Why glue a label on a bottle when you can etch it? That’s what Ryan thought when he borrowed a friend’s laser engraver to create the look of his Lucky’s 1919 XX Stout. Brewed just in time for a St. Paddy’s party, this was Ryan’s first all-grain batch, which was based on the original proportions and gravity of Guinness from 1919. “I even added back 3% of pasteurized soured Guinness for authenticity. Man does that stink when you boil it!” Prizes: Gift certificate from Midwest Homebrewing & Winemaking Supplies; Gift certificate from North Coast Brewing Co.; Digital pH meter from Homebrew Depot; Fleece jacket from Muntons p.l.c.; Organic beer kit from BrewOrganic.com; Gift certificate from Valley Vintner & Brewer; Gift certificate from Homebrewers Outpost & Mail Order Co.; Gift certificate from MoreBeer!