The War of Barbeque
2022-06-18 – 2022-06-19 · Isola della Scala (VR), 300257 · ITALY
Reps: HAYMO GUTWENIGER, LUCA FAMIGLI
Grand Champion: COOKLOUNGE BBQ TEAM (697.0972) · 15 teams
Entries
15
5 categories
Top score
697.0972
Winning margin
6.8688
GC over RC
Field average
656.02
median 666.78
Perfect 180s
0
Tightest race
Brisket
4.0456 pts across the top 5
Top-10 cutoff
651.3488
what a walk cost here
Field spread
92.6976
winner to last place
Double threats
7
teams with 2+ top-5 calls
How hot was the win?
Top 45%
beats 55% of 2715 overall wins in the data
Field strength
1566
avg power rating going in · stronger than 71% of contests
Storylines
👑 A dynasty in the making
WHITE SQUIRREL BBQ has won this contest 2 times across its 9 tracked editions.
Score curves (score by finishing position — steep cliffs mean a spread field, flat lines a knife fight)
Category showdown (top / average / median score per meat)
Score distribution
This contest over the years
| Date | Where | Teams | High score | Grand Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-24 | 18 | 696.5484 | BROS HOG | |
| 2019-06-22 | Jesolo, Venezia, 300257 | 19 | 683.3140 | WHITE SQUIRREL BBQ |
| 2022-06-18 ← this one | Isola della Scala (VR), 300257 | 15 | 697.0972 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ TEAM |
| 2022-06-18 | Isola della Scala (VR), 300257 | 10 | 170.8572 | Birgit Schneider |
| 2023-07-01 | Isola della Scala (VR), 300257 | 15 | 693.0512 | White Squirrel BBQ |
| 2023-07-01 | Isola della Scala (VR), 300257 | 22 | 174.3316 | Innadoro |
| 2024-06-15 | Peschiera del Garda, 37019 | 17 | 703.9888 | Justice BBQ |
| 2025-06-14 | Peschiera del Garda, 37019 | 20 | 701.7260 | Average Joe BBQ Team |
| 2026-06-20 | Peschiera del Garda, 37019 | 25 | 707.3944 | Smoky Cotte |
Official results on kcbs.us ↗
Ancillary — Ancillary - rice
8 entries · top 178.8572 · median 167.6858
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 2 | RUBBARIBS | |
| 3 | TRACICA BBQ | |
| 4 | SOUTH BRIXIA BBQ | |
| 5 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 6 | Q-King Team | |
| 7 | MANTUA GANG | |
| 8 | BURROS BBQ |
Master Series — Brisket
15 entries · top 172.6172 · median 164.5256
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WHITE SQUIRREL BBQ | |
| 2 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 3 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 4 | PARKSTAD SMOKERS | |
| 5 | KNOCKSTONE BBQ TEAM AUSTRIA | |
| 6 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 7 | BURROS BBQ | |
| 8 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 9 | TRACICA BBQ | |
| 10 | SUNCITY BBQ SZEGED | |
| 11 | ALL YOU CAN SMOKE BBQ TEAM | |
| 12 | Q-King Team | |
| 13 | RUBBARIBS | |
| 14 | SOUTH BRIXIA BBQ | |
| 15 | MANTUA GANG |
Master Series — Chicken
15 entries · top 179.4400 · median 169.7028
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 2 | Q-King Team | |
| 3 | WHITE SQUIRREL BBQ | |
| 4 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 5 | PARKSTAD SMOKERS | |
| 6 | SUNCITY BBQ SZEGED | |
| 7 | KNOCKSTONE BBQ TEAM AUSTRIA | |
| 8 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 9 | ALL YOU CAN SMOKE BBQ TEAM | |
| 10 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 11 | TRACICA BBQ | |
| 12 | RUBBARIBS | |
| 13 | BURROS BBQ | |
| 14 | MANTUA GANG | |
| 15 | SOUTH BRIXIA BBQ |
Master Series — Overall
15 entries · top 697.0972 · median 666.7772
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 2 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 3 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 4 | PARKSTAD SMOKERS | |
| 5 | KNOCKSTONE BBQ TEAM AUSTRIA | |
| 6 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 7 | WHITE SQUIRREL BBQ | |
| 8 | SUNCITY BBQ SZEGED | |
| 9 | ALL YOU CAN SMOKE BBQ TEAM | |
| 10 | Q-King Team | |
| 11 | BURROS BBQ | |
| 12 | TRACICA BBQ | |
| 13 | SOUTH BRIXIA BBQ | |
| 14 | RUBBARIBS | |
| 15 | MANTUA GANG |
Master Series — Pork
15 entries · top 177.7028 · median 170.2856
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 2 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 3 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 4 | PARKSTAD SMOKERS | |
| 5 | KNOCKSTONE BBQ TEAM AUSTRIA | |
| 6 | SUNCITY BBQ SZEGED | |
| 7 | ALL YOU CAN SMOKE BBQ TEAM | |
| 8 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 9 | Q-King Team | |
| 10 | WHITE SQUIRREL BBQ | |
| 11 | BURROS BBQ | |
| 12 | MANTUA GANG | |
| 13 | TRACICA BBQ | |
| 14 | RUBBARIBS | |
| 15 | SOUTH BRIXIA BBQ |
Master Series — Pork Ribs
15 entries · top 173.7028 · median 163.9772
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 2 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 3 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 4 | ALL YOU CAN SMOKE BBQ TEAM | |
| 5 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 6 | SOUTH BRIXIA BBQ | |
| 7 | SUNCITY BBQ SZEGED | |
| 8 | KNOCKSTONE BBQ TEAM AUSTRIA | |
| 9 | PARKSTAD SMOKERS | |
| 10 | BURROS BBQ | |
| 11 | Q-King Team | |
| 12 | WHITE SQUIRREL BBQ | |
| 13 | TRACICA BBQ | |
| 14 | RUBBARIBS | |
| 15 | MANTUA GANG |