May 2023 competition - American pale ales / IPA

[Agentgonzo]

Citra and Simcoe are always a good combination.

Interesting to see that there was a total of 8ml lactic acid in the brew. What concentration was it? I've always been a bit hesitant at putting more than 6ml total in a batch for fear of it tainting the flavour

 

[Galena]

Just in case anyone is interested in the recipe, here goes:

I think I will give that a go soon, cheers and congratulations.

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

Citra and Simcoe are always a good combination.

Interesting to see that there was a total of 8ml lactic acid in the brew. What concentration was it? I've always been a bit hesitant at putting more than 6ml total in a batch for fear of it tainting the flavour

It’s 80% concentration. My tap water is very high alkalinity. I used to use 50% RO for pale ales with less Lactic but forgot to get it ready once and just upped the lactic and I didn’t taste it so have just used tap water for them since. I now only use RO for lagers.

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

Would be rude not to have a pint of it tonight now.

 

[samale]

Congratulations @Benfleet Brewery

 

[Agentgonzo]

It’s 80% concentration. My tap water is very high alkalinity.

Same here. ~15 degrees German or ~350ppm of whichever measure of carbonate it uses

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

Same here. ~15 degrees German or ~350ppm of whichever measure of carbonate it uses

Ooh, mine is not quite that high. 200 - 240ppm (HCO3)

 

[Nicks90]

In keeping with rhe usual standard, do we have a top 3?

oops sorry,

top 3 are
1) Benfleet S&C APA - score 40/44
Tie for second place
2) SMP Brewery NEIPA - Score 33/44
2) Nottsbeer Rye IPA - Score 33/44

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

Just to follow up and express how valuable the monthly THBF competitions are for obtaining feedback, Having scored so well with my S&C beer and on the back of the feedback received I entered the same one into the American Pale Ales category of the Anglian Craft Brewers comp which was judged earlier this month and it came second. Can’t tell you how pleased I am with that. So grateful for your comments @Nicks90

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Just to follow up and express how valuable the monthly THBF competitions are for obtaining feedback, Having scored so well with my S&C beer and on the back of the feedback received I entered the same one into the American Pale Ales category of the Anglian Craft Brewers comp which was judged earlier this month and it came second. Can’t tell you how pleased I am with that. So grateful for your comments @Nicks90

Excellent, well done you.