2017 National Brewing Championships

[Saruman (Reuben Gray)]

I had 4 beers down but won't have 2 ready so I just removed 2 beers from my profile to free up the slots.

[LASERBOY147]

Hi noob confusion here.
A stout brewed with hardly any roast barley , 5% chocolate malt 10% flaked barley and sweetened with small addition lactose then cold brew coffee adDitton (small but very noticeable)
Best cat???

Also a saison tat contains a very minor fruit addition which is detectable but very minor
Tytyty

[bachus]

Lads,
Just a quick question... 375ml/750ml mead bottles are allowed?

Deja Vue Bachus?, you want your crown back? Definitely no 750's, what a waste of mead on a judge. Last year was it not 330-500Ml? Nothing clearly identifiable!  Gary and I judged last year in Belfast and 330's were fine, anything more than that and its  waste for Mead. Wine is the only cat 750's are allowed for practical handling reasons.

Thanks!

[Bubbles]

Also a saison tat contains a very minor fruit addition which is detectable but very minor

if it's detectable, then "Fruit Beer" is the only logical category because if you enter it in saison it will, and should, be marked down for having inappropriate ingredients. But the "Fruit Beer" guidelines allow for subtle fruit additions, so it still might score well.

[LASERBOY147]

Ok bubbles cheers I'll give it a go in that cat. Any critique is welcome as far as im concerned so even if it turns out they say it should have gone to saison cat , I won't mind , it's all learning for me atm.

[Bubbles]

You could always try entering it in both categories if you're really curious, and you think it's a good beer?! (I should probably have this as my forum signature at this stage! )

[Leann ull]

Lads if somebody on here recs a cat and it's marked down for being in the wrong one don't blame them!
Print out the cat and get a pen and start ticking boxes, we are our own best judge of our own beer and as Bubbles says if you are stuck between 2 cats enter it in both

[mick02]

Lads if somebody on here recs a cat and it's marked down for being in the wrong one don't blame them!
Print out the cat and get a pen and start ticking boxes, we are our own best judge of our own beer and as Bubbles says if you are stuck between 2 cats enter it in both

Who will I blame then if my beer doesn't win 

[dcalnan]

I be the lad in Cork.
I am less flexible that I have been in previous years owing to work and personal commitments.
Let me check timing and dates over the next few days.
There are postal drop points if you want the cost/risk.

I can collect them as well for city people but I won't be around the week up to the deadline. And drive them up.

[wallacebiy]

My Entry is In lads !!!


I feel it in me bones , this years for me 

[Drzava]

I be the lad in Cork.
I am less flexible that I have been in previous years owing to work and personal commitments.
Let me check timing and dates over the next few days.
There are postal drop points if you want the cost/risk.

I can collect them as well for city people but I won't be around the week up to the deadline. And drive them up.

In the interim, should we just put in the 'shipping' option for drop off etc? Can't register without picking something! I appreciate BTW that all this 'background' work takes for more effort than may realise!

[jawalemon]

Is it ok to use Coopers PET bottles? has anyone found they don't hold their carbonation?

[Leann ull]

You cannot use coopers bottles in the Nationals, your entry will be disqualified.
They are good for 6-12 months, need screwing on tightly.

[pob]

2 x 500ml brown glass, crown or flip top per entry

[jawalemon]

Grand. Bottles it is then.

Thanks.


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