Friday, March 3, 2017

Nineteen North Texas beers recognized at 2017 USBTC Winter Competition

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Results are in from the 2017 United States Beer Tasting Championship (USBTC) Winter Competition, with the list of recognized beers including 19 from North Texas.

A total of 480 beers from 133 breweries were judged at this year's event. Beers were broken down into 16 categories and rated on a hedonic scale, which indicates the overall pleasure achieved from the taste experience. Aroma, flavor, balance, complexity and mouthfeel are all considered in determining a beer's score, with winners (top honors and honorable mention) reported by region. Products from North Texas compete against other breweries located in the Rockies/Southwest region of the United States.

In addition to the winners listed below, Lion's Share IV from Lakewood Brewing Co. won out over 27 other beers to be named Grand Champion (across all regions) in the Non-whiskey Barrel Aged Beer category, while Pumpkin Ale from Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. placed above 28 other beers to be named Grand Champion in the Pumpkin Beer category.


Cobra Brewing Co.
  • All Eyez on Me, honorable mention in the Imperial Stout category.
  • Best Mistake Stout, honorable mention in the Stout category.
Lakewood Brewing Co.
  • Bourbon Barrel Temptress, top honors in the Whiskey Barrel Aged Beer category.
  • Thread Spinner, honorable mention in the Whiskey Barrel Aged Beer category.
  • Lion's Share IV, top honors in the Non-whiskey Aged Beer category.
  • Holiday Bonus, honorable mention in the Porter category.
  • Mole Temptress, honorable mention in the Spice Beer category.
  • French Quarter Temptress, honorable mention in the Bean Beer category.
  • White Wine Freaky Deaky, honorable mention in the Non-whiskey Aged Beer category.
  • Freaky Deaky, honorable mention in the Belgian-Style Ale category.
  • Oktoberfest, top honors in the Vienna/Märzen Lager category.
  • Vanilla Porter, top honors in the Bean Beer category.
  • Black Curtains, top honors in the Imperial Stout category.
  • Great Scot!, top honors in the Scottish-Style Ale category.
  • A Lost Epic, top honors in the Belgian-Style Ale category.
  • Winter Warmer, top honors in the Strong Ale category.
  • Ugly Pug, top honors in the Dark Lager/Dunkel category.
  • Pumpkin Ale, top honors in the Pumpkin Beer category.
  • Angry Santa, top honors in the Spice Beer category.

Cheers and congratulations to all!

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