IPA Cask Challenge Round 1 Results

Ok, the results have been tabulated and round two of Volo's IPA Cask Challenge has been determined. Here they are for your viewing pleasure.

BEERS MOVING ON:

Division 1

• Durham Hop Head vs. Mike Duggan Number 9 - the winner will take on Grand River Plowman's
• Granite Hopping Mad vs. Publican House Square Nail - winner to take on Mill St. Tankhouse

Division 2

• Magnotta West Coast vs. Heritage Sgt. Major
• Mill St. IPA vs. Durham Hop Addict

OVERALL TOP SCORED CASKS
1.DURHAM HOP ADDICT IPA
2.*DURHAM HOP HEAD IPA
3.*MIKE DUGGAN NUMBER 9 IPA
4.SCOTCH IRISH SGT. MAJOR IPA
5.*GRANITE HOPPING MAD PA
6.*PUBLICAN HOUSE SQUARE NAIL PA

*Durham Hop Head IPA and Mike Duggan Number 9 IPA was a draw, as was Granite Hopping Mad and Publican House Square Nail Pale Ale. Therefore, all four casks will advance.
* If there was less than a point difference in score between beers it was considered a draw

JUDGES TOP SCORED CASKS
1.DURHAM HOP ADDICT IPA
2.DURHAM HOP HEAD IPA
3.MIKE DUGGAN NUMBER 9 IPA
4.SCOTCH IRISH SGT. MAJOR IPA
5.PUBLICAN HOUSE SQUARE NAIL PA
6.GRANITE HOPPING MAD PA

PEOPLES TOP SCORED CASKS
1.DURHAM HOP ADDICT IPA
2.CAMERON’S HOPBURN PA
3.GRANITE HOPPING MAD PA
4.MIKE DUGGAN NUMBER 9 IPA
5.MILL ST. IPA
6.BLACK OAK HOP BOMB PA

ROUND 2: The date will be determined by the end of the week, most brewers have confirmed. Will be sometime in May.

This round will consist of 10 casks, and the tasting will be completely blind. The names of the beers will be disclosed the following day.

Beers will be served in 1/4, 1/2 and Full Pints. More details to follow.