Home Brew Comp Style Question

[O'Henry]

I was thinking of entering in the ESB Winter Brew Comp but am unsure if the beer I have brewed fits in with the styles. It was brewed for me and not with the comp in mind. I added some spices to it but other than that, I thought it was an Imperial Stout.
Does the adding of spices change it from being an Imperial Stout? Is entering the comp therefore a waste of time, or would it still be judged and commented upon?

 

[Swinging Beef]

[quote name='O'Henry' post='489369' date='Jul 10 2009, 09:35 AM']I was thinking of entering in the ESB Winter Brew Comp but am unsure if the beer I have brewed fits in with the styles. It was brewed for me and not with the comp in mind. I added some spices to it but other than that, I thought it was an Imperial Stout.
Does the adding of spices change it from being an Imperial Stout? Is entering the comp therefore a waste of time, or would it still be judged and commented upon?[/quote]
Spices when none are desireable to style, make people pull funny faces, and mark you down.
I reckon, for $5 + postage, it'd be worth a go.
Im keen to see your recipe, too, mate.. sounds awsome! :icon_cheers:

 

[Adamt]

If the spices are REAL subtle and not easily noticeable you may survive in the RIS category. Otherwise stick to the specialty category - either the Spice/Herb/Veg beer category, or the Christmas Spiced Beer (I'd go this category if it suited).

 

[Maple]

If the spices are REAL subtle and not easily noticeable you may survive in the RIS category. Otherwise stick to the specialty category - either the Spice/Herb/Veg beer category, or the Christmas Spiced Beer (I'd go this category if it suited).

The categories for this ESB comp are limited, and Spice/Herb/Veg or xmas spiced is not included. Go the RIS, at least you will get feedback even if the spice is out of style.

 

[O'Henry]

Not all the categories are applicable. Only British Isles Styles. So no Spice/her/veg or Christmas Beer category. I think I'll give it a go. Will see how it is tasting next week.

edit: what he said. Beaten by my slow internet connection again...