malt Extract and Grain - 19.A. Old Ale
Walt Pittack, Duluth, MN
Northern Ale Stars
OG: 1084 / FG: 1021

Gold Medal - Strong Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 gal. 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
Phosphoric Acid   
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1084 
     Terminal 1021 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company Wyeast 
     Name Trappist #3787 
     Amount 400 ml 
YEAST NUTRIENTS: Type Dry 
     Company: Wyeast 
     Amount: 1/4 tsp. 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 13 days Temp:68   
Second.-days:12 days Temp:68   
     Type of Priming Sugar Corn Sugar 
     Amount of Priming Sugar .75 cups 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
9.3 lbs.   Northern Brewer Gold LME  Boil  60 min,   
1.0 lbs.  Clear Belgian Candi Sugar  Boil  60 min.   
.50 lbs.  Dingenmans Caramel Pils  Steep  35 min.  160 
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
.50 oz.  Pellets  Northern Brewer  Boil  60 min.  9.9% 
1.0 oz.  Pellets  Saaz  Steep  1 min.  3.0% 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? Yes 
     Type Irish Moss 
     Amount 1 tsp. 
BREWING DATE: 5-20-05  BOTTLING DATE: 9-17-05 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Just Old Ale - All Grain - 19.A. Old Ale
Vance Donner, New Ulm, MN
Minnesota Homebrewer Association
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - Strong Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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British Barleywine -  - 19.B. English Barleywine
Sean Hewitt, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - Strong Ale
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes 60 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company Wyeast 
     Name many 
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 14 Temp:65  Plastic 
Second.-days:120 Temp:65  Glass 
     Type of Priming Sugar Dexrose 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 7/8C 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
9.3  Gold LME       
3  Dark LME       
1/2  Special B  Steep     
1/2  Biscuit  Steep     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
1  Pellets  Eroica  Boil     
1  Pellets  Cascade  Boil     
1  Pellets  Fuggles  Boil     
1  Pellets  EKG  Boil     
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS? Yes 
     Type Irish Moss 
     Amount 1T 
BREWING DATE: 5/14/98  BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Fruit Beer

Big Boy Cherry Wheat -  - 20.A. Fruit Beer
Chris Smith, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - Fruit Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
Cherries     
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Cranberry Zinger - Malt Extract Only - 20.A. Fruit Beer
Don Hettinga, Rochester, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG: 1.048 / FG: 1.012

Silver Medal - Fruit Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes 30 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.048 
     Terminal 1.012 
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company Fermerntis 
     Name Safale US-56 
     Amount 1 packages 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
CARBONATION Bottle Condition 
     Volumes of CO2 3.0 
     Type of Priming Sugar Corn Sugar 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 5.39 oz 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
1  Muntons Light DME  Boil  30  210 
3.3  Muntons Light LME  Boil  0   
2  Honey  Boil  0   
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
1  Pellets  Hallertauer Mittlefrueh  Boil  30  4.6 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
3 lbs Fresh Cranberries   1 Apple - Fruit and Peel   
1 Orange - Fruit and Peel     
FININGS? No 
BREWING DATE: 10/2/05  BOTTLING DATE: 10/21/05 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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AA Apricot Ale - Malt Extract and Grain - 20.A. Fruit Beer
Tim Roets and Chris Lahouze, Minnetonka, MN
(651) 748-0353
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - Fruit Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
Oregon Apricot Puree     
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
Al, The AA - Apricot Ale BASE STYLE would be 6B - Blonde Ale. SPECIAL INGREDIENTS - Oregon Apricot Puree. Thanks again, Tim Roets  
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Spice, Herb and Vegetable Beer

Delannick - All Grain - 21.A. Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer
Delano DuGarm, St. Paul, MN
St. Paul Homebrew Club
OG: 1061 / FG: 1016

Gold Medal - Spice, Herb and Vegetable Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
None   
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 150  90 
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1061 
     Terminal 1016 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company Whitelab 
     Name 550 
     Amount 1 Tube 
YEAST NUTRIENTS: Type None 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
     Type of Priming Sugar White suga 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 3/4 cup 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
9  Dingemans Pale Ale  Mash  90  150 
2.25  Dingemans Aromatic  Mash  90  150 
1  Dingemans Caramunich  Mash  90  150 
7  Munich malt  Mash  90  150 
2.5  White sugar  Boil     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
2.5  Pellets  Perle  Boil  60  6.0 
2  Pellets  Saaz  Boil  15  3.1 
1  Pellets  Saaz  Boil  0  3.1 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
1 oz. Coriander  1.2 oz dried orange peel   
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 4/14/06  BOTTLING DATE: 5/24/06 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Swedish Kiss - Malt Extract and Grain - 21.A. Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer
G.L. Exire LaTour, Minneapolis, MN
MnHB/CRAZY
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - Spice, Herb and Vegetable Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
Cardamom  Cocoa   
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
English mild with cardamom and cocoa. 
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2005 Holiday Brew - All Grain - 21.B. Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer
Steve Piatz, Eagan, MN
MHBA
OG: 1.90 / FG: 

Bronze Medal - Spice, Herb and Vegetable Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 11 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes 60 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.90 
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company White Labs 
     Name WLP 550 Belgian Ale 
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 7 Temp:70  Glass 
Second.-days:21 Temp:68-78  Glass 
CARBONATION Bottle Condition 
     Type of Priming Sugar corn 
     Amount of Priming Sugar 100g / 5 g 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
1.6  Honey  Boil  5   
0.36  Maltodextrin  Boil  5   
23.27  2-row  Mash  45  152 
1.45  caramunich  Mash  45  152 
0.55  aromatic  Mash  45  152 
0.36  biscuit  Mash  45  152 
0.18  chocolate  Mash  45  152 
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
34g  Pellets  challenger  Boil  60  7.1 
37g  Whole  Styrian Golding  Boil  60  3.9 
10g  Whole  Styrian Goldings  Boil  15  3.9 
21g  Whole  Saaz  Boil  5  n/a 
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
Cinamon  Ginger   
FININGS? Yes 
     Type Whirlfloc 
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 9/30/5  BOTTLING DATE: 11/20/5 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Other Eclectic Beer

Große Goose - All Grain - 23.A. Specialty Beer
Charlie Rohwer, St Paul, MN
Saint Paul Homebrew Club
OG: 1.068 / FG: 1.018

Gold Medal - Other Eclectic Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5.1 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 122  20 
2. 154  15 
3. 151  50 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 90 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.068 
     Terminal 1.018 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company White Labs 
     Name East Coast Ale 
     Amount 2 qt 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 8 Temp:69  Glass 
Second.-days:25 Temp:68  Glass 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
3.5  Rahr 2-row  Mash     
4.188  Briess Munich  Mash     
5.625  Durst Munich  Mash     
0.625  Weyermann caramunich III  Mash     
0.0625  Weyermann carafa I  Mash     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
0.5  Pellets  various  FirstWort     
4.5  Pellets  various  Boil  60   
0.75  Pellets  various  Steep     
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
Sticke (high-grav.) alt     
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
Mixed 2.75 oz spalt (5.7%), 2.25 oz Mt. Hood (4%), and 0.75 oz Challenger (7%), and used this blend for both hop additions. 
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Lulus Rauchbier - All Grain - 22.A. Classic Rauchbier
Adam Stern, St. Paul, MN
Saint Paul Homebrew Club
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - Other Eclectic Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Pull My Nuts Brown - All Grain - 23.A. Specialty Beer
Chris German, Belle Plaine, MN

OG: 1072 / FG: 1020

Bronze Medal - Other Eclectic Beer
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
Gypsum  4T 
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
1. 152  55 
BOILING TIME: Minutes 90 
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1072 
     Terminal 1020 
YEAST CULTURE: Type Liquid 
     Did you use a starter? Yes 
     Company Wyeast 
     Name 1318 
     Amount 2 Activators 
YEAST NUTRIENTS: Type Yeastex 
     Company: Kerry 
     Amount: 2T 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:  Glass 
CARBONATION Forced CO2 
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
20  Simpsons Golden Promise  Mash     
8  Rahr Pale Malt  Mash     
2  Gambrinus Honey Malt  Mash     
2  Rahr White Wheat  Mash     
2  Castle Special B  Mash     
2.5  Simpsons Chocolate  Mash     
.5  Simpsons 30/37  Mash     
.5  Simpsons 70/80  Mash     
.5  Hand toasted oat flakes  Mash     
5 oz  Molasses  Boil  10 minutes   
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
2  Pellets  Centennial  Boil  75   
.5  Pellets  Fuggles  Boil  45   
1  Pellets  Fuggles  Boil  20   
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
5 ozs Molasses     
FININGS? Yes 
     Type Whirlfloc T 
     Amount 2 tablets 
BREWING DATE: 4/8/06  BOTTLING DATE: 7/16/06 
BREWER COMMENTS
This beer is in the Specialty beer catagory because it contains an unusual fermentable; Molasses. The base beer is a stronger version of an English Brown Porter. Brewed with help from Todd Ashman. 
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Traditional Mead

Buckwheat Zydeco - Mead - 24.B. Semi-Sweet Mead
David Gobran, Maplewood, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 1.020

Gold Medal - Traditional Mead
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal 1.020 
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
MEAD OR CIDER?
       Medium       Still       Standard
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
9  Buckwheat Honey  Primary     
3  Wildflower  Primary     
3  Orange Blossum  Secondary     
2  Clover  Secondary     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
Buckwheat Honey     
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 11/21/05  BOTTLING DATE: 8/2/06 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Traditional Mead - Mead - 24.A. Dry Mead
Gary Snydock, Oakdale, MN

OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - Traditional Mead
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 1 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
MEAD OR CIDER?
       Dry       Still       Standard
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Yellow Scourge - Mead - 24.B. Semi-Sweet Mead
Steve Piatz, Eagan, MN
MHBA
OG: 1100 / FG: 1011

Bronze Medal - Traditional Mead
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 4.75 gal 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1100 
     Terminal 1011 
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company Lalvin 
     Name 71B-1122 
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 4 mos Temp:var  Glass 
Second.-days:8 mos Temp:var  Glass 
CARBONATION Bottle Condition 
MEAD OR CIDER?
       Medium       Still      
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
12 lb  Dadelion Honey  Steep     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: /1/2005  BOTTLING DATE: 8/7/2006 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Eclectic Mead

Mine Mine Mine - Mead - 26.C. Open Category Mead
Sean Hewitt, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - Eclectic Mead
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
MEAD OR CIDER?
       Sweet       Still       Sack
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
cherry     
almonds     
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Spearmint in the Air - Mead - 26.A. Metheglin
Steve Piatz, Eagan, MN
MHBA
OG: 1.135 / FG: na

Silver Medal - Eclectic Mead
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 5 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
carbon filter   
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original 1.135 
     Terminal na 
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company  
     Name Cote Des Blancs 
     Amount  
YEAST NUTRIENTS: Type 4 tsp Fermax 
     Company: 3 tsp diammonium phosphat 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 5 weeks Temp:68-78  Plastic 
Second.-days:9 weeks Temp:64-72  Glass 
Other-days:    43 weeks Temp:62-70  Steel 
     Volumes of CO2 0 
MEAD OR CIDER?
       Sweet       Still       Sack
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
20  U of MN Fall Honey  Primary     
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
16 oz dried spearment     
FININGS? No 
BREWING DATE: 7/4/2004  BOTTLING DATE: 1/4//2005 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Bloody Honey Pyment -  - 25.B. Pyment
Curt and Kathy Stock, St. Paul, MN
St. Paul Homebrewers Club
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - Eclectic Mead
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company Lalvin 
     Name Narbonne 
     Amount 10 grams 
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
Honey 12 lbs     
Barbara Grapes     
FININGS? Yes 
     Type filtered 
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 9/25/05  BOTTLING DATE: 7/6/06 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Cider

Ding-a-lingonberry cider - Cider - 28.B. Fruit Cider
Chris Smith, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Gold Medal - Cider
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
MEAD OR CIDER?
       Medium       Petillant      
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
Lingonberries     
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Apple Crisp II - Cider - 27.A. Common Cider
Joe Brockman, Blaine, MN
St. Paul Homebrewers Club
OG:  / FG: 

Silver Medal - Cider
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed: 10 
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter? No 
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days: 14 Temp:68  Glass 
Second.-days:28 Temp:68  Glass 
CARBONATION Forced CO2 
MEAD OR CIDER?
       Dry       Still      
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE: 10/29/05  BOTTLING DATE: 1/21/06 
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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Beths Cider - Cider - 27.A. Common Cider
Al Boyce, St. Louis Park, MN
Minnesota Home Brewers Association
OG:  / FG: 

Bronze Medal - Cider
2006 Minnesota State Fair


INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES
# US Gal. brewed:  
WATER TREATMENT:Type(s) Amount
MASH PROCEDURES: Temp.(f.) Time
BOILING TIME: Minutes  
SPECIFIC GRAVITIES: Original  
     Terminal  
YEAST CULTURE: Type  
     Did you use a starter?  
     Company  
     Name  
     Amount  
FERMENTATION Type:
Primary-days:  Temp:   
MEAD OR CIDER?
       Medium       Sparkling       Standard
FERMENTABLES
LBS. TYPE/BRAND USE TIME TEMP
6 gal  Indian Summer Cider       
2 lb  Light Brown Sugar       
HOPS
OZ. TYPE NAME USE TIME %AA
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS:
FININGS?  
     Type  
     Amount  
BREWING DATE:   BOTTLING DATE:  
BREWER COMMENTS
 
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