Blue Ridge Brew Off 2005
General Information
Blue Ridge Brew Off 2005
Homebrew Competition
September 24 and 25, 2005
Location:
Skyland Distribution Co.
Main Conference Center
1 Overland Industrial Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28806
Host Club:
MALT - Mountain Ale and Lager Tasters - Asheville, North Carolina
Welcome to the Blue Ridge Brew Off:
MALT’s Blue Ridge Brew Off has proven to be one of the most
fun and largest competitions in the region. Last year we had 452
entries. The BRBO is a qualifying event for the Mid-South and Carolina regional honors:
brewer of the year, master brewer of the year, club of the
year, and mead maker of the year. An award will be given in memory
of, one of our esteemed members, Dr. George Fix for the highest scoring entry from a homebrewer who has been brewing for one year or
less. The Blue Ridge Brew Off is sanctioned by the BJCP. We will have
both beer and mead/cider Best of Show judging. The Blue Ridge Brew Off will use the 2004 BJCP style guidelines
(BJCP Style Guidelines 2004
.
MALT reserves the right to combine style categories and subcategories
for judging and awards.
Quality judging is the primary goal of the Blue Ridge Brew Off.
We make every effort to ensure that each entrant receives the best possible
feedback for their entries. We need volunteers to step forward to judge and
steward to make this happen. September is a great time
to visit Asheville! Upon request we'll try to house as
many out-of-town guests as possible. Breakfast, snacks,
and lunch
will be provided by MALT. Judges
and stewards should use the same convenient on-line form as
the entrants. No paper work is necessary. When
your on-line form is received, you'll be contacted by the
appropriate coordinator. If you prefer, judges may
contact Jay Adams, goosepoint@teleplex.net; 828-625-1510
or Bernie Kessel,
elkbernie8@yahoo.com; 828-658-1068. Stewards may
contact Chris Latta,
samogon1@juno.com . Out-of-town judges and
stewards who are not members of MALT may drop-off their
own entries at the competition provided: all of their
entries were on-line registered by the 9/10 deadline; and
payment was sent in-full by that deadline; and they
arrive with their own entries exclusively at the competition
on 9/24 by 8:00 a.m. Regrettably due to timing
constraints, this special courtesy cannot be extended to
other entrants or entries.
Who can enter?
The Blue Ridge Brew Off is open to all homebrewers. Enter early
and enter often. (Your entries will be assigned a competition-internal
registration number based on random selection independent of
time of entry.) Beers must be brewed at home. Beer brewed in a commercial
brewery or a brew-on-premises facility (BOP) is not allowed.
How much does it cost?
$6 for the first entry.
$5 for each additional entry.
There is no limit on the number of entries.
Note: MALT's intention is to donate a portion of
this year's proceeds to "Pop the Cap!"
or
a tax-exempt 501c3 chartable
corporation. The final determination
will be made by the club membership after the competition,
base on the available funds and need-lines at that time.
Last year MALT donated nearly $1,500 to Pop the Cap. For this reason, prizes
will be limited to Beer and Mead/Cider BOS categories.
Our customary ribbons will be awarded to all 3 flight
winners, BOS winners and the Dr Fix winner.
When do I enter?
Online Registration
will be accepted between 7/1/05 and
9/10/05 at 12
pm..
PLEASE NOTE: For those entrants who prefer not to take advantage of the
recommended and easy-to-use Online Registration
and the bottle labels that the form generates automatically
-- contact the Registrar Owen Halpeny
djandowen@bellsouth.net or alternatively John Lindsey
jlindsey@nicholsinc.net.
Entries and payment must be shipped by 9/10/2005.
you may deliver entries at the drop-off
points between 7/1/05 and 9/10/05. Out-of-town judges and
stewards who are not members of MALT may drop-off their
own entries at the competition provided: all of their
entries were on-line registered by the 9/10 deadline; and
payment was sent in-full by that deadline; and they
arrive with their own entries exclusively at the competition
on 9/24 by 8:00 a.m. Regrettably due to timing
constraints, this special courtesy cannot be extended to
other entrants or entries.
What kind of bottles are eligible?
10-to-14 ounce beer bottles. Twelve ounce brown longnecks are
preferred, but green or clear will be accepted. The bottles
must have no raised markings or labels except the
rubber-band-attached competition label. Grolsch-type swing tops, or growlers
are not acceptable. Caps must
be free of markings or blacked out. We will be unable to return bottles
or shipping materials.
How do I enter?
1. Prepare 2 bottles of each of your beers, meads or ciders.
2. Complete
the on-line entry form and print and cut-out the 2 bottle labels
per entry.
3. Attach a bottle label to each bottle with a rubber band. Do
not use glue or tape. It is advisable to enclose each label in a plastic
(sandwich) bag to avoid smearing in the event of broken bottles
during transit.
4. Write a check payable to MALT for the total of your entries.
$6 for the first entry. $5 for each additional entry (no limit on number.)
Check with UPS or other private carrier if you prefer to
ship. Checks shipped with brews should be enclosed in a plastic
bag to eliminate smearing. Mailed checks are
acceptable. Please ensure that the check identifies
the entrant.
5. Send or deliver entries and checks
between 7/1/05 and 9/10/05.
6. We will ensure that entries are well cared for once they
reach the destination. They will be
transferred to a cool dark location as soon as possible.
Shipping address and optional check mailing address:
BRBO
c/o
Asheville Brewers Supply
2 Wall Street No.101
Asheville, NC 28801
Entry and check drop-off addresses:
(Any day except Sunday,
telephone: 828-285-0515)
Asheville Brewers Supply
2 Wall Street No.101
Asheville, NC 28801
(Friday and Saturday only,
telephone 800-468-2592)
Assembly Required
1507D Haywood Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Organizer: David Keller . Email:
batdave@blueridge.net
Or call: (828) 625-9894.