National Homebrew Club Ireland

Evening folks, just want to announce the first interclub competition that ourselves and the Liffey Homebrewers will take part in. The competition will run as follows:

-Competition will be BJCP registered and run as any other BJCP competition
-Competition will take place in June on a date and location to be confirmed
-Entry is limited to 20 beers in total and entries will only be accepted by Belfast Homebrewers members only. So far no restrictions on entry numbers per person apply, but if we are oversubscribed, multiple entry brewers will be asked to remove an entry or two if needs be
-Entry fee will be approximately 1 £ per beer just to cover the cost of BJCP registration. There is no prize apart from bragging rights
-Judging will be performed by the Liffey Homebrewers club members (we will judge their entries) on the day so would be good to enter some stinkers and poison our southern pals
-Drop off to be confirmed as soon as possible
-We're hoping to have the judging done in Dublin and up here on the same day so the winners can be announced and showered in glory at the same time
-If its possible, we'll get an independent judge to judge the two winning beers to determine the ULTIMATE WINNER!!!

-Overall winner gets €20,000 to spend in the new homebrew store in dubln

Any questions feel free to ask

Brilliant that sounds great

Sounds class!

Quoteentries will only be accepted by Liffey Brewers members only

- not sure but should that be Belfast Homebrewers?

lol, copy and pasted for sure

'Only accepted by Liffey Brewers members only'? So that means it's open to everyone then?...

Guys. Waterboutye`s? Are you keeping an eye on the Liffey Brewers page?

Quote from: matthewdick23 on March 06, 2014, 09:06:04 PM
lol, copy and pasted for sure

Haha! Sorry being too pedantic as usual.

Bring it on, Dubs!



:P

Is this Comp still on?

Cheers
Andy

No idea - there doesn't seem to have been any updates since.

Yaaaiiiis! Sounds good big man! ;)

Hi all, I head up home every fortnight (to visit family) from Lucan and travel through Belfast - I can assist in the logistics of moving the competition beers South to North or/and vice versa if you wish....

Sounds good! Not sure what the plans are yet but this would be very helpful.

Hi all,

This competition is still on, and I hear the Liffey lads are brewing away like beavers to get us a selection of beers to judge.

So let's get brewing so we can send them down the fruits of our brewing labour.

The plan is loosely as follows:
- We gather 20 or so entries from Belfast members. 20 individual entires would be preferable but if we fall short we may have to have more than 1 entry per member.
- We use my place as holding spot for the Belfast entries, so pm me to arrange collection. I live in Belfast so that's hopefully a good central spot.
- Cost of each entry is £1
- Closing date is June 22nd, hard stop as we're planning the swap over of the Dublin entries for June 23rd
- All beers (Belfast and Liffey) will be labelled with an individual number. This number will be cross-referenced with beer style on a separate sheet.
- On June the 23rd we give all the Belfast entries to a Liffey member who takes them away for judging.
- I'll take all the Liffey entries and keep them safe prior to judging.
- We arrange a June meet in which we judge the Liffey entries.
- We take a beer or two each and score (range TBD) loosely based on stated style.
- If there are 2 or more beers with the highest score we can pass samples around reach a consensus of overall winner.
- Once a winner is picked we then check another sheet which has the beer number and the name of the brewer.
- Brewer is announced and we send him/her a small trophy.
- The Liffey guys do the same for us.


Simple? Then get brewing (if you don't brew anything new then just enter something you're particularly pleased with).

Cheers,

-Barry

Nice one Barry!  :)

Will 330mls be ok?

Quote from: sub82 on May 13, 2014, 01:02:28 PM
Will 330mls be ok?

I've no issues if Shane and the Liffey lads don't.

-Barry

Ah grand stuff - thanks lads!

I have may gotten the wrong end of the stick earlier, Shane.

Are we saying that 1 entry = 2 500ml bottles, or equivalent?

Cheers,

-Barry

Quote from: Tube on May 13, 2014, 03:14:33 PM
Sorry Barry, that was an off the cuff answer really. Ideally 1 bottle for logisitics, but when I gave it a bit of though I had a vision of 12+ people turning up to judge, in which case 1 bottle is norra lot.

What do you reckon?

Well we could do 2 bottles each though  there's the extra weight, bulk etc to consider.

An alternative, stated above, would be that the judges take a bottle each, drink no more than half, and give it a score. If 2 or more beers are tied for 1st place, there's a bit left of each for other judges to drink and compare and agree which is best. ATEOTD, it's a bit of crack, so not sure how technical we need to be.

But I'm happy with either approach.

-Barry

Yeah 40 bottles would be a lot to carry to wherever the judging is taking place. Also the Hudson are happy for us to sample the odd homebrew but they might raise some eyebrows if we roll up with that many beers!

Quote from: sub82 on May 13, 2014, 09:22:42 PM
Also the Hudson are happy for us to sample the odd homebrew but they might raise some eyebrows if we roll up with that many beers!

Good point, Chris. Plus, I've a little making up to do with them after the last meet:  a)demanding that my £4+ pint be filled up to the pint mark. b)tripping and clattering into their ornaments and being escorted out.

Maybe just keep it simple: 1 entry - 1 bottle.

Anyone know a good source of bottle crates around the Belfast area?


-Barry

So come one Belfast brewers. Any takers?

We've only got 5 weeks, and Google Maps satellite view is already showing huge plumes of steam over the General Dublin area.

-Barry

Afraid Im out BArry- gutted, really wanted to judge that one

I'll maybe have two beers depending on how soon I can bottle the second. Would also really like to have been part of the judging but don't think I can make it!  :-\

Nice one Chris. So one, possibly 2 entries so far. I might enter 2 as well.

Quote from: sub82 on May 15, 2014, 11:35:08 AM
Would also really like to have been part of the judging but don't think I can make it!  :-\

Only one judge so far. I guess it'll make a novel excuse for coming home drunk 'I wasssh out juddgging beeersh, ssho many beeersh....'    :)


-Barry

Haha! I'll know nearer the time but at the minute couldn't commit to it!

So far, at a rough count we have the following:

1: Barry (Bazza) - 2 entries
2: Chris (Sub82) - 2 entries

By my calculations that makes 4. I could send the figures over to Kings Hall and after 5 days of counting they'll confirm that it's something between 3 and 5.

Anyway, the point is, we're a long way off our desired total of 20. I can't believe there's no one else out there who's recently brewed something they quite like.

So, in the words of Delia Smith, 'Let's be 'avin' ya! Where are you?' *boke* 'I've done a wee bit of sick on me cardigan'


-Barry

I've 3 beers good to go

Good stuff! If anyone's up for it there's still time to knock out a brew!

I have one and possibly two to be scrutinised.....sorry assessed.

May have 1, but not sure I'll be able to get it to you.

Plus it's not exactly "to type"!

Quote from: Bill_00 on May 28, 2014, 08:40:52 AM
May have 1, but not sure I'll be able to get it to you.

Plus it's not exactly "to type"!

That's no problem - I don't think it's being judged "to type". Just judged on how good it tastes!

Quote from: Bill_00 on May 28, 2014, 08:40:52 AM
May have 1, but not sure I'll be able to get it to you.

Also, Chris, I can do pickups around the Belfast area, so let me know where it suits for you to have it collected from.

Numbers are looking a little healthier now: 8-10 and counting, but we still need more.

Cheers,

-Barry

So, latest count is thus:

1: Bazza - 2 entries
2: Sub82 - 2 entries
3: mr.drankin - 3 entries
4: Roo -2 entries
5: Bill_00 - 1 entry

That makes 10. We'll need at least another 5 or 6. A total of 20 would be excellent, however.

Time's running out, folks; the 22nd is fast approaching. Get your name on the list.

If it helps, I can collect your entries. Just PM me and we'll arrange something.

Cheers,

-Barry

I MAY have the last of an older batch to enter as well. Not sure if I have any left

Quote from: Bill_00 on June 06, 2014, 03:25:49 PM
I MAY have the last of an older batch to enter as well.

Perfectly within the rules, Chris. Send it on.

-Barry

Come on Belfast brewers. These Liffey lads are making us look like a right stingy bunch  ::)

Kit, extract, ginger, bog, nettle, banana, parsnip.... doesn't matter just get it entered.

It can be 3 weeks or 3 years old, as long as it's drinkable.

Only 2 weeks left. Lets have one last big push here. Don't be shy.

PM me if you need it collected.

Cheers,

-Barry

Chaps

Is there space for one more, I have a wheat beer that seems to be getting good reviews from a couple mates?

Cheers
Andy

Plenty of space, Andy. Sure why not enter one from the brewday kit? You pretty much did that one by yourself.

-Barry

Sure Baz, make that two entries. Who from our side must I get them to? What info do I need to put on the label?

Bazza - what are the rules?

Do you have to be a full member?

Is it 1 x 500 ml, or 2 x 500 ml? The thread isn't clear.

p.s. called in at The Errigle last weekend. Thornbridge Black Swan (Black IPA) and Colorado Red on tap.

Nice one, Andy (BrewBilly)
I'm the Belfast collection guy so I'll get them from you and label them with numbers and the details, i.e. style and brewer will be held on 2 separate sheets, cross-referenced by the bottle number.

Hey Andy (Quiet_Man),

Rules-wise, apologies for the uncertainty, but I'm not sure if we ever completely decided if it was 1 or 2 bottles per entry. I'll double-check with Shane, but I'm leaning towards the one 500ml bottle (or 2 smaller) per entry rule. I think it makes most sense.

As for being a being a full member, I can't see that being a stipulation since it's meant to be a bit of crack as much as anything else, so if you've an entry or two then go ahead.

Good; we're well into double figures now  :)

-Barry

Barry / Shane,

Thanks for the clarifications.....

and in that case........put me down for two entries Barry.

Andy

Eccelente!  :)

-Barry

Hey Bazza

Will need to arrange a pickup with you. Definitely 2 entries now

No worries, Chris. Good stuff.

Let me know when/where suits.

Cheers,

-Barry

Current count:

1: Bazza - 2 entries - collected
2: Sub82 - 2 entries
3: mr.drankin - 3 entries
4: Roo -2 entries
5: Bill_00 - 2 entries
6: Quiet_man - 2 entries
7: BrewBilly - 2 entries - collected

Total: 15 entries

-Barry

This is awesome! Wish I was there

Quote from: matthewdick23 on June 10, 2014, 01:04:03 PM
This is awesome! Wish I was there

You could still enter one or two, Matthew.

Oh, hang on, I forgot; you're probably in Finaghy, Maine, or somewhere similar right now  :-\


-Barry

Closing date: Sunday 22nd June

Current count:
1: Bazza - 2 entries - collected
2: Sub82 - 2 entries
3: mr.drankin - 3 entries
4: Roo -2 entries
5: Bill_00 - 2 entries - collected
6: Quiet_man - 2 entries
7: BrewBilly - 2 entries - collected

Total: 15 entries

-Barry

Starting to get the entries in! I'll try and get mine to you this weekend/during next week!

Ah. Shane just reminded me in his post that it's £1 per entry. Forgot to collect cash so far.

-Barry

...and what about a contribution towards petrol costs for the delivery man?

Paypal fer payment?

Quote from: Bill_00 on June 17, 2014, 10:06:46 AM
Paypal fer payment?

Ah, you can get me again. My fault for forgetting.

Right lads, I've arranged with Sub82 and Quiet_man to get their entries in the next couple of days.

That just leaves Rory and Dave. Any time suit you for pickup before Sunday?

Cheers,

-Barry

Yes i'm ballyclare, we would need to arrange somewhere I could drop it up to belfast

I could drop my entries off somewhere over the next couple of days.where suits.

Just let me know where suits, lads. Can meet in Belfast or outskirts. Any evening between now and Sunday.

Cheers,

-Barry

Tomorrow night Barry might not be able to drive Sat or Sun.   :)  Name time and place and ill scoot up, if it suits 6-7ish after rush hour.  The Round about at the docks is handy off the m2 or I can scoot further in up to yourself.

Hi Dave,

How about somewhere off Sandyknowes (or is that where you meant)? Some time before 6:30 would suit me best, if that's okay with you?

Cheers,

-Barry

Right, so with arrangements made to pick up Dave's entries this evening, that just leaves you, Rory.

You about or near Belfast over the weekend? I'm away most of Saturday. Carnfunnock, near Larne if by chance it's of any help?

Cheers,

-Barry

What time are you heading up there at and what route do you take. I hear that staying on the motorway to templepatrick is best with all that 40mph speed restriction malarkey. Sorry I haven't got my finger out.

Kids love junction 1 too...

 Hi Rory,

Heading the coast Road via the wife's parents' house in Whitehead. About 11 in the morning but sure I'll pm you my mobile no and well work something out.

Cheers,

-Barry

Think my last post got lost in the changeover.

How many entries did we end up with?

Everything go ok with the pick up / delivery?

Hey Andy,

Pickup is happening at lunchtime today.

We have 15 entries altogether. No less than 5 of these were submitted by Mr.drankin (loved the setup there, Dave. A proper 'lab' with loads of shinies and more shinies to come. I drove into that gate in a fit of jealous rage    :P  )

I've them all numbered and referenced by style and brewer on separate sheets.

The only difficult part was cleanly prizing open the lids off my fellow competitors'  beers to slip in a small dog turd  >:D

-Barry

Cheers Barry. Hope that wee turd has some additional yeasts in there to help with my carbonation!

Thanks for the beers. Both were excellent and got me through the England match.

Oh, shiney stuff, Mr Drankin! How about a pic?

Nice one Barry - sounds good!

Quote from: Quiet_Man on June 24, 2014, 09:56:13 AM
Oh, shiney stuff, Mr Drankin! How about a pic?

+1 on the shiney stuff! Pics or it didn't happen  ;)

Oh and anyone on twitter?!

The results will be posted live on the Liffey Brewers twitter account!

@LiffeyBrewers (https://twitter.com/LiffeyBrewers/with_replies)

Well done Chris.

Thanks Andy!  :)

You gonna share the winning recipe?

Hey all,

Only got a chance to check the twitter feed after midnight, which kind of took away from the drama and tension but I'll second Andy's sentiment: Nice one Chris! Did your reason for moving house recently stem from a need for more trophy space?  ;)

And Dave, the swig I had of your Simcoe Pale last Friday evening was well tasty. Thankfully I've a full bottle of it to tuck into this evening :)

Great effforts all round, lads! And huge thanks to the Liffey lads for their - ahem - hard work, if you can call drinking a pile of beers hard work  :P

Roll on Next Friday for the return leg!


Cheers,

-Barry

Well done Chris, and everyone else who submitted beers. Very good standard guys.

Haha thanks Barry! Well done on the steam beer - I'll have to get a bottle off you! Anything on the go at the minute?

Thanks Mark - do you've many beers entered?

I've put in 3. Hope ye like them.

Is that sweetcorn I see on the end of your nose Mark?

Only one way to influence the outcome now

Well done to all and sub82 for brewing a great tasting beer.  :) As I do not do twitter can we have the results posted up here for viewing. :)

Quote from: DEMPSEY on June 29, 2014, 11:51:59 AM
Well done to all and sub82 for brewing a great tasting beer.  :) As I do not do twitter can we have the results posted up here for viewing. :)

+1

This forum is the principle info exchange area for the NHC.

While there is no problem with using the social media for instant effect (whats it great at) please also keep the Fora up to date for the rest of us.

Quote from: imark on June 27, 2014, 10:02:11 PM
Only one way to influence the outcome now

Just so you know, I lack any kind of moral fibre and am open to all forms of bribery.  Highest bidder wins as far as I'm concerned,  and that's before a single bottle is opened.

Now that the air is suitably cleared you may begin the bidding.

-Barry

Quote from: Tube on June 29, 2014, 10:27:20 PM
Good stuff Barry. Hope you got that twenty I left in the box for you ;)

Just the one?

You're already struggling for an honourable mention at this stage.

-Barry

This is sounding like a proper competition now!  ;)

Lads are the results going to be live on Twitter?

Quote from: lordstilton on July 04, 2014, 01:46:09 PM
Lads are the results going to be live on Twitter?

Yep. It'll be a professional operation like the Eurovision. I've bought a dress and everything.

Even did a crash course on Twitter i.e. log in, type some banal shite, send out to the world.

-Barry

Whats the twitter account..i had a search for belfast brewers and didn't find anything..bearing in mind I havn't a fiddlers how to use twitter.

It's @BelfastBrewClub but we'll be twatting or twerking everything to @LiffeyBrewers too, or that's the plan at least.

Ganga style-y!

-Barry

Quote from: Bazza on July 04, 2014, 02:22:01 PM
Yep. It'll be a professional operation like the Eurovision. I've bought a dress and everything.

Bazza in a dress?!?! Now I'm really disappointed I can't make it!

Quote from: sub82 on July 04, 2014, 04:45:54 PM
Bazza in a dress?!?! Now I'm really disappointed I can't make it!

Don't be. The feminist in me decided not to pigeonhole myself by wearing a dress so it's pleated trouser suit all the way.

Aye, shame you can't make it, man, but you wouldn't want to find out you've suddenly become a daddy while supping beers down the Hudson  :)

-Barry

good stuff lads