Tamar Valley Beer Festival - Homebrewing Competition

[DanteHicks]

Any word yet guys?

 

[Guysmiley54]

Just got a call, in the final four! Heading up to Launceston for the weekend

 

[DanteHicks]

Congrats. Guess I will see you there. There are a whole bunch of us meeting at 3 on Saturday at the crown tent.

 

[Guysmiley54]

Sounds like a plan. I'll have swmbo and kids in tow but will be looking forward to meeting a few of the fellas in person

 

[jlm]

No phone call here.....but time got away from me so I didn't get an entry in so I'm not entirely surprised. Anyone else?

 

[DanteHicks]

I entered, no call though, can only assume I didnt pass muster. Best of luck to everyone who did though, I look forward to a pint or 2 of the winner.

 

[probablynathan]

Got a call, Made it into the final four.
Looking forward to a great weekend and meeting everyone. See you there.

 

[Guysmiley54]

Good job Nath! See you there

 

[dago001]

Okay, seeing as there hasn't been any results posted about the "Battle of the Brew", I will give some feed back. I enjoyed the comp, and Michael Jackson was a good MC. It would have been good if they had a small PA to use as at times it was hard to here. It seems they were a bit disappointed with the amount of entries, however, with the short amount of time we were given to come up with an entry, I think they were lucky to get the amount that they did. I also thought that there was a distinct lack of communication about some of the finer details like "when entries close" ....
Overall, it was fun, and I think that the idea of having some of the finalists supply a few bottles for the other finalists to try after judging is a great idea.
On the negative side, the only down side I can think of is that beers arent judged by styles.
Maybe next year we will have to think inside the box a little.
Anyway, for those interested, here is the recipe for the Dark Lager that I entered.
Turned out a good drop

Dark Lager

Original Gravity (OG): 1.052 (°P): 12.9
Final Gravity (FG): 1.013 (°P): 3.3
Alcohol (ABV): 5.11 %
Colour (SRM): 22.2 (EBC): 43.7
Bitterness (IBU): 22.7 (Average - No Chill Adjusted)

72.49% Pale Ale Malt
17.66% Vienna
4.28% Crystal 30
2.79% Special Roast
2.79% Wheat Malt Midnight

0.8 g/L Northern Brewer (9.6% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil)

0.2 g/L PH 5.2 @ 5 Minutes (Mash)
0.2 g/L PH 5.2 @ 60 Minutes (Boil)
0.2 g/L Brewbrite @ 5 Minutes (Boil)

Multi Step mash infusion -
54°C for ten minutes
62°C for 40 mins
69°C for 20 mins
Mash out at 76°C for 10 mins
Boil for 60 Minutes

Fermented at 12°C with Saflager W-34/70 (Ferment was started at 18°C and dropped 2°C every 2 days until 12°C was reached)

Recipe Generated with BrewMate

Cheers
LagerBomb

 

[itmechanic]

Brewed the winning beer today "Rabbit Trap Kolsch" With the winner Owen and his son, great day in great company.
The beer should be out in 3 to 4 weeks time, i will post again when pouring locations are confirmed.