NHC Results

[Greig McGill]

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm they have received their results from the NHC yet? I'm a little concerned that I've spoken to several people who haven't, and they were posted on Saturday.

Thanks,

Greig.

[Greig McGill]

Heh, good shit on the bronze! That's so true, eh? You can brew something to a style, but it's all in the tasting against that style that matters! :)

[Sparky]

Yes my results arrived yesterday morning, nice work getting all the papers in order and packaged up. Much appreciated and liked the way the certs had the card with them for protection.

Cheers

WayneO

[Dale]

Same got mine today and the certificates look awesome. Thanks again Greig and all the helpers for doing such a great job.

[James P]

Yep mine arrived today too, very nice! Thanks for the feedback sheets too, I've got a bit to get sorted for next time!

[Andrej]

Results arrived safely, thanks! Most comments were useful. Some funny: the most surprise was a comment on taste for a late/dry hopped IPA with 50 IBU. "Taste: no malt no hops". I wonder what a monster beer the judge was tasting before that )
Popped a bottle from this batch, had a laugh ))

[Tilt]

Mine arrived Wednesday. Honest and frank criticism - the best kind!
Thanks again to all involved with running the show.

Now .. what to do for next time by priority order -

1. Crack down on cleanliness - I'm shamed to say one of my bottles was infected
2. Sort out my system for lower and stable ferment temps - welcome a cheap chesty to the shed!
3. Treat water to reduce pH and bring down astringency (I'm sure I'm not hot or over sparging)
4. Change my brew house hosing to food grade, non PVC - reduce the chance of solvent/plastic flavours.

Part of my problem is that my palate has a way to go so I couldn't pick some of the flaws.
So sitting down with a bottle alongside its judging sheet and retasting with opened eyes (tastebuds) will be a useful exercise.
Cheers and here's to next year!!

[Greig McGill]

Flick me an email - [e-mail] - I can tie these together for you. Out for the weekend though so will do it as time permits.

[Tilt]

For anyone whose reviewing their feedback and wants to understand more, here's a brief useful guide.

[Fairlane]

Sort of related post.... I'm after the results from the 2008 comp but can't seem to track them down online...

Does anyone have a copy that they could send me...?

Cheers

dh

[MrC]

Here you go:
http://archive.soba.org.nz/node/125

[Greig McGill]

I've moved these to the official nhc page (http://nhc.soba.org.nz/results-2008) as the old archived soba site may not be around forever. :)

[Fairlane]

Cheers guys... I was hoping to see a list of medal winners also....... any chance of that info...?