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ESB 2023 Home Brew Competition - from strength to STRENGTH

Thanks to all who participated in the ESB 2023 Home Brew Competition - from strength to STRENGTH .

There were 46 entries judged and 28 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show winner(s) have not been posted yet. Please check back later.

Winning Entries

Table 1: Lightweight (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCraig DunbarCpl108: Czech Pale Lager [BJCP 3A]Extra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]
2ndCraig Dunbar60102: Scottish Light [BJCP 14A]Extra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]
3rdMichael WardBojo The Clown109: Ordinary Bitter [BJCP 11A]Extra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]

Table 2: Middleweight (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBarry CranstonHelles Belles203: Munich Helles [BJCP 4A]Extra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]
2ndIan MooneyIrish Red Ale901: Irish Red Ale [BJCP 15A]Extra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]
3rdSimon HaynesBeyond The PaleESB003: Australian Pale (Pacific) Ale Inner Sydney Brewers (ISB) [Australia]
HMPeter SymonsHsdESB002: Extra Special Bitter per BJCP 2008 8C guidelinesExtra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]

Table 3: Heavyweight (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael WardMd RipESB001: Janet's Brown AleExtra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]
2ndDaniel ThaineWest Coast IPA602: American IPA [BJCP 21A]Inner West Homebrewers Club [Australia]
3rdCraig DunbarBock1502: Dunkles Bock [BJCP 6C]Extra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]

Table 4: Wobbly Boot (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJack McIntyre
Co-Brewer: Dugal McIntyre		Barleywine1508: English Barleywine [BJCP 17D]Flat Rock Brew Club
2ndDavid TetleyRIS1204: Imperial Stout [BJCP 20C]Extra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]
3rdMichael CavanaghSt Charles1204: Imperial Stout [BJCP 20C]Inner Sydney Brewers (ISB) [Australia]
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions and Dates

Morning
29/07/2023 10:00, AEST.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 05/07/2023 10:00, AEST through 29/07/2023 10:00, AEST.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 05/07/2023 10:00, AEST through 29/07/2023 10:00, AEST.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 05/07/2023 10:00, AEST through 15/07/2023 13:00, AEST.

Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.

Entry Shipping Closed

Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 05/07/2023 10:00, AEST through 15/07/2023 13:00, AEST.