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This week I had the privilege to join the jury of the Brussels Beer Challenge, the most relevant international beer competition where 1700+ beers from all over the world are blind tasting by 100+ professionals. it looks cool, isn't it? Definitely it is but it's a hard job for several reasons: 🍺 who are we to judge the work done with love by the brewers? Thankfully, there are criteria to follow for each beer category and decisions are taken at the majority. And tasting comments are always provided to the brewers. 🍺 It is requested to taste 20+ beers from the same style. You need to stay focus on aroma/flavor subtleties to compare them properly. 🍺 3 small sips are a maximum to analyze a beer, rate the criteria and give a feedback. Even if the beer is excellent and you would go for a full glass, your mind must remain clear. And it's easier if you taste non-alcoholic beers than barrel-aged Imperial Stouts!😅 🍺 The first glass comes to your table at...9am!! Fortunately, the work was perfectly prepared by Thomas Costenoble, Luc De Raedemaeker and their team. And I was helped in my "duty" by Ithar da Costa, @jean-luc bodeux and Dirk Hayen Results will be presented during Horeca Expo in Gent mid-November. 🍻 Drink less but drink better! 🍻