March COC results are in !

The March COC had a record number of entries, with a total of 14 entries showcasing 13 different styles, which always makes for an enjoyable round of judging.

After much discussion among the judges; Jimmy Orkin, Marcus Burleson, Des Mora, and Charlie Henderson, the judges selected a Rauchbier brewed by James “Smitty” Smith for the bronze, a Saison brewed by Evan Brady & Bruce Robinson for silver and a Dunkel Weissbier brewed by Steve Littel for the gold.

You can see the results over at coc.nthba.org and download your score sheet.

Thanks to North Texas Homebrew Supply (now open on Mondays) for allowing us to use their store for few hours and Jimmy for staying late and sacrificing his entry so he could be a fill in judge. We still drank both his entries.

Reminder you collect Brewer Royale points for being a COC judge.

Thanks again to all who entered, the next COC will be in May, registration will open May 1st and close the day of the March club meeting (COC takes place on the odd numbered months).

Cheers John,

[email protected]

Limbo Challenge!

It is time to start planning for the 2024 Limbo Challenge. While we just finished with all of the Bluebonnet judging, it takes time to plan and prepare to ensure the Limbo competition runs smoothly. We will begin preliminary planning at our March officer meeting on 3/3. The contest dates have been set, the next thing is to review the categories to determine if any changes are wanted, and review other contest other parameters so we can update our website with the 2024 contest information. We want to complete this far enough ahead of entry dates so brewers can plan their brew days .

If you are interested in assisting with Limbo planning, please send an email to: [email protected].

Terry Olinger
2024 Limbo Challenge Director

Reminder, March COC is open, entries due March 12th

Reminder, the March Club Only Competition (COC) registration closes Tuesday, March 12th at 5pm and your entries of 2 bottles need to be turned in at the club meeting at North Texas Home Brew Supply. If you can’t make the meeting, please reach out to me and we can make other arrangements ahead of time.

You can register your entry and print off labels at coc.nthba.org

Full Brewer Royale / COC rules can be found at nthba.org/brewer-royale

And for anyone who did not enter, please consider being a judge, no experience needed, and best of all you get to drink free beer (you can register on the COC site)

Any questions, ping me at [email protected]

BJCP Judging (Tasting) Exam March 10th

I will be hosting a BJCP Judging Exam on March 10th at North Texas Homebrew Supply. I currently have 7 commitments which leaves 5 open seats for the exam. If you would like to take the Judging Exam you will need to pass the online exam in advance.

Please contact Jimmy if you are interested in taking the Judging Exam at [email protected].

The cost for the Online Exam is $10 for one take or $20 for three takes.
The cost for the Judging Exam is $40 for non-BJCP and $15 if you are already BJCP. BJCP folks can take the Judging Exam again to improve their Judging score.

The link to the Online Exam is: http://bjcp.coursewebs.com/

NTHBS has been hosting a BJCP Style Class for the last couple of months. If you are familiar with the BJCP Styles, you can probably pass the online and Judging Exam.

Bonus: If you judge 3 tables at the Bluebonnet this year and pass the Judging Exam, The Bluebonnet Brew-Off will give you $100.

Jimmy

Help with the Bluebonnet Brew-Off

A couple of items related to Bluebonnet Judging.

James Lallande is our Head Judge this year and is working on scheduling judges. There is a page on the Bluebonnet website: https://bbbrewoff.com/bluebonnetbrewoff/judging-assignments/ that shows the current judge assignments. You can go to that link and see where you have been assigned.

We currently do not have enough judges for Wee Heavy and Smoke beers. If you are not already assign and can judge that day, please contact James at [email protected] and update him on your availability.

Last, for our BJCP/Experienced judges, We need a backup Site Head Judge if Fritz is unavailable. The role is just to resolve any judging issues like wrong category clarification. If you are willing to be the backup Site Head Judge, please contact James at the email address above.

Thanks, Jimmy

The results for COC are in !

The first COC of ’24 was a great success with 12 entries, all different styles, which makes for a fun round of judging. After considerable discussion among the judges; Sir Bill Lawrence, Doug Hicks, Garrett Bryan,  Malachy Bryan and Eric Morgan, the judges selected a Belgian Single brewed by Jimmy Orkin for the bronze, an American Wheat brewed by James “Smitty” Smith for the silver and the gold goes to Mark Rendon for his British Brown Ale. All excellent beers.

You can see the results over at coc.nthba.org and download your score sheet.

Thanks to North Texas Homebrew Supply (now open on Mondays) for allowing us to use their store for few hours and Eric for staying late.

Reminder you collect Brewer Royale points for being a COC judge.

Thanks again to all who entered, the next COC will be in March, registration will open March 1st and close the day of the March club meeting (COC takes place on the odd numbered months).

Cheers John,

[email protected]

January club meeting at NTHBS store Tuesday, Jan 9th

Reminder that tomorrow night is the January club meeting at North Texas Homebrew Supply starting at 6:30pm.

The club will provide pizza and everyone is encouraged to bring your homebrew to share. The more the merrier.

Pizza, homebrew, good friends, does it get any better?

Yes it does, as January is a COC month so make sure you have registered your COC entry by 5pm at coc.nthba.org and bring your 2 bottles to the meeting. If you can’t make the meeting to drop off your entries let me know and we can make arrangements.

Cheers John,

[email protected]