Events

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

4th Annual Keg Ran Out Club World Brewers Forum Homebrew Competition

Judging - September 4th, 2010 Awards - September 16th, 2010

The Keg Ran Out Club of Broomfield, Colorado invites you to enter our Great American Beer Challenge homebrew competition to be held in conjunction with the 16th Annual KROC World Brewers Forum. This is the event to attend after the Thursday night session of the Great American Beer Festival and is a Qualifying Event on the Front Range Homebrewer and Judge of the Year circuit. Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges and all entries will receive score sheets and comments. Ribbons will be awarded for the top entries as detailed below, as well as for a Best of Show. This year’s competition judging will be held at CB&Potts in Westminster on September 4th, and the awards presented at the World Brewers Forum on September 16th at the Marriott City Center, Denver, CO. Dennis O’Harrow of CB & Potts will also be selecting from the category winners to pair for the 2011 GABF ProAm competition.

 Homebrew Competition Rules The Competition is open to amateur homebrewers age 21 or older. All entries must be handcrafted products made using private equipment by hobbyist brewers (i.e., no use of commercial facilities or Brew on Premises operations, etc.).

4th Annual Keg Ran Out Club World Brewers Forum Homebrew Competition

Judging - September 4th, 2010 Awards - September 16th, 2010

The Keg Ran Out Club of Broomfield, Colorado invites you to enter our Great American Beer Challenge homebrew competition to be held in conjunction with the 16th Annual KROC World Brewers Forum. This is the event to attend after the Thursday night session of the Great American Beer Festival and is a Qualifying Event on the Front Range Homebrewer and Judge of the Year circuit. Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges and all entries will receive score sheets and comments. Ribbons will be awarded for the top entries as detailed below, as well as for a Best of Show. This year’s competition judging will be held at CB&Potts in Westminster on September 4th, and the awards presented at the World Brewers Forum on September 16th at the Marriott City Center, Denver, CO. Dennis O’Harrow of CB & Potts will also be selecting from the category winners to pair for the 2011 GABF ProAm competition.

 Homebrew Competition Rules The Competition is open to amateur homebrewers age 21 or older. All entries must be handcrafted products made using private equipment by hobbyist brewers (i.e., no use of commercial facilities or Brew on Premises operations, etc.).

4th Annual Keg Ran Out Club World Brewers Forum Homebrew Competition

Judging - September 4th, 2010 Awards - September 16th, 2010

The Keg Ran Out Club of Broomfield, Colorado invites you to enter our Great American Beer Challenge homebrew competition to be held in conjunction with the 16th Annual KROC World Brewers Forum. This is the event to attend after the Thursday night session of the Great American Beer Festival and is a Qualifying Event on the Front Range Homebrewer and Judge of the Year circuit. Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges and all entries will receive score sheets and comments. Ribbons will be awarded for the top entries as detailed below, as well as for a Best of Show. This year’s competition judging will be held at CB&Potts in Westminster on September 4th, and the awards presented at the World Brewers Forum on September 16th at the Marriott City Center, Denver, CO. Dennis O’Harrow of CB & Potts will also be selecting from the category winners to pair for the 2011 GABF ProAm competition.

 Homebrew Competition Rules The Competition is open to amateur homebrewers age 21 or older. All entries must be handcrafted products made using private equipment by hobbyist brewers (i.e., no use of commercial facilities or Brew on Premises operations, etc.).

4th Annual Keg Ran Out Club World Brewers Forum Homebrew Competition

Judging - September 4th, 2010 Awards - September 16th, 2010

The Keg Ran Out Club of Broomfield, Colorado invites you to enter our Great American Beer Challenge homebrew competition to be held in conjunction with the 16th Annual KROC World Brewers Forum. This is the event to attend after the Thursday night session of the Great American Beer Festival and is a Qualifying Event on the Front Range Homebrewer and Judge of the Year circuit. Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges and all entries will receive score sheets and comments. Ribbons will be awarded for the top entries as detailed below, as well as for a Best of Show. This year’s competition judging will be held at CB&Potts in Westminster on September 4th, and the awards presented at the World Brewers Forum on September 16th at the Marriott City Center, Denver, CO. Dennis O’Harrow of CB & Potts will also be selecting from the category winners to pair for the 2011 GABF ProAm competition.

 Homebrew Competition Rules The Competition is open to amateur homebrewers age 21 or older. All entries must be handcrafted products made using private equipment by hobbyist brewers (i.e., no use of commercial facilities or Brew on Premises operations, etc.).

4th Annual Keg Ran Out Club World Brewers Forum Homebrew Competition

Judging - September 4th, 2010 Awards - September 16th, 2010

The Keg Ran Out Club of Broomfield, Colorado invites you to enter our Great American Beer Challenge homebrew competition to be held in conjunction with the 16th Annual KROC World Brewers Forum. This is the event to attend after the Thursday night session of the Great American Beer Festival and is a Qualifying Event on the Front Range Homebrewer and Judge of the Year circuit. Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges and all entries will receive score sheets and comments. Ribbons will be awarded for the top entries as detailed below, as well as for a Best of Show. This year’s competition judging will be held at CB&Potts in Westminster on September 4th, and the awards presented at the World Brewers Forum on September 16th at the Marriott City Center, Denver, CO. Dennis O’Harrow of CB & Potts will also be selecting from the category winners to pair for the 2011 GABF ProAm competition.

 Homebrew Competition Rules The Competition is open to amateur homebrewers age 21 or older. All entries must be handcrafted products made using private equipment by hobbyist brewers (i.e., no use of commercial facilities or Brew on Premises operations, etc.).

4th Annual Keg Ran Out Club World Brewers Forum Homebrew Competition

Judging - September 4th, 2010 Awards - September 16th, 2010

The Keg Ran Out Club of Broomfield, Colorado invites you to enter our Great American Beer Challenge homebrew competition to be held in conjunction with the 16th Annual KROC World Brewers Forum. This is the event to attend after the Thursday night session of the Great American Beer Festival and is a Qualifying Event on the Front Range Homebrewer and Judge of the Year circuit. Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges and all entries will receive score sheets and comments. Ribbons will be awarded for the top entries as detailed below, as well as for a Best of Show. This year’s competition judging will be held at CB&Potts in Westminster on September 4th, and the awards presented at the World Brewers Forum on September 16th at the Marriott City Center, Denver, CO. Dennis O’Harrow of CB & Potts will also be selecting from the category winners to pair for the 2011 GABF ProAm competition.

 Homebrew Competition Rules The Competition is open to amateur homebrewers age 21 or older. All entries must be handcrafted products made using private equipment by hobbyist brewers (i.e., no use of commercial facilities or Brew on Premises operations, etc.).

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 Foam Fest on August 28.

Questions about the contest, entry forms or need flyers: call

1-800-876-4567 or 719-404-2080

or visit us at www.coloradostatefair.com

Last year's camp out was a success. Based on the repeated requests I've had regarding when we're doing it again, I'm pleased to announce August 27-29 as this year's RHBC camping trip We'll go back to the same locatation as before, which is a top secret camping spot. Directions will be provided to those who sign up - camping site is about an hour west of Colorado Springs. This is not a pay site and there are no amenties (showers/bathrooms) as those are for wussies.

Foam fest at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo is on the 28th. There is a possibility of happy little hopper campers making a day trip to the fair then back to the camp site. Whether that happens or not depends upon interest of those going.  

Suggested arrival is Friday evening, the 27th - however please feel free to just come down for Saturday. Pack up and return on the 29th. Please sign up below if you plan to attend so we can get a headcount.

4th Annual Keg Ran Out Club World Brewers Forum Homebrew Competition

Judging - September 4th, 2010 Awards - September 16th, 2010

The Keg Ran Out Club of Broomfield, Colorado invites you to enter our Great American Beer Challenge homebrew competition to be held in conjunction with the 16th Annual KROC World Brewers Forum. This is the event to attend after the Thursday night session of the Great American Beer Festival and is a Qualifying Event on the Front Range Homebrewer and Judge of the Year circuit. Homebrew entries will be evaluated by experienced judges and all entries will receive score sheets and comments. Ribbons will be awarded for the top entries as detailed below, as well as for a Best of Show. This year’s competition judging will be held at CB&Potts in Westminster on September 4th, and the awards presented at the World Brewers Forum on September 16th at the Marriott City Center, Denver, CO. Dennis O’Harrow of CB & Potts will also be selecting from the category winners to pair for the 2011 GABF ProAm competition.

 Homebrew Competition Rules The Competition is open to amateur homebrewers age 21 or older. All entries must be handcrafted products made using private equipment by hobbyist brewers (i.e., no use of commercial facilities or Brew on Premises operations, etc.).

Last year's camp out was a success. Based on the repeated requests I've had regarding when we're doing it again, I'm pleased to announce August 27-29 as this year's RHBC camping trip We'll go back to the same locatation as before, which is a top secret camping spot. Directions will be provided to those who sign up - camping site is about an hour west of Colorado Springs. This is not a pay site and there are no amenties (showers/bathrooms) as those are for wussies.

Foam fest at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo is on the 28th. There is a possibility of happy little hopper campers making a day trip to the fair then back to the camp site. Whether that happens or not depends upon interest of those going.  

Suggested arrival is Friday evening, the 27th - however please feel free to just come down for Saturday. Pack up and return on the 29th. Please sign up below if you plan to attend so we can get a headcount.

Where: Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo

When: August 28, 2010

What time: 6-10p.m.

How much: $20 gets you admission, a commemorative glass, and all of the great local craft beer that you can drink; free for judges/volunteers

For details call 719-404-2080 or go online to www.coloradostatefair.com

Last year's camp out was a success. Based on the repeated requests I've had regarding when we're doing it again, I'm pleased to announce August 27-29 as this year's RHBC camping trip We'll go back to the same locatation as before, which is a top secret camping spot. Directions will be provided to those who sign up - camping site is about an hour west of Colorado Springs. This is not a pay site and there are no amenties (showers/bathrooms) as those are for wussies.

Foam fest at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo is on the 28th. There is a possibility of happy little hopper campers making a day trip to the fair then back to the camp site. Whether that happens or not depends upon interest of those going.  

Suggested arrival is Friday evening, the 27th - however please feel free to just come down for Saturday. Pack up and return on the 29th. Please sign up below if you plan to attend so we can get a headcount.

Judging

Homebrew judging will be on Saturday, September 4th 2009. Judging sessions will be

held at CB&Potts in Westminster Colorado, beginning at 1:00 pm, or 9 am if two

sessions are required. Judging information will be sent to area BJCP judges shortly. If

you are not a registered BJCP judge, but would like to judge at the competition, please

contact the Competition Coordinator, Ryan Thomas (ryan.thomas@mindbox.com).

Stewards and apprentice judges are always welcome. Contact the Competition

Coordinator above for details. Lunch will be provided for Judges and Stewards.

September 9, 2010 6:45 PM - Rockyard American Grill and Brewing Company

Call to Order and Welcome to New Members - Greg Geiger

Presidential - Greg Geiger

• Chase’s Grit on tap at Dry Dock: Mon Sept 13
• Halloween Party: Ideas?
• Trip to Belgium

Events – Bridgette Jackson

• BJCP beginners class beginning in September
• Dry Dock Oktoberfest: Sept 11, 10:00AM – 11:00PM
• Denver Beer Fest: Sept 10 – 19
• GABF: Sept 16 – 18
  • If you’re going, let everyone know when so we can meet up!
• Pints for Prostates Rare Beer Tasting: Sept 17,1:00 – 4:00PM
• Golf Outing for Members: Oct 9, 10 AM – 2 PM
• AHA Learn to Homebrew Day – Nov 6

Competition – Adam Glaser (on behalf of Aaron Bush)

• Upcoming Competitions
  • Colorado State Fair : Winners Announced!
  • KROC World Brewers Forum : Entries due Aug 28th, judging Sept 4th
  • Muse Cup: Entries due Sept 18, judging Sept 26
  • Queen of Beer: Entries due Oct 9th, judging Oct 23rd
  • Biere de Rock: Entries due Nov 27th, judging Dec 4th
  • Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines: Entries due Dec 15th, judging Jan 7th
• Biere de Rock Update
  • Please send sponsor updates to Aaron if you volunteered to help
• Upcoming AHA Club Only Competitions
  • October 2010: Strong Ales (BJCP category 19)
  • December 2010: English Pale Ales (BJCP category 8)
  • March 2011: Bock (BJCP category 5)
  • April 2011: Wood Aged Beer (BJCP category 22c)

Communications – Adam Glaser

Many beer events planned in and around Denver. Check out the website.

www.denver.org/denverbeerfest

Many beer events planned in and around Denver. Check out the website.

www.denver.org/denverbeerfest

Stop by for a pint at Dry Dock for their annual Octoberfest.  Sure to be lots of great beer and Lieder Hozen!!!