It's... the 2014 Extra Special Brewers Homebrew Competition

[Greg Lee]

Woohoo, 1st and 3rd in the Aussie Ales - not super high scores, would have got jack if all the ales were grouped together, but I'll take in nonetheless...

One day, when I'm not carting kids all over the countryside (and when its less than a 3 1/2 hour drive each way) I will get to one of these comps to help out for a change!

Thanks Gentlemen.

Cheers!

 

[Mattwa]

Yeehaa! 3rd place in my first ever comp!

Feels like gold!

Thanks to the organisers and judges. Cheers!

 

[mckenry]

Quick question if any of the judges are reading this.

My Aussie PA was marked down and comments were along the lines "a hint of banana" and "banana and pear" in the aroma section. In the Flavour section "light malt sweetness and banana character" and "nice malt bitterness with a slight banana ester" then in the overall impression "banana profile detracts from overall flavour" and "watch fermentation temps as high temp can produce banana"

Please dont take this as sour grapes as I won a $50 voucher, so stoked. Just interested in whether or not I have the right guideliness to work from? It seems from the below I got it as it should be.

I brewed it this way because of this: from here page 35
Flavour:
Medium to high fruitiness, often pear-like. Supported by light, bready pale malt flavour. Caramel malt
flavours out of style. Banana ester from high fermentation temperature may be noticed, but should not dominate...

 

[Bribie G]

Absolutely brilliant comp to enter for all Sydney and NSW brewers, it's really the de facto "Sydney Comp" along the lines of the BABBs comp being the "Brisbane Comp" for a good tryout for the State.

Of course ESB is open to all but that doesn't detract one iota from its usefulness to locals as well.

Mate and I arrived too late due to trackwork on the Illawarra line that put us an hour late, and ended up there on a meandering bus, but had some samples from the return jugs. I took the opportunity of walking a few blocks to the ESB shop front and stocked up on hops and stuff. Then we found a pub and got stuck into the Reschs, cab to Mortdale and got stuck into the Reschs.. then I seem to remember a curry then..... :lol:

Great show guys, will set off earlier next time :beerbang:

 

[barls]

missed you there bribie. which one were you?

 

[GrantSpatchcock]

Geez, talk about a quick turnaround, came home to my results in the mail today!

Pretty happy overall, right where I thought I was and brilliant feedback that will help heaps with the next one! Much appreciated guys, the level of detail and hints and tips on how to improve were brilliant.

 

[brettles4]

Thanks to ESB and all the judges. My first comp and I feel I got what I deserved score wise. Back to the drawing board. Also, good to meet you Bribie. I was the dish washer.

 

[Pokey]

I'm thinking that the judges missed out on socialising now.
On the good side got my score sheets today.
Thanks P1 and Barry and the sponsors.

 

[Colbatt]

Thanks very much to ESB, judges, stewards and all involved. I'm ultra chuffed to have done so well - way beyond my expectations!!
Cheers
Col

Hi Everyone,

Well it's a big thanks to ESB Brewing Supplies for providing the judging venue yesterday. Unfortunately the aircon seemed to be out of action!

So it's an even bigger thanks to those brave souls who judged and stewarded, the 89 entries (including 12 meads), yesterday

And the winners are ... in the attached file

Thanks to all of you who entered, score sheets and gift certificates, as appropriate, will be mailed next week.

Cheers

P1

 

[Bribie G]

missed you there bribie. which one were you?

The pissed one

Old dude with clipper cut and red polo. We were going to come back for a social session but took a wrong turn and ended up in the Peakhurst Inn instead. :chug:

 

[HalfWit]

I got a 1st place outright and a second place shared between three people and received a voucher for $150. So everyone who came second received $50, instead of splitting it. That is very generous by the guys at ESB. The judges feedback was excellent also, cheers guys.

 

[barls]

The pissed one

Old dude with clipper cut and red polo. We were going to come back for a social session but took a wrong turn and ended up in the Peakhurst Inn instead. :chug:

must of had my head down judging mate. see you at states

 

[Bribie G]

Finally someone caught a shot of Clark Kent on his way out to get changed for an urgent assignment B)
Tell me that's you, Barls.

 

[barls]

nope im in the grey in the back of the pic.

 

[MCHammo]

You did manage to pick barls's apprentice/accomplice for the day though, Bribie.