2015 National HomeBrew Championship

[johnrm]

That's went I mentioned 2x

[Rossa]

Not to derail the thread Lads but if you can't spare 500ml or 2 x 330ml/375ml there's a bigger issue here.

In fairness, he's talking about a sour beer that was probably brewed quite a long time ago and aged over an extended period. A bit more of an investment than a pale ale that's at peak condition in 6 weeks.

I've a sour in two heavy duty 500ml for over a year. If it's ready it'll go in if not it won't. I thought about it over a year ago.

It's the amount of beer needed for samples that's the issue.

[johnrm]

+1

[mr hoppy]

I agree with you 100% Rossa. All my entries are in 500ml bottles same as last year - the organisers have said their preference is 500ml bottles enough times. I was responding specifically on the "bigger issue" given the long maturation period and shelf life of sours.

[nigel_c]

Thanks for clearing that up. All my older sours are in lambic style bottles. Have some more recent ones in a mix of them and 500ml. Don't think they'll be good until next years competition though.
Might just have to have a sample and see I suppose.

[Rossa]

Thanks for clearing that up. All my older sours are in lambic style bottles. Have some more recent ones in a mix of them and 500ml. Don't think they'll be good until next years competition though.
Might just have to have a sample and see I suppose.

It's a tough one alright. Like that I happened across another 3 x 500ml bottles by chance. One for my taste buds to see if it's any use and many 2 for the comp if it's any use. 

[winstonia]

I'll be handing mine into Alfie Byrne's next week. Do I just attach the label like the IPA fest or do that and hand in an entry form?

[Rossa]

Rubber band it onto the bottle please.

[Will_D]

Talking of rubber bands:

If using a partitioned box (like a 12 bottle wine box) be very careful when you put the bottle in or take it out. Friction likes to run the band off the bottle!

[winstonia]

Rubber band it onto the bottle please.

The label and entry form?

[Rossa]

Rubber band it onto the bottle please.

The label and entry form?

Just the system competition labels thanks.

[Dunkel]

Apologies for being too lazy to find it, but is The Norseman/Farrington's a drop-off point this year?

[Dunkel]

And just a thought - what happens to all the bottles that don't make it through to the Best of Show? Could make for an almighty boozing session for the stewards 

[Rossa]

And just a thought - what happens to all the bottles that don't make it through to the Best of Show? Could make for an almighty boozing session for the stewards 

The bottle crusher!

Edit - just heard back from Barry in the Norseman and they are good to act as a dp. I'll update the list.

Keep an eye on the drop list this week regardless.

[shanek]

Ah balls  - just deleted an entry. Any way of getting it back?