What are we making for Brewers Cup 2007

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:50 pm

I've got stout made in December that should lose some rough edges by contest time. Also an American amber and hefeweizen. There is pale ale in primary-we'll see how that comes out. Might make a wee heavy also, but I've got to get going on that if it's going to be ready in time.

Dwayne_Delaney · Post by **Dwayne_Delaney** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:13 pm

I just transferred a Belgian Dark Wheat and an Irish Red from the fermenters to the kegs. If they turn out OK, I may enter them along with a Centenial American IPA(if I don't drink it all first) I'm not sure which category that I can enter the Belgian Dark Wheat though.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » Wed May 23, 2007 7:57 pm

Pale ale is good but I put in a bit too much crystal malt. Sweeter and darker than a pale ale should be. Not going to Brewer's Cup. I'll get rid of it somehow.

Christmas ale from last October has really improved with age. Much better now than it was last December. It may go along with new batch of Belgian Strong Ale. At next meeting we may have to sample entries to figure out which categories to enter them in for the State Fair.

Chris Alvey · Post by **Chris Alvey** » Thu May 24, 2007 7:03 am

American Pale Ale
American IPA
American Brown Ale
IIPA*
Belgian-style Pale Ale
Belgian-style Tripel
American Wheat

If I can't win on quality, maybe I will get something for quantity

* This was the BigBrew beer - does anyone see any objection to entering this (other than the fact that there will be 10 of them there probably ?)

Chris Norrick · Post by **Chris Norrick** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:07 am

Don't forget that all entries are due in this Friday!

Who's going up for the judging or awards ceremony on July 14? I think I'm going to try and steward this year.

jefrey3 · Post by **jefrey3** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:37 pm

I will be going up to judge on Friday night. I have not gotten a room yet. If anyone wants to ride with me, I will be leaving early Friday afternoon.

I'm also going to BrewHaHa in Indy this Saturday. I know the club cookout is this weekend, but if anyone wants to check out BrewHaHa I will be leaving early Saturday morning & coming home Saturday night.

Dwayne_Delaney · Post by **Dwayne_Delaney** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:02 pm

My contributions this year:

Belgian Dark Wheat - "Special" Belgian
4 cent IPA - IPA made with only Centenial hops
American Rye-Wheat - American Rye-Wheat made with only Summit Hops
Queen's Bitter - British Best Bitter
Old English Ale - Barleywine

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:28 pm

This year's entries:
Dry Stout
Hefeweizen
Strong Belgian Dark Ale
American Amber Ale
Christmas Ale

I'm going to the judging in Indy. May not get to go until Saturday morning. Never been to Brewer's Cup. Should be fun!!

Chris Norrick · Post by **Chris Norrick** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:25 am

I sent up:
Java Stout speciality beer (2006 vintage, can't wait to see judges comments on this one, I think it needs more aging)
American Amber
Doppelbock
Chocolate Stout