September Competition - American Pales

[MickDundee]

Is it too late to enter? My disconnect was faulty and made my IPA carbonate weirdly. I have since fixed it. Could post tomorrow morning, if that's acceptable?
And in case anyone is concerned, it ain't a winner.

As long as it reaches me by the 22nd you are fine.

I have my line up of 4 judges (of varied beer knowledge), we have our tee-totaller cameraman (and driver for the judges), and we have our venue (my family room/bar) so everything is sorted for the 22nd.


Here’s a sneak peek of what I’ve received so far:

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

You haven’t moved recently have you, I can’t see mine.

 

[MickDundee]

You haven’t moved recently have you, I can’t see mine.

It’s definitely there - it was a plastic bottle wasn’t it? It’s behind the Kviek on the right hand side.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

It’s definitely there - it was a plastic bottle wasn’t it? It’s behind the Kviek on the right hand side.

It must be sulking and facing the back!

 

[Buffers brewery]

Can't see mine either . Must've got lost in the postie

 

[MickDundee]

Can't see mine either . Must've got lost in the postie

Behind the bottle with the red cap, 2nd from the right.

I’ll produce a list of the beers once the last 2 are received.

 

[Buffers brewery]

Behind the bottle with the red cap, 2nd from the right.

I’ll produce a list of the beers once the last 2 are received.

 

[MickDundee]

Is it too late to enter? My disconnect was faulty and made my IPA carbonate weirdly. I have since fixed it. Could post tomorrow morning, if that's acceptable?
And in case anyone is concerned, it ain't a winner.

I think this came this morning - 7.2% American IPA in a plastic bottle? In a Boots box closed with sliver tape?

 

[phildo79]

I think this came this morning - 7.2% American IPA in a plastic bottle? In a Boots box closed with sliver tape?

Yeah, that's it.

 

[MickDundee]

Right everyone, judging is starting at about 8pm tonight and the lineup is as follows (yes I’m lazy so I’ve just photographed the scoresheet)

I’m not actually entering, I just added myself to the bottom so my friends can give me some honest feedback on how mine compares to the other beers.

Also a warning that 2 of the 5 judges think Tennants is the epitome of beer, but the other 3 of us know what we are talking about.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Will there be a live feed and call-in

 

[phildo79]

2 of the 5 judges think Tennants is the epitome of beer

I know loads of cnuts like that. Well, maybe not Tennants but just sub that out for Carlsberg, Coors, Bud etc.

 

[Broken Toe]

They're the best...!

 

[samale]

Don't forget the hop house 13 drinker's

 

[MickDundee]

I know loads of cnuts like that. Well, maybe not Tennants but just sub that out for Carlsberg, Coors, Bud etc.

TBF Tennants is far from the worst of the “cheap” lagers - at least it tastes of something unlike Coors and Bud. I must admit to being a bit of a fan of Corona myself when it comes to the bog-standard cheap stuff (@Broken Toe does too if the bottle his submission came in is anything to go by), although I prefer Pacifico when it comes to the Mexican beers.

 

[Broken Toe]

TBF Tennants is far from the worst of the “cheap” lagers - at least it tastes of something unlike Coors and Bud. I must admit to being a bit of a fan of Corona myself when it comes to the bog-standard cheap stuff (@Broken Toe does too if the bottle his submission came in is anything to go by), although I prefer Pacifico when it comes to the Mexican beers.

It's my go to, very clean and light. Does what it needs to do.

 

[phildo79]

TBF Tennants is far from the worst of the “cheap” lagers - at least it tastes of something unlike Coors and Bud. I must admit to being a bit of a fan of Corona myself when it comes to the bog-standard cheap stuff (@Broken Toe does too if the bottle his submission came in is anything to go by), although I prefer Pacifico when it comes to the Mexican beers.

You are correct, because we are the owners of the worst lager in the world. It's called harp and it tastes worse than piss. I've never really ha a problem with the way Tennant's tasted, it was the banging headache the next day that bothered me. Especially since I am someone that doesn't (didn't) get hangovers.

 

[MickDundee]

We decided not to film it after all, and it’s a good job because with the conversation flowing it took us 4 hours to get through all the judging. We had a few disagreements, but we averaged the scores and the top 3 are as follows:

3. @Buffers brewery NEIPA




2. @Hazelwood Brewery Pilgrim APA



And the winner is…





@Mash Monster Verdant IPA!!!


Well done to all the contestants! The standard was very high, and we didn’t all agree on our top 3. I’ll get all the feedback out next week once I’ve sobered up and had a good look.

 

[Broken Toe]

Congratulations @Buffers brewery , @Hazelwood Brewery and @Mash Monster

Cheers @MickDundee and co. for sacrificing your Saturday morning.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Congrats all! Cheers @MickDundee !