Full details at Homebrew Competition and as follows below:
Important Dates
August 1st – Registration Opens
September 30th – Registration Closes
October 20th – Entries & payment due at Griffin Brewing
October 23rd to October 27th – Judging
November 4th – Awards Ceremony at Griffin Brewing
Details
With this being our first homebrew competition we are unable to gauge the number of potential entrants. Therefore there will be an overall champion along with 2nd and 3rd place awards.
However, if the number of entries allows, we may add winners for heavily entered categories in addition to the overall best in show awards.
This competition is open to any amateur homebrewer age 21 or older.
Maximum entries per brewer is limited to four (4).
Entries must be submitted in bottles or cans.
A minimum of 4 bottles (12 or 22oz) per entry is required. No growlers will be accepted. Bottles must have the corresponding bottle ID form rubber banded to each bottle. Download here
The competition will use the BJCP 2021 style guidelines however the competition is not sanctioned or affiliated with the BJCP.
Entry fee is $10 per entry. Payment is due at the time of drop off.
All entries must be dropped off at Griffin Brewing in Enumclaw, WA (1214 Griffin Ave) before October 20th, 2023.
All entries must be made using private equipment by hobbyist brewers. Beers made in commercial facilities or brew on premise locations are not allowed.
We reserve the right to combine styles as needed for judging depending upon the quantity and quality of entries.
All brews in combined categories will be judged according to the style they were originally entered in.
Bottles will not be returned to entrants.
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