Merri Mashers IPA Comp 2018

[Cerevisius]

Is there a limit on the number of entries per category or style?

Haven't been able to find anything on the comp page...

Cheers!

We are generally sticking to the established VicBrew/AABC rulebook, but we are not limiting entries. My philosophy is that carpet bombing doesn't guarantee a win or place - you are better off concentrating your efforts. Entering the same beer twice (or more) in the same style is poor form, but I'll leave that as a matter of individual conscience.

 

[Cerevisius]

Full competition results are attached.

Individual results are available at: https://comps.merrimashers.org/

Scoresheets will be uploaded and available soon.

 

[Cerevisius]

Thanks again to all stewards and judges who volunteered their time yesterday. I hope you enjoyed the day, and will be willing to come back again next year. Please provide any feedback you think will help us improve the competition and your experience.

 

[Cerevisius]

Thanks, too, to all the sponsors who have made the Merri Mashers IPA Competition 2018 possible. Thanks especially to The Terminus Hotel Fitzroy North for hosting the event.

You can expect your Certificates of Appreciation shortly.

 

[Take Your Chances]

Full competition results are attached.

Individual results are available at: https://comps.merrimashers.org/

Scoresheets will be uploaded and available soon.

Thanks to all involved in organising and judging. Great job on getting the results up so quickly!

Just wondering if there is any info on who won the major prizes, especially the 3 brewers choice awards?

 

[Cerevisius]

If you won a Category First Place in the Merri Mashers IPA Comp 2018, you have won a prize, and every place-getter receives a trophy (glass or commemorative bottle-opener). I will be contacting each winner individually to arrange the collection of their prize.

Best Novice will be announced when we have had the database cross-checked. That lucky winner scores a $250 voucher to be spent in-store at Grain & Grape, Yarraville.

 

[Cerevisius]

Thanks to all involved in organising and judging. Great job on getting the results up so quickly!

Just wondering if there is any info on who won the major prizes, especially the 3 brewers choice awards?

Glad you asked, Take Your Chances:

The Champion Beer was brewed by Todd Wade (No Club), whose American IPA scored 124 points.

Todd wins an Oxebar Fermentasaurus (plus pressure kit) from our sponsor Keg King.

Champion Brewer prize goes to Rohan Lowe (Merri Mashers) who scores a carton of Hawkers Beer and a personalised tour of the Reservoir brewery.

Tallboy and Moose Brewer's Choice Award goes to Dylan Toune (No Club). Dylan gets a day in the Preston brewhouse and the opportunity to talk beer and brewing with Dan, and sample some beers (finished and from the barrel).

Dylan also received the Home Make It Consolation Prize for Best Beer That Won't Ever Be Brewed Commercially, receiving a $100 in-store voucher.

The Clifton Hill Brewpub Brewer's Choice Award goes to Julian Robinson (Merri Mashers), who will get to rebrew his winning beer at the brewhouse in Clifton Hill.

The Craft and Co Brewer's Choice Award goes to Hamish Brown (No Club). Hamish will get to rebrew his winning beer, which will be exclusively available on draught at The Craft and Co, Collingwood, as well as being canned for wider distribution.

Club of Show was the Merri Mashers. BeerCo have sponsored this major prize, with malt, hops, yeast, glassware and merch to be distributed amongst the members.

Best Novice will be advised when we have had the VicBrew database cross-checked.

Congratulations to all winners, and heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors.

 

[Cerevisius]

After confirmation via VicBrew, we can announce that the winner of the Grain and Grape Best Novice Award is Todd Wade (No Club). Todd took 1st Place in the American IPA category, with the beer that was crowned Champion Beer. Not a bad effort on his first competitive outing! Congratulations, Todd!