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

[mr hoppy]

If it's a lager and it's 1065 and it doesn't have good maltiness, either it's got lots of adjuncts or there's something wrong.

I think there used to be a malt liquor category,  is that just my imagination? The show Jamil did on it was weirdly fascinating.

[Bubbles]

Just bumping this thread started by HopBomb last year. There's plenty of questions coming in on the forum lately about BJCP competition styles. It would be handy to keep them all in one place.

[LordEoin]

Does a Krystal Weissbier still go as 15A?

edit: nevermind

[Bubbles]

Good question!

Well, does it??

[Will_D]

Yes - Bjcp guide specifically mentions Krystal  ("and is brilliantly clear") in the 15A appearance section.

So it had better be clear!

[molc]

Speaking of clear, my citra dry hopped apa turned out tasty, but cloudly. It tastes like what an American would do to a Weiss beer
Anyone know of another category to enter it? Here's a pic

[Bubbles]

American IPAs are supposed to be cloudy, due to the high levels of hopping. Have no fear.

[molc]

Oh cool. Sure I'll enter it for the laugh. Good way to get some feedback on my first all grain.

[Will_D]

10A Appearance:

"... generally quite clear, although dry hopped versions may be slightly hazy"

[LordEoin]

If they're fully carbed and ready to enter, you could stick them into the fridge until its time to enter them and they might clear up a bit more

[molc]

Another week and I'll be popping one of the potential bottles to check. The pic was from the kegs after 2 weeks cold conditioning in the "sunroom" the bottles already have quite a bit of gunk at the bottom.

[Vermelho]

Anyone know where a dry hopped session ale (3.7%) would go into? American pale ales maybe?

[Rossa]

Anyone know where a dry hopped session ale (3.7%) would go into? American pale ales maybe?

You could also put it in the specialty ipa category as a session ipa if the hops are really prominent.

[fishjam45 (Colin)]

What category would you enter a Red IPA?

[Bubbles]

Specialty IPA category. It's a special category this year.