I have followed, for better or worse, all editions of Beer of the Year, a competition dedicated to the Italian craft beer organized by Unionbirrai. But this time I experienced from the inside, the jury, moment by moment. Since the results have now appeared a bit 'all over I think it is useless to bring them here, rather I try to do some personal reflection on the event. First I will say that there are few educational experiences in the life of a passionate and repeated the tasting birrofilo close to many beers. What you do or do not serve on a jury. Of course having as neighbors people like Carl Kins table or you can talk with Derek Walsh helps and improves the experience, but to be able to compare dozens of similar beers by category enables you to sharpen your skills and develop some discernment. The contest itself was well organized, the support of the guys I do not remember what school vocational
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| The jury Beer of the Year 2011 |
speed up, unfortunately the sudden and last-minute packages of some judges has a little 'complicated things but I think Unionbirrai is considering the problem to solve. I am convinced that there is a threshold beyond which human perception is likely to clog mucosa and palate. But, having said that, I found the part of critical organizational industrial quantities of breadsticks Turin I nibbled to "reset" your mouth (for a couple of months now do not want to see even from a distance). Overall, according to the beers I tasted, I would say that the health of the Italian craft beer is very good, but not great. A few beers with a clear defect, rather than a criticism if you can do, many beers a little 'anonymous, weak in the characterization that I should be saying "I prefer craftsmanship." Others I have found that "tired" early in the glass, perhaps after a first taste pleasant. Sure, I think it is important to emphasize that a competition should not be taken as the verdict of God "or a final decision, rather as an opportunity to exploit. It takes a bit of luck, and this perhaps explains some unexpected statements, but especially for those who may be at risk at its best versions on tap. The results were certainly surprising. I think also for all jurors, of course, have tasted blind. Duchy of the brewery you could also wait for great things, given how he fared in 2010 between the World Beer Cup, the International Beer Challenge, European Beer Star, and again, Beer of the Year, but
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| Jury work |
honestly Campari & Co. were a steamroller of this size I do not think I could. Congratulations to them without a doubt, I believe is the first time in the long history of the event but not a brewery that is repeated twice in a row. Certainly, it seems clear that those of the Duchy have understood first and foremost better than others the value of the competitions from the perspective of return, but also commercial image, for their activities. Sorry for the absence (Barley Brewery St. Paul, Loverbeer, ...) maybe we will look back when What is clear to a competition such as Beer of the Year. A contest that should be calibrated more simple whisker version still on "race." I frankly now that is a bit 'goes beyond the issue of "feedback" that the notes compiled by the courts to provide useful observations (?) Brewers. First, the feedback take away precious time and then the pioneering phase is largely over. Brewers have to brewers, judges must make the judges and consumers, consciously or not, have to consumers. In truth, the competition is a moment, and certainly with some important consequences, but the value of the brewer is built over time. Year after year, through criticism and positive feedback from beerlovers. Even after a Beer of the Year so special to me, I do not want to forget some ...
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