23rd August in Hollands Bray from 10AM.
Entry Opens July 1st and Closes August 1st.
Applications for entry can only be obtained from a specified email address to be posted at a later date.
We will take 60 beers Max.
Judged to BJCP standards with BJCP judges.
Countrywide, collection points tba.
The competition will only be open to full NHC or full Beoir members and entry form will ask you for username.
Kits will be allowed but you must state it on your entry, please use your initiative and mod mod mod.
2 X 500ML or bigger bottles only please.
Winners will be required to share their recipe including method after the comp to educate others on how to brew good Irish Red.
One prize per entrant, so if you brew 3 award winning beers you get 1st prize and 2nd place awarded to next in Q and so on.
The competition must be self financing and credible so entry will be €5.
For logistical reasons CUT OFF IS NOW 1ST AUGUST.
For the luvies that need to know what their inspiration is,
"Throw you mind back 200 years, you have just been given the job as head brewer in a Kilkenny Brewery, they have their own recipes but they are not great and too watery and thin, you have little or no hops available but the entire malt spectrum(ok historically probably not correct)
Use your skill to create something to satisfy the taste buds of farm labourers that is thirst quenching but also has body and flavour making them want to come back for more."
9D. Irish Red Ale
Aroma: Any
Appearance: Amber to deep reddish copper color.
Flavor: Hops should be the minor contributor. Finishes with a light taste of roasted grain, which lends a characteristic dryness to the finish. Medium-low hop bitterness, although light use of roasted grains may increase the perception of bitterness to the medium range.Clean and smooth, No esters.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light to medium body, Moderate carbonation. Smooth.
Overall Impression: An easy-drinking pint.
Comments: Sometimes brewed as a lager
Ingredients: Any
Vital Statistics: ABV: 4.0 – 6.0%
Prizes
1st Prize
1 x Overnight stay in 4* Hotel from one of the following hotels listed below. + Meal Voucher in restaurant of your choosing up to the Value of €150
2nd Prize
Meal Voucher in restaurant of your choosing up to the Value of €150 anywhere on the island.
3rd Prize
1 x Overnight stay stay in 4* Hotel from one of the following hotels listed below
4th Prize
Beer Hamper provided by Hollands of Bray.
Hotels;
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Radisson Blu Galway <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="
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