I finally found the results from yesterday's HB comp. The score sheets and comments aren't available yet, but I do know the score for each beer. I got a 3rd place medal with my German Pilsner with a 41 score. My Schwarzbier, which I thought would kick butt, only scored a 26. The NEIPA that I pushed to get there got a 35 and there were 19 entries in that category. I'm pretty pumped about my Pilsner. I'm really curious to see the score sheets to see what my problems were with the other 2 beers.
[/QUOTE Nothing wrong with your Schwartz bier. You have to remember people's personal taste in any given category is just that...personal taste. One person's poison is another person's nectar. Just because 4 or 5 people on one panel think a product should taste this way or that way doesn't mean people on another panel are going to feel the same way. It's like movie or food critics....ive never understood the need for them. Their taste has NOTHING to do with yours nor their preferences. In 40 years my preferred beers have been dark European beer. I'm a pretty good judge after 40 years of a good dark beer based on my preference. And although Schwartz bier is a tad dry and acrid for my personal taste, I prefer sweet and malty , I've had enough of them to know yours is Damn good for the style. So take heart Bucco , not every judge is worthy of judging. Just like in law, people may be trained to be open minded but there is ALWAYS that taint of inner prejudice based on personal likes and dislikes...we're human. The Pilsner you sent is my last sample. Been saving it and can't wait to taste it !!!
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