Homebrewer Fresh Hop Ale Competition

Enter YOUR homebrewed Fresh Hop Ale in our BJCP competition for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place homebrew Fresh Hop Ale. The brews will be judged Saturday, September 25th, and we will reveal the top 3 winners on Saturday night (10/02/2010) at the festival, where the winners will be recognized, awarded a plaque and homebrewing supplies!

HOMEBREW FRESH HOP ALE (FHA) ENTRY CRITERA:

• Your entry must fall into the Pale Ale to IPA category
• We are looking for beers in the 40 to 120 IBU range and 5 to 15 SRM color range.
• Your entry must include 100% flavor and aroma hops from the 2010 harvest year. They can be commercially grown or homegrown but are not to be processed through kiln drying. Bittering hops do not fall into this rule.
• New! You must submit only three (3) 12oz. bottles of FHA. No growlers.
• Only one (1) entry per contestant will be accepted. Bring us your best effort!

HOW TO ENTER: Download & complete the attached form.

Important Dates

• Application Postmark Deadline: Friday, August 27, 2010
• Beer Delivery Deadline: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 by 2:30pm
• Judging: Saturday, September 25, 2010
• Festival & Awards: Saturday, October 2, 2010