August 2021 - British Pale Ales, Bitters and Milds

[dave_77]

Hi all

This is my first time judging so I'm really looking forward to trying everyone's beers.

I'm planning on judging on the weekend of 3rd -5th September and sharing the responsibility with @dan125.

If your new to the competitions there is a thread with the new competition rules.

PM me for my address if your planning to enter

 

[samale]

Count me in
English golden ale

 

[Hoddy]

Hi all

This is my first time judging so I'm really looking forward to trying everyone's beers.

I'm planning on judging on the weekend of 3rd -5th September and sharing the responsibility with @dan125.

If your new to the competitions there is a thread with the new competition rules.

PM me for my address if your planning to enter

I wonder if the brew off beers will qualify for entry?

 

[dave_77]

I wonder if the brew off beers will qualify for entry?

You got a super hopped English pale planned

 

[Hoddy]

You got a super hopped English pale planned

Someone has to throw a bitter into the mix somewhere.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Dave, would an english bitter hopped with williamette suffice, I believe williamette is American but its similiar to fuggles....

 

[dave_77]

Dave, would an english bitter hopped with williamette suffice, I believe williamette is American but its similiar to fuggles....

Close enough for me

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Close enough for me

Bien

 

[Moe]

Is a blonde ale hopped with Simcoe any good for this comp?

 

[dave_77]

Is a blonde ale hopped with Simcoe any good for this comp?

I think that one could be pushing the limits like a British golden ale hopped with Citra.. what does everyone think.. my thinking is Williamette could be any number of euro hops..Simcoe is a bit too close to current big hitter in the US beers

 

[Moe]

I think that one could be pushing the limits like a British golden ale hopped with Citra.. what does everyone think.. my thinking is Williamette could be any number of euro hops..Simcoe is a bit too close to current big hitter in the US beers

Yes that’s fair enough. I thought I’d ask as I’ve got 4 bottles of it in the garage and thought I could send one for feedback.

 

[samale]

My advice still send it in even if it's not in the competition, Dave and Dan will give you good feedback on the beer.

 

[MickDundee]

I think that one could be pushing the limits like a British golden ale hopped with Citra.. what does everyone think.. my thinking is Williamette could be any number of euro hops..Simcoe is a bit too close to current big hitter in the US beers

The likes of Hobgoblin Gold are hopped with Citra and Nelson Sauvin. I would say as long as it’s an English style ale the hops used should be irrelevant.

I have what was meant to be a Deuchars clone but has turned out a fair bit darker than planned that should be ready in time for this comp.

 

[dave_77]

Yes that’s fair enough. I thought I’d ask as I’ve got 4 bottles of it in the garage and thought I could send one for feedback.

Cheers @samale , good shout.
I was just thinking from a different angle. My local brewery uses hops from different countries in UK beer styles.
So I'm happy to give feedback on any beers sent and whatever hops are in it if it tastes like a British pale, bitter or mild then it's going to have a chance of winning. If it tastes like American style beer then it will get Honest feedback and a suggestion to enter it on the American month.

 

[samale]

The likes of Hobgoblin Gold are hopped with Citra and Nelson Sauvin. I would say as long as it’s an English style ale the hops used should be irrelevant.

I have what was meant to be a Deuchars clone but has turned out a fair bit darker than planned that should be ready in time for this comp.

I am not 100% on the rules. Would it come down to yeast choice

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

I’ve got an English ale using German malt, Czech hops, and Belgian yeast, brewed on Chinese kit - any good?

 

[dave_77]

I’ve got an English ale using German malt, Czech hops, and Belgian yeast, brewed on Chinese kit - any good?

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Cheers @samale , good shout.
I was just thinking from a different angle. My local brewery uses hops from different countries in UK beer styles.
So I'm happy to give feedback on any beers sent and whatever hops are in it if it tastes like a British pale, bitter or mild then it's going to have a chance of winning. If it tastes like American style beer then it will get Honest feedback and a suggestion to enter it on the American month.

If mine turns out crap can I have some dishonest feedback please?

 

[dave_77]

First beers have arrived safe and sound and in the beer fridge.
@pilgrimhudd were fuggle duck & Brambling cross pale your beers?

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

First beers have arrived safe and sound and in the beer fridge.
@pilgrimhudd were fuggle duck & Brambling cross pale your beers?

That’s keen, I only brewed the Mild I’ll be entering (probably) yesterday!