This year, we had 16 entries. Our esteemed judging panel assembled at 11:00 am Saturday to find the best IPA that you had to offer.
One consistant comment from across the panel was that the quality of entries was remarkable.
Here's how the contest worked:
The judges were grouped into two groups of two and one group of three. Each group evaluated about five beers. After all the beers were sampled and evaluated, the top three scorers were moved to the final round, competing head to head (to head) for the win, on taste alone.
Now, for the results:
Third Place
(no prize, but a little fanfare)
Jayme Nawrocki
Second Place
(still no prize, but a little more fanfare)
Kenny Grenz
And your winner, and now TWO TIME CHAMPION
David Skreczko
with his Black IPA
Not only did David win by unanimous decision. His IPA was also the highest rated among all entries during the first round. Congratulations go out to all contestants.
Your score sheets may be picked up any time from 5/9 to 5/14. They'll be behind the bar, so ask the bartender for them. After 5/14 I'll toss them.
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| Beers awaiting their fates |
Judges, from left to right:
David Bass, Brewmaster-Rock Bottom
Russ Klisch, President--Lakefront Brewery
Sue Thompson, Head of the Sensory Panel--Miller/Coors
Robert Morton--Brewmaster--Milwaukee Brewing Co.
George Bluvas, Brewmaster--Water Street Brewery
Jeremy King, Manager--Northern Brewer
Ryan Hartman, General Manager--Rock Bottom
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