Competition Style Guide - 2021
2021 - Style Guidelines UPDATE: - New Zealand IPA: West Coast Style IPA utilising only New Zealand grown Hops (Style Guidelines are similar to those in 21A American IPA - BJCP). - West Coast IPA: West Coast IPA utilising American hops, or hops from multiple regions (Refer to 21A American IPA) - English IPA: Typical English style IPA - West Coast Double IPA: Big Bold bitter Double IPA, using hops from the US or multiple regions. - NE IPA / Hazy IPA (Including Hazy Double IPA's): New England style IPA, all alcohol levels. - Specialty IPA: All IPA's that do not fit in the styles above, these are referred to below (we have referred all styles available, not just specific styles in BJCP to ensure beers are put into the correct catoegry). (In a change from previous years, all specialty IPA's will be judged as a single category, some special awards for specific styles will also be available). All style below include their imperial / double IPA counterparts. - 21B.1 Be