I am considering submitting a couple of brews to a competition for the first time. Neither beer is brewed to style and I'm not sure where they belong because I don't know how much flexibility there is in the style guidelines. Alternatively, since they are not brewed to style should I just not submit them.
Here is a description of the beers. Any advice is welcome.
First, I have an American Wheat Beer (WLP001) that is about 45 IBU but was heavily dry hopped along with kumquats. The kumquat is very subtle but noticeable. So, is this a Fruit Beer (20A) or an American Wheat or Rye Beer (6D)?
Next, I have what I would call a Robust Porter (12B) that is lightly oaked. It is also about 8% ABV. So, its numbers are more like a Baltic Porter (12C) but it doesn't resemble a Baltic Porter in flavor profile. Or is it a Wood-aged Beer (22)?
Thanks in advance.
Here is a description of the beers. Any advice is welcome.
First, I have an American Wheat Beer (WLP001) that is about 45 IBU but was heavily dry hopped along with kumquats. The kumquat is very subtle but noticeable. So, is this a Fruit Beer (20A) or an American Wheat or Rye Beer (6D)?
Next, I have what I would call a Robust Porter (12B) that is lightly oaked. It is also about 8% ABV. So, its numbers are more like a Baltic Porter (12C) but it doesn't resemble a Baltic Porter in flavor profile. Or is it a Wood-aged Beer (22)?
Thanks in advance.