Blue Ridge Brew Off 2006
General Information
Blue Ridge Brew Off 2006
Homebrew Competition
September 9, 2006
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. For the last three years we
averaged over 400 entries per year. 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,
goosepoint183@alltel.net; 828-894-1641. Stewards may
contact Karen Joslin,
karenrmjoslin@hotmail.com. All entries and payment
in full must be received by 9/2/06. This deadline
applies to every entrant, without exceptions. Late
deliveries will not be returned. This new procedure
will allow MALT to conclude the competition in one day and
better assure quality control.
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. However
fresh malt extract from a brewery is acceptable as long as
the boiling and fermentation, etc. are conducted
off-premises by the homebrewer who enters the brew in the
competition or on-premises using the homebrewers equipment.
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 the year's
proceeds to
a tax-exempt 501c3 chartable
corporation. The charity to be supported
this year is Helpmate Inc. of Asheville. Helpmate
provides aid at no cost to victims of domestic violence.
By providing safety, shelter, counseling, and advocacy, they
empower each client to create a life that is free of
violence. The final determination
will be made by the club membership after the competition,
base on the available funds and need-lines at that time.
For this reason, prizes
will be limited to Beer BOS and Mead/Cider BOS winners.
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 7/1/06 and
9/1/06 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.
Entries and payment must be
received by 9/2/2005. You may deliver entries at the
drop-off point between 7/1/05 and 9/2/05.
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
beginning 7/1/06 and in time to reach the destination by
9/2/06.
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:
Asheville Brewers Supply
2 Wall Street No.101
Asheville, NC 28801
(open
10-6 Monday through Friday, 10-2 Saturday, with closures on
some holidays and during summer vacation, telephone:
828-285-0515)
Organizer: David Keller . Email:
batdave@blueridge.net
Or call: (828) 625-9894.