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>> So how do you judge a
specialty beer in a BOS? <<

I use balance, and overall appeal. I've had wonderful pepper beers for
example, that while they evoke freshly ground pepper, do not assault the
palate.

Bob McCracken

Portland Oregon  September 1, 1998

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Mike asks about how one judges specialty beers in BOS.  The answer is
really the same as you judge them in their category.  If it's a classic
style then how well does the beer represent the style.  Is the specialty
ingredient(s) prominent in aroma and flavor?  The key to any of these
beers is really BALANCE.  Too much ginger does not make a better ginger
beer.  Does the special ingredients blend well with the base beer, the
malt and the hops?  The NHC BOS winner this year was a toasted coconut
porter that was superly balanced.  I judged this in the second round and
was quite satisfied when the BOS team picked it as the BOS winner.
Balance is the key to specialty beers IMHO.

Dave Houseman
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>> So how do you judge a
specialty beer in a BOS? <<

I use balance, and overall appeal. I've had wonderful pepper beers for
example, that while they evoke freshly ground pepper, do not assault the
palate.

Bob McCracken

Portland Oregon  September 1, 1998

** But a noggin of beer I never did fear, For me wife always says that its
right. - I Likes A Drop Of Good Beer - Anon
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Mike asks about how one judges specialty beers in BOS.  The answer is
really the same as you judge them in their category.  If it's a classic
style then how well does the beer represent the style.  Is the specialty
ingredient(s) prominent in aroma and flavor?  The key to any of these
beers is really BALANCE.  Too much ginger does not make a better ginger
beer.  Does the special ingredients blend well with the base beer, the
malt and the hops?  The NHC BOS winner this year was a toasted coconut
porter that was superly balanced.  I judged this in the second round and
was quite satisfied when the BOS team picked it as the BOS winner.
Balance is the key to specialty beers IMHO.

Dave Houseman
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