BABBs Annual Competition
Thanks to all who participated in the BABBs Annual Competition.
There were 96 entries judged and 40 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sam Middler | 80% Of Hardcore Turkish Delight Enjoyers Would Be Pleased With This Beer | 1807: Experimental Beer [BJCP 34C] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 2nd | Martin Rudge | Bard's Original Bitter (As You Like It) | 801: Best Bitter [BJCP 11B] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 3rd | David Nielsen | Back To My Sugar Lumps | 1204: Imperial Stout [BJCP 20C] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 4th | Chris Hacon | Christmas In Summer | 407: New Zealand Pilsner [BJCP X5] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
Brewmasters Trophy - Champion Beermaker (24 Participating Brewers)
Scores and tie-breakers have been applied in accordance with the scoring methodology. Numbers reflected are rounded to the hundredth place. Hover over or tap the question mark icon () for the actual calculated value.
Winning Entries
Table 1: 1. Wheat (8 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sam Middler | Smoked Beyond Smoked | 110: Piwo Grodziskie; Historical Beer [BJCP 27] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 2nd | James Morrison | We Don't Need Swords With Breakfast | 101: Berliner Weisse [BJCP 23A] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 3rd | Dion Clark | Piwotearoa | 110: Piwo Grodziskie; Historical Beer [BJCP 27] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
Table 2: 2. Lager (12 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Simon Pilot | Czech Dark | 307: Czech Dark Lager [BJCP 3D] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 2nd | Chris Hacon | Christmas In Summer | 407: New Zealand Pilsner [BJCP X5] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 3rd | Liam Anderson | Tales Of Mayonnaise And Woe, A Cicerone's Journey | 202: International Pale Lager [BJCP 2A] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
Table 3: 3. Pale Ale and Bitter (6 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Martin Rudge | Bard's Original Bitter (As You Like It) | 801: Best Bitter [BJCP 11B] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 2nd | Callan O'Neill | What's Golden | 406: British Golden Ale [BJCP 12A] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 3rd | Craig Little | Lawnmower Express | 403: Kölsch [BJCP 5B] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
Table 4: 4. Hoppy Ale (15 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dion Clark | Little Kermit | 501: American Pale Ale [BJCP 18B] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 2nd | Callan O'Neill | ManGoes Silly With Cryo | 603: Double IPA [BJCP 22A] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 3rd | Peter Bezett | Breakfast Juice | 701: Hazy IPA [BJCP 21C] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
Table 5: 5. Amber and Dark Ale (9 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dion Clark | BBD Dark Mild | 106: Dark Mild [BJCP 13A] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 2nd | James Morrison | It Was A Sedimentary Rock | 106: Dark Mild [BJCP 13A] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 3rd | James Morrison | Don't Lick The Basin | 803: Altbier [BJCP 7B] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
Table 6: 6. Stout and Porter (22 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Nielsen | Back To My Sugar Lumps | 1204: Imperial Stout [BJCP 20C] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 2nd | Martin Rudge | Flop Dog Stout | 1102: Irish Stout [BJCP 15B] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 3rd | Tony Van Der Linden | St Petersburg | 1204: Imperial Stout [BJCP 20C] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
Table 7: 7. Strong Ale (3 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Martin Rudge | Old Dogs Barely Whine (2YO) | 1508: English Barleywine [BJCP 17D] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 2nd | Craig Mander | Arguably Better Than Smiddlers Stronk | 1510: American Barleywine [BJCP 22C] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
| 3rd | Sam Middler | Hardker, Bettker, Fastker, Strongker | 1509: American Strong Ale [BJCP 22B] | Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers (BABBs) [Australia] |
Table 8: 8. Belgian and Farmhouse (12 entries)
Table 9: 9. Specialty (9 entries)
Judging Sessions
Babbs Comp
06/07/2024 8:00 AM, AEST.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 18/01/2024 12:00 AM, AEST through 06/07/2024 8:00 AM, AEST.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 01/04/2024 12:00 AM, AEST through 06/07/2024 8:00 PM, AEST.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry registrations accepted 15/04/2024 12:00 AM, AEST through 06/07/2024 8:00 AM, AEST.
Entry Drop-Off Closed
Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 15/04/2024 12:00 AM, AEST — 28/06/2024 11:00 AM, AEST.
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.