Cedar Rapids Brewing Society

Again as discussed in the meeting we have the IPA comp running seperate from the meetings as they were too difficult to moderate in the same night.

I'm planning on judging at this so I'm looking for one other person to steward and 2 more judges. If we more than three that really want to we can probably add a fourth.

The tentative dates depending on who is available is one of the following.

7PM
Wednesday 23rd
Monday 28th
Wednesday 30th

Also anyone let me know if you have your entries, last I knew it was just BA.

I should have everything we need, just bring a comfortable pencil with a big eraser. Just let me know who can commit and to what dates.

cheers

I should be available any day if needed, for either judging or stewarding. Might I suggest that rather than have inexperienced judges judge, we should have a calibration session at the next meeting to let people know what a good IPA should taste like. It doesn't make sense to have someone who knows nothing about IPAs to judge when there will only be three judges. It's not fair to the entrants. If people want to get educated about judging beers the club can have these calibration sessions, preferably prior to the comp next time, but separate from the actual judging nonetheless. That way we get more accurate comp results and members learn about different beer styles without the pressure of having to worry whether they're judging correctly or not. I just don't think someone should learn what a particular beer is supposed to taste like by judging them. The inexperienced judges could be infuenced by an experienced judge rather than by their own tastes.

And who are the experienced judges? I also anticipate that the group has all enjoyed at one time or another an IPA, of course those who feel IPA's smell like cat pee avoid judging. Also most comps are comprised of 2-4 judges per flight. I'm not sure its necessary to have a half dozen or more judges as we don’t' have that much beer from each entrant, also it will produce more varied results and take more time. Its really not necessary.

If anyone doesn't feel comfortable judging then they certainly should avoid learning now. Although since I don't believe we have a pool of experienced judges were going to have to work with what we have. You know me I don't discriminate, I like a wide range of beers and will make sure we the judges, judge fair, and just.

Although an IPA calibration would be a good idea none the less at both the judging and the meeting.

Is there any IPA's in town that are good, and not old, and lighstruck.

I can be there and help either steward or judge. Though not my favorite style I can tell a good IPA from a bad. I asked my son if he would like to help if no one cares. He is studying for judging test and has good palate. Let me know if it's ok.

I think Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA would represent the upper end of the IPA range and Boulevard Single Wide IPA would represent the lower end of the IPA range. Both are good examples of an IPA. They can also be purchased locally.

also, was a decision made as to what night the comp will be held? Is it tonight?

Sounds like its going to be probably next monday


From: bkanderson [mailto:brew-members@crbeernuts.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:09 PM
To: brew-members@crbeernuts.org
Subject: Re: IPA Club Comp


also, was a decision made as to what night the comp will be held? Is it tonight?




Brian Anderson

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While it is called a pale ale by the brewery, Three Floyds Alpha King is a good one and is listed under 14B American IPA in the BJCP Style Guidelines. I also second the two Brian mentioned.

Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA is usally around too.

I'm available to judge or steward if needed. Just let me know. Also, I by no means meant to infer in my prior post that either T or Tom could not judge IPAs. You are both experienced brewers/drinkers and know a good beer from a bad one, no matter the category. But at the meeting I thought I heard some people say that they didn't know anything about IPAs but were willing to learn about them by judging. I don't feel that that is the proper place to learn about a beer style. That wouldn't be fair to the people who submitted beers to be judged. Education is an important part of the club and I think we should go back to having a beer style each month so we can learn about different styles. Maybe we can discuss it further this weekend since we'll all be together. I can see it now...big fight in a mud pit, clothes getting torn off.....wait, I guess my mind wandered to another topic completely, but it was an enjoyable thought.

lpapkin wrote:I'm available to judge or steward if needed. Just let me know. Also, I by no means meant to infer in my prior post that either T or Tom could not judge IPAs. You are both experienced brewers/drinkers and know a good beer from a bad one, no matter the category. But at the meeting I thought I heard some people say that they didn't know anything about IPAs but were willing to learn about them by judging. I don't feel that that is the proper place to learn about a beer style. That wouldn't be fair to the people who submitted beers to be judged. Education is an important part of the club and I think we should go back to having a beer style each month so we can learn about different styles. Maybe we can discuss it further this weekend since we'll all be together. I can see it now...big fight in a mud pit, clothes getting torn off.....wait, I guess my mind wandered to another topic completely, but it was an enjoyable thought.

Larry are you going to wear the same camosol that you wore to Madision last year. We will need pictures of this.

Tom, Nic if your still available tonight for the club comp, please call 213.1515. I’ve all ready spoken to larry.




From: bkanderson [mailto:brew-members@crbeernuts.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:06 PM
To: brew-members@crbeernuts.org
Subject: Re: IPA Club Comp


I think Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA would represent the upper end of the IPA range and Boulevard Single Wide IPA would represent the lower end of the IPA range. Both are good examples of an IPA. They can also be purchased locally.




Brian Anderson

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So was the club competition last night? The website was down so I could check to see if we were having it. I planned on entering a couple beers but had to deliver the night of the comp. I don't have any bottles, or capper so I need to pour from keg into flip top.

Club comp was cancelled last night due not being able to track down a judge.

I've spoken to everyone and the judging will take place on wednesday night now.

I'll post the results on the website on Thursday or we can bring the sheets and announce at the next meeting.

If you still want to enter, bring them tonight not the DAY OF THE JUDGING. Lots of people enter in beers from taps and they don't bring them to the judging and end up being just fine. To keep it fair I'm not accepting anything the day of the judging.

I'll be in and out all night so leave them at the door, I'll look for them.

T if you can't find enough judges on Wed, you can put me down as a back up. Need to get this club comp completed.