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					Originally Posted by Drat  I'm excited.  I found out late yesterday that I made it through the first round of the National Homebrewer's Competition.  Took 1st place in category 19 (strong ale) for the northeast region with a score of 37 for my old oak ale (the same one I gave away on the contest board last month).  I now go up against 29 others for the category finals. | 
	
 Congrats, Brian!  37 points is a nice score.  I hope they still give out those cool first round awards--would make a nice framed addition to your brew house!   
 
Keep us updated on your beer's progress 
