PROGRAM
Saint-Malo Craft Beer Expo, 3 days to discover the brewing trade in France and beyond in all its diversity
Friday
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Calling all bar tenders, wine merchants, caterers, distributors! Come and meet the brewers, taste the beer and place your orders. To gain entry, you will need to produce your badge (registration is open)
The tastings are done using in the official glass of ” Saint-Malo Craft Beer Expo ” on sale at the fair or online
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Saint-Malo Craft Beer Expo in partnership with CRAB (Collectif Rennais des Amateur-rice-s de Bière) invite amateur brewers to participate in the amateur brewing competition of the Saint-Malo Craft Beer Expo 2026.
1 – Schwarzbier (8B)
This style can be seen as the lager counterpart of a stout. Roasted malts give this German lager notes of dark chocolate and coffee, while maintaining a dry finish with no astringency and, above all, the high drinkability typical of lagers.
Specifications:
OG: 1.046 – 1.052 ; FG: 1.010 – 1.016 ; IBU: 20 – 30 ; EBC: 34 – 60 ; ABV: 4.4 – 5.4 %
https://new.brassageamateur.com/wiki/Guide_de_styles_BJCP_2021/8B._Schwarzbier
2 – Weissbier (10A)
This is a German wheat beer (once again!) brewed with a very distinctive yeast that gives it its well-known aromas of banana (!) and clove. Wheat provides a smooth, creamy mouthfeel, while the finish remains fairly dry. A lively carbonation is expected.
Specifications:
OG: 1.044 – 1.053 ; FG: 1.008 – 1.014 ; IBU: 8 – 15 ; EBC: 4 – 12 ; ABV: 4.3 – 5.6 %
https://new.brassageamateur.com/wiki/Guide_de_styles_BJCP_2021/10A._Weissbier
3 – “French” Pale Ale – FPA (based on American Pale Ale – 18A)
We invite you to brew an American Pale Ale (APA) using French-grown hops. The beer should display the typical characteristics of an APA: a pale beer, lightly bitter, and moderately hopped (compared to American IPAs), balanced and subtle. The focus should be on hops grown in France, whether French varieties or American varieties cultivated in France, highlighting the influence of terroir.
The origin of the hops must be specified on the beer presentation sheet.
Specifications:
OG: 1.045 – 1.060 ; FG: 1.010 – 1.015 ; IBU: 30 – 50 ; EBC: 10 – 20 ; ABV: 4.5 – 6.2 %
https://new.brassageamateur.com/wiki/Guide_de_styles_BJCP_2021/18B._American_Pale_Ale
Judging :
The judging panel will be composed of beer professionals (zythologists, professional and amateur brewers).
Each submitted beer will be evaluated according to a standard scoring system (style accuracy, balance, flaws / off-flavors).
A detailed feedback report will be provided to each amateur brewer.
How to Participate :
> Step 1 : Pay the entry fee (6 € per style) using the payment module below.
> Step 2 : Register on the dedicated page: https://www.crab-rennes.fr/bcoem/
If you already have an account, log in to your personal space. If not, click on “register” to create your account and follow the instructions.
Participation Details, Prizes for Winners… (document in French)
Rules & regulations
Beer presentation sheet
