agroff383
Well-Known Member
Hey all, got my scores back for my 2 brews entered in Beerfest here in Lancaster a big craft brew festival. I didn't do so hot on either one, 28/50 on IPA and 30/50 on Cali Common.
Basically I am not disappointed I want to know how to improve. The master judge said the IPA was oxidized. I can't detect this in the beer. What causes this? I do not do anything out of the ordinary in my brewing practices.
In the Cali Common he said it had a vegetal character to the beer, a soapy, earthy aroma, canned vegtables... Would this be due to poor yeast health or high ferment temps?
Overall I guess I did ok for brewing a little over a year and maybe 30 batches, this was my first competition.
Basically I am not disappointed I want to know how to improve. The master judge said the IPA was oxidized. I can't detect this in the beer. What causes this? I do not do anything out of the ordinary in my brewing practices.
In the Cali Common he said it had a vegetal character to the beer, a soapy, earthy aroma, canned vegtables... Would this be due to poor yeast health or high ferment temps?
Overall I guess I did ok for brewing a little over a year and maybe 30 batches, this was my first competition.