Big Batch Brew Bash 17

[ejonsson]

The next Big Batch Brew Bash is coming up on May 20th. This is a single style competition. This year's style is American-style Inda Black Ale (AKA Black IPA, Cascadian Dark Ale). The winner gets to have their beer made as a future release of Saint Arnolds Divine Reserve. Style specifications are as follows:

Original Gravity = 1.056 - 1.075 (14-18.2 Plato)
Final Gravity =1.012 - 1.018 (3-4.5 Plato)
Alcohol by Volume = 5-6% (6 -7.5%)
Color = 25+ SRM
Bitterness = 50 - 70 IBU

Entry Form

Entries are free, and are due by May 11th, at the following locations.

Brew It Yourself
25770 I-45 #107
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 367-BREW
** Ship entries here **

Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
2000 Lyons Avenue
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 686-9494
** Drop-off only **

DeFalco’s Home Wine & Beer Supplies
9223 Stella Link
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 668-9440
** Drop-off only **

[TheMacheteMasher]

The Brewers Association developed the following for the American -style India Black Ale category at the Great American Beer Festival:

American-style India Black Ale has medium high to high hop bitterness, flavor and aroma with medium-high alcohol content, balanced with a medium body. The style is further characterized by a moderate degree of caramel malt character and medium to strong dark roasted malt flavor and aroma. High astringency and high degree of burnt roast malt character should be absent. Fruity, floral and herbal character from hops of all origins may contribute to aroma and flavor.

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