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Bristol Homebrew Competition - 3rd September 2011
September 3rd 2011 will see Bristol's first BJCP sanctioned Homebrew Competition.
The location is as yet to be confirmed.
All entrants will receive score sheets and commentary prepared by judges recognized by the BJCP. Winners will be announced upon completion of the competition.
Eligibility: This competition is open to everyone. Entries must have been made at home. Those made in commercial establishments, including brew-on-premise establishments, are not eligible.
Categories: All beer, cider and mead will be judged as per the 2008 BJCP style guidelines. For full guidelines, go to: http://www.bjcp.org/stylecenter.php
Judges and competition organizers will not reclassify entries so please choose styles carefully. Styles may be collapsed and combined at the discretion of the competition organizers.
Entry fee: £5 first entry, £3 each additional entry.
Online Registration only: http://www.bristolhomebrewcompetition.org.uk
Paypal payment is preferable and can be made online, cheques will be accepted by arrangement with the competition organisers.
Entries: For each entry, the brewer must submit the following:
• A completed competition entry form, available online when you register;
• Two 330-568ml brown or green glass bottles. Bottles must be free of labels, and any other identifying marks must be blacked out. Bottles will not be returned. Bottles with engraved or embossed lettering should be avoided but are acceptable.
• Bottle labels, attached securely to each bottle with a rubber band. Labels secured by
tape, glue, or other means will result in a non-refundable disqualification.
• The appropriate fee, based on the total number of entries. Paypal or cheque only.
Entries should be submitted no earlier than 4 August 2011 and no later than 5:00 PM
on 26 August 2011. Register entries online at any time before 5pm on 26 August, at http://www.bristolhomebrewcompetition.org.uk
For a full list of entry drop-off points, and our mail in location, go here:
http://www.bristolhomebrewcompetition.org.uk.dropoffs.html
Judging: Each entry will be judged by a panel of at least two judges, where possible with at
least one of whom has achieved a minimum rank of Recognized by the BJCP. The
first round of judging will determine the top three entries in each award category. Rosettes will be awarded for each of the top three entries in each category.
The first-place entry in each award category will then compete for Best of Show.
Judges and stewards will be needed on the day (lunch provided). Please contact the organisers or register online.
The competition is sponsored by:
Warminster Maltings
The Malt Miller
BrewUK
Responses
Posted 1 year ago by Member
Anyone going to have a pop at this?
I'm tempted to enter a Robust Porter!
Fermenting:
Condtioning:
Drinking: Twibute Clone, PJ Clone
Posted 1 year ago by Moderator
I'd love to, but at the moment Im having probs with my beer, cant quite get to the bottom of a funny aftertaste
Still If I produce a stunner soon, man it would be great to put in it. I'd say - go for it Si, it would be a great experience.
Plannin'-
Loads a beer after an upgrade!
nathbrew@gmail.com
Posted 1 year ago by Member
You will get feedback, and it's not all about winning. It might help you get to the bottom of that funny aftertaste...
Posted 1 year ago by Member
Now say it in the style of Julian Clary.
But seriously folks I may try a Cali Common. Going to try a test in a couple of weeks.
Nath - I thought you'd pinned the aftertaste down to the CRS addition to the water.
Fermenting:
Condtioning:
Drinking: Twibute Clone, PJ Clone
Posted 1 year ago by Member
You made me spill my beer!
Is this open to anybody or just those in Bristol?
Might enter the Lambic if it matures well by then...
Fermenting: Damson pale
Conditioning: Morello Cherry Lambic 2
Drinking: Schneider Weisse Tap 7 clone, Morello Cherry Lambic 1, Rauchbier
Posted 1 year ago by Member
Please do enter!
Posted 1 year ago by Moderator
Si - Yeah, thats now sorted, but last time I brewed outdoors it was a pretty windy day and Im wondering wether my brew may have caught something "on the wind" as its got a funky taste to say the least. Anyhoo my next door neighbour has kindly let me use his garage from now on....with some arm bending on my part (aka - free beer!)
Plannin'-
Loads a beer after an upgrade!
nathbrew@gmail.com
Posted 1 year ago by Member
For anyone who's interested in entering the competition, here's the notes used by the judges to score the beer:
How to Judge Beer
If you have issue with the flavour of your beer here's a troubleshooting guide:
Beer Faults
Fermenting:
Condtioning:
Drinking: Twibute Clone, PJ Clone
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