April 2023 Competition - Lager etc.

[Alastair70]

And the winner is (drum roll ) with 44-points

@SMP Brewery - Kölsch

I thought this was the best Kölsch I’ve had. It was the best looking beer in the glass and the aromas and flavour followed. The combination of noble hops, bready malts and fruity yeast esters were perfectly balanced and that lifted it into first place.

 

[Alastair70]

I’ll try to get feedback out tomorrow. Prizes will follow later in the week.

 

[SMP Brewery]

I can’t believe that as I’ve never had a Kolsch before. So had no idea if it was one or not, just know I liked it

 

[pilgrimhudd]

And the winner is (drum roll ) with 44-points

@SMP Brewery - Kölsch

I thought this was the best Kölsch I’ve had. It was the best looking beer in the glass and the aromas and flavour followed. The combination of noble hops, bready malts and fruity yeast esters were perfectly balanced and that lifted it into first place.

Nice one, well done everyone.

 

[dave_77]

I can’t believe that as I’ve never had a Kolsch before. So had no idea if it was one or not, just know I liked it

They sell Fruh in Morrisons at the moment..treat yourself

 

[matt76]

Well done everyone, and great job @pilgrimhudd and @SMP Brewery

Many thanks @Alastair70 for judging

 

[SMP Brewery]

Well done @pilgrimhudd and @matt76 and thanks @Alastair70 and no2 son for judging.

 

[Alastair70]

Well done @pilgrimhudd and @matt76 and thanks @Alastair70 and no2 son for judging.

No.2 son’s input proved incredibly helpful, and he’s holding on to the sheet of flavour descriptors and what they might signal that I gave him before we started.
It’s nice to have another beer fan and fledgling brewer in the family.