Upcoming Competition 26May12: Belgian Tripel
Thanks to all for an excellent turn out in February and to Hallertau for hosting. For the first time ever, we had a tie for third place. So we made up a rule to deal with it: The two brewers sharing third, had to negotiate between them for the next style.
Therefore, everyone can thank (or not) Bret and Dan for choosing the next style: Belgian Tripel. Style guide follows from the Brewer's Association. They are American based so don't blame me for the spelling.
Tripels are often characterized by a complex, sometimes mild spicy character. Clove-like phenolic flavor and aroma may be evident at extremely low levels. Yeast-generated fruity esters, including banana, are also common, but not necessary. These pale/light-colored ales may finish sweet, though any sweet finish should be light. The beer is characteristically medium and clean in body with an equalizing hop/malt balance and a perception of medium to medium high hop bitterness. Traditional Belgian Tripels
are often well attenuated. Brewing sugar may be used to lighten the perception of body. Its sweetness will come from very pale malts. There should not be character from any roasted or dark malts. Low hop flavor is acceptable. Alcohol strength and flavor
should be perceived as evident. Head retention is dense and mousse-like. Chill haze is acceptable at low serving temperatures. Traditional Tripels are bottle conditioned, may exhibit slight yeast haze but the yeast should not be intentionally roused. Oxidative
character if evident in aged Tripels should be mild and pleasant.
Original Gravity (ºPlato) 1.070-1.092 (17-22 ºPlato) ● Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (ºPlato) 1.010-1.018 (2.5-4.5 ºPlato) ●
Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 5.6-8.0% (7.0-10.0%) ● Bitterness (IBU) 20-45 ● Color SRM (EBC) 4-9 (8-18 EBC
Once again we will meet at Hallertau, 3:00 for judging (if you would like to be considered for judge, please let me know). Please bring two bottles (one for judging, one to share with the rest of us). You are also encouraged to bring other examples of your homebrew to share, or offer up for comments, suggestions, envy.....
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Permalink Reply by sockmerchant on
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It is on like donkey kong
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Permalink Reply by Kelly Milligan on
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I'm gonna attend my first WBC for this one! Couldn't make it in Feb unfortunately. Need to take advantage of the last few weeks of warmer weather.
Look forward to meeting you all :)
Cheers,
Kelly
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Permalink Reply by Dan on
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Thanks again Barbara for taking on the role of Queen WBC! I make no apologies for Bretts choice of style!! haha
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pffft! Its an awesome style!
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Permalink Reply by Barbara Joppa on
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I had a good discussion with Richard yesterday while on the Auckland Hop (fun event, by the way). I need to know an estimate of how many beers to expect as entries in this competition. This will directly affect how many judges I get (which I still need to do).
So send a reply and let me know how many beers to expect.
If the number is small like I expect, then I propose we do a side competition and we will run this like we do the Limbo. Everyone judges, all beers get feedback. These beers do not need to be tripe stylel. Rather, they can be anything you have brewed in the past 4 months.
I would like these events to be fun and inspiring. What do you think?
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Permalink Reply by Andrew on
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Hi Barbara,
I,m planning to come to this one, first one in a while. I like the idea of people who aren't entering having a side comp, but don't we kind of do that anyway only in an informal way? But, go for and see how it goes. If we ever get an entry like we did for the American Stout comp and people bringing beers for a side comp Hallertau will need to build another car park!
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Sounds awesome Barb, I've got a tripel ready to rumble, but also have a few I'd bring along for the side comp too :)
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Permalink Reply by Greig McGill on
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I have a Tripel for you. Might bring something else along depending on stocks. :)
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Permalink Reply by Barry on
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I'm not going to have a tripel Barb, but was hoping to attend anyway. Happy to judge if required - you know if you're really really desperate :)
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I've got a "Tripel" I can bring along. I'll see what else is rolling round in the basement too ;D
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Permalink Reply by Tilt on
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I won't have a Tripel ready - severely underestimated how long it takes to get one to settle down with conditioning....but I'd like the chance to bring something else along and chew the fat.
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Permalink Reply by Martin Bridges on
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I'm planning to attend but won't have a Tripel, I'm afraid. Just not enough time. Happy to judge if you want me to.
In terms of bringing other homebrew along, let's not go over the top. I'm sure Steve would like us to spend a bit of money at his bar too.
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