Howdy folks! Here is a competition that is directed mainly towards members of our two local clubs, Lincoln Lagers and Omahops, but is also open to members of any other AHA recognized clubs. That means members of The Brewing Network hombrew club should be able to enter.
The big prize is, of course, brewing your beer on their system though there are other prizes. Because of this type of first prize, you should probably be in driving distance of Omaha. At any rate, here are the details I just received in an email from Zac Triement, Upstream's head brewer.
Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company
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Upstream Brewing Company is announcing its first homebrew competition. To be eligible, you must be a dues paid member of the Omahops, Lincoln Lagers, or another AHA sponsored homebrew club. Prizes will be awarded for the top four beers selected during ‘best of show’. Prizes will include a variety of Upstream’s special bottlings, kegs, and Upstream gear. The top prize will include brewing your beer at the Legacy Upstream, which will be served as a seasonal at one or both of our pubs. The four winners will also be eligible for selection as a Pro-Am entry at the 2007 GABF.
How to enter:
Brew a beer in one or more of the following categories per BJCP guidelines.
4B Munich Dunkel
12C Baltic Porter
17A Berliner Weisse
23 Specialty Beer: this is an open category that I would like to see a focus on experimenting with untraditional beer ingredients and/or processes. It’s about creativity. It’s not for a Munich Dunkel that did not turn out to-style and want to fit it elsewhere. Please include supporting information for the judges that includes unique ingredients, processes, and/or historic style detail.
To enter, please drop off or send three (3) bottles of your beer including your name, address, phone number, and style(s) entered with any supporting information.
Entry dates:
You may drop off or mail entries to Upstream Brewing Company-Legacy on February 7th, 2007 through February 17th, 2007. Late entries will not be accepted.
Judging date:
Saturday March 3rd at 10:00. This date is subject to change depending on space and judge availability. A hard date will be set in January 2007.
Beers will be rated and scored according to the BJCP guidelines.
I look forward to tasting all your entries!
Zac Triemert
Head Brewer
Upstream Brewing Company
17070 Wright Plaza
Omaha, NE 68130
