Castle Hill and NSW State Homebrewing Competition 2014

[moodgett]

Thanks to everyone for their help and cheers Les for organizing country brewer as a drop off point. Donated a couple of bottles to the staff as thanks also spoke to the owner, and he is set up to start milling to order. Which is great. Overall great, clean shop with plenty of gear and a good range of taps for beer as you browse this is my first comp entry so cant wait

 

[Weizguy]

I have put in my preference for styles to judge. lol

 

[barls]

so specialty and meads then les.

 

[Weizguy]

so specialty and meads then les.

I just like to be on your table, you know.

 

[barls]

I just like to be on your table, you know.

i know doesnt everybody.

 

[Weizguy]

i know doesnt everybody.

I can't speak for everybody...

 

[The Scientist]

So what time are we turning up on Sat?

 

[Weizguy]

So what time are we turning up on Sat?

Good question. Stu? Anyone?

I will take about 2 hours to drive there, and would like to know what time to get in the car, plus collect other judges (at least one other).

 

[barls]

im seeing him in a couple of hours ill ask and post back. i know hes stressed and flat out atm.

 

[Weizguy]

im seeing him in a couple of hours ill ask and post back. i know hes stressed and flat out atm.

I got that impression, ever since he knew that Castle Hill was the best option for this year's State Comp.

No pressure.

 

[barls]

ok spoke to him we are aiming for about a 9 am start, so if you could be there before that it will be great.
forgot to ask him what the final number on entries was as well

 

[Weizguy]

Thanks Barls. Happy to wait until tomorrow for the ultimate tally.

Are we judging together again?

 

[barls]

no idea mate, stu hadnt done that when i was there, not that i was much help with my daughter attached to me.

 

[Weizguy]

Forms completed online. Will be there in the morning. Bed now. Early rise, breakfast and drive. Will be bringing a +1 (also registered to judge).

Looking forward to a great weekend

 

[petesbrew]

I'll see you all on Sunday.

 

[Barry]

Are the results out yet?

 

[huez]

Are the results out yet?

Come on already! haha

What categories did you judge barry?

 

[Barry]

APA,s, Porters and Belgian Strongs. Stewarded
for Strong Ales yesterday afternoon, driving.

 

[redbeard]

Congrats Barry, well deserved.

 

[black_labb]

Congrats Barry, well deserved.

Is that an assumption or did I miss where the results have been posted?

 

[huez]

Redbeard has had a bit of a misread there i believe haha

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[Stuster]

No, Redbeard was there helping out so he knew the score.

Results are out.

Barry for Champion Brewer once again (well deserved indeed). Danny Hannan for Best of Show with a luscious Doppelbock.

All results are in the attachment.

Prizes and score sheets will be posted out as soon as I have a spare moment.

Stuart

View attachment Castle Hill and NSW Competition Results 2014.pdf

 

[huez]

Ah i see! Well done barry! And to all the other winners and place getters. Pretty happy with my 5th in the specialty category

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[Yob]

What was the actual beers in specialty?

 

[GrantSpatchcock]

You little ripper! My mild (bottled neary a week and a half ago) got up for 2nd! Stoaked, can't believe I made the nats, especially with a wort I was contemplating tossing for looking too dark!

And super stoaked with my HC 4th in Specialty with a twist on White House Honey Ale (American Amber Ale with Green Mallee Honey), and 4th in Weizen.

Thanks so much for the hardwork of all involved, incredibly appreciated!

 

[barls]

well done grant in the low alcohol, just edged me out. lets see how we go at nats.

 

[roastinrich]

Great job Stuart. Well organized event. Glad to be involved. Even happier to win best Pils!
Certainly some great beers to compete with. Looking forward to the Nats. Will be happy to help out next year, I learned a lot.
Hopefully with BJCP certification next time.

 

[huez]

What was the actual beers in specialty?

Yeah it would be good to know what i was up against. Scores were close. I can tell you that mine was an american brown, but i didn't place ha

 

[RdeVjun]

Features a few former Queenslanders, evidently poached- guess that's one way for NSW to have a chance at the Nats.

Some strong scores in there so competition was highly contested, new comers have been rubbing shoulders with some of the country's finest brewers and with a few quite reasonable results- well done to all involved! :beer:

 

[MCHammo]

No luck for me this year, congrats to those that did well! Looking forward to some good feedback once again. Stuart, Barry; you're both champions. Any word on the number of entries this year?