Norwich Amateur Brewers - Brew Like A Monk (14 October 2023)

[MartinHaworth]

We're delighted we have over a hundred paid entries! Got about 17 unpaid + have mailed them today. Will be cleansing unpaid entries 2/9/23.

Cheers

Martin

 

[MartinHaworth]

Hi folks, I've just emailed out all entrants, and thought I'd post it here as well:


There's exactly one calendar month until the competition, so it's time for an update.

What you need to know + do:

• Entry editing will be locked 30th September
• Shipping window for beers is 6th - 13th October to Norwich Amateur Brewers, Ampersand Brew Co., 27-31 Sawmills Rd, Diss, IP22 4GG. (This address is Ampersand's taproom, so if you are local you can drop off during their normal opening hours)
• Action Points: edit your entry + ship the beers in a timely manner

Other stuff:

• As of today, there are 115 paid entries from 87 brewers.
• Our hosts, Ampersand Brew Co are absolute legends - your beers will be stored in their cold room + brought out 2-3hrs before judging.
• We have a rich blend of pro-brewers and BJCP judges lined up for the day. Beers of Europe are providing calibration beers for each Belgian style, helping our judges to focus accurately on each style.
• The Malt Miller are our main competition sponsor + are generously providing prizes.
• Additional sponsors include Inkbird, CML and Lallemand.
• We are grateful to all our supporters.

We are all united by our common love of brewing - the highs and the lows. Norwich Amateur Brewers are proud to be part of this homebrew community.

Cheers!

Martin, Rich, Keith, Danny
BLAM Organisers

 

[MartinHaworth]

Came home to a box of goodies from Beers of Europe - Callibration beers for the judges.

 

[MartinHaworth]

The lad pursuaded me to do an 'unboxing' video. Apparently they're all the rage. Not sure I see it myself. Make up your own mind here:

 

[YeastFace]

Fantastic.

 

[MartinHaworth]

Meet our head judge + prizes from INKBIRD

 

[MartinHaworth]

Just taken delivery of the awards. Solid cherry wood coasters, engraved. Really pleased with the result. But who will get this one?

 

[AnimatedGIF]

As above, entry editing deadline today. I went to edit both my entries, to discover that I only signed up for one At least I can chose the best of the two I brewed.

 

[Agentgonzo]

As usual, mine is falling outside the categories . To fruity for a dubbel, to low in punch and alcohol for a "strong dark"

 

[Caramel Ox]

Nearly forgot to post for this, just packing up the box now.

 

[MartinHaworth]

So excited! The beers have already started to trickle in!

 

[AnimatedGIF]

Nearly forgot to post for this, just packing up the box now.

Likewise. Sent mine off today. The bloke in the Post Office asked if I was happy with the packaging...

 

[Agentgonzo]

Mine got whisked off by the postie this morning

 

[dave_77]

Being collected today so hopefully arrive tomorrow

 

[Deadhead]

Mine is away today too.

 

[aolcot]

Just dropped mine off as well.. Never brewed a Belgian style beer before, and generally don't actively drink the style either, but somehow I lucked out with something seriously crushable!.. no idea if it really fits the category I've put it into, so looking forward to the feedback

But if nothing else, thanks to this comp theme, I'll defo be looking to brew something like this more often - this keg really isn't going to last long!

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Mine gone today too. Deffo not a winner, but just after the feedback really

First time sending a beer off to a comp.

 

[MartinHaworth]

Oooo! You lovely people! Will be posting some photos of unboxing on Thursday/Friday night!

Happily received a big box of yeast from our friends at Crossmyloof Brewery Supplies earlier today - 'it's always a pleasure to get a brew on' as they say.
We're at that point where everything is in place....now we just all need all the beer + judges to turn up......

 

[dave_77]

Mine gone today too. Deffo not a winner, but just after the feedback really

First time sending a beer off to a comp.

Not a winner hey.....yeah yeah..sneaky assassin

 

[Deadhead]

Mine is definitely not a winner, I have little hope for it. Have had some strange bottling issues and I have never tasted the style I brewed, so crapshoot in the dark. But hey, get some feedback!