World Cup of Beer 2010 - BOS?

[Grandpa]

Does anyone know who won best of show for 2010?
No mention of it on the posted results list.

Steve

[hopbumpingbrewer]

I was there, I saw the guy get it....

But I forgot.
Sorry.

All I know is that is was not my 1st place winning Wood-Aged Stout.

[uncle_bad_touches]

it was me this year - I won with my Belgian Tripel.

[TastyMcD]

it was me this year - I won with my Belgian Tripel.

I think I've had that beer. Not surprised the beer won nor suprised the brewer won.

Tasty

[uncle_bad_touches]

it was me this year - I won with my Belgian Tripel.

I think I've had that beer. Not surprised the beer won nor suprised the brewer won.

Tasty

Thanks Tasty!

This is my first BOS and I must say is quite an honor given the number of great beers I tasted at the competition. I'm really looking forward to brewing it on the big rig at Linden St.

[Petedadink]

hey hopbumpingbrewer. I judged your stout. I hope my comments were close. Good job BTW

[hopbumpingbrewer]

Peter,
As a matter of fact I felt your comments were great.
Well thought out, constructive notes.
I like the "Vanilla?" note. I agreed with that. In fact, I did not want too much of an "Oak Bomb" & I am glad it did not come across that way.

It is amazing what the oak does to a beer.
I split the batch of American Stout putting 2 ounces of the French Oak in 5 gallons for 3 weeks.
I also entered some of the other 5 gallons of American Stout in the contest & it made it to the final 11 out 49, but it is not nearly as mellow as the oaked version.
The judges thought that they were drinking an IPA, when they had my stout. I thought that was funny.
Interesting, last year the judges said, "this is an American Stout man, hop it up would you!" So I did & this year they thought it was too hoppy.
Perhaps next year, I will find the right balance.

Thanks for your fine comments, it was great time.
I was able to judge with Beth Zengari in the Belgian & French category. What an awesome experience.

Take care,
Carlo

[Hoppy Brewah]

it was me this year - I won with my Belgian Tripel.

Congrats on the BOS! Would you mind sharing the recipe? I am planning to brew a Tripel this weekend and am tweaking the recipe. I just re-listened to the Jamil show on Belgian Tripel and it was freaking hilarious. Did you add sugar during fermentation or in the kettle? At what point during fermentation? Any tips?

Thanks, Screw Strong.