LAB Open 2024 - Fesitval & BOS Sunday 19 May

YeastFace · Jan 21, 2024

Mentioned in another thread, but deserves one of its own.

Entry is now open.

https://competitions.londonamateurbrewers.co.uk/labopen
Currently 160 entries added out of 300.

Caramel Ox · Jan 21, 2024

I have entered but I don’t know what I will send yet. Had the captcha problem yesterday but working now.

Is there a general rule for when entries should be paid or does the organiser email chasing payment?

YeastFace · Jan 21, 2024

They will set a deadline and send some emails as a reminder.

After that date any unpaid entries are "purged" and will go back out for someone else to pick up.

Deadhead · Jan 22, 2024

Have entered. Missed out on Lager than Life, wasn't paying attention. LOL.

YeastFace · Apr 17, 2024

A few places have opened up for anyone wanting to enter but didn't manage to get one before the purge.

MickDundee · Apr 17, 2024

YeastFace said:
A few places have opened up for anyone wanting to enter but didn't manage to get one before the purge.

Is this just for new entrants for now, and then opening up for a 3rd entry afterwards?

I’ve got a NEIPA that will be ready in time in addition to my other 2 entries if I can actually get it bottled from the keg without oxidising it!

YeastFace · Apr 17, 2024

You can add a 3rd entry

Deadhead · May 13, 2024

Got my beers shipped off. We'll see.

MickDundee · May 14, 2024

I sent mine today. I had guestimated the weight of my parcel on Sunday based on 3 full bottles I had in the fridge so I could print the Parcelfarce label at work yesterday and do my counter pressure filling last night.

I guessed 8kg. Actual weight per post office scales 7.954kg

Dilettante Brewing · May 18, 2024

Anyone attending this in person tomorrow? It’s normally a fun afternoon.

MartinHaworth · May 18, 2024

Lovely day out at Hammerton Brewery with LAB today.

Top day of judging. Always so impressed with the LAB folks - helpful and humble - whenever I was a bit stuck Anthony and James had wise words.

Tried some amazing beers, across a wide range of styles.

Bravo LAB Open!

JockyBrewer · May 19, 2024

Thanks @MartinHaworth, you’re a star for doing so much judging, we really wouldn’t have got through it all without you!

MickDundee · May 19, 2024

Picked up 3rd for my witbier this year, after a 4th and an HM in 2022 and 2023. Delighted with that, although surprised it was a Belgian and French ales category as the last 2 years was “wheats and Farmhouse”

Stu's Brews · May 19, 2024

Well done @MickDundee

Deadhead · May 19, 2024

Well done @MickDundee!

Deadhead · May 19, 2024

Didn't place, but to be honest, I didn't think I would this time around. I await my feedback impatiently.

Hazelwood Brewery · May 19, 2024

I got gold for my Pirate Pale

I’m most curious though about the feedback on my first ever Brut IPA. I didn’t really rate it (and it didn’t place so neither did they obviously

) but I’m interested to hear what they have to say on it.

Stu's Brews · May 19, 2024

Congratulations @Hazelwood Brewery! clapa

Deadhead · May 19, 2024

Fab result @Hazelwood Brewery

JockyBrewer · May 19, 2024

Scores are all up. Scanned judging sheets should be tomorrow evening. Would have liked to get them up tonight, but it's been an intense weekend!

As a side note, if you score lower than expected please don't be dismayed. The quality keeps going up and judges have adjusted accordingly. Above 35 is a stunning beer. Above 40 now requires an internationally commercial quality beer.

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