How did I miss this thread? I was a homebrew, beer and wine manager in 2006-8, vice president of the Dayton DRAFT club, and took a gold for best in Dayton with a Russian Imperial Stout I brewed with a friend. I judge every year for the Ohio state fair, and occasionally when I find time at other competitions.

Currently I've really fallen off the brewing wagon and need to get back to it, my cellars being constantly full have made it so I don't really need to brew for supply, but it is a great hobby and I need to get back into it just for the fun of brewing.

Otter, best of luck on a CDA, I've had some great ones, and I've had a TON of ones that are just plain off. I guess that's the fun of being a judge!

I love the looks of your system and trust in your abilities. Make one beter than stone 11th anniversary/sublimely self righteous.