A tradition continues 2000 -2008 Although not all that regular, the Olympics are now in their eighth year. Again, ten judges pitted themselves against the alcoholic elements and came out victors. Timing was tight with two original judges in town briefly from the UK. The day before Christmas Eve, but the show must go on. This year 25 beers were tasted (below shows you an average serving- oh dear).  Atherton questions whether such quantity makes our tasting in the least bit accurate. For example a previous winner, the wonderful “Le Fin Du Monde” won in 2002 yet was panned this year. Atherton described it as metallic - perhaps some of the aluminium wrapping was in the glass? Likewise the Canadian “La Batt Blue” did well in 2004, but was average this year. Science, Smience! We had a good time, and tastes change! This year we supplement the photographic record with audio and video recordings. Links at top of page. Official Records The 2006 Beer Olympics The 2004 Beer Olympics The 2003 Beer Olympics The 2002 Beer Olympics The original 2000 Beer Olympics The 2008 Results : beer was consumed blind (after a few we were really blind) so the identities were unknown to us. We did have a list of all 25 beers, so guesses were made. http://www.athoman.com/BeerOlympics2.html#Anchor-35882http://www.athoman.com/New%20Site.data/Components/2004BeerOlympics/Contestant.htmhttp://www.athoman.com/2006Olympics/Site%203/2006%20Beer%20Olympics.htmlhttp://www.athoman.com/New%20Site.data/Components/2004BeerOlympics/2004BeerOlympics.html#Anchor-32626http://www.athoman.com/Beer%20Olympics%202003/Beer%20Olympics%202003.html#Anchor-11481http://www.athoman.com/BeerOlympics2.html#Anchor-47857http://www.athoman.com/olympics.html#Anchor-14193http://www.athoman.com/2008BeerOlympics/Result2008.htmshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5shapeimage_2_link_6shapeimage_2_link_7
2008 Beer Olympics The judges Phil Ellingworth Olympics newcomer and colleague of Owen’s held his own  Dr Owen Traynor Flew in that day from London. Perhaps it wasn’t just the beer that made him incoherent  A/Prof Michael Docherty paced himself and added some scientific rigour with comments such as “well made”  John Zornig Another original taster. Recordings show the effects of 25 beers on normally calm John Stephen Atherton Self appointed mayor of Beer Town. Only drinks the stuff at the Olympics Charlie Sutton Another one of the judges who flew in on the day for the Olympics. A tough team! Sam Sutton Bro of Charlie made his way from Canberra for initiation into the Brotherhood Rick Ernst One of the original judges who has missed a few gigs. Welcome back! Dr George Pang Two years since the last Olympics, George’s sharp tongue and palate is just as prepared Ben Love Ready to pass his skills on to his first born. As sharp as ever The Turnbull Gals The incredibly efficient and professional team who worked behind the scenes