What are you brewing?

[nzbrewer]

Since this is the most popular thread on the RealBeer.co.nz forum I thought I would start it here just to see what happens

[Barry]

WBC competition at hallertau? tell me more!

[JoKing]

Western Brewers Conference. Just a few brewing mates from Auckland get together every 3 months and enter a brew (this quater is Pils) for $10. We get a judge in (last time it was peer) and the winner takes all. Steve has judged all of the last ones - with a few guest judges sometimes. The loser picks the next style. You are more than welcome to join in Barry - Tyler is keen too. I have tasted some pretty good pilseners brewed with US05 - no I'm not kidding - I could have sworn they used lager yeast. But I guess the adage is true: its not what you use, it is how you use it, 1 month from grain to brain!!

[Barry]

no way I'd have a pils ready in that time, be keen as mustard for the next one though!

[JoKing]

I'll let you know what the style is. Hopefully, I'm not the one who has to pick it!

[JoKing]

I'll tell you what Barry - you can judge this one if you want.

[Barry]

ooh, that would be great! I can't profess to being a pils expert but I can identify a good beer, judge to a style, and identify most faults. sounds awesome. and a good excuse for a trip to hallertau to boot.

[Stu McKinlay]

Talking Pils. Tuatara Pilsner is tasting more like a traditional Pilsner than I've ever tasted it. there's still a flourish of fruit in the hops but it is quite subdued and fairly herbal/spicy.

[Kempicus]

Hmmm have to try some again....If we're talking traditional pils in NZ i find Galbraiths Bohemian Pilsner is the best one i've had.

[JoKing]

Mines not up to thahe Galbraiths standard. Not dry enough.

[James P]

I would second the Tuatara, nice drinker!

[JoKing]

I'm counting on you now Barry - I'll be in touch regarding the specifics.

[Martin Bridges]

Mark me down as interested too for next time.

By the way Barry - sorry I took the last sack of Golden Promise from Brewers Coop!

Martin