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Beer judging crash course:

Started by Hop Bomb, October 27, 2014, 10:10:47 PM

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paddyp

Quote from: barkar on October 31, 2014, 12:00:58 PM
of the 2 Sunday is probably easier for me , tbh I am a bit stuck as I am out in the sticks so rely on public transport really

Someone might be able to pick you up along the way?

johnrm


Hop Bomb

November 01, 2014, 09:15:03 AM #17 Last Edit: November 01, 2014, 09:27:36 AM by Hop Bomb
You could drive. The tasting meets are just that - small tasters (150ml or so each) with lots of talking & writing. If we discuss, taste & score 4 beers thats a bit over a pint of beer spread over two hours or more. So no need to be getting lifts or taxis. Its not a piss up but if you want to have a few after then dont drive obviously.

For the first meet we can all get to know each other (lots of new people - welcome folks!).  We can discuss the upcoming competition, styles that we may be judging & get familiar with the style guide & score sheets. We can also decide on a day & time to meet as we cant put everything to a poll as we'll get nothing done. Dont stress if you cant make a meeting. Most of this can be done at home with a bottle of beer, bjcp app on your phone & a score sheet. I would urge everyone to make the off flavour session though (date tbc)

Poll at the top to decide the first meeting date.
On tap: Flanders, Gose,
Fermenting: Oatmeal Brown, 200ish Fathoms,
Ageing: bretted 1890 export stout.
To brew:  2015 RIS, Kellerbier, Altbier.

Will_D

Believe me you don't drink the whole of the glass.

The smell and then 2 or 3 sips is enough.
Remember: The Nationals are just round the corner - time to get brewing

barkar

Quote from: Will_D on November 01, 2014, 10:39:38 AM
Believe me you don't drink the whole of the glass.

The smell and then 2 or 3 sips is enough.

:D  reckon i have some candidates lurking in my shed,  40 mile cycle round trip all told john  he he , yeah very interested n anyways, will work something out

auralabuse



auralabuse

Ah,  the fact I don't know where that is probably means I can't help

paddyp

Quote from: auralabuse on November 02, 2014, 12:46:51 PM
Ah,  the fact I don't know where that is probably means I can't help
Thats the road to nowhere moycullen, oughterard I'm no help either I'm afraid.

Hop Bomb

Can people who are interested in this please vote on the pole above. Clock is ticking & there is lots of prep work for me to do & have to get a venue sorted. It'd be great If we can decide in the date by tomorrow. Thanks.

ps. You can drive to & from this as ye will drink feck all.
On tap: Flanders, Gose,
Fermenting: Oatmeal Brown, 200ish Fathoms,
Ageing: bretted 1890 export stout.
To brew:  2015 RIS, Kellerbier, Altbier.

auralabuse

Sorry,  I use tapatalk to access this forum and it's not showing up any poll

Hop Bomb

You will have to log in to the forum the normal way if you want to vote in the poll.
On tap: Flanders, Gose,
Fermenting: Oatmeal Brown, 200ish Fathoms,
Ageing: bretted 1890 export stout.
To brew:  2015 RIS, Kellerbier, Altbier.

auralabuse

Ok,  will do that tomorrow when I get home from work,  cheers

Hop Bomb

Will leave the poll open until 11pm tonight. Majority vote decides it. Thanks.
On tap: Flanders, Gose,
Fermenting: Oatmeal Brown, 200ish Fathoms,
Ageing: bretted 1890 export stout.
To brew:  2015 RIS, Kellerbier, Altbier.

Hop Bomb

So the first meet will be this Tue 11th. 7.30pm at the Cottage Bar in Lower Salthill. All welcome. We can discuss the categories we've been given & get everyone familiar with a pencil & a score sheet :)  There wont be much drinking done (unless you want to) so driving to & from the meet is possible. 

If you can make it this Tue stick your name below:

1. Hop Bomb
On tap: Flanders, Gose,
Fermenting: Oatmeal Brown, 200ish Fathoms,
Ageing: bretted 1890 export stout.
To brew:  2015 RIS, Kellerbier, Altbier.