ExpatSthAussie Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Just wondering if anyone is entering beers in the homebrew section at the Ipswich Show..? I'm thinking of entering some beers but not 100% sure what category they fall under within BJCP guidelines. Fruit Salad Ale, Authentic IPA & my Fat Yak Clone using TC IPA as a base... Will probably get laughed [lol] but I guess it won't hurt to have a go..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH21 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Have a go mate ! And Best of Luck !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelJ13 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I was considering it actually and had the exact same concerns as you. actually i think i was going to enter the same beer, did you get your fat yak clone recipe off the brewers choice site by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatSthAussie Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hey Michael, Great minds..! Yes mate I can't get enough of the FY. I think it's a great recipe, the guys at BC tell me it's a big seller. Lets find out the classes and have a crack[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatSthAussie Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Have a go mate ! And Best of Luck !!! Thanks Dave, Just hope the judges leave mine till last. Hopefully their taste buds will be worn out..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Didn't even know it was on.. anyway I'd probably get disqualified because I never brew anything strictly to style. [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 You have probably already checked this out but here is a link to the style guidelines. BJCP Style Guidelines The Authentic IPA will be an English IPA. Your Fat Yak clone is probably at the top end of American Ale Ale or bottom end of American IPA. Calculate the bitterness of your recipe and place it in the most appropriate category. Not sure where the Fruit Salad Ale will fit. It isn't bitter enough to be an APA. Good luck with it. Let us know how you go if you enter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatSthAussie Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hairy, Thanks for the link, have read it ages ago[wink] & the advice on calculating the bitterness. I might talk to the guys at BC as there is no class listed for IPA at all PA Classes - Cream Ale Blonde Ale Kolsch Belgian PA APA EPA American PA ..might even shoot an email to QAAWBG ( Queensland Association of Amatuer Wine and Beer Makers Guild ) I see that Coopers Brewery Ltd is also listed as a donor. ( Sponsor I suppose ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatSthAussie Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Not sure where the Fruit Salad Ale will fit. It isn't bitter enough to be an APA. Just reviewed the FSA recipe it states BJCP Style 10.A. - American Pale Ale. ( Makes sense! ) I'm waiting for the guys from BC to get back to me on the others.. Hope this helps. Cheers, AdamN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Not sure where the Fruit Salad Ale will fit. It isn't bitter enough to be an APA. Just reviewed the FSA recipe it states BJCP Style 10.A. - American Pale Ale. ( Makes sense! ) I'm waiting for the guys from BC to get back to me on the others.. Hope this helps. Cheers, AdamN. It may just sneak in. If you think about your ex-wife or mother in law whilst you drink it then you may just make it bitter enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatSthAussie Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Beers are entered...in the correct categories. Apparently even if they are not in the style of the nominated class, the judges re classify them. Thanks to the staff at Wacol BC for helping me out and covering the entry fee. Quite proud of my ales so I thought I'd put em out there for critique.[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 [lol] at Hairy's comment, I missed that one. Anyway, good luck mate! Be sure to let us know how you go. [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatSthAussie Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Hairy is a funny Bugga...Makes me [biggrin] [biggrin] Lots. Not sure how he knows about my Ex Wife or Mother in law..If so, my Fruit Salad would become the nastiest IPA you've wrapped your lips around.[ninja] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatSthAussie Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well, I'll be buggered..2nd & 3rd in the Australian / Old dark Ale Class. [biggrin] Thanks everyone for your help. AdamN [joyful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Well' date=' I'll be buggered..2nd & 3rd in the Australian / Old dark Ale Class. [biggrin'] Thanks everyone for your help. AdamN [joyful] Congratulations Adam! [cool] I've never thought of entering anything of mine as I'm always so critical of how they turn out that I'm planning an improved recipe by the time I'm half way through my first glass. Must feel awesome to have confirmation that you're onto a good thing! [cool] [cool] [cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Nice work Adam! Do you get any prizes for placings? A ribbon at least? Your brewing will improve over the next 12 months so next year we will accept nothing less than first place [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatSthAussie Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Thanks Phil & Hairy, I am really chuffed, I received a $30 gift voucher from LHBS. But it's more the confirmation that I must be doing something right. Big call for next year Hairy..can only give it a crack.[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Woo-hoo! We have a prize winning brewer amongst us....congrats [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Good Job Adam. Well done. Now all you need to do is distrbute a bottle each to the members of the forum....[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Only fair really... [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatSthAussie Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Very humbled guys, considering the calibre of the company I'm in. Just saying.[whistling ( sorry, no emoticon for 'Humbled' )or Respect!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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