Smithwicks Homebrew Challenge

[irish_goat]

We've got another article up with thejournal.ie. http://www.thejournal.ie/home-brewing-tips-smithwicks-2339821-Sep2015/

Myself and Rossa did a kit demonstration for some Diageo heads and media folks yesterday. Tip: When showing how to fill the airlock do not recommend using "any cheap spirits you have lying round the house" then proceed to pick up a bottle of Smirnoff. The Diageo ones didn't enjoy that. 

[rukkus]

Waiting on my entry pack at the moment

[itsclinto]

Mine have just arrived, Hard vacuum packed, no label on pack, 4 entry label tags but NO entry number that I can find!!

Same here.  No entry number.  I'm guessing that it will be emailed out in due course

[brenmurph]

Entry number is in ur confirmation email

[brenmurph]

And you must state this entry number on the tags you put on your bottles

[Pheeel]

Still no hops have arrived for me . I sent in the form last Tuesday (and got a mail back on Thursday)

[Will_D]

Your entry number is your registration number, and it looks like its you initials and DOB!

[Shanna]

Still no hops have arrived for me . I sent in the form last Tuesday (and got a mail back on Thursday)

I registered on Wednesday, received confirmation on Thursday but still no hops. Double checked yesterday & was told registration pack was sent on Friday. Not looking good.

Shanna

[CARA]

Expensive hops are they?

[Taf]

We've got another article up with thejournal.ie. http://www.thejournal.ie/home-brewing-tips-smithwicks-2339821-Sep2015/

Myself and Rossa did a kit demonstration for some Diageo heads and media folks yesterday. Tip: When showing how to fill the airlock do not recommend using "any cheap spirits you have lying round the house" then proceed to pick up a bottle of Smirnoff. The Diageo ones didn't enjoy that. 

First post on article is someone having a dig at the NHC for being cliquey and ban happy, which is bollix in my opinion, and I said so.

http://www.thejournal.ie/home-brewing-tips-smithwicks-2339821-Sep2015/

[nigel_c]

If I remember right there was a guy called Windstonia (or something  like that) around a few years back. Disappeared after a couple of rants.
Probably at home making bitter lemon wine now.

[Dr Jacoby]

A friend of mine who is not a member on the forum heard about the comp and visited the club homepage for info. As far as either of us can see there is nothing up there about the comp. It's not even listed under the competitions section. A little odd no?

[Leann ull]

True, and I'm sure Irish Goat will comment, but we are not the promoters or getting any funding to promote as its not our gig, best supporting actor non speaking role is how I understand it?
Liffey Valley or Belfast Competition on the other hand.

[Bubbles]

We've got another article up with thejournal.ie. http://www.thejournal.ie/home-brewing-tips-smithwicks-2339821-Sep2015/

Myself and Rossa did a kit demonstration for some Diageo heads and media folks yesterday. Tip: When showing how to fill the airlock do not recommend using "any cheap spirits you have lying round the house" then proceed to pick up a bottle of Smirnoff. The Diageo ones didn't enjoy that. 

First post on article is someone having a dig at the NHC for being cliquey and ban happy, which is bollix in my opinion, and I said so.

http://www.thejournal.ie/home-brewing-tips-smithwicks-2339821-Sep2015/

That's unbelievable! Cliquey? In my view, newcomers to the NHC always get a warm welcome and a line of people ready to answer their questions. Sounds like someone with an axe to grind alright, what a tool.

[Garry]

First post on article is someone having a dig at the NHC for being cliquey and ban happy, which is bollix in my opinion, and I said so.

http://www.thejournal.ie/home-brewing-tips-smithwicks-2339821-Sep2015/

I've reported the comment. We'll see if anything comes of it.

I suggest the rest of ye in my clique report it too. I'll be banning anyone that doesn't