National Homebrew Competition

[Braufessor]

Yes, but the dates are vastly different, and I didn't update my beers after I put them in. I have 3 that are within 5 minutes of this date 26/02/2017 at 9:39 AM, and 2 that are within 5 minutes of this date 09/02/2017 at 12:34 PM.

But both of those dates are in February..... So, I don't know that it would have anything to do with judging..... Those time stamps are before you even shipped any beer.

 

[krebs119]

Yeah, I'm aware, which is why I find it weird.... Eh, hopefully I'll know within a week or two....

 

[EcuPirate07]

Yeah my time stamps are September and November of this year. (As in the future) so I doubt it means much. I believe they have had the same time stamp the whole time.

Hahaha never mind ignore my post. I just realized they put the day before the month just like the whole world does except us good old Americans.

Carry on.

 

[mbbransc]

Wow. Really getting antsy waiting on Indy. I entered TN last year where they had major snafus and took 2wks to finish the judging. I really thought 1wk TOPS this year. How long does it take to verify results?

 

[Braufessor]

Wow. Really getting antsy waiting on Indy. I entered TN last year where they had major snafus and took 2wks to finish the judging. I really thought 1wk TOPS this year. How long does it take to verify results?

As mentioned earlier, they had some category(categories) to finish up with Indy. So, they actually were not finished judging on that weekend. Last year, I thought they were pretty good getting things turned around within 1 week of a competition being finished with their judging. I bet it will be about that this year too. Would not surprise me to see Indy up today or tomorrow and hopefully the ones this weekend will come in late this week or early next week.

 

[krebs119]

Indy is posted.

NYC, Tampa, and Seattle are all verifying....

I swear I wasn't hitting F5 every 5 minutes....

 

[mbbransc]

As mentioned earlier, they had some category(categories) to finish up with Indy. So, they actually were not finished judging on that weekend. Last year, I thought they were pretty good getting things turned around within 1 week of a competition being finished with their judging. I bet it will be about that this year too. Would not surprise me to see Indy up today or tomorrow and hopefully the ones this weekend will come in late this week or early next week.

You called it! Indy results are posted.

https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/national-homebrew-competition/winners/

 

[EcuPirate07]

So, anyone win so far?

 

[bembel]

Indy's best cider person was sick, so they were unable to finish one cider category on Saturday. That is all that is left and the organizer, who is on cider exam committee, will finish that this week.

FWIW I'm told every judge in Indy was BJCP
My friends and I did well; will wait for official word but apparently I can drink the rest of my ice cider bottles. It happens.

Cheers--
Michael

Ever so humble Mike, congrats on the three first place entries! Please save a bottle of that ice cider though and bring it to Grand Rapids next month

 

[microbusbrewery]

Just got emailed PDFs of my score sheets from Seattle. No indication of placement, but two of my sours seemed to have scored well (38 average in one, 43 on the other). My two stouts didn't fare nearly as well.

 

[bembel]

Just got emailed PDFs of my score sheets from Seattle. No indication of placement, but two of my sours seemed to have scored well (38 average in one, 42 on the other). My two stouts didn't fare nearly as well.

Thats impressive, did they come from NHC email or just a cool judge sending you info?

Last year I got my PDFs from NYC well after the results had been posted, Seattle has their S#*t together!

 

[microbusbrewery]

Thats impressive, did they come from NHC email or just a cool judge sending you info?

Last year I got my PDFs from NYC well after the results had been posted, Seattle has their S#*t together!

They came from the Seattle Comp Organizer. Yeah, I usually enter at Denver but I decided to try Seattle this year. I think I usually got the Denver score sheets within a week or so of verified results getting posted.

 

[krebs119]

Tampa, Seattle, and half of NYC is now up...

 

[mwilcox]

Ever so humble Mike, congrats on the three first place entries! Please save a bottle of that ice cider though and bring it to Grand Rapids next month

I see ya got your New World Cider through in Tampa - one is all it takes...

good luck--
--Michael

 

[gmr]

Took first in both Sour categories in Tampa. Was bummed I had to ship beers so far this year, but now I'm glad I did!

 

[barrooze]

Seeing all the ribbons going around is making me nervous about my Austin entries! Just another week until the judging, then the awful wait!

 

[kingmatt]

I judged in the Philadelphia competition yesterday but this year they didn't announce winners or allow you to pick up your scoresheet...let the waiting game begin.

 

[krebs119]

I got my score sheets from NYC last night. I didn't ribbon on any of my 5. I got a 24, 31, 31, 39, and 39. One of my 39s got an honorable mention. I'm quite happy with my scores, but bummed that my 39s didn't move on. Ah well, on to next year!

 

[mwilcox]

I judged in the Philadelphia competition yesterday but this year they didn't announce winners or allow you to pick up your scoresheet...let the waiting game begin.

Were they finished? If so that is strange.

 

[kingmatt]

Were they finished? If so that is strange.

As far as I know they were.

 

[bembel]

Has anyone gotten their score sheets from Tampa?

 

[Dog House Brew]

I'm guessing that the 375ml bottles will work for the finals? I don't have my score sheet yet, but I'm sure I got dinged for lower Carbonation. It was my Triple in Indy. I've never seen the bottle measurements. I was worried about putting 3.5 volumes in a standard bottle. I guess the pint bottles Ayinger uses would work as they are thick?

 

[Dog House Brew]

Has anyone gotten their score sheets from Tampa?

I haven't gotten mine from Indy. I think Indy was a week before Tampa.

 

[bembel]

I'm guessing that the 375ml bottles will work for the finals? I don't have my score sheet yet, but I'm sure I got dinged for lower Carbonation. It was my Triple in Indy. I've never seen the bottle measurements. I was worried about putting 3.5 volumes in a standard bottle. I guess the pint bottles Ayinger uses would work as they are thick?

Here is the final word on bottle sizes, I'd measure your 375ml as I think they could be too large in diameter - I know the ones I use for cider are - its annoying that there are so few sources for stronger bottles that fill these requirements. I don't thing the standard Weissbier bottles are accepted either- too wide

Container Size & Appearance
 Hold a minimum of 10 ounces (296 ml) in volume.
 No more than 2.75 inches (7 cm) in diameter and no more than 9
inches (23 cm) in height.*
 Flip tops and 22 oz bottles are not acceptable.
 Must be free of ink, paint, or paper labeling other than the
competition entry label.
 Bottle caps must be neutral i.e. no lettering or graphics.
Number of bottles

*Please note that we put these guidelines in place because all entries need
to fit into a standard longneck case box slot. Please check to make sure your
bottles fit in a standard case size box before entering.

 

[bembel]

Seattle and NYC organizers sent out their score sheets already, I guess its up to the judging location organizers

 

[Dog House Brew]

Here is the final word on bottle sizes, I'd measure your 375ml as I think they could be too large in diameter - I know the ones I use for cider are.

I don't have any of the 375ml bottles. I was going to order some. No measurements in the description. I know the Ayinger bottles fit in the slot. I'll measure them I guess. I'm not sure how you can bottle styles that require thicker glass safely. Guess I'll go to the store and see about a 4 pack. Most of those breweries make their own bottle with their name in the glass. I'd hate to get rejected for the bottle after finally advancing.

 

[gmr]

Has anyone gotten their score sheets from Tampa?

Nothing yet. Looking forward to seeing them

 

[kingmatt]

Philadelphia winners are posted.

My American IPA took 3rd...I'll take it!

 

[microbusbrewery]

Philadelphia winners are posted.

My American IPA took 3rd...I'll take it!

Congrats!

 

[Dog House Brew]

Philadelphia winners are posted.



My American IPA took 3rd...I'll take it!

Nice, that was a long ship for you. Hope I enough left for 3 bottles. [emoji2]