Wow. Competition Scoring is Crazy.

History of competition entries for the Old Ale.

Comp 1:

Score 42 (1st in class)


Comp 2 (2008 NHC 1st Round):

Score 27


Comp 3:

Score 36 (2nd in class)


Comp 4:

Score 41 (1st in class)


Comp 5 (CA State Homebrewing Competition):

Score 42 (Best of Show)


Comp 6 (2009 NHC 1st Round):

Score 44

Wild.

At the recent World Cup of Beer, the Russian Imperial Stout didn't do well with judges. They indicated that there was a solventy flavor and aroma as well as sweetness due to being underattenuated. They also suggested using a lower fermentation temp. Score was a 26. The same beer scored a 43 in the 2009 NHC 1st Round. A 17 point swing.

Wild.