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COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The Gnarly Barley Brew Festival invites you to be a part of the 2nd annual Gnarly Barley Homebrew Competition! This competition is sanctioned by the AHA (American Homebrewers Association) and the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) and will be coordinated and judged by people experienced and dedicated to the art of home brewing.

The competition is open to amateur home brewers 21 years of age or older. All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP subcategory, with the exception of Category 23A (Historic, Experi-mental or other uncategorized beer), where types can used as subtypes of the main category and more than one different beer entered, one in each subtype.

Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Beers of similar styles may be grouped together to allow for manageable judging sessions and reasonable competition. The top beer in each category will be judged in a final round to determine the Best of Show Beer.

Two (2) bottles, 10 - 22 ounce, of each entry are required for judging. It is pre-ferred that bottles be brown or green glass. Bottled must be free from identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique features). Printed crown caps will be accepted providing the print is blacked out completely to assure anonymity. Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.

Enter your brew in the category and subcategory 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 Gnarly Barley Brew Festival.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The Gnarly Barley Brew Festival invites you to be a part of the 2nd annual Gnarly Barley Homebrew Competition! This competition is sanctioned by the AHA (American Homebrewers Association) and the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) and will be coordinated and judged by people experienced and dedicated to the art of home brewing.

The competition is open to amateur home brewers 21 years of age or older. All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP subcategory, with the exception of Category 23A (Historic, Experi-mental or other uncategorized beer), where types can used as subtypes of the main category and more than one different beer entered, one in each subtype.

Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Beers of similar styles may be grouped together to allow for manageable judging sessions and reasonable competition. The top beer in each category will be judged in a final round to determine the Best of Show Beer.

Two (2) bottles, 10 - 22 ounce, of each entry are required for judging. It is pre-ferred that bottles be brown or green glass. Bottled must be free from identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique features). Printed crown caps will be accepted providing the print is blacked out completely to assure anonymity. Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.

Enter your brew in the category and subcategory 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 Gnarly Barley Brew Festival.

Breckenridge Beer Festival
July 17, 2010 (Sat)
Main Street Station
Breckenridge, CO
The festival is located at the Main Street Station, on the south side

of Breckenridge at 505 S. Main Street.

Beer lovers rejoice!

Samplings from 20 microbreweries and over 40+ craft beers.

Beer sampling from 1pm - 6pm for $25 (estimate) in advance or $30 (estimate) at the gate.

Live music from three live bands on the "Summit Stage". No pets allowed. Web site.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The Gnarly Barley Brew Festival invites you to be a part of the 2nd annual Gnarly Barley Homebrew Competition! This competition is sanctioned by the AHA (American Homebrewers Association) and the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) and will be coordinated and judged by people experienced and dedicated to the art of home brewing.

The competition is open to amateur home brewers 21 years of age or older. All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP subcategory, with the exception of Category 23A (Historic, Experi-mental or other uncategorized beer), where types can used as subtypes of the main category and more than one different beer entered, one in each subtype.

Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Beers of similar styles may be grouped together to allow for manageable judging sessions and reasonable competition. The top beer in each category will be judged in a final round to determine the Best of Show Beer.

Two (2) bottles, 10 - 22 ounce, of each entry are required for judging. It is pre-ferred that bottles be brown or green glass. Bottled must be free from identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique features). Printed crown caps will be accepted providing the print is blacked out completely to assure anonymity. Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.

Enter your brew in the category and subcategory 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 Gnarly Barley Brew Festival.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The Gnarly Barley Brew Festival invites you to be a part of the 2nd annual Gnarly Barley Homebrew Competition! This competition is sanctioned by the AHA (American Homebrewers Association) and the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) and will be coordinated and judged by people experienced and dedicated to the art of home brewing.

The competition is open to amateur home brewers 21 years of age or older. All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP subcategory, with the exception of Category 23A (Historic, Experi-mental or other uncategorized beer), where types can used as subtypes of the main category and more than one different beer entered, one in each subtype.

Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Beers of similar styles may be grouped together to allow for manageable judging sessions and reasonable competition. The top beer in each category will be judged in a final round to determine the Best of Show Beer.

Two (2) bottles, 10 - 22 ounce, of each entry are required for judging. It is pre-ferred that bottles be brown or green glass. Bottled must be free from identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique features). Printed crown caps will be accepted providing the print is blacked out completely to assure anonymity. Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.

Enter your brew in the category and subcategory 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 Gnarly Barley Brew Festival.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The Gnarly Barley Brew Festival invites you to be a part of the 2nd annual Gnarly Barley Homebrew Competition! This competition is sanctioned by the AHA (American Homebrewers Association) and the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) and will be coordinated and judged by people experienced and dedicated to the art of home brewing.

The competition is open to amateur home brewers 21 years of age or older. All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP subcategory, with the exception of Category 23A (Historic, Experi-mental or other uncategorized beer), where types can used as subtypes of the main category and more than one different beer entered, one in each subtype.

Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Beers of similar styles may be grouped together to allow for manageable judging sessions and reasonable competition. The top beer in each category will be judged in a final round to determine the Best of Show Beer.

Two (2) bottles, 10 - 22 ounce, of each entry are required for judging. It is pre-ferred that bottles be brown or green glass. Bottled must be free from identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique features). Printed crown caps will be accepted providing the print is blacked out completely to assure anonymity. Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.

Enter your brew in the category and subcategory 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 Gnarly Barley Brew Festival.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The Gnarly Barley Brew Festival invites you to be a part of the 2nd annual Gnarly Barley Homebrew Competition! This competition is sanctioned by the AHA (American Homebrewers Association) and the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) and will be coordinated and judged by people experienced and dedicated to the art of home brewing.

The competition is open to amateur home brewers 21 years of age or older. All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP subcategory, with the exception of Category 23A (Historic, Experi-mental or other uncategorized beer), where types can used as subtypes of the main category and more than one different beer entered, one in each subtype.

Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Beers of similar styles may be grouped together to allow for manageable judging sessions and reasonable competition. The top beer in each category will be judged in a final round to determine the Best of Show Beer.

Two (2) bottles, 10 - 22 ounce, of each entry are required for judging. It is pre-ferred that bottles be brown or green glass. Bottled must be free from identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique features). Printed crown caps will be accepted providing the print is blacked out completely to assure anonymity. Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.

Enter your brew in the category and subcategory 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 Gnarly Barley Brew Festival.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The Gnarly Barley Brew Festival invites you to be a part of the 2nd annual Gnarly Barley Homebrew Competition! This competition is sanctioned by the AHA (American Homebrewers Association) and the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) and will be coordinated and judged by people experienced and dedicated to the art of home brewing.

The competition is open to amateur home brewers 21 years of age or older. All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP subcategory, with the exception of Category 23A (Historic, Experi-mental or other uncategorized beer), where types can used as subtypes of the main category and more than one different beer entered, one in each subtype.

Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Beers of similar styles may be grouped together to allow for manageable judging sessions and reasonable competition. The top beer in each category will be judged in a final round to determine the Best of Show Beer.

Two (2) bottles, 10 - 22 ounce, of each entry are required for judging. It is pre-ferred that bottles be brown or green glass. Bottled must be free from identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique features). Printed crown caps will be accepted providing the print is blacked out completely to assure anonymity. Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.

Enter your brew in the category and subcategory 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 Gnarly Barley Brew Festival.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The Gnarly Barley Brew Festival invites you to be a part of the 2nd annual Gnarly Barley Homebrew Competition! This competition is sanctioned by the AHA (American Homebrewers Association) and the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) and will be coordinated and judged by people experienced and dedicated to the art of home brewing.

The competition is open to amateur home brewers 21 years of age or older. All entries must be personally homebrewed by the entrant. Entrants are limited to one entry per BJCP subcategory, with the exception of Category 23A (Historic, Experi-mental or other uncategorized beer), where types can used as subtypes of the main category and more than one different beer entered, one in each subtype.

Each beer will be judged according to the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines. Beers of similar styles may be grouped together to allow for manageable judging sessions and reasonable competition. The top beer in each category will be judged in a final round to determine the Best of Show Beer.

Two (2) bottles, 10 - 22 ounce, of each entry are required for judging. It is pre-ferred that bottles be brown or green glass. Bottled must be free from identifying marks (labels, marked caps, or any other unique features). Printed crown caps will be accepted providing the print is blacked out completely to assure anonymity. Failure to observe the competition guidelines will result in disqualification of the entry.

Enter your brew in the category and subcategory 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 Gnarly Barley Brew Festival.

Summer Brew Fest
July 23, 2010 (Fri)
Mile High Station
Denver, CO

A Denver beer fest with unlimited samples of the best regional suds from more than 25 breweries and 75 different beers.

Live music to be included.

The Summer Brew Fest will celebrate Colorado's finest craft beverages.

There will be a special VIP session that starts at 6pm for $40 in advance or $45 at the door and lets you sample beers with a smaller crowd for an extra hour.

Then the regular session starts at 7pm and will run until 10pm.

Regular ticket price is $30 in advance, $35 at the door, $40 for VIP (limited amounts).

Website

The Springs Beer Fest
July 24, 2010 (Sat) 11am - 6pm
Antlers Park 31 W. Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO

This fest, formerly known as Foam Fest, will be one of the Springs' best beer fests of the year.

Tickets available online soon.

Check the Facebook page for further details.

Join us every Friday for Firkin Friday, where we tap one of our beers that has been cask-conditioned....usually with a twist!

This week: July 30th - Chase's Grit - Our GABF Pro-Am entry, Belgian, Big Beers and Barleywine homebrew competition winner, Greg Geiger, brewed his recipe on Dry Dock's system - a Russian Imperial Stout!

Dry Dock Brewing Company

15120 E. Hampden Ave

Aurora, CO 80014

On July 31st (Saturday) from 12pm-4pm, Elk Mountain (owned by our own Rock Hopper Tom Bell) is hosting an Exclusive Pre Grand Opening Party for all Home and Pro Brewers.  They will feature 8 hand crafted beers on tap, free BBQ, merchandise drawings and a chance to mingle with home and pro brewers.  Come on out and support Tom on this great accomplishment.

See you all on the 31st!

River Run
Keystone, CO
7:30PM Friday Night Concert at the Pavilion at Keystone
12-5PM - Beer Garden and Festival
1-5PM - Beer Tasting
Keystone brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies.

Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain-music are just a piece of the pie.

In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while

microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their

unique blends of hops and barley.

Enjoy acoustic bluegrass music accompanied with beers.

Live music on 3 stages. Inflatables and wacky activities for the kids.

Ticket info TBA. Web site.

JUDGING Homebrew judging will be on Saturday, July 31, 2010.

Judging sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn Express, Loveland CO beginning at 9:00am.

You do not need to be a registered BJCP judge to participate.

If you have any questions about judging, please contact the Competition Coordianator, Pamela McAlpin.

Lunch will be provided for Judges and Stewards.

Judging will take place on Saturday, July 31st and Awards presented on Saturday, August 7th at the Gnarly Barley Brew Festival at the Larimer County Fair. Qualified judging of all entries is the primary goal of our event. Judges will evaluate and score each entry. The average of the scores will rank each entry in its category. Each flight will have at least one BJCP judge. If a category has more than 11 entries, it will be split into two flights. Categories with a small number of entries may be combined at the discretion of the competition organizers. The Competition Coordinator or other qualified person will review elements of beer categories and styles with each panel prior to judging. The Best of Show judging will be determined by a Blue Ribbon Panel based on a second judging of the top winners.

Winners will be announced during the Gnarly Barley Brew Festival on Saturday, August 7, 2010. The festival is from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each judged category. Additional prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, Stewards Choice, Most Original Name, and a Standing Ovations Award selected from participant's entering a homebrew competition for the first time.

For any additional information, forms, etc. or to volunteer for this competition, please contact:

Homebrew Competition Gnarly Barley Brew Festival

Contact: Pamela McAlpin Contact: Kyra Schwartz Email: just.pamela@gmail.com Email: kschwartz@larimer.org Phone: (970) 224-2767 Phone: (970) 619-4055

River Run
Keystone, CO
7:30PM Friday Night Concert at the Pavilion at Keystone
12-5PM - Beer Garden and Festival
1-5PM - Beer Tasting
Keystone brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies.

Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain-music are just a piece of the pie.

In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while

microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their

unique blends of hops and barley.

Enjoy acoustic bluegrass music accompanied with beers.

Live music on 3 stages. Inflatables and wacky activities for the kids.

Ticket info TBA. Web site.

Winners will be announced during the Gnarly Barley Brew Festival on Saturday, August 7, 2010. The festival is from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each judged category. Additional prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, Stewards Choice, Most Original Name, and a Standing Ovations Award selected from participant's entering a homebrew competition for the first time.

For any additional information, forms, etc. or to volunteer for this competition, please contact:

Homebrew Competition Gnarly Barley Brew Festival

• Contact: Pamela McAlpin Email: just.pamela@gmail.com
• Contact: Kyra Schwartz Email: kschwartz@larimer.org
• http://www.gnarlynbarleybrewfestival.com

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Homebrew entry form, recipe form, fee & beer deadline is SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010.

ALL CATEGORIES OF BEER, MEAD, AND CIDER ACCEPTED!

ENTRY FEE: Entry fees are $5.00 per entry.

ENTRIES CONSISTS OF: One entry consists of three (3) bottles. To assure the anonymity of exhibitor, bottles must be standardized to the current AHA competition requirements: 10-14 oz green or brown bottles with no paper or inked labels, raised glass brand-name designs or any other identifying or distinguishing marks on the bottle identifying the brewer.

Each three (3) bottle entry must have three (3) identical labels attached with rubber bands. Each three (3) bottle entry must be accompanied by a completed recipe form. Be sure that you enter your beer into the proper style category. Styles accepted include all styles as listed in the 2004

JUDGING: Qualified judges will conduct the judging and any placement in or removal from a category will be at the discretion of the judging chairman. If the judges are faced with an obviously flawed bottle of beer, no more than one additional bottle of the same entry will be opened and tasted. In the interest of achieving valid results, the judges will have an appeal process. The judges will retain the option to combine categories. Judging is based on the merit of the beer, and awards will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Judging is in accordance with the AHA & BJCP. If judging or stewarding and competing, you may not judge or steward a category that you have entered.

Judging will occur Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:00am in the Special Events Tent (east end of the Colorado Pavilion).

Judging is open to the public. Medals will be awarded during the 2010 Foamfest on August 28

AWARDS

1st Place: GOLD MEDAL

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Homebrew entry form, recipe form, fee & beer deadline is SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010.

ALL CATEGORIES OF BEER, MEAD, AND CIDER ACCEPTED!

ENTRY FEE: Entry fees are $5.00 per entry.

ENTRIES CONSISTS OF: One entry consists of three (3) bottles. To assure the anonymity of exhibitor, bottles must be standardized to the current AHA competition requirements: 10-14 oz green or brown bottles with no paper or inked labels, raised glass brand-name designs or any other identifying or distinguishing marks on the bottle identifying the brewer.

Each three (3) bottle entry must have three (3) identical labels attached with rubber bands. Each three (3) bottle entry must be accompanied by a completed recipe form. Be sure that you enter your beer into the proper style category. Styles accepted include all styles as listed in the 2004

JUDGING: Qualified judges will conduct the judging and any placement in or removal from a category will be at the discretion of the judging chairman. If the judges are faced with an obviously flawed bottle of beer, no more than one additional bottle of the same entry will be opened and tasted. In the interest of achieving valid results, the judges will have an appeal process. The judges will retain the option to combine categories. Judging is based on the merit of the beer, and awards will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Judging is in accordance with the AHA & BJCP. If judging or stewarding and competing, you may not judge or steward a category that you have entered.

Judging will occur Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:00am in the Special Events Tent (east end of the Colorado Pavilion).

Judging is open to the public. Medals will be awarded during the 2010 Foamfest on August 28

AWARDS

1st Place: GOLD MEDAL

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Homebrew entry form, recipe form, fee & beer deadline is SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010.

ALL CATEGORIES OF BEER, MEAD, AND CIDER ACCEPTED!

ENTRY FEE: Entry fees are $5.00 per entry.

ENTRIES CONSISTS OF: One entry consists of three (3) bottles. To assure the anonymity of exhibitor, bottles must be standardized to the current AHA competition requirements: 10-14 oz green or brown bottles with no paper or inked labels, raised glass brand-name designs or any other identifying or distinguishing marks on the bottle identifying the brewer.

Each three (3) bottle entry must have three (3) identical labels attached with rubber bands. Each three (3) bottle entry must be accompanied by a completed recipe form. Be sure that you enter your beer into the proper style category. Styles accepted include all styles as listed in the 2004

JUDGING: Qualified judges will conduct the judging and any placement in or removal from a category will be at the discretion of the judging chairman. If the judges are faced with an obviously flawed bottle of beer, no more than one additional bottle of the same entry will be opened and tasted. In the interest of achieving valid results, the judges will have an appeal process. The judges will retain the option to combine categories. Judging is based on the merit of the beer, and awards will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Judging is in accordance with the AHA & BJCP. If judging or stewarding and competing, you may not judge or steward a category that you have entered.

Judging will occur Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:00am in the Special Events Tent (east end of the Colorado Pavilion).

Judging is open to the public. Medals will be awarded during the 2010 Foamfest on August 28

AWARDS

1st Place: GOLD MEDAL

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Homebrew entry form, recipe form, fee & beer deadline is SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010.

ALL CATEGORIES OF BEER, MEAD, AND CIDER ACCEPTED!

ENTRY FEE: Entry fees are $5.00 per entry.

ENTRIES CONSISTS OF: One entry consists of three (3) bottles. To assure the anonymity of exhibitor, bottles must be standardized to the current AHA competition requirements: 10-14 oz green or brown bottles with no paper or inked labels, raised glass brand-name designs or any other identifying or distinguishing marks on the bottle identifying the brewer.

Each three (3) bottle entry must have three (3) identical labels attached with rubber bands. Each three (3) bottle entry must be accompanied by a completed recipe form. Be sure that you enter your beer into the proper style category. Styles accepted include all styles as listed in the 2004

JUDGING: Qualified judges will conduct the judging and any placement in or removal from a category will be at the discretion of the judging chairman. If the judges are faced with an obviously flawed bottle of beer, no more than one additional bottle of the same entry will be opened and tasted. In the interest of achieving valid results, the judges will have an appeal process. The judges will retain the option to combine categories. Judging is based on the merit of the beer, and awards will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Judging is in accordance with the AHA & BJCP. If judging or stewarding and competing, you may not judge or steward a category that you have entered.

Judging will occur Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:00am in the Special Events Tent (east end of the Colorado Pavilion).

Judging is open to the public. Medals will be awarded during the 2010 Foamfest on August 28

AWARDS

1st Place: GOLD MEDAL

Agenda

August 12, 2010 6:45 PM - Rockyard American Grill and Brewing Company

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Homebrew entry form, recipe form, fee & beer deadline is SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010.

ALL CATEGORIES OF BEER, MEAD, AND CIDER ACCEPTED!

ENTRY FEE: Entry fees are $5.00 per entry.

ENTRIES CONSISTS OF: One entry consists of three (3) bottles. To assure the anonymity of exhibitor, bottles must be standardized to the current AHA competition requirements: 10-14 oz green or brown bottles with no paper or inked labels, raised glass brand-name designs or any other identifying or distinguishing marks on the bottle identifying the brewer.

Each three (3) bottle entry must have three (3) identical labels attached with rubber bands. Each three (3) bottle entry must be accompanied by a completed recipe form. Be sure that you enter your beer into the proper style category. Styles accepted include all styles as listed in the 2004

JUDGING: Qualified judges will conduct the judging and any placement in or removal from a category will be at the discretion of the judging chairman. If the judges are faced with an obviously flawed bottle of beer, no more than one additional bottle of the same entry will be opened and tasted. In the interest of achieving valid results, the judges will have an appeal process. The judges will retain the option to combine categories. Judging is based on the merit of the beer, and awards will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Judging is in accordance with the AHA & BJCP. If judging or stewarding and competing, you may not judge or steward a category that you have entered.

Judging will occur Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:00am in the Special Events Tent (east end of the Colorado Pavilion).

Judging is open to the public. Medals will be awarded during the 2010 Foamfest on August 28

AWARDS

1st Place: GOLD MEDAL

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Homebrew entry form, recipe form, fee & beer deadline is SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010.

ALL CATEGORIES OF BEER, MEAD, AND CIDER ACCEPTED!

ENTRY FEE: Entry fees are $5.00 per entry.

ENTRIES CONSISTS OF: One entry consists of three (3) bottles. To assure the anonymity of exhibitor, bottles must be standardized to the current AHA competition requirements: 10-14 oz green or brown bottles with no paper or inked labels, raised glass brand-name designs or any other identifying or distinguishing marks on the bottle identifying the brewer.

Each three (3) bottle entry must have three (3) identical labels attached with rubber bands. Each three (3) bottle entry must be accompanied by a completed recipe form. Be sure that you enter your beer into the proper style category. Styles accepted include all styles as listed in the 2004

JUDGING: Qualified judges will conduct the judging and any placement in or removal from a category will be at the discretion of the judging chairman. If the judges are faced with an obviously flawed bottle of beer, no more than one additional bottle of the same entry will be opened and tasted. In the interest of achieving valid results, the judges will have an appeal process. The judges will retain the option to combine categories. Judging is based on the merit of the beer, and awards will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Judging is in accordance with the AHA & BJCP. If judging or stewarding and competing, you may not judge or steward a category that you have entered.

Judging will occur Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:00am in the Special Events Tent (east end of the Colorado Pavilion).

Judging is open to the public. Medals will be awarded during the 2010 Foamfest on August 28

AWARDS

1st Place: GOLD MEDAL