Judging on the 23rd. Waiting for clarifitcation from the BCB entry as it was entered in category 18 when this round is for category 16....
That's the problem with Belgian beers, they are strong and get you confused :)
Yes, but some clarity is needed or the entry will be disqualified, which helps nobody. What was the beer that was selected, and what style was it?
Ali
BJCP National Judge
BJCP Assistant Regional Director (North-East/Europe)
American Homebrewers' Association International Subcommittee
Organizer, National Homebrew Competition
CBA UK Competition and Training Coordinator
It was my belgian blonde, 18A. I think part of the problem is that there was no written or online information (that I was aware of) about the criteria for the competition. It was just "belgian and french beers" so I bought along what I had. It would be helpful if there was better information about rules, timescales and other details for future comps. I'm not really bothered about winning or losing, but it would be a bit annoying if I posted my entries and got disqualified. It would be nice to have feedback anyway.
steve.
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steve crawshaw wrote:It was my belgian blonde, 18A. I think part of the problem is that there was no written or online information (that I was aware of) about the criteria for the competition. It was just "belgian and french beers" so I bought along what I had. It would be helpful if there was better information about rules, timescales and other details for future comps. I'm not really bothered about winning or losing, but it would be a bit annoying if I posted my entries and got disqualified. It would be nice to have feedback anyway.
steve.
Fair comments, but if you follow this thread back to the beginning it does state the June round as "Belgian and French Ales (Category 16)". This fits with the BJCP categories, but I can see where the confusion arose. The issue with timescales stems from the fact that local groups need to arrange judging. But I take the points as feedback, and it's useful in thinking about how the competitions work in the future.
I'm going to allow it to be judged as part of the competition on the basis that there was a lack of clarity and some misunderstanding.
Ali
BJCP National Judge
BJCP Assistant Regional Director (North-East/Europe)
American Homebrewers' Association International Subcommittee
Organizer, National Homebrew Competition
CBA UK Competition and Training Coordinator
1st David Halse, London Amateur Brewers, Belgian Pale Ale
2nd Chris Tazewell, Bristol Brewing Circle, Saison
3rd Peter Fawcett, Midland Craft Brewers, Saison
4th Steve Crawshaw, Bristol Craft Brewers, Belgian Blonde Ale.
BJCP National Judge
BJCP Assistant Regional Director (North-East/Europe)
American Homebrewers' Association International Subcommittee
Organizer, National Homebrew Competition
CBA UK Competition and Training Coordinator
Capn Ahab wrote:Well done Taz. Can we all kill LAB now?
And specifically Dave Halse.
Well done to Taz!
Ali
BJCP National Judge
BJCP Assistant Regional Director (North-East/Europe)
American Homebrewers' Association International Subcommittee
Organizer, National Homebrew Competition
CBA UK Competition and Training Coordinator