Empire State Open
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 10:14 pm
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!
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!