For those of you asked, the Eagles all time record during the Beer Swap is 4 wins and 2 losses. The results are as follows:
November 20, 2005 Giants 27 Eagles 17
December 17, 2006 Eagles 36 Giants 22
December 9, 2007 Giants 16 Eagles 13
December 7, 2008 Eagles 20 Giants 14
December 13, 2009 Eagles 45 Giants 38
December 19, 2010 Eagles 38 Giants 31 (The Miracle at the New Meadowlands)
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
2010 CHAMPION & FINAL SCORING
FINAL SCORING:
1) Troegs Pale Ale: 76.16667
2) River Horse Hop Hazard: 74.65000
3) Sierra Nevada Pale Ale: 67.13333
4) Hop Mountain Pale Ale: 65.31667
5) Steelhead Pale Ale: 64.46667
6) Liberty Ale: 62.78333
7) Doggie Style Pale Ale: 61.63333
8) Stone Pale Ale: 56.76667
9) Sam Adams Pale Ale: 56.33333
10) Yards Pale Ale: 51.56667
11) Pennsylvania Pale Ale: 50.41667
Friday, December 17, 2010
SWAP 2010 IS SUNDAY!
THE BEER SWAP IS ON FOR SUNDAY. THE EAGLES-GIANTS GAME STARTS @ 1:00 P.M. TASTING/VOTING/SCORING WILL OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE GAME. PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS.
IF YOU HAVE NOT CALLED YOUR BEER IN, PLEASE DO SO TOMORROW. WE HAVE TO FINALIZE THE BALLOTS.
IF YOU HAVE NOT CALLED YOUR BEER IN, PLEASE DO SO TOMORROW. WE HAVE TO FINALIZE THE BALLOTS.
2010 Scoring System
The Rules Committee has met and has decided to slighly modify the scoring system. Voting will still be on the same categories and same scales (Taste: (1-10)/Label: (1-5)/Name: (1-5) and Cap (1-3). The higher the number, the better it is. The tweaking comes in the calculation.
We will then weight the scores as follows: Taste (75%) Label (10%) Name (10%) and Cap (5%).
If you really, really care, here is an example: If you get a perfect score in every category, the raw score would be 10-5-5-3. The weighted score would be 7.5, 1, 1, .5 for a total score of 10. If you get the worst score in each category, the raw score would be 1-1-1-1. The weighted score would be .75, .2, .2, and .16667 for an awful score of 1.31667.
This is closer to the system going way back to the frozen tundra of Beer Swap Year 1 and encourages good taste and creativity.
We love to make things complicated!
We will then weight the scores as follows: Taste (75%) Label (10%) Name (10%) and Cap (5%).
If you really, really care, here is an example: If you get a perfect score in every category, the raw score would be 10-5-5-3. The weighted score would be 7.5, 1, 1, .5 for a total score of 10. If you get the worst score in each category, the raw score would be 1-1-1-1. The weighted score would be .75, .2, .2, and .16667 for an awful score of 1.31667.
This is closer to the system going way back to the frozen tundra of Beer Swap Year 1 and encourages good taste and creativity.
We love to make things complicated!
Monday, December 13, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH THE REIGNING CHAMP
We caught up with the reigning champion of the Beer Swap, Josh Findlay, to see if being a first-time champion has had any impact on his preparation for this year's event.
Beer Swap: You finally got the monkey off your back and got a chance to sip for the first time from the Lombeerdi Trophy. Did that have any impact on your approach this year?
Josh F.: After taking home the title for the first time, I had to ask myself some difficult questions. Most important was "Do I want to defend my title, or do I want go out on top and walk away." I also asked myself “Do I really want to go through the vigorous months of taste testing and late nights and hangovers?”
Then I remembered the story of the Joshua from the Torah. You know, everyone knows that Moses led the Hebrews out of Israel, but it was Joshua who got them home. So then I knew I had to come back to defend and bring the trophy back home!
Beer Swap: You finally got the monkey off your back and got a chance to sip for the first time from the Lombeerdi Trophy. Did that have any impact on your approach this year?
Josh F.: After taking home the title for the first time, I had to ask myself some difficult questions. Most important was "Do I want to defend my title, or do I want go out on top and walk away." I also asked myself “Do I really want to go through the vigorous months of taste testing and late nights and hangovers?”
Then I remembered the story of the Joshua from the Torah. You know, everyone knows that Moses led the Hebrews out of Israel, but it was Joshua who got them home. So then I knew I had to come back to defend and bring the trophy back home!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
2010 Contestants
UPDATED: December 17, 2010 @ 8:40 p.m.
Here are the beers that have been called in so far:
Pennsylvania Pale Ale (Philadelphia Brewing Company)
Doggie Style Pale Ale (Flying Dog Brewery)
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.)
Samuel Adams Pale Ale (Boston Beer Company)
Hop Mountain Pale Ale (Old Dominion Brewing Company)
Liberty Ale (Anchor Brewing Company)
Steelhead Extra Pale Ale (Mad River Brewing Company)
Troegs Pale Ale (Troegs Brewing Company)
Stone Pale Ale (Stone Brewing Company)
Philadelphia Pale Ale (Yards Brewing Company)
Please check back from time to time as I will continually update this list.
Here are the beers that have been called in so far:
Pennsylvania Pale Ale (Philadelphia Brewing Company)
Doggie Style Pale Ale (Flying Dog Brewery)
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.)
Samuel Adams Pale Ale (Boston Beer Company)
Hop Mountain Pale Ale (Old Dominion Brewing Company)
Liberty Ale (Anchor Brewing Company)
Steelhead Extra Pale Ale (Mad River Brewing Company)
Troegs Pale Ale (Troegs Brewing Company)
Stone Pale Ale (Stone Brewing Company)
Philadelphia Pale Ale (Yards Brewing Company)
Please check back from time to time as I will continually update this list.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
T- MINUS 19 DAYS
REMINDER: The Beer Swap is on December 19, 2010 during the Eagles-Giants game.
People are starting to consider which Pale Ale they will buy. One beer has been called in so far ... and more are sure to come in quickly. Make sure you contact me before you buy to make sure there are no duplicates. If you have any questions let me know.
Now, get off of your junk and go buy your beer!
People are starting to consider which Pale Ale they will buy. One beer has been called in so far ... and more are sure to come in quickly. Make sure you contact me before you buy to make sure there are no duplicates. If you have any questions let me know.
Now, get off of your junk and go buy your beer!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
BEER SWAP 2010 IS ON!
It is almost that time again!
THE BEER SWAP will take place on Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m. during the Eagles v. Giants game. Please note that the game is subject to flex scheduling, so the time may change as we get closer.
The theme for this year has been chosen as AMERICAN PALE ALES or just PLAIN PALE ALES. India Pale Ales (IPAs)/Belgian Pale Ales, et al., will not be accepted. They will be consumed (of course), but they will not be eligible for the Lombeerdi Trophy! If you need any guidance, please let me know.
Remember to call or email me the name of your beer to me once it is selected.
THE BEER SWAP will take place on Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m. during the Eagles v. Giants game. Please note that the game is subject to flex scheduling, so the time may change as we get closer.
The theme for this year has been chosen as AMERICAN PALE ALES or just PLAIN PALE ALES. India Pale Ales (IPAs)/Belgian Pale Ales, et al., will not be accepted. They will be consumed (of course), but they will not be eligible for the Lombeerdi Trophy! If you need any guidance, please let me know.
Remember to call or email me the name of your beer to me once it is selected.
Friday, July 9, 2010
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