News

Dear Homebrewers,

I wanted to update everyone on the White Ale.   This beer is better than I every dreamed.  I am submitting this beer and three others to the American Homebrewers Association 33rd Annual National Homebrew Competition.  There are nine judging centers across the United States. I believe this is the largest homebrew competition. Please check out the site at

http://www.homebrewersassociation.org

Wings of White Ale

Aroma (as appropriate for style) 11-12/12

Comment on malt, hops, esters, and other aromatics

One of his best aroma beers.  Not real strong but very pleasant aroma

Appearance (as appropriate for style) 3/ 3

Comment on color, clarity, and head (retention, color, and texture)

Golden yellow with a slight haze.

Flavor (as appropriate for style)  20/20

Comment on malt, hops, fermentation characteristics, balance, finish/aftertaste, and other flavor characteristics

Very very drinkable with a smooth pleasant aftertaste, well balanced and very good flavor

Mouthfeel (as appropriate for style) 3-4/ 5

Comment on body, carbonation, warmth, creaminess, astringency, and other palate sensations

Light body, good carbonation, good astringency feel with a very light touch of bitterness at the end.

Overall Impression 9/10

Comment on overall drinking pleasure associated with entry, give suggestions for improvement

Total 46-48/50

My two cents: I am not sure on the Mouthfeel. White Ales are light and this is light, a great spring/summer beer. I hope the judges remember the category and judge per that category.  This is my biggest concern. I think this has a good chance to make it into the finals.I have worked on this beer for 5 years. This is by far the easiest drinking beer that I have created. The Frohes Wheat is also very drinkable.

I've submitted the following beers:

1) Category 15a German Wheat and Rye Beer (Weizen/Weissbeir)  Name: Frohes Wheat  (all grain mash)

2) Category 3a European Amber Lager (Vienna Lager) Name: InCinn Lager (all grain mash)

3) Category 16a Belgian and French Ale (Witbier) Name: Wings of a White Ale (partial mash)

4) Category 12b Porter (Robust Porter) Name: Double Chocolate Mint Porter (all grain mash)

Competition Dates

I will let you know how each beer faired. Hopefully all four beer pass the 1st round.

Don't forget that we are selling Rhizomes. All pre-orders must be in soon. See Rhizomes blog.