My new beer

So, Here's my stout for our competition St Patrick's Day. Can't wait to try it!
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I just had to add this update. I couldn't wait to try it. It had only been bottled for a day. It hadn't carbonated completely. The yeast hadn't settled.

But, it was delicious. The coffee and chocolate were detectable as subtle background flavors, which was exactly what I wanted. My home-roasted barley worked out great, adding terrific jet-black color, and (I think) contributed to the "stouty" character of the beer.

Now, I still may not win our little competition. But, at least I have a beer I can be proud to enter.