4th Annual Dig Pub

“Monster” Homebrew Competition

November 5, 2011

 

 

1)      What kinds of bottles are accepted? Every bottle must be 10 to 25 ounces in volume and be free of paper labels. Obscure any lettering or graphics on the cap with a permanent black marker. Swing-top bottles (Grolsch style) are not accepted.  Corked bottles are acceptable; however, you must crimp a crown cap over the cork.

 

2)      How many bottles do I need?  Send two 10 to 25 ounce bottles for each beer entry in this competition.  Enter as many beers as you’d like.

 

3)      What are the entry fees?  Entry fees are $5.00 per entry. (Cash or Check Only)

 

4)      When are the entry deadlines?  All entries must be received between October 17 and October 31, 2011. 

 

5)      How do I enter? 

 

a.       Download an Application by clicking here: “2011 Monster Homebrew Application”

b.       Drop off your entries, with completed application for each beer entered at The Dig Pub during posted business hours.

c.        Mail entries to the following address:

The Dig Pub

401 Cypress Creek Rd

Suite #600

Cedar Park, TX 78613

DO NOT SHIP ENTRIES VIA US POSTAL SERVICE

 

d.       Attach entry labels to each bottle using a rubber band; do not attach using glue or tape.

 

6)      What style beer is accepted? Accepted styles include any BJCP category or subcategory beer whose starting gravity is 1.0666 or higher.

      Meads are not accepted.

 

7)      Which category do I enter? Enter your brew into the category (and subcategory) you feel it will perform best.  Judges will not see your entry form, nor will they reclassify your entry.  The Monster Homebrew Competition uses the BJCP style guidelines for judging beer.  A downloadable PDF is available at www.bjcp.org.

 

8)      Judging- Judging will take place at an off site location Friday November 4th and at The Dig Pub Saturday November 5th.  The judging panel will be comprised of BJCP Certified Judges, local professional brewers, and some members of The Texas Car Boys Homebrew Club.

 

9)      Awards- Awards will be given for third place, second place, and Best in Show.  Best in Show receives $25 Austin Homebrew Supply gift certificate and a free entry into the AHA National Homebrew Competition