2015 National HomeBrew Championship

[Rossa]

I'd say 3 is the minimum. Any objections? And why? Let's get it going if we can.

[LordEoin]

i dont see a need for numbers. if only 2 or 3 enter, so be it.
the same cup can be used and handed over, so it costs the NHC nothing.
judging should be simple with only a handful of beers do choose from.
it would just take 20 minutes or so for 2 judges with no ties to the entries.

[pob]

1. Rebel brewers - October Beer
2. South Dublin Brewers - Imperial Porter
3. Garden County Brewers - Wee Heavy

[Rossa]

It's on. Cue-  eye of the tiger.

[Bubbles]

Assuming there's going to be a barrel category, it would be great to see some scoresheets and judges feedback this year. Can this be arranged?

How are barrel beers to be entered into the competition? Can we enter a new category?

[Bubbles]

soz, post crossed with Rossa there.

Barrel comp, happy days!

[Rossa]

How are barrel beers to be entered into the competition? Can we enter a new category?

I think just clearly label them with club name and send me an email with the style.

[Bubbles]

Cheers man, will do.

[johnrm]

Should you anonymise this? Removable labels?

[Rossa]

Should you anonymise this? Removable labels?

Yeah. Rubber bands etc.

[nigel_c]

What about sours. 375ml ok ? Don't know if I cold part myself with a full L .   

[johnrm]

I was speaking with Barry in the Abbott Ale House in Cork.
They are happy to serve as a drop point for entries from today.

[Rossa]

What about sours. 375ml ok ? Don't know if I cold part myself with a full L .   

There isn't enough for a bos in one bottle and there would not even be enough for a medal round after the first tasting.

Heavy duty 500ml would have been ideal.

[johnrm]

Not to derail the thread Lads but if you can't spare 500ml or 2 x 330ml/375ml there's a bigger issue here.

[mr hoppy]

Not to derail the thread Lads but if you can't spare 500ml or 2 x 330ml/375ml there's a bigger issue here.

In fairness, he's talking about a sour beer that was probably brewed quite a long time ago and aged over an extended period. A bit more of an investment than a pale ale that's at peak condition in 6 weeks.