2015 ESB Homebrew Competition

[Korev]

Hi Guys,

Yes, it's back for 2015 - details are at https://esbcomp.wordpress.com/2015/02/07/its-the-extra-special-brewers-2015-homebrew-competition/

The styles included this year are in 4 groups

1 Bitter – English Bitter, Special and Extra Special,
2 Pale Ale – Belgian, Australian, and American,
3 IPA – English, American, and Australian IPA returning from last year,
4 Hybrid – California Common, Kolsch, and Dusseldorf Altbier.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, ESB Brewing Supplies, Shire Brewing Supplies, The Brew Shop, Muntons and Castle Malting.

Prizes (gift certificates) for the top 3 places in each group and the best beer of competition.

The competition is registered with the BJCP, so all you BJCP Judges can get in some practice and some points. Non BJCP judges and stewards are, as always, very welcome.

Mark your calendars!! Entries close: Saturday 11 July 2015 Judging: Saturday 18 July 2015.


Good Luck
P1

 

[barls]

peter, you putting in heating this time around?
could be a deciding factor as to me coming down

 

[MCHammo]

At this point, I think we have to put down "location TBD" for the judging itself.

 

[Bribie G]

The weather itself was quite pleasant for the time of year.

However the venue.......






not knocking ESB, very generous to donate the warehouse for the day..

Count me in this year, will get there a bit earlier assuming they haven't ripped up the Illawarra line like last year.

 

[Barry]

Bump; time to start brewing for the comp.

 

[Korev]

Hi All,

Judges and Stewards others are welcome to register your interest at http://goo.gl/forms/6AQlDJbE0O

The venue for the judging has not yet been decided - this will be advised in due course.

Cheers
P1

 

[Dae Tripper]

I have a few set aside for this comp already

 

[Grainer]

my Name down to judge if you want the help.. Non-BJCP simply don't have the time to do it this year but will do it next year

 

[gap]

my Name down to judge if you want the help.. Non-BJCP simply don't have the time to do it this year but will do it next year

So you are coming up to Sydney from Melbourne for the event.

 

[Grainer]

Doh... Oversight

 

[Barry]

Just a reminder that the comp is coming up soon Entries close: Saturday 11 July 2015 Judging: Saturday 18 July 2015. Judges please contact Korev at http://goo.gl/forms/6AQlDJbE0O

 

[boonchu]

Where is the judging being held on the 18th?

 

[Korev]

Hi Guys,

Yes, it's back for 2015 - details are at https://esbcomp.wordpress.com/2015/02/07/its-the-extra-special-brewers-2015-homebrew-competition/

The styles included this year are in 4 groups

1 Bitter – English Bitter, Special and Extra Special,
2 Pale Ale – Belgian, Australian, and American,
3 IPA – English, American, and Australian IPA returning from last year,
4 Hybrid – California Common, Kolsch, and Dusseldorf Altbier.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, ESB Brewing Supplies, Shire Brewing Supplies, The Brew Shop, Muntons and Castle Malting.

Prizes (gift certificates) for the top 3 places in each group and the best beer of competition.

The competition is registered with the BJCP, so all you BJCP Judges can get in some practice and some points. Non BJCP judges and stewards are, as always, very welcome.

Mark your calendars!! Entries close: Saturday 11 July 2015 Judging: Saturday 18 July 2015.


Good Luck
P1

The venue for judging will be at the Peakhust pub, from (08:30 till 13:00ish - dependent on the number of entries) - Entries close this Saturday

I am still looking for BJCP judges - please pm me if you are available.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Peakhurst+Inn+Drive+Thru+Bottle+Shop/@-33.959754,151.062519,17z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x6b12b93bcf8ab44b:0x6d86ae8661830122!2sPeakhurst+Inn+Drive+Thru+Bottle+Shop!3m1!1s0x6b12b93bcf8ab44b:0x6d86ae8661830122

Cheers
P1

 

[Barry]

Entries at The Brew Shop NOWRA close end of this Thursday, they have to be bought up to Sydney.

 

[boonchu]

Congrats Pete.
Another well run comp with consistently good beers.
Everything was organised and ran to time.

 

[barls]

congrats pete another well run comp ask good work on finally getting heating .
did i hear a rumour you were putting your hand up for the states next year.

 

[GrantSpatchcock]

Great to hear it went well, always a well run comp!

I'm eagerly awaiting the results, apologies if any judges copped some undercarbed but otherwise good beers! First time I've carbed my english ales to near cask level too, so I'll be interested to see how those went!

Cheers to all involved!

 

[Korev]

Hi All,

Thanks to all of you that entered our competition. Yesterday, 88 beers were judged at the Peakhurst Inn. Thanks to Sam and the staff who very kindly provided us great facilities, heating, dishwashers (non human kind), glasses etc.

Also a big thanks to the judges and stewards who made it all happen.

We encourage you to visit our major sponsor The Brew Shop http://www.thebrewshop.com.au/

* N.B. Due to the large number of entries in Group B, Pale Ale, we used 2 teams of judges. So, a mini Best of Show was used to determine the overall placings. This is why the scores are the way they are – it is not a mistake.

Score sheets, certificates and prizes should be posted out in the coming week.
https://esbcomp.wordpress.com/results/

View attachment ESB 2015 Comp Results 1.01.pdf (typo corrected)

Cheers
P1

 

[Korev]

congrats pete another well run comp ask good work on finally getting heating .
did i hear a rumour you were putting your hand up for the states next year.

Well you would know being the originator of that rumour! Totally baseless and without any foundation whatsoever.

P1

 

[Colbatt]

Thanks to Judges and stewards and especially ESB for their sponsorship. Absolutely thrilled with the result but I think Michael Ward is the real hero of the comp!