REMINDER 2nd Annual Jackson Homebrew Competition Tomorrow Oct 9

Homebrewers, don't forget about the Homebrew Comp tomorrow!  I can't wait to taste some SEMO Homebrew!
Cheers!

The Second Annual Jackson Homebrew Competition sponsored by Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri will be held at 10am in Jackson City Park at the Jackson BBQ Fest. Here are the details straight from John Huber of Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri:

Greetings fellow brewers!

This is the first call for entries for the second annual Jackson Homebrew Competition in the City park in Jackson, Mo.  Here is the information on the 2nd Annual Jackson Homebrew Competition Saturday October 9th, 2010 at 10 AM at the Jackson City Park in conjuction with the Jackson BBQfest.

Competition Guidelines:

• This competition is open to home brewers 21 years of age and older.
• All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP category.
• Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Enter your brew in the category where you feel it will perform best. Judges do not see your entry form. Judges or organizers will not classify or reclassify your beer. All entries become the property of the Homebrew Competition sponsors.
• The entry fee is $5 per entry. Checks should be made payable to Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri, LLC.
• Two (2) bottles, 10-22 ounces each, of each entry are required for judging. Bottles must be free of identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique feature). Printed bottle caps will be accepted providing the print is blocked out completely to assure anonymity.
• Each entry of two bottles must be accompanied by an entry fee and a completed entry form. Each bottle shall have a bottle identification form attached to it with a rubber band. Do not tape or glue forms to your bottles.
• Please fill out all forms completely, providing specific and thorough information regarding any special ingredients that must be specified per the BJCP Style Guidelines.
• Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.
• For style guidelines go to www.bjcp.org and find which style number your beer falls under.
• Forms may be picked up at Homebrew Supply or filled out the day of the event when you drop off your entries.
• We prefer that you drop your entries off Saturday October 10th, 2009 at the Jackson City Park at the Homebrew Supply tents by 9 AM so that we can process them. If you cannot drop them off Saturday then you may drop them off at Homebrew Supply prior to that date. If doing so call John at 573-579-9398 to make these arrangements.

Judging Information

• Judging will take place on Saturday, October 10th, 2009 beginning at 10 AM. Awards will be presented when the awards are announced for the BBQFEST. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 scoring entries.
• Judges will evaluate and score each entry to the best of their ability.

The overall goal of this 1st Annual Homebrew Competition is to publicize the hobby of homebrewing, share our passion for this hobby with like minded individuals, and mainly to have fun!

SPONSORED BY HOMEBREW SUPPLY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Homebrew Supply of Southeast Missouri, LLC
John A. Huber
Address: 357 Oakhill Road, Jackson, Mo. 63755
Phone: 573-243-0397
Cell: 573-579-9398
Hours: M-F 5-7PM; Saturdays 8AM to 4PM
Please call ahead on my cell!
Email: homebrewsupply@gmail.com
http://www.homebrewsupply.biz/