Alamo City Cerveza Fest Results

[BigNastyBrew]

Got mine today too. This was my first competition so I was excited for feedback. I just started brewing 8 months ago. I'll share my score sheets. Pretty much word for word.

Tripel: first judge:
Very high fill level
Aroma: 8/12
Mod low hop aroma of floral type. Low levels if any spiciness. Too clean for style
Appearance: 1/3
Poured with low head that quickly disappeared. Somewhat low on carbonation with slight haze-not clear. Light-Golden in color.
Flavor: 16/20
Initial malt sweetness with a mild bitterness finish. Malt-hop balance very good. Some spicy notes in the finish but beer is not too dry. High attenuation evident.
Mouthfeel: 4/5
Palate tingling evident suggesting good carbonation. Slight to mod alcohol warming.
Overall impression: 7/10
A wonderful beer which could easily be mistaken for a Golden Strong given its color. Could use slightly more dryness at finish.
Total: 36/50
No markings for “Stylistic Accuracy, Technical Merit, or Intangibles”

Tripel: Second judge:
High fill
Aroma: 8/12
Fruity esters noticeable. Banana. Floral notes. Malt presence. Slight alc on nose
Appearance: 1.5/3
Gold, hazy, more carbonation needed
Flavor: 14/20
Less esters than smell predicted. Some phenols, minor alc note. Overall light on tripel flavors, characteristics. Dry finish, light malt.
Mouthfeel: 3/5
Light-med body cleanliness. More effervescence needed for style. Alc warmth
Overall impression: 6.5/10
Good beer. Flavor chrac. A bit too subdued for authentic tripel.
Total: 33/50
No markings for “Stylistic Accuracy, Technical Merit, or Intangibles”

Overall Tripel:Score: 34.5. Place Awarded: 2 (although the website does not show I placed)

Bitter: first judge:
Good “pop”
Aroma: 9/12
Mild hop fruitiness with a detectable malt presence
Appearance: 3/3
Golden color with low carbonation and short lasting head retention
Flavor: 17/20
Somewhat musty flavor with finish balance on the malt side. Hops appear to be a little aged but they aren’t detracting from beer too much
Mouthfeel: 4/5
Low carbonation with perceptible creaminess
Overall impression: 8/10
Reminiscent of a cask ale. Wonderful and flavorful. A very good job!
Total: 41/50
Stylistic accuracy: second box (next to “Classic Example”)
Technical Merit: second box (next to “flawless”)
Intangibles: first box (Wonderful)

Bitter: second judge:
Aroma: 9/12
Hop are sparky w/floral notes
Appearance: 3/3
Nice appearance for style
Flavor: 16/20
Well balanced except for slight hop “twang.” A bit dry and slightly low malt.
Mouthfeel: 3/5
Chewy with a nice CO2 level
Overall impression: 7/10
Good balance overall which makes it most drinkable. I think an increase in middle hop would improve your recipe.
Total: 38/50
No markings for “Stylistic Accuracy, Technical Merit, or Intangibles”

Overall Bitter: 39.5 scoring. No place awarded

[Dirk McLargeHuge]

Good job!