Excellent review John. I still haven’t opened mine yet. I am contemplating opening this wekeend for a couple of BBQ’s i’m having! Definitely looks GOOD

Thanks for the good words man, we here at DEFCON HQ always appreciate them. I am amazed at the response we’ve gotten regarding this new endeavor. One thing I have noticed is people want more of the horseradish burn. We purposely toned it down a bit, so as to more emphasize the habanero, so be it, we’ll just have to tweak it a bit, so as to scorch the ‘ol nose hairs next time around. The habaneros aren’t your standard dires either. They have been distilled once, so as to break down the cellular walls of the vegetable. We have found it melds with the horseradish faster and more thoroughly, hence the “salmon” color of the stuff.

That being said, I would expect we will begin a limited production run sometime this summer. It’s our first “non-sauce” product, so it’s kind of different from what we’re used to doing. I thank everyone for the good responses. Hmmmmm, a Habby-Horse ZERO…Now THAT would be something!

huvason on 6/15/2006 at 7:25 am said:

Excellent review John. I still haven’t opened mine yet. I am contemplating opening this wekeend for a couple of BBQ’s i’m having! Definitely looks GOOD

Quit stalling huvason, OPEN IT!

“Creator, please, please bring this to market!!! I won’t have this jar for long.”

I totally agree John.

” I would expect we will begin a limited production run sometime this summer. It’s our first “non-sauce” product, so it’s kind of different from what we’re used to doing. I thank everyone for the good responses.”

Excellent news Creator!
Make more Habby Horse.
John and I need some, huvason wont, he will just save it

chrisk on 6/15/2006 at 9:28 am said:

Quit stalling huvason, OPEN IT!

Hey Chris, got some decent news for ya. We are currently looking into the Cabela’s BBQ Challenge on 8/18-8/19 in Hamburg, PA. We’re deciding whether or not to set up. The time’s are tight as we have a bunch of stuff going on the weekend before and after.

Also, we are working on another DEFCON Day, at the good ‘ol Alley again, they’re dying to have us back. We’re tentatively looking at 7/22/06, but nothing is written in stone yet. Yup, another wing eating contest. Looks like I’ll have to spice ‘em up a little more.

Cabela’s , its less than a half-hour away. (straight up rt 61)

Keep us updated, I will have to check it out.

chrisk on 6/15/2006 at 9:28 am said:

Quit stalling huvason, OPEN IT!

Man the peer pressure is killing me! LOL - I am actually planning on opening it this weekend at my Daughters BBQ. You’ll be there to try it with me - right Chris Mrs Huvason sent you a PERSONAL blog invite……

“John and I need some, huvason wont, he will just save it”

Man, ya know, I might have to cut off The Huvason from future Habby Horse. I think he is looking to hoard it, and attempt to corner the market. Perhaps I will have to activate the Homunculi within his floorboards, perhaps I can get them to send his jar back to me, so someone can enjoy the contents.

DEFCON Creator on 6/15/2006 at 9:45 am said:

Hey Chris, got some decent news for ya. We are currently looking into the Cabela’s BBQ Challenge on 8/18-8/19 in Hamburg, PA. We’re deciding whether or not to set up. The time’s are tight as we have a bunch of stuff going on the weekend before and after.

Also, we are working on another DEFCON Day, at the good ‘ol Alley again, they’re dying to have us back. We’re tentatively looking at 7/22/06, but nothing is written in stone yet. Yup, another wing eating contest. Looks like I’ll have to spice ‘em up a little more.

7/22…. week after Nationals…. I’m there! I’m winning this time!

DEFCON Creator on 6/15/2006 at 10:05 am said:

“John and I need some, huvason wont, he will just save it”

Man, ya know, I might have to cut off The Huvason from future Habby Horse. I think he is looking to hoard it, and attempt to corner the market. Perhaps I will have to activate the Homunculi within his floorboards, perhaps I can get them to send his jar back to me, so someone can enjoy the contents.

LOL - It’s your fault Creator. If you hadn’y of numbered it I would have opened it immediately.

huvason on 6/15/2006 at 10:14 am said:

LOL - It’s your fault Creator. If you hadn’y of numbered it I would have opened it immediately.

Ahhhh, so he is keeping the jar.

cut him off Creator

huvason on 6/15/2006 at 7:25 am said:

Excellent review John. I still haven’t opened mine yet. I am contemplating opening this wekeend for a couple of BBQ’s i’m having! Definitely looks GOOD

I’ve just received mine. Thanks Creator!!! I think the postman now knows my name. lol

looks very good - they’re even numbered. Now just find sumthing to put it on as I’m trying to get rid of my food before I move out. Pizza and horseradish….hmmmmm different

I’m glad to hear it made it across The Pond, ENJOY IT, unlike others who just stare at it (hint…The Huvason). What I would suggest is put it in the fridge for a little while, it tends to be a little more flavorful when it’s chilled a little bit.

DEFCON Creator on 6/16/2006 at 12:35 pm said:

I’m glad to hear it made it across The Pond, ENJOY IT, unlike others who just stare at it (hint…The Huvason). What I would suggest is put it in the fridge for a little while, it tends to be a little more flavorful when it’s chilled a little bit.

….. One more down. There were 8. 3 people have\will open from the blog. Plus my one….. lets see - 8 minus three…. carry the one… i before e except if it’s friday…… Plus my one……

Only leaves 47 more bottles left to be opened. Then i’ll have the only one

DEFCON Creator on 6/16/2006 at 12:35 pm said:

I’m glad to hear it made it across The Pond, ENJOY IT, unlike others who just stare at it (hint…The Huvason). What I would suggest is put it in the fridge for a little while, it tends to be a little more flavorful when it’s chilled a little bit.

I would have opened mine if I would have received one… COME ON HUV!!! You’re killin’ me over here!!

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 12:44 pm said:

….. One more down. There were 8. 3 people have\will open from the blog. Plus my one….. lets see - 8 minus three…. carry the one… i before e except if it’s friday…… Plus my one……

Only leaves 47 more bottles left to be opened. Then i’ll have the only one

Elise will be receiving hers too soon I presume…….time to intercept the parcel and steal Huv’s reign. lol. Just kiddin gota taste it.

DEFCON Creator on 6/16/2006 at 12:35 pm said:

I’m glad to hear it made it across The Pond, ENJOY IT, unlike others who just stare at it (hint…The Huvason). What I would suggest is put it in the fridge for a little while, it tends to be a little more flavorful when it’s chilled a little bit.

Thanks for the advice Creator. My fridge went home on sat tho so I’d have to put it in the communal one. Sum1 mite steal my habby!! I don’t think so. lol. I got them the other day with my 3am’d tomato ketchup. Their faces were hilarious!!

Dan@ BLP Labels on 6/16/2006 at 12:49 pm said:

I would have opened mine if I would have received one… COME ON HUV!!! You’re killin’ me over here!!

I hear ya on that one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dan@ BLP Labels on 6/16/2006 at 12:49 pm said:

I would have opened mine if I would have received one… COME ON HUV!!! You’re killin’ me over here!!

Yes, how do you get one to try…..Creator I looked on your site and was unable to find it. I’ve seen alot of talk here and the review sounds great, is this something you are going to make available soon to the rest of us- the hungry masses?

Vic on 6/16/2006 at 2:42 pm said:

Yes, how do you get one to try…..Creator I looked on your site and was unable to find it. I’ve seen alot of talk here and the review sounds great, is this something you are going to make available soon to the rest of us- the hungry masses?

Hey Vic… according to math my above, there are plenty of bottles!

Man, the peer pressure to open this thing is too much… must take off aluminum hat……

Dan@ BLP Labels on 6/16/2006 at 12:49 pm said:

I would have opened mine if I would have received one… COME ON HUV!!! You’re killin’ me over here!!

Dont worry Dan, huv is cutting himself off from future supplies

I was at Green Dragon last Friday (near Lancaster, its a farmers market) and found a stand thtat has homemade horseradish as well. Didnt buy any, but I know where it is. Could be the same guy cause a place in Intercourse smokes his meat for him.

“Could be the same guy cause a place in Intercourse smokes his meat for him”

Man, that didnt sound right, did it

HAHAHA I bet you wish there was an EDIT button on the blog, hey Chris?? I honestly forgot to look at where this stuff was from but there aren’t too many horseradish manufacturers is Intercourse I bet.

Dan@ BLP Labels on 6/16/2006 at 3:06 pm said:

HAHAHA I bet you wish there was an EDIT button on the blog, hey Chris?? I honestly forgot to look at where this stuff was from but there aren’t too many horseradish manufacturers is Intercourse I bet.

I dont remember his name either and the stuff he was selling wasnt even labelled. Well in masking tape with horseradish written on it.
I could send him your way, for some labels, but I think the internet is not something he uses

Dan@ BLP Labels on 6/16/2006 at 12:49 pm said:

I would have opened mine if I would have received one… COME ON HUV!!! You’re killin’ me over here!!

Mine’s for sale - $1000

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 3:12 pm said:

Mine’s for sale - $1000

You a funny man Huv !!!!!!

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 3:12 pm said:

Mine’s for sale - $1000

Ok huv, put it on ebay…lol

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 3:12 pm said:

Mine’s for sale - $1000

HAHAHA Do you want me to enter your order now? Or wait until you actually sell the Habby-Horse?

Sorry folks… inside joke.

Vic on 6/16/2006 at 2:42 pm said:

Yes, how do you get one to try…..Creator I looked on your site and was unable to find it. I’ve seen alot of talk here and the review sounds great, is this something you are going to make available soon to the rest of us- the hungry masses?

Well, it isn’t available in mass quantity yet. I only made 8 of them, and the deal was you had to buy a Defcon Collection to get one. It was a freebie I threw in. I will have another small batch made up soon, trust me. We are looking into getting this mass produced, but it does take a little time. The jars I’m giving away are personally hand-grated by me, so there’s a personal touch.

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 3:12 pm said:

Mine’s for sale - $1000

Your pain will be legendary!

DEFCON Creator on 6/16/2006 at 3:48 pm said:

Your pain will be legendary!

And they thought we were treating Mad poorly…ha ha

DEFCON Creator on 6/16/2006 at 3:47 pm said:

Well, it isn’t available in mass quantity yet. I only made 8 of them, and the deal was you had to buy a Defcon Collection to get one. It was a freebie I threw in. I will have another small batch made up soon, trust me. We are looking into getting this mass produced, but it does take a little time. The jars I’m giving away are personally hand-grated by me, so there’s a personal touch.

mmmm Hand grated by the Creator - Nothing better than a little knuckle skin in my Habby-Horse.

Dan@ BLP Labels on 6/16/2006 at 3:30 pm said:

HAHAHA Do you want me to enter your order now? Or wait until you actually sell the Habby-Horse?

Sorry folks… inside joke.

I thought you’d find that funny!

DEFCON Creator on 6/16/2006 at 3:48 pm said:

Your pain will be legendary!

DEFCON Creator on 6/16/2006 at 3:47 pm said:

Well, it isn’t available in mass quantity yet. I only made 8 of them, and the deal was you had to buy a Defcon Collection to get one. It was a freebie I threw in. I will have another small batch made up soon, trust me. We are looking into getting this mass produced, but it does take a little time. The jars I’m giving away are personally hand-grated by me, so there’s a personal touch.

Hmmmmm…. Hand grated! $1000 may be too low!

Dan quit yappin and get to work on my labels xo

Lisa on 6/16/2006 at 4:29 pm said:

Dan quit yappin and get to work on my labels xo

HAHA It is officially out of my hands. Art dept and press room are up next. Erika will be getting you something soon!

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 4:22 pm said:

Hmmmmm…. Hand grated! $1000 may be too low!

I think you should ask for $1180.00

Dan@ BLP Labels on 6/16/2006 at 4:32 pm said:

HAHA It is officially out of my hands. Art dept and press room are up next. Erika will be getting you something soon!

I think you should ask for $1180.00

LOL- I was thinking more like $1,365.00

Sorry we drove you nuts, but you know us women

Huv, call me , the # i have for you isnt working

Lisa on 6/16/2006 at 4:41 pm said:

Huv, call me , the # i have for you isnt working

OK…… give me a minute to get your #….

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 4:37 pm said:

LOL- I was thinking more like $1,365.00

Now we’re talking!!

Lisa on 6/16/2006 at 4:40 pm said:

Sorry we drove you nuts, but you know us women

You absolutely didn’t drive me nuts! It’s been a pleasure!

OK…. Jar has made it into the refrigerator.

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 8:09 pm said:

OK…. Jar has made it into the refrigerator.

Finally, you are half-way there now

chrisk on 6/16/2006 at 8:24 pm said:

Finally, you are half-way there now

LOL - still may not open it. You never know someone may pay $1,365.00 for it

DEFCON Creator on 6/16/2006 at 3:47 pm said:

Well, it isn’t available in mass quantity yet. I only made 8 of them, and the deal was you had to buy a Defcon Collection to get one. It was a freebie I threw in. I will have another small batch made up soon, trust me. We are looking into getting this mass produced, but it does take a little time. The jars I’m giving away are personally hand-grated by me, so there’s a personal touch.

What time frame was this in I received a collection—–No Freebie—-
I feel left out in this horseradish experience

HenryK on 6/16/2006 at 9:07 pm said:

What time frame was this in I received a collection—–No Freebie—-
I feel left out in this horseradish experience

they went up for sale one monring, and were gone ina few hours.

HenryK on 6/16/2006 at 9:07 pm said:

What time frame was this in I received a collection—–No Freebie—-
I feel left out in this horseradish experience

Back on 5/28/06 at 8:23

DEFCON Creator on 5/28/2006 at 8:23 am said:

Thanks all. I’ve been making my own horseradish for years now (many skinned knuckles on the hand grater, NO electrical machines!), and just started tinkering, that’s usually where the best ideas come from. Anyway, we are kind of test marketing at this stage, and have gotten some really good feedback. I recently made 8 new jars of this stuff (my eyes have finally healed), and I was thinking of throwing a free jar into the first 8 orders of the “Defcon Collection” (#1, #2, #3) as kind of a freebie. Thought I’d offer it up to you guys first.

On a side note, due to massive popular demand, we are starting up production once again, of the retro bottle of Defense Condition #2 in the old 16 ounce amber chemical bottle. It should be available in about a month.

I reckon I missed it by a couple days. At least I know I should watch
a little more. Thanks for Information

HenryK on 6/16/2006 at 9:20 pm said:

I reckon I missed it by a couple days. At least I know I should watch
a little more. Thanks for Information

no problem.. I’m pretty sure he is working on a bigger batch. I’m like 90% sure i’m opengin it tomorrow to try

chrisk on 6/16/2006 at 3:51 pm said:

And they thought we were treating Mad poorly…ha ha

No. Mad’s situation is completely different. At least The Huvason has a choice. He just enjoys imprisoning others. Trust me, his days are being counted by his floorboard associates.

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 9:21 pm said:

no problem.. I’m pretty sure he is working on a bigger batch. I’m like 90% sure i’m opengin it tomorrow to try

Today is the day huvason,

open er up

pmac on 6/16/2006 at 9:13 pm said:

I never realized there was so much bumping and grinding in a secret handshake! … Are you sure thats the actual handshake chrisk, and why did we have to remove the shirts during it?
Ahhhh well, if thats what a secret shake feels like I’m in It’s all good!
I have this uncontrolled feeling of guilt though, just can’t figure that part out….

heheh

rules are rules pmac, huv came up with em

huvason on 6/16/2006 at 10:35 pm said:

HEy Chris…. Sounds like you showed him the wrong handshake

I didnt show pmac anything yet

Vic on 6/16/2006 at 10:48 pm said:

Did you guys wash your hands after? or at least smoke a cigarette?

Cigars

Didnt mean to drop that in your habby horse post Creator

was timing out trying to upload in its original (post) section

chrisk on 6/17/2006 at 7:01 am said:

Today is the day huvason,

open er up

Well huv, we are waiting to find out if you did it

Great review and comments! I have a few thoughts on the subject. My family have been hand grating our own horseradish for about 100 years. The patch that we currently pick from is over 150 years old and was brought over from Europe. When we pick it in the spring we cut the top of the root off and replant it in the patch. We harvest the left side of the patch one year and the right the year after. Needles to say, it is the best horseradish I have ever had. However, the Creator has come with a unique idea and I can’t wait to try it!!!
1. What would happen if one were to add wasabi powder to the freshly grated horseradish?? Would that not increase the Horsey burn???

2. We have found that apple cider vinegar and sugar increases the potency of the coarse ground horseradish, maybe that would help increase the potency.

Anyway, just trying to help!!! Can’t wait to try this Habby Horseradish.

Cheffy on 6/18/2006 at 11:41 am said:

Great review and comments! I have a few thoughts on the subject. My family have been hand grating our own horseradish for about 100 years. The patch that we currently pick from is over 150 years old and was brought over from Europe. When we pick it in the spring we cut the top of the root off and replant it in the patch. We harvest the left side of the patch one year and the right the year after. Needles to say, it is the best horseradish I have ever had. However, the Creator has come with a unique idea and I can’t wait to try it!!!
1. What would happen if one were to add wasabi powder to the freshly grated horseradish?? Would that not increase the Horsey burn???

2. We have found that apple cider vinegar and sugar increases the potency of the coarse ground horseradish, maybe that would help increase the potency.

Anyway, just trying to help!!! Can’t wait to try this Habby Horseradish.

That’s awesome Cheffy, I would love to have my own root to use, but alas, I have a completely black hand of death when it comes to growing stuff. As stated in the e-mail I sent you, it seemed people liked it, but were expecting more of a nasal scorch. Well, proving once again the Creator’s boundless empathy, I have retooled it a bit, and now instead of a nasal scorch, the root burn is now close to a 5 second olfactory carbon fire. I will have another batch ready in about a week, 12 jars in all. First come, first serve. Now I will probably send most of these to people who haven’t received one, so as to increase the test market.

These will not be numbered, under decree of The Createss. And once again, to get a jar of this stuff, order a DEFCON Collection, mainly to cover our costs, and the jar will mysteriously appear in the box with the other 3 bottles. I’ll send out the e-mail once they are available.

Oh, and don’t forget, in about another week and a half, the 16-ounce monster bottles of Defense Condition #2 will be available, 200 in all.

DEFCON Creator on 6/18/2006 at 1:37 pm said:

That’s awesome Cheffy, I would love to have my own root to use, but alas, I have a completely black hand of death when it comes to growing stuff. As stated in the e-mail I sent you, it seemed people liked it, but were expecting more of a nasal scorch. Well, proving once again the Creator’s boundless empathy, I have retooled it a bit, and now instead of a nasal scorch, the root burn is now close to a 5 second olfactory carbon fire. I will have another batch ready in about a week, 12 jars in all. First come, first serve. Now I will probably send most of these to people who haven’t received one, so as to increase the test market.

These will not be numbered, under decree of The Createss. And once again, to get a jar of this stuff, order a DEFCON Collection, mainly to cover our costs, and the jar will mysteriously appear in the box with the other 3 bottles. I’ll send out the e-mail once they are available.

Oh, and don’t forget, in about another week and a half, the 16-ounce monster bottles of Defense Condition #2 will be available, 200 in all.

Dont let huvason see this

The next batch NOT numbered, he will NEVER open his, unless he broke down and opened it at his party yesterday.

I felt a disturbance in the force yesterday, I feel the jar has been opened.

chrisk on 6/18/2006 at 3:09 pm said:

Dont let huvason see this

The next batch NOT numbered, he will NEVER open his, unless he broke down and opened it at his party yesterday.

DEFCON Creator on 6/18/2006 at 9:57 pm said:

I felt a disturbance in the force yesterday, I feel the jar has been opened.

Oh…. the Jar has been opened…….

Good Lord i want some. *drool*

huvason on 6/18/2006 at 10:45 pm said:

Oh…. the Jar has been opened…….

Well was it worth it??? I am sure it was from the sounds of it….!!!!!!

MrFreeze on 6/19/2006 at 4:41 am said:

Well was it worth it??? I am sure it was from the sounds of it….!!!!!!

In a word- YES. Like some of the others, I would have liked more horseradish burn, but it was excellent. The Creator has to keep making this stuff. WIll need to stock it in the refrigerator!

huvason on 6/19/2006 at 7:15 am said:

In a word- YES. Like some of the others, I would have liked more horseradish burn, but it was excellent. The Creator has to keep making this stuff. WIll need to stock it in the refrigerator!

Can’t wait to get my hands on some……….

DEFCON DAY ALERT!
Yup, another DEFCON Day has been slated!
Here we go again, another DEFCON Day is coming up on Saturday, July 22, once again at what is becoming our HQ, The Alley, in Berkeley Heights, NJ. I’ve been told we are getting our Coors Light Acolyte girl, Christie, back for this one. For those of you who never met her, she’s a trip!

We’ll be doing the standard, free wings all day long, DEFCON actionwear and sauce raffles, and of course, another WING EATING CONTEST!!! The prize has yet to be determined, but I can guarantee you, it’ll be something good! Those of you who weren’t able to make it to the last one, you saw the pics on the blog. If you are anywhere close to NJ, I’d suggest making it for this go around. It has become a cult hit, and Hell, who doesn’t want the best Damn wings of 2006 for free?

If you have any questions, drop me an e-mail.

Creator out…………