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Empire State Open

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 10:14 pm
by BigPapaG
Got my results back yesterday for this competition...

Entered three beers but did not medal. Meh... That's ok.

I did get an Honorable Mention though for my IPL!

IPL (Honorable Mention)

Scored: 36, 34, and 38 for an Average Total of 36

Comments: Awesome Hop Character... I would drink several of these! Hop aroma was nice - very hop forward. The aroma is so inviting to the hop head in me, the bitterness and malt are on point... I would definitely buy a 6 pack if it was available for retail. Thanks!


Wee Heavy

Scored: 35 and 36 for an average total of 35.5

Comments: A very good beer that matches style guidelines... This is a very nice example that I would drink a pint of.


BiƩre de Guard

Scored: 23 and 27 for an average total of 25

Comments: Aromas / flavors like mushrooms and chestnuts! ... very memorable, glad I had the chance to try it.

So, the IPL is a new offering and I'm excited about it. I plan to tweak that one and brew it a few more times to dial it in.

The Wee Heavy and BDG have both done better in the past, but that's ok... Any given Sunday if you know what I mean. Comments were informative and the more specific ones in the aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, appearance categories will help in the refinement of both of these beers. That's the part I really like about competing... The scoresheets are invaluable!

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Re: Empire State Open

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 10:51 pm
by mashani
Mushrooms? Nifty.

Re: Empire State Open

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 10:57 pm
by BigPapaG
mashani wrote:Mushrooms? Nifty.
Yeah, go figure... Not sure if I can do THAT again... Not sure how I did it THIS time!

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Re: Empire State Open

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 6:32 am
by Inkleg
Congratulations on some solid scores. :clink: So they didn't say what kind of mushrooms, huh. :lol: I could see earthy, musty being nice in a BdG.

I agree that the score sheets are a great learning tool to work with to make better beer.

Re: Empire State Open

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 7:44 am
by BlackDuck
Good job on your scores. And some really great feedback.

Re: Empire State Open

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 10:21 am
by BigPapaG
Thanks guys, I appreciate the words of encouragement!

@ Inkleg

No, they didn't say what kind of mushrooms...

The're pretty much all the same though aren't they?
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Re: Empire State Open

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 11:05 am
by Beer-lord
Heck, all the results I've seen on this forum have been great. I'm afraid to put my beers up but keep telling myself I should one day.

Re: Empire State Open

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 11:34 am
by BigPapaG
Beer-lord wrote:Heck, all the results I've seen on this forum have been great. I'm afraid to put my beers up but keep telling myself I should one day.
You should, your beers are great too!

Part of what I hope happens with ths 'Results' discussion is to encourage folks to give t a try and get some real impartal feedback from qualified judges...

I think it can be a real confidence builder as well as offering good advice on improvement!

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Re: Empire State Open

Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 6:17 pm
by FedoraDave
Good scores!

And the comments are always valuable.

Re: Empire State Open

Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 12:27 am
by Foothiller
Looks like a solid performance. Good job!