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Yes, I got mine too. This was the feedback and the certificate for my ā€œThe Full Englishā€ Premium Bitter.

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Interesting there is an 11 point difference between 4 judges.

Odd to see cloves mentioned?
I think the difference is because the judges came from different backgrounds. Some were beer judges, some were beer writers, some were CAMRA chairs, there were professional brewers from well-known breweries, there was even a couple of representatives from the parliamentary beer club or some such!

Yeah, Iā€™m not sure that fourth judge wanted to be there šŸ˜‚
 
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Entry No
Appearance
/10
Aroma /10
Taste /20
Aftertaste /10
TOTAL /50
Feedback to brewer
Style: Session Stouts & Porters
132
8​
6​
14​
7​
35​
Could do with more body for the style
Good roast and malt flavours​
132
8​
7​
16​
9​
40​
Nice looking beer but lacking much in aroma
Slight acidity but a good long aftertaste​
132
9​
6​
14​
7​
36​
Lovely looking beer
The aroma is a little light as is the body and flavour
Refreshing and pleasant but a bit more malt would boost these characteristics and make it sing​
132
8​
7​
16​
7​
38​
Nice, upfront, fresh and fruity flavour
Could do with a little more body and length​
132
9​
6​
14​
6​
35​
Chocolaty aroma, sweet rather than coffee
Flavoursome initial sip but dropped off quickly
Arguably needs more flavours but a drinkable beer​

Entry No
Appearance
/10
Aroma /10
Taste /20
Aftertaste /10
TOTAL /50
Feedback to brewer
Style: Session Stouts and Porters: up to and inc. 4.9%
132
8​
7​
15​
7​
37​
132
9​
6​
13​
6​
34​
Good colour, caramel head. Slightly lacking in aroma.​
132
9​
6​
13​
6​
34​
Good look, nice and dark with good caramel head. Aroma is lacking with a bit of a weak taste.​
 
As you can see from the score sheets this one was re-categorised by the judging panel into Thank Brew Pale Ale.
Surprised as it was 4.7% ABV, but it is a pale ale brewed with classic British hops and interesting that entries are not dismissed if they are judged to be of merit but fit a different category.
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Entry No
Appearance
/10
Aroma /10
Taste /20
Aftertaste /10
TOTAL /50
Feedback to brewer
Style: Thank Brew
123
10​
5​
8​
4​
27​
Just bright with sufficient condition
A slight cooking apple aroma with a slight sour apple taste/aftertaste​
123
8​
5​
10​
4​
27​
Great carbonation and lingering bitter finish
Slight off note (apple)​
123
8​
7​
13​
5​
33​
Good appearance
Lemon sherbet nose
More distinct flavours needed on flavour and aftertaste​
123
7​
8​
15​
5​
35​
Nice carbonation
Good hop aroma​


Entry No
Appearance
/10
Aroma /10
Taste /20
Aftertaste /10
TOTAL /50
Feedback to brewer
Style: Premium Pale, Blond & Golden Ales
123
7​
7​
13​
7​
34​
Nice beer, easy drinking, could do with a longer aftertaste. Disappears a little too quickly​
123
7​
8​
13​
8​
36​
Lovely aftertaste, nice easy drinking​
123
8​
6​
16
8​
40​
Reasonable aroma and a very nice taste​
 
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