VICBREW 2015

[Grainer]

Is there a description available for OTHER MEAD?? Best if the mead was named
Cheers

 

[MartinOC]

19.6 Other Mead
Meads in the Other Mead style are honey-based beverages that
either combines ingredients from two or more of the other mead
styles, is a historical or indigenous mead (e.g., tej, Polish meads),
or is a mead that does not fit into any other style. Any specialty or
experimental mead using additional sources of fermentables (e.g.,
maple syrup, molasses, brown sugar, or agave nectar), additional
ingredients (e.g., vegetables, liquors, smoke, etc.), alternative
processes (e.g., icing, oak-aging) or other unusual ingredient,
process, or technique would also be appropriate in this style. No
mead can be “out of style” for this style unless it fits into another
existing mead style.
Aroma, appearance, flavour, mouthfeel: generally follow the
standard descriptions, yet note that all the characteristics may vary.
Since a wide range of entries are possible, note that the
characteristics may reflect combinations of the respective elements
of the various styles. They may be dry, semi-sweet or sweet. If the
entered mead is a combination of other existing mead styles, refer
to the constituent styles for a detailed description of the character
of the component styles.
Overall Impression: This mead should exhibit the character of all
of the ingredients in varying degrees, and should show a good
blending or balance between the various flavour elements.
Whatever ingredients are included, the result should be identifiable
as a honey-based fermented beverage.
Comments: See standard description for entrance requirements.
Entrants MUST specify carbonation level (still, petillant, or
sparkling), strength, and sweetness. Entrants MAY specify honey
varieties. Entrants MUST specify the special nature of the mead,
whether it is a combination of existing styles, an experimental
mead, a historical mead, or some other creation. Any special
ingredients that impart an identifiable character MAY be declared.

 

[Grainer]

Entrants MUST specify carbonation level (still, petillant, or
sparkling), strength, and sweetness. Entrants MAY specify honey
varieties. Entrants MUST specify the special nature of the mead,
whether it is a combination of existing styles, an experimental
mead, a historical mead, or some other creation. Any special
ingredients that impart an identifiable character MAY be declared.



... but this is impossible in the comp master entry form !.. do we just add it to the bottle and this is provided to judges???

 

[Yob]

It's what I'm gunna do John, the stewards will have to pick it up on sorting the order, shouldn't be too hard to do (but a PITA)

 

[DU99]

Lucky that's hopefully being judged on sunday.. :unsure:

 

[mxd]

Last year I think I got an email asking what my speciality was details etc ..

 

[mezz94]

I have a Red Ale what category would I put it in.

 

[mxd]

An Irish red? If so its in there somewhere maybe Browns ?

 

[mezz94]

Its a hoppy red ale similar to the Nail Brewing Red Ale. Irish Red be ok you think?

 

[MartinOC]

Entrants MUST specify carbonation level (still, petillant, or
sparkling), strength, and sweetness. Entrants MAY specify honey
varieties. Entrants MUST specify the special nature of the mead,
whether it is a combination of existing styles, an experimental
mead, a historical mead, or some other creation. Any special
ingredients that impart an identifiable character MAY be declared.



... but this is impossible in the comp master entry form !.. do we just add it to the bottle and this is provided to judges???

Yep, this is something we need to "tweak" with AndyD as he upgrades/improves the new version of CM. Since 19.6 is not a greatly patronised sub-style (the only NAMED example I can think of off the top of my head is Hippocras), it's not too daunting a task for the organiser to contact the entrant to get greater details (if not already provided). Anything you do up-front is greatly appreciated... As you see by the style guidelines, you MUST specify some & MAY specify other characteristics & ingredients.

Last year I think I got an email asking what my speciality was details etc ..

Exactly! The Specialty category entrants usually provide (or are asked to provide) details of what's "Special" about their beers in additional notes, which are provided to the judges. Again, anything you provide up-front is appreciated & prevents having to "chase" people for information.

I have a Red Ale what category would I put it in.

You'll need to be a bit more specific about what you think it is. Irish Red obviously springs to mind, but then you also have Flanders Red...? Details please & I'll try to guide you as best I can.

 

[MartinOC]

Its a hoppy red ale similar to the Nail Brewing Red Ale. Irish Red be ok you think?

Hmm.... 6% ABV, 35 IBU's & dry-hopped with US tropical-fruity style hops.

It's probably somewhere between an APA (Cat. 7) & an American Amber (Cat. 8.4). At 35 IBU, it's a bit on the low-side. There's nothing stopping you from entering in both categories if you want to do so.

Since it's got all those "New-World" hops in it, it's likely to get caned if you enter it as an Irish Red.

'Hope that helps!

 

[mxd]

Its a hoppy red ale similar to the Nail Brewing Red Ale. Irish Red be ok you think?

Special or maybe an American brown or apa.

 

[mezz94]

Yeah I was thinking the American Amber but I know they are normally more malt forward. I might do what you suggest and enter in both.

 

[Grainer]

Im gunna have to ask for some of my mead when they open it after the judges have finished with it.. it has never been drunk before.. I had a sip and is is soo good... only have 6 bottles of it so it is rare..

 

[Blind Dog]

Been granted a limited edition 1 day leave pass. Do you need stewards sat or sun?

 

[Yob]

I think they still do (at least was the case a few days ago) pm MartinOC and he'll let you know where the gaps are

 

[Spiesy]

Finding it a little hard to find what volume of beer is required per entry... wish this basic stuff was on Compmaster (maybe it is and I'm blind?).

500ml minimum per entry?

 

[Black n Tan]

Finding it a little hard to find what volume of beer is required per entry... wish this basic stuff was on Compmaster (maybe it is and I'm blind?).

500ml minimum per entry?

yep 500mL minimum

 

[MartinOC]

yep 500mL minimum

Correct.

I'll also add NO STUBBIES OR CHAMPAGNE BOTTLES WILL BE ACCEPTED! (ie. two 375ml stubbies submitted as a 750ml total entry will not be accepted - it's just too hard to manage logistically & for storage, as they don't fit in our crates).

I'll put this up in a Status update as well, just in case this post gets missed by some entrants.

 

[MartinOC]

Been granted a limited edition 1 day leave pass. Do you need stewards sat or sun?

Well done getting the leave pass! Saturday is currently easily covered, so I'd prefer Sunday if that fits with your plans.

Slainte!