BJCP Category Question

[ruscetta]

I am looking to brew a Chocolate Orange Imperial Stout into a competition. Should I enter it as a 30A, SHV Beer, or a 20C, Imperial Stout? Please and thank you!

 

[Yooper]

I am looking to brew a Chocolate Orange Imperial Stout into a competition. Should I enter it as a 30A, SHV Beer, or a 20C, Imperial Stout? Please and thank you!

Not an imperial stout, as if you have chocolate and/or orange flavors it will not be a good fit.

If the orange is very strong, it could be a fruit beer. 29A
If the chocolate is strong, could be 30A.

 

[AlexKay]

You didn’t ask this, but if you’re looking at getting some or all of the orange from your hops, both Lotus and Bergamot are great options.

 

[ruscetta]

Good to know on the hops. Thanks

Not sure if Fruit Beer is a good fit, only using orange peel as a spice.