FO.G & Smoke 2023
2023-09-16 – 2023-09-17 · Spilamberto, It · ITALY
Reps: HAYMO GUTWENIGER, LUCA FAMIGLI
Grand Champion: Cooklounge BBQ (694.2172) · 15 teams
Entries
15
5 categories
Top score
694.2172
Winning margin
1.7372
GC over RC
Field average
663.80
median 668.53
Perfect 180s
0
Tightest race
Pork Ribs
4.5944 pts across the top 5
Top-10 cutoff
658.7656
what a walk cost here
Field spread
72.0004
winner to last place
Double threats
5
teams with 2+ top-5 calls
How hot was the win?
Top 52%
beats 48% of 2713 overall wins in the data
Field strength
1542
avg power rating going in · stronger than 47% of contests
Storylines
👑 A dynasty in the making
Cooklounge BBQ has won this contest 2 times across its 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-17 | Spilamberto, Mo | 12 | 697.7372 | Cooklounge BBQ |
| 2023-09-16 ← this one | Spilamberto, It | 15 | 694.2172 | Cooklounge BBQ |
| 2025-09-20 | Spilamberto, I-41057 | 24 | 697.6456 | Luna Smoke - Italy |
| 2026-09-19 | Spilamberto, I-41057 | — | — | — |
Official results on kcbs.us ↗
Ancillary — Mystery box
8 entries · top 176.5600 · median 168.8514
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBQ+ | |
| 2 | Jack & Place | |
| 3 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 4 | The smokefull 8 | |
| 5 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 6 | BARBECUE MANTUA GANG | |
| 7 | Dagh dal fom | |
| 8 | TSM - TUTTOSIMUOVE |
Master Series — Brisket
15 entries · top 174.2628 · median 166.8800
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 2 | BARBECUE MANTUA GANG | |
| 3 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 4 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 5 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 6 | Roast a Piece | |
| 7 | BBQ+ | |
| 8 | Dagh dal fom | |
| 9 | SOUTH BRIXIA | |
| 10 | Aldo's BBQ | |
| 11 | TSM - TUTTOSIMUOVE | |
| 12 | Jack & Place | |
| 13 | Lamborvini | |
| 14 | The smokefull 8 | |
| 15 | YourPork |
Master Series — Chicken
15 entries · top 178.2972 · median 168.5600
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 2 | BBQ+ | |
| 3 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 4 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 5 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 6 | Lamborvini | |
| 7 | Roast a Piece | |
| 8 | Aldo's BBQ | |
| 9 | TSM - TUTTOSIMUOVE | |
| 10 | BARBECUE MANTUA GANG | |
| 11 | SOUTH BRIXIA | |
| 12 | The smokefull 8 | |
| 13 | YourPork | |
| 14 | Jack & Place | |
| 15 | Dagh dal fom |
Master Series — Overall
15 entries · top 694.2172 · median 668.5256
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 2 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 3 | BBQ+ | |
| 4 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 5 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 6 | Roast a Piece | |
| 7 | Aldo's BBQ | |
| 8 | BARBECUE MANTUA GANG | |
| 9 | TSM - TUTTOSIMUOVE | |
| 10 | SOUTH BRIXIA | |
| 11 | Lamborvini | |
| 12 | Jack & Place | |
| 13 | Dagh dal fom | |
| 14 | YourPork | |
| 15 | The smokefull 8 |
Master Series — Pork
15 entries · top 178.8572 · median 168.5256
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 2 | Roast a Piece | |
| 3 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 4 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 5 | BBQ+ | |
| 6 | SOUTH BRIXIA | |
| 7 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 8 | Aldo's BBQ | |
| 9 | TSM - TUTTOSIMUOVE | |
| 10 | BARBECUE MANTUA GANG | |
| 11 | YourPork | |
| 12 | Jack & Place | |
| 13 | Lamborvini | |
| 14 | Dagh dal fom | |
| 15 | The smokefull 8 |
Master Series — Pork Ribs
15 entries · top 174.2744 · median 163.4516
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBQ+ | |
| 2 | LUNA SMOKE - Italy | |
| 3 | SCHLUCHTENGRILLER BBQ | |
| 4 | Aldo's BBQ | |
| 5 | COOKLOUNGE BBQ | |
| 6 | BARBECUE MANTUA GANG | |
| 7 | Roast a Piece | |
| 8 | Jack & Place | |
| 9 | WESTSIDE BBQ | |
| 10 | SOUTH BRIXIA | |
| 11 | TSM - TUTTOSIMUOVE | |
| 12 | YourPork | |
| 13 | Lamborvini | |
| 14 | Dagh dal fom | |
| 15 | The smokefull 8 |