The Schwartz Brewery All Grain Home Brewing Competition

[PostModern]

For those coming to the judging, I have late breaking news that a secret stash (the last keg???) of Barons Hopmother has been unearthed by Richard and will be on tap in the judging room alongside three Schwartz beers.

 

[KingPython]

I'll try and make it.

 

[Peter Wadey]

For those coming to the judging, I have late breaking news that a secret stash (the last keg???) of Barons Hopmother has been unearthed by Richard and will be on tap in the judging room alongside three Schwartz beers.

What a brilliant time to have a head cold.
See you there,
Wadey

 

[PostModern]

Entries have now officially closed (but if your beer is in transit by courier or whatever, it will still be accepted, we might even let you enter before 12 tomorrow if you're excuse is good enough ). I hear from the brewery that there are a large number of beers entered. I'll announce the exact number tomorrow, once we've counted and collated them all.

I'd like to thank all the entrants for your support of the comp. We received more beers than we anticipated, so it's a good thing we have 4 seasoned livers on the judging bench!

Results will be announced tomorrow afternoon at the judging. I'll be thanking the judges and stewards afterwards :icon_cheers: so the winner and runners up will be posted here Sunday morning, at best

Cheers,

Rob
Comp Organiser.

 

[Doc]

Wooohoooo.
Looking forward to it.
Bring on Saturday morning.
My liver is primed and ready for some stewarding action.

See you tomorrow Pumpy. Come on you know you want to

DR

 

[Stuster]

Wooohoooo.
Looking forward to it.
Bring on Saturday morning.
My liver is primed and ready for some stewarding action.

Exactly. I'm training for the stewarding by pouring myself a few beers tonight. :icon_drunk:

And come along Pumpy. What have you got to do that could be better than the Macquarie comp?

 

[Josh]

Just got the sms, soccer washed out. Gotta love Bankstown Council.

I'll be there.

 

[///]

46 entries and a keg of Hop Mother (which i freakin brewed with Rich)

I hope, a) youse stewards are good at massages and B) able to ro-sham-bo me at the bar c) like a cuddle. I am a tough opponent!

Scotty

 

[kabooby]

Sounds like a great day in the making.

See everyone tomorrow and thanks to the Mac for putting this on.

Kabooby :icon_cheers:

 

[Doc]

Looking forward to tomorrow.
Was at the Macca for lunch today and a few refreshing ales.
Will be a top day tomorrow.
I hope all entrants got creative with their beer names and descriptions. I know I did

See you all tomorrow.

Doc

 

[///]

Hey Doc, I hear you put in 5 entries ... any hints??

Scotty

 

[Doc]

Hey Doc, I hear you put in 5 entries ... any hints??

Yep, memorise Urban Dictionary and get your dictionary out if you aren't overtly articulate

Doc

 

[jayse]

Have a good one guys, bit jealous here. Make sure you get some photos but proberly not photos of people cuddling scotty :unsure: unless there the winner I guess. :icon_cheers:

 

[PostModern]

Have a good one guys, bit jealous here. Make sure you get some photos but proberly not photos of people cuddling scotty :unsure: unless there the winner I guess. :icon_cheers:

I'll have my SLR there. Will be taking as many pics as I can squeeze in between MC'ing. Never seen a live judging with members of the public present before, so running one will be... interesting. Hence the 25 word element of the entries. Something to keep the punters busy while the judges do all their "hard work".

Just to keep things interesting, here's Scotty giving Barry's nipple a tweak at the IBU's last Real Ale Fest

 

[chappo1970]

Keep the photo's coming!

 

[petesbrew]

Waiting waiting waiting for the results!

 

[Stuster]

Sorry to say that you didn't win, Pete. Can't really remember your score but I think you done good. :icon_cheers:

But big congrats to our very own Doc for winning the comp. :beer: :super:

 

[petesbrew]

Sorry to say that you didn't win, Pete. Can't really remember your score but I think you done good. :icon_cheers:

But big congrats to our very own Doc for winning the comp. :beer: :super:

Actually got his text 30min ago, but thought I'd let those involved break the news.
Many congrats to Doc, he deserves it!
Had a taste of the winning entry the other night, and it will go down well with everyone!!!!

 

[Muggus]

Grrr. Still kicking myself for not entering...bit too slow!
But good to hear about the enthusiasm of the entrants.



Ps...trust Doc to win something!

 

[///]

What a great day.

Tops go to Rob and Andrew for the idea and the effort. Most excellent beers, most excellent company, most excellent result.

But, as one who has been around such traps, I have to say a great thanks to DOC and Stuart for their organizational skills. Made me feel rather redundant (again ... 3rd time in 24 months.... dang). Both managed the beers and the serving with aplomb. I thought i knew organization in a comp until I saw these guys in the engine room. First the Macca, next the Aussie Hotel Awards, then the world. We are going Pro Comp, in a Bass Fishing, Memphis BBQ sort of way!

Scotty

 

[///]

Just to keep things interesting, here's Scotty giving Barry's nipple a tweak at the IBU's last Real Ale Fest

At least I am not giving the old fella a tweak ... ey Gideon?

 

[Doc]

A team effort all round.
Great organisation, great people, awesome vibe.
First time I've ever seen a beer comp also be a spectator sport. Although I wouldn't have picked poker being a spectator sport 5 yrs ago.
Love the format of not judging to style, but on the beers individual merits, plus having a Beer Name and 25 word description. Some funny stuff from the entries too

And of course I'm absolutely stoked.

Beers,
Doc

PS: Pete W. I hope you got home and are still in one piece

 

[petesbrew]

I'm now waiting to see how low on the list my Village Idiot came in!

 

[Ross]

Congrats Doc :icon_chickcheers:

What was the beer & descriptor...you care to share?


cheers Ross

 

[Doc]

Congrats Doc :icon_chickcheers:

What was the beer & descriptor...you care to share?

Thanks guys.

Hazelnut Chocolate Porter 5.6%
"Secret Squirrel"
The "Secret Squirrel" inadvertently hid his nuts in the brewery benefiting us with a harmonious hibernation worthy more-ish rich nutty winter warmer.

Doc

 

[AndrewQLD]

Congratulations Doc, sounds like a great beer, should generate some real interest from the customers.

Andrew

 

[Pumpy]

Great venue above the Maquarie Hotel

Thanks for the stewards who done all the hard work Doc, Pomo, Stu and Scotty and anyone I missed out .

Thanks to the four esteemed judges who must have been going about 5-6 hours ,they looked tired out at the end of the day .

It was my first entry ever to any comp and had to work out how to get the beer into the bottle and work the capping machine , it was a great experience ,as I was able to watch the judges fall about in fits of laughter ,then reach for the slops jug, to spew into when they tasted mine .

It is always good to meet up with old friends and make new ones .

Excellent work Doc for a great achievement and a creative description .

Pumpy

 

[kabooby]

Thanks to the judges, stewards, organizers and everyone involved in the day.

Had a great time.

Congrats to Doc on the winning beer. Look forward to trying it in the future.

Kabooby :icon_cheers:

 

[PostModern]

That was a good day and some excellent beers were entered. I spoke to the judges after the event, and they were all very impressed with the standard of entries. Hats off to Doc and Stuster for their stewarding work. As Scotty said, they handled the stewarding table like absolute pros. Most efficient stewarding I've ever seen. Scotty and I could do nothing but stay out of their way and try to keep their thirsts quenched.

Anyway, to make it official, here are the top three beers:

First place: Darren Robinson (Hills Brewers, NSW), "Secret Squirrel" Chocolate/Hazelnut porter. 43.5 points.

First and second runners up:

Peter Wadey (ESB, NSW) for his Brown Porter
and
Greg Lee (AMB, SA) for his "All India" IPA.

Both runners up scored an average of 39.2 points.

Congratulations to all the place getters. They were all excellent beers to stand out in such a strong field of 46 entries.

Somehow, all of the score sheets safely found their way home with me and I'll be posting them out over the next week or so.

I'd like to thank the Schwartz Brewery and the Macquarie Hotel for sponsoring and hosting this event. The facilities were top notch, the professionalism, co-operation and enthusiasm of the Macquarie Hotel staff was brilliant.

It's great to see the craft brewing and home brewing communities forging bonds. It can only do good things for both communities. Thanks Andrew for taking the reins on this event. I'm sure you'll enjoy brewing Doc's beer, which I'll look forward to trying when it goes on tap.

Photos from the judging following soon.

 

[petesbrew]

Congrats Doc, Pete & Greg, and good onya Pomo & Andrew and all those involved in the comp