The results - The Oslo, Galway Leg, 21 Feb 2015.

[imark]

Well done all those involved.

Going on the number of entries in previous post here's the beer style trend for a bit of fun. Enjoy! 
What's Hot:
Altbier and California Common
English Brown / Milds
Old Ales
Fruit Beers
Speciality Beer

What's Not:
German Pils and Pilsner
Vienna Lager / Oktoberfest
Smoked / Wood Aged Beer

That's half the NHC spring/summer 15 collection 

[Garry]

Well done to all the winners.

A big thanks to the Galway lads and the Oslo. It was an great venue for the competition and they looked after us well.

[delzep]

Well done all those involved.

Going on the number of entries in previous post here's the beer style trend for a bit of fun. Enjoy! 
What's Hot:
Altbier and California Common
English Brown / Milds
Old Ales
Fruit Beers
Speciality Beer

What's Not:
German Pils and Pilsner
Vienna Lager / Oktoberfest
Smoked / Wood Aged Beer

That's half the NHC spring/summer 15 collection 

Its difficult to tell really as the total number of entries increased each year. Would be more accurate to see the percentage of the total entries

[mr hoppy]

Don't understand the unpopularity of pilsener.

Unless it's that it disappears straight away if it's even passable

[delzep]

Don't understand the unpopularity of pilsener.

Unless it's that it disappears straight away if it's even passable

Lack of temperature control probably

[mr hoppy]

Was thinking that but shurely there's more than 4 brewers out there with temp control?

[Rossa]

Was thinking that but shurely there's more than 4 brewers out there with temp control?

I judged the boh pils yesterday. It's a tough one to hide behind. Any flaws seem magnified by the simplicity of the beer. Tough to get right.

[mr hoppy]

Sorry if this is way off topic but what kind of flaws were you seeing - butterscotch, green apples, esters, poor clarity?

[Rossa]

Sorry if this is way off topic but what kind of flaws were you seeing - butterscotch, green apples, esters, poor clarity?

Pretty much the whole shooting gallery.  Phenols to baby poo.

[mr hoppy]

Crikey, those are a bit more serious than just temp control / starter size issues.

[helmet]

I was just wondering if I'd be able to pick up my medal at the Dublin leg?

[Partridge9]

Of course sir

I am guarding it with my life !

[helmet]

Ah fantastic! And what's the craic with the bag of grain?

[Partridge9]

I am splitting it with Nigel or Jacob .. getting it tonight, Will will know !
The proceed will pay for the Vacuum bags I believe.

[helmet]

Mighty stuff, thanks!