In this edition
Every sanctioned contest scored in January 2016.
Covering KCBS-sanctioned contests
The Smoke Ring
Competition Barbecue’s Paper of Record
The Index
- Grand Champions A2
- The Month in Brief A3
- Perfect Scores A5
- Ratings Market A6
- New to the Circuit A8
- Box Scores B1
- Complete Results B4
- Back Issues C4
Score of the month
JO-BAWB'S BBQ Turns In the Month’s Best Card
697.6800 out of 720 at National Western BBQ Throwdown — the highest Master overall scored in January 2016.
top 3% of every Master overall ever scored
DENVER, Colo. — JO-BAWB'S BBQ put up 697.6800 at National Western BBQ Throwdown — the highest overall of the month.
Across January 2016, 4 sanctioned contests were scored, across 4 states and provinces, drawing 209 teams to the turn-in table. Judges made 160 top-ten calls and handed out 1 perfect 180. 55 teams appear in the record for the first time. The full standings run on B1.
Every Grand Championship in this edition — 4 in all.
First one ever
Bad Ass BBQ Wins Its First, on the 4th Try
A first Grand Championship at The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival, after 4 contests in the record.
4th contest — and their first GC
SYDNEY, AU — Bad Ass BBQ won their first Grand Championship at The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival, in their 4th contest in the data.
Title defended
JO-BAWB'S BBQ Defends Its Title at National Western BBQ Throwdown
Back-to-back Grand Championships at the same contest — 2015 and 2016.
2 in a row wins at this contest
DENVER, Colo. — JO-BAWB'S BBQ won National Western BBQ Throwdown again — back-to-back Grand Championships at the same contest.
Upset of the month
The Long Shot Comes In at Lakeland Pig Festival
The ratings gave SWEET RACKS & SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ a 17% chance, with WARREN COUNTY PORK CHOPPERS the team to beat.
17-in-100 shot on pre-contest ratings
LAKELAND, Fla. — SWEET RACKS & SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ won Lakeland Pig Festival over top-rated WARREN COUNTY PORK CHOPPERS as the ratings underdog.
Also in Jan 2016
A Perfect 180 for BUFFALO'S BBQ
BUFFALO'S BBQ turned in a perfect 180 in brisket — six judges, every card a 9.
Decided by 5.0968 Points
SOUTHERN DUTCH BBQ edged BRIGBOYS BBQ TEAM by 5.0968 at W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016.
Bad Ass BBQ Climbs 17 Rating Points
Bad Ass BBQ gained 17 rating points across 1 contest — the biggest climb of the month.
First Time Out, BLVD Restaurant BBQ Takes 3rd
BLVD Restaurant BBQ finished 3rd at The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival — the first contest they appear in anywhere in the data.
Bad Ass BBQ Runs Away With The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
Bad Ass BBQ won The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival by 16.5260 points over EUREKA SMOKE — the widest winning margin of the month.
58 Teams Roll Into Lakeland
Lakeland Pig Festival drew 58 teams, and SWEET RACKS & SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ won it.
SWEET RACKS & SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ Wins Lakeland Pig Festival Without Winning a Meat
SWEET RACKS & SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ won Lakeland Pig Festival without winning a single meat — their best category finish was 3rd.
A New Contest Opens in Rein in Taufers
W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016 ran for the first time on record, drawing 30 teams, and SOUTHERN DUTCH BBQ won it. Somebody put in the work to make a new contest happen.
Perfect 180s
1 perfect score — six judges, every card a nine.
- Brisket BUFFALO'S BBQ National Western BBQ Throwdown · Jan. 8
The Ratings Market Power rating and the move over Jan 2016; # is the team’s place in the power rankings
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Ass BBQ | 1,511 | ▲ 17 |
| BRIGBOYS BBQ TEAM #1,099 | 1,595 | ▲ 16 |
| Big Daddy's Backyard BBQ #345 | 1,713 | ▲ 15 |
| EUREKA SMOKE #1,726 | 1,551 | ▲ 14 |
| SWEET RACKS & SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ #1,405 | 1,571 | ▲ 14 |
| Smokin' Slimz #1,679 | 1,553 | ▲ 14 |
| CHARQUETERIE #1,155 | 1,590 | ▲ 14 |
| Homemade & BBQ Friends Team | 1,514 | ▲ 14 |
| Team | Rating | Chg. |
|---|---|---|
| Accutech BBQ #903 | 1,616 | ▲ 13 |
| SOUTHERN DUTCH BBQ #12 | 1,910 | ▲ 13 |
| SALZBURGER BBQ BULLS, AUSTRIA #6,250 | 1,417 | ▼ 14 |
| Mr. Cobbs BBQ | 1,486 | ▼ 14 |
| Fionia BBQ | 1,485 | ▼ 15 |
| Brazilian Style Imports | 1,485 | ▼ 15 |
| LETZQ #1,194 | 1,588 | ▼ 17 |
Full power rankings → · Ratings move only on rated contests; invitationals and non-points events are excluded.
New to the Circuit First appearance anywhere in the record — the figure is their best finish
- 3rd BLVD Restaurant BBQ The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
- 4th Homemade & BBQ Friends Team W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016
- 4th Yoder Smokers AUS The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
- 8th BBQ4ALL INTERNATIONAL TEAM W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016
- 8th Rufo's The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
- 9th STEELHEAD BBQ VANCOUVER ISLAND The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
- 11th BBQ4ALL PALLADIUM TEAM W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016
- 12th Table Kings Handcrafted Sauces The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
- 13th Primo BBQ Australia The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
- 14th Big Dick's Smokers The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
- 15th BLACK IRON SMOKERS The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
- 15th NICE RACKS FL Lakeland Pig Festival
- 15th Smokeyvillage Yoder BBQ Team W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016
- 17th Brazilian Style Imports The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival
- 19th MVTINA BBQ ACADEMY W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016
- 21st Griller Unchained W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016
- 21st Whiskey Bent BBQ Supply Lakeland Pig Festival
- 23rd Sweet Danny's Carcass National Western BBQ Throwdown
What a first season usually looks like → · 2 contests also ran for the first time on record: W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016, The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival.
Best of Each Meat
Both series, out of 180
| Meat | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | SWINOS Lakeland Pig Festival |
176.5600 |
| Pork Ribs | BUTCHER BBQ National Western BBQ Throwdown |
177.7028 |
| Pork | SOUTHERN DUTCH BBQ W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016 |
178.3200 |
| Brisket† | BUFFALO'S BBQ National Western BBQ Throwdown |
180 |
† a perfect 180 was scored in this category during the edition.
Who Showed Up
Contests · Grand Championships · best overall finish
| Team | C | GC | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Ass BBQ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| JO-BAWB'S BBQ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN DUTCH BBQ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SWEET RACKS & SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Hand Smoke | 1 | — | — |
| 92 BB Crew | 1 | — | — |
| 92 BB Crew 2 | 1 | — | — |
| AMERICAN HEROES BBQ | 1 | — | — |
| AOC Sticky Pigs | 1 | — | — |
| All Jacked Up BBQ | 1 | — | — |
| BACKYARD GRILL & SMOKE | 1 | — | — |
| BAMBOO WARRIOR | 1 | — | — |
| BAY-KEN BUTTS BBQ | 1 | — | — |
| BITE ME BBQ | 1 | — | — |
| BLUE LINE BBQ OF FLORIDA | 1 | — | — |
Where They Cooked
Contests · teams
| State/Prov. | C | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | 126 |
| Colorado | 1 | 36 |
| IT | 1 | 30 |
| AU | 1 | 17 |
Every sanctioned contest scored in this edition — 4 in all, newest first. Click a column head to sort; click a row for the contest.
| Contest | Grand Champion | High score |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Pig Festival Jan. 29 · Lakeland, Fla. · 58 teams |
SWEET RACKS & SMOKIN' BUTTS BBQ | 687.4172 |
| The Yaks Sydney Barbecue Festival Jan. 29 · Sydney, AU · 17 teams |
Bad Ass BBQ | 653.6344 |
| W.E.S.T. Winter Extreme South Tyrol 2016 Jan. 15 · Rein in Taufers, IT · 30 teams |
SOUTHERN DUTCH BBQ | 685.7140 |
| National Western BBQ Throwdown Jan. 8 · Denver, Colo. · 36 teams |
JO-BAWB'S BBQ | 697.6800 |
Contests Advertised
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 1) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT CHICKEN) — Friday, Oct. 23. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- VPD Back the Blue BBQ Competition — Friday, Oct. 23. Vidalia, La. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Rock Lane Presents Grills Gone Wild — Friday, Oct. 23. Branson, Mo. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- The Butcher's Smoke & Flames Barbeque Cookoff (BACKYARD ONLY) — Friday, Oct. 23. Cullman, Ala. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Foothills Smoke-Off Challenge — Friday, Oct. 23. Lenoir, N.C. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (Day 2) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
- Red White & Que - CAMPGROUND BBQ SERIES (ONE MEAT RIBS) — Saturday, Oct. 24. West Creek, N.J. Entries through the organizer; sanctioned by KCBS.
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