February competition - Dark Beers

[samale]

That's two big hitters. How did your eisbock turn out. I remember you making it, it must be well aged

 

[Broken Toe]

Without giving too much away, deceptive.

I'm genuinely impressed with how it turned out. Last night was the first one I had since I bottled up last year, I'll update the thread once this comp is over.

I only have a couple bottles left. After curious mates and substantial process loss I was left with 5 bottles... Which makes it a decking expensive experiment. That annoyingly I'm already planning a revisit to

 

[samale]

Without giving too much away, deceptive.

I'm genuinely impressed with how it turned out. Last night was the first one I had since I bottled up last year, I'll update the thread once this comp is over.

I only have a couple bottles left. After curious mates and substantial process loss I was left with 5 bottles... Which makes it a decking expensive experiment. That annoyingly I'm already planning a revisit to

I look forward to seeing how it scores. The only other person I seen make one was strange Steve.

 

[jceg316]

Oh bo***cks! I’ve literally just mummified it and wrapped it ready for posting tomorrow morning and then read this!
I’ve put a note on the box it is in with the style ABV and my name also email address in case.
Sorry about that. Do I need to break into it and amend it or will I get away with it this time for being a rookie?
Also, does it need to be sent by the end of February or January?

No worries! A note on the outside is fine, I'll tape it to the bottles when they arrive I'm judging first weekend of march so as long as they arrive by then then it's all good.

What I think is an imp stout, (I put it down to age and didn't take a full record of the annotation on the cap, I'm about 95% sure it's right. I just opened another with the same code and it was as expected) and an eisbock with an abv below 16%, but above 12% will be on its way shortly

I've had an eisbock once and enjoyed it. Also iirc it's a dark beer, so should be good. I'm looking forward either way!

 

[dave_77]

I have a Schwarzbier that will be ready in time.

 

[UKSkydiver]

I have a Schwarzbier that will be ready in time.

Didnt you just win one? Surely that's not allowed, pft.

 

[Agentgonzo]

you're not allowed to win 3 on the trot I think

 

[jceg316]

If anyone has asked for my address and I've missed it, do send a reminder as I've had a lot of requests so apologies if I have missed any!

So far I've had 3 entries from 2 people arrive but still relatively early days/

I'll be judging on the weekend of the 12th March, so as long as the beers arrive by then they'll be entered into the competition. I think I originally said the weekend of the 5th but I'll be judging Lager than Life, and probably best to stick to judging one beer competition per weekend!

A reminder of the rules which includes how to label the bottle: New Competition rules.

Good luck!

 

[Agentgonzo]

So far I've had 3 entries from 2 people arrive but still relatively early days/

Good chance of a medal this month then

 

[Leon103]

I haven't forgotten about this. Plan to send a bottle next week

 

[UKSkydiver]

you're not allowed to win 3 on the trot I think

I found the rules and (whilst I was joking) apparently you can win three on the trot, but not the fourth, although you can get it judged and feedbacked (new word, you're welcome) and then you're back in for the fifth. If you're a greedy guts

 

[Nottsbeer]

I may pop a couple in the post if I'm organized - I have your address from the Secret Santa

 

[NormanHurst]

Only just managed to bottle my latest Porter. Suspect it won't be ready for the judging this time but we will see.

 

[Oneflewover]

I'm waiting for a bock to get a bit of condition before I post

 

[samale]

I will post next week

 

[jceg316]

Good chance of a medal this month then

Haha, so far yes! Although I think there are more on the way now.

 

[matt76]

@jceg316 I've got a Stout I'd like to enter.

I'm also just about to tap a new keg of Porter that's been conditioning for a few weeks so assuming all is good with that then I may as well bottle one of them and stick it in the box too.

Will PM you for your details

 

[Nottsbeer]

Popped a Dry Stout and a Dunkel in the post today. Should be with you mid week

 

[Gio]

Just dropped a Russian Imperial Stout in the post.
Should be with you beginning of next week.

Although not sure if is the best time for a "russian imperial" ...

 

[dave_77]

Schwarzbier is with the postie