Homebrew competitors

[WesBrew]

Well my first entry in a homebrew competition is in the books. The First Coast Cup. I didn't have high expectations since both of my entries were first time brews and first time for the styles. I was surprised when my name popped up for First Place! Really excited to take home the gold in Amber bitter european beers with an Altbier. I scored a 40.
This has inspired me to enter some of my future beers in out of state competitions to see how they do. I know they aren't for everyone but All in All, a good experience and informative. Anyone entering some of the upcoming competitions?

 

[WesBrew]

The other beer i was just hoping to make a decent score on. I had brewed a couple of Kolsch biers and wanted to do something with the yeast. What the hell, Schwartz. I made a good beer but i could tell it wasn't as clean as a lager. also used some roasted malt for coloring which i regretted because it showed up a little in a beer that is pretty delicate. I got a 30. Not too shabby.

 

[HighVoltageMan!]

I started competing in 2011. The first beer I entered was described as “painfull”. I was tempted email the judge and tell him to at least spell correctly when ripping my shitty beer. In 2012 I got a BOS and a couple of golds and now I’m a competition junkie.

I love competing, especially when I win. Keep entering competitions, it will push you to improve. When you score a 40 right out of the hole, you have great potential. Keep it up and good luck in future competitions.

 

[WesBrew]

One surprise was that some categories had no bronze or silver winners even with plenty of entries. Looked up bjcp rules and you have to score at least a 30. I like it.

 

[HighVoltageMan!]

One surprise was that some categories had no bronze or silver winners even with plenty of entries. Looked up bjcp rules and you have to score at least a 30. I like it.

Way to kick ass!

 

[GFHomebrew]

Awesome Stuff WesBrew!
Mate you just inspired me to enter the Queensland A Amature brewers comp.

 

[Minbari]

I have thought about it. But with working 65+ hours a week. Barely have time to brew lol

 

[WesBrew]

Awesome Stuff WesBrew!
Mate you just inspired me to enter the Queensland A Amature brewers comp.

Absolutely, go for it!!
I’m going to continue brewing what I want. If it turns out good I’ll fill a few bottles from the keg and find a competition to enter on the AHA website

 

[Craigerrr]

Congratulations!
I personally am uninterested in competitions, but I totally get those who are keen about them.
Thanks for sharing!
I use the BJCP guidelines to self critique my brews. I do this to consider what changes I need to make for improvements. I am my own worst critic!

 

[soccerdad]

I have great respect for beer judges, and I love to hear when folks score well. But I have no interest in competing. I know ehen a beer is good and when one needs improvement. That's enough for me. Congrats to all of you that place well.

 

[HighVoltageMan!]

I am my own worst critic!

Me too! The judges can't rip my beers as well as I can. They all suck! Well, maybe not all of them.

 

[WesBrew]

I totally missed the second scorecard on the Schwartz. I got a 32 on that one. comments were all on par. not quite to style but pretty good beer.
I have a couple bottles of stout and some ipa i could throw at this upcoming Memphis comp.

 

[Over The Cliff Brewing]

I am my toughest critic on my homebrews. The second toughest is my wife and then those I share my beer with. Congrats to all that do compete. It's just not for me.

 

[GFHomebrew]

I have thought about it. But with working 65+ hours a week. Barely have time to brew lol

OMG

 

[Minbari]

OMG

Which part? lol

I haul fuel, so summer is our busy time

 

[GFHomebrew]

Which part? lol

I haul fuel, so summer is our busy time

The 65 hours a week part...
Trucking means some long hours.
Years ago I worked at a long haul truck yard when they'd leave our depo I wouldn't see them back for another week.
Company did the big triangle around Aus Sydney- Perth - Darwin as well as brissy.
Not for me man.

 

[Minbari]

The 65 hours a week part...
Trucking means some long hours.
Years ago I worked at a long haul truck yard when they'd leave our depo I wouldn't see them back for another week.
Company did the big triangle around Aus Sydney- Perth - Darwin as well as brissy.
Not for me man.

I am local, so home everyday. But still work 10-12 hours a day..... sometimes 6 days a week

 

[BarbarianBrewer]

I am local, so home everyday. But still work 10-12 hours a day..... sometimes 6 days a week

That sucks, but I bet that overtime pay is nice to see in the bank account!
I'm salaried so everthing after 40 hours is out of the goodness of my heart.

 

[Minbari]

That sucks, but I bet that overtime pay is nice to see in the bank account!
I'm salaried so everthing after 40 hours is out of the goodness of my heart.

Ya when it is busy like this $2k a week is pretty normal

 

[GFHomebrew]

Ya when it is busy like this $2k a week is pretty normal

Show me Da MONEY Baby!