Vic 2007 Xmas Swap Taste Thread

[Fents]

Probably one of my worst ever efforts and I put it in the swap - I'm gonna have to do some good work at the next case swap or my brewing street cred is down the toilet.

you and me both mate.

 

[SpillsMostOfIt]

you and me both mate.

+1

 

[brettprevans]

Voota SS (smoked stout)

very very interesting drop this Voota. The very slight sweetness at first taste quickly dissapates under the dry smokey flavour. HUGE tan head, great carbonation level, great consistency (not watery and not ultra thick). a really intersting drop. its certainly one that you have to slowly drink otherwise its too strong and your palate just gets blasted.

great effort. would have liked to have drank it in winter but couldnt wait that long.

Thats my lot all gone.. Thanks to everyone for a great caseswap.

 

[chris.taylor.98]

OK seeing how there is already a XMas in July caseswap thread up I though I should get around to actually posting the rest of my feedback.

I know ... this should have happened about 3 months ago, but between work, studying for the BJCP exam (which is finally done with) and sitting on my fat arse watching TV there has just been no time.

Note I have complete judging notes on those below if anyone wants them.

Can't remember who this was, I have it marked down as Amarillo Ale

Balanced hop flavour malt with bitterness. Finished also balanced to give a very refreshing session style beer. Good example of the style (APA) with clarity the only issue.

Scored 41/50

Lucas NS Summer Ale

Strong hop flavour with good malt sweetness to balance. Although did detect a very slight "soapy" flavour. Bitterness all the way through to the finish, but balanced and not overpowering other aspects.

Very hoppy very refreshing pale ale. Did detected perhaps a slight vegetal and coupled with the slight cloudiness this may be related to dry hopping if it was applied in this case. Again these where very minor points and overall a great beer.

Scored 39/50

Now I have 2 IPA(s) that I have notes for, but no names against them, so just pick the best one as your own.

IPA #1

Hop flavour dominates from the start. Strong bitterness evident all the way through. Some evident caramel flavours not expected to the degree detected for this style, with accompanying malt sweetness. Very clean, and bright clarity.

Scored 37/50

IPA #2

Some hop flavour, very strong yeast presence, slight hops in the aroma. Unfortunately there was also a very strong phenolic (medicinal) and possibly some bretanamyces, which made it difficult to detect malt and hop bitterness.

Scored 21/50

Andreic - Hefeweizen

Flavour and aroma include clove, banana and some yeast character, but did seem to be somewhat muted.

Carbonation level was also a little on the low side.

Seems that this might have been a yeast related issue, possibly temp too high, not enough yeast pitched or even possibly a yeast that had been reused too many times, or I could have just left it too long before consuming. Also an acid rest ( ~43C for 20 mins ) can help to increase the clove flavour.

Overall a very drinkable beer that had all components of the style.

Score 32/50

... and the rest of the notes I seem to have misplaced. Apologies to those that I overlooked.

The two highlights that I can still remember where Maples IPA and Peels Scottish Ale.

Thanks to all that participated. Really enjoyed the case and looking forward to the next one. (Also was great "practice" for the BJCP exam).

Next time I will actually post comments within a week of consuming them ...