[marty]

If anyone saw the Longshot announcement and decided not to enter because you didn't have a category 23 beer available - check the fine print in the rules and regulations

They are accepting categories 20,21,22 and 23 in category 23

Get those smoked, wood aged, SHV and fruit beers in.

http://www.samueladams.com/promotions/LongShot/WhatIs.aspx

What if I brew a fruit, herb/vegetable or smoked beer? (Category 20, 21 & 22)
These types of beers will definitely be accepted as a Category 23 homebrew. Just remember to be creative when you choose your ingredients or the processes you use!

[a10t2]

I'm more worried that the ale guidelines top out at 16.5°P. That cuts out a huge number of beers, especially in Cat 23.

[marty]

I'm more worried that the ale guidelines top out at 16.5°P. That cuts out a huge number of beers, especially in Cat 23.

I wouldn't worry about that, it's always been on the rules, but has never applied before (going by the winners). This year Barleywine&Old Ale, last year Double IPA, another Old Ale 3 years ago. The winning ales have all been 9-10% ABV

they do list a higher OG for lagers, but it's still below the Weizenbocks and Trad. Bocks that have won in the past

[enso]

I'm more worried that the ale guidelines top out at 16.5°P. That cuts out a huge number of beers, especially in Cat 23.

I wouldn't worry about that, it's always been on the rules, but has never applied before (going by the winners). This year Barleywine&Old Ale, last year Double IPA, another Old Ale 3 years ago. The winning ales have all been 9-10% ABV

they do list a higher OG for lagers, but it's still below the Weizenbocks and Trad. Bocks that have won in the past

I got all excited and thought I would give it a go this year until I saw that.  I just emailed to find out what the official take is on that.  I have a 12.4% maple Barley wine and a 9.7% Mayan Imperial stout I was hoping to enter.

[marty]

I got all excited and thought I would give it a go this year until I saw that.  I just emailed to find out what the official take is on that.  I have a 12.4% maple Barley wine and a 9.7% Mayan Imperial stout I was hoping to enter.

I'd be interested to hear what they tell you

[enso]

I got all excited and thought I would give it a go this year until I saw that.  I just emailed to find out what the official take is on that.  I have a 12.4% maple Barley wine and a 9.7% Mayan Imperial stout I was hoping to enter.

I'd be interested to hear what they tell you

Me too.  Still no reply.

 

[karlh]

If anyone saw the Longshot announcement and decided not to enter because you didn't have a category 23 beer available - check the fine print in the rules and regulations

They are accepting categories 20,21,22 and 23 in category 23

Get those smoked, wood aged, SHV and fruit beers in.

http://www.samueladams.com/promotions/LongShot/WhatIs.aspx

What if I brew a fruit, herb/vegetable or smoked beer? (Category 20, 21 & 22)
These types of beers will definitely be accepted as a Category 23 homebrew. Just remember to be creative when you choose your ingredients or the processes you use!

This has not yet clearly being stated to the organizers, as I heard the "BJCP version" of Cat 23 in correspondence the last couple days... I asked about whether it was going to include fruit/SHV/and smoke, and was told it would be 23 only (so a smoked beer would only be Cat 23 if it was a "spiced 22" plus "smoked 21" making it a "specialty 23").