What BJCP category does my beer belong in? THE OFFICIAL THREAD

[irish_goat]

What ABV did you end up with them?

[pk]

Up to now I haven't been measuring the gravity readings incase I contaminate the beer by taking samples out of my primary bucket. (Dont have a tap on it).

Does this exclude me from the comp?

[johnrm]

Use a sanitised ladle.

[brenmurph]

+1 john.
Staiinless Steel ladel ......stick in kettle for a minute or two itll be well sanitised. As boiling is one of the best sanitising methods.
I also have a big syringe left soaked in starsan which is always available. I find it interesting to taste my fermenting worts regularly.

[irish_goat]

You'll still need to take a reading on bottling day to get the FG as well.

[pk]

Oh well, I don't have OG so FG is no good. I'll have to do without this time.
Good tip about the metal ladle

[johnrm]

You could always sanitise a Pyrex jug.
Easier for pouring too...

Someone may have done those kits before and have an idea of OG and FG.
Post over in the extract section.

This is all Off Topic BTW  :

[brenmurph]

+ 1 John it is off topic... will someone please tell the chap what categories his IPA and extra stout is in

[johnrm]

The hops in the IPA are American, but  Maris Otter is English, so its a bit of both.
Subtler hopping with Medium Maltiness would be English IPA territory 14A
If the Hopping is punchy and citrussy and the Malt is low-key or subtle, then American IPA 14B

The Stout looks like a Dry stout so 13A.

[Will_D]

Or in this case a cider:

Where should Turbo ciders and cider made from kits go?

28D is the catchall "other speciality cider/perry"

As turbo uses raisins should it go in the fruit category 28B?

A Magnum cider would go in 27B

A magnum fruit would go into 28B

Any comments please?

[Tom]

I see you're all brewing beers and trying to fit a style around them, rather than brewing to style.


Ahem.


Ahem.

[Ciderhead]

Brewing to style surely boring Tom?
28D for me Mr D but I am not a a BJCP Judge

[Tom]

Gotta keep your eyes on the prize, CH.

What's the theme tune to "Going for Gold" go like again?

[Ciderhead]

  didnt have you down as a Spandau Ballet fan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSq8ZBdSxNU

[johnrm]

Sometimes people don't hit the mark while aiming for a style.
It happens, so I'm told.