Looking for advice

[the_ale_scale]

So I'm more or less against beer competitions (because I don't think that should be the only way to get recognition) but I'm thinking of entering an Irish red ale in the Michigan beer cup. The red I brewed was so far my most disappointing beers that I brewed. It just didn't turn out how I wanted but I feel that it fits the guidelines to a T. So I was trying to register for the competition but couldn't figure out how to create an account. Is it too early? Should I take the plunge? Should I wait till I have a beer that makes me happy first? Any advice is welcome, and thank you in advance

 

[Build]

Their website isn't updated. All the info is for last year's competition. The deadline is July 9, so you should have plenty time.

 

[the_ale_scale]

Figured that was the case. Thank you

 

[Boleslaus]

The only thing you have to lose is your entry fee. I haven't tasted it so I'm not sure how "bad" it is. If you feel it fits the guidelines and is free of offending off-flavors then why not go for it. If you know something is obviously wrong with it, then the feedback you get might not be that constructive.

 

[the_ale_scale]

Nothing is wrong with it. I didn't hit my projected ABV and that's about it.

 

[Boleslaus]

Ok, then go for it! When you said "was by far the most disappointing" I assumed there was something wrong with it.

 

[the_ale_scale]

Yeah I should've been more specific