Homebrewers of Philadelphia and Suburbs
(HOPS)
Presents

Best of Philly Homebrew Competition

(16th in a Series)

Saturday, March 20, 1999 9:30 am
Hosted by: The Academic Bistro at the Hospitality and Management Department of Drexel University
Drexel University
Academic Building, top floor
102 N 33rd St.
(NE corner of 33rd & Arch Sts)
Philadelphia, PA

Sponsored by area homebrew stores, beer outlets, and restaurants

This is an opportunity for you to have your homemade beer evaluated by BJCP qualified judges. Awards will be given for winning beers in all categories and Best of Show. additionally, winners will receive points towards "Delaware Valley Homebrewer of the Year". Beer evaluation forms will be mailed back to all contestants shortly after the competition. This is a closed competition. Only judges, stewards and competition staff will be allowed to attend. There is an awards banquet, which will take place at Drexel at 5:30 that day. Send a separate check (made payable to HOPS) for $25 members/Drexel affiliated or $35 for the general public.

A series of seminars on basic brewing will run concurrent with the judging. These will be free for HOPS members & judges, and $15 for the public. For more information call, or e-mail Home Sweet Homebrew (215-569-9469)

We will be having a raffle at the judging to benefit the family of Mark Johnston, a beer judge who was killed last year. If you have any questions or would like to judge or steward call or e-mail the Competition Coordinator (Joe) at 215-885-3897.

Competition Guidelines and Entry Requirements

• The competition is open to all homebrewers.
• The fee is $4 for HOPS members and $6 for non-members. All checks must be made payable to HOPS. If you would like to become a member of HOPS (or renew you current membership), please fill out the membership form and include it with your entry along with an additional payment of $15 for an individual or $20 for a family membership.
• Entries may be dropped off at any of the locations listed below. Dates when entries will be accepted are also listed. All mailed entries should be sent to the Home Sweet Homebrew locaton. If you are mailing your entry please package carefully!
• No entries will be accepted the day of the competition.
• TWO (12-16oz) bottles per entry. Brown prefered, green accepted, clear discouraged. Bottles must be free of labels or identifying marks. Grolsh-type wire swing tops are not acceptable. Printed crown caps must be blacked out. A bottle ID form must be attached to each bottle with a rubber band. No glue or tape please.
• A complete entry form must be included with each entry. If submitting more than one entry please bu sure that the entry forms and bottle ID labels are clearly marked to identify each separate entry.
• Beer/cider/mead will be judged according to the category it was entered in. Please consult the BJCP Style Guidelines. If you cannot find a category for your beer, contact the competition organizer.
• Any of the 10 categories with fewer than 6 entries will be combined with another category. Your beer will be judged according to the category it was entered in.
• All entries become property of HOPS. No entries will be returned. Only home-brewed (not comercial or commercially assisted) beers may be entered (must conform to AHA guidelines for homebrew)
• Entries that do not follow these guidelines and entry requirements will be disqualified. Disqualified entries may be judged but are not eligible for any of the awards.
• Any questions or disputes that arise during the competition will be settled by the competition organizer with all decisions being final.

HOPS - BOPS Drop Off Points and Deadlines

Entries will be accepted 2/27 through 3/11/1999

• Home Sweet Homebrew
  2008 Sansom Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19103
  Phone: (215) 569-9469
  Contact: George or Nancy
  Mail in location!
  
  
• Keystone Homebrew Supply
  779 Bethlehem Pike
  Rt-309 & N. Wales Rd
  Montgomeryville PA 18936
  Phone: (215) 855-0100
  Contact: Jason
  
  
• Beer Unlimited
  Great Valley Shopping Ctr
  Rt 30 & Rt 401
  Malvern PA 19355
  Phone: (610) 889-0905
  Contact: Jim
  
  
• Brew Your Own Beer
  2026 Darby Rd.
  Havertown, PA 19083
  Phone: (610) 449-5496
  Contact: John
  
  
• Beer Crafters
  110 Greentree Rd #A
  Turnersville, NJ 08012
  609-227-3948
  Contact: Loren
  
  

Remember

• Two Bottles of correct size without identifying marks.
• Bottle ID forms attached to each bottle with a rubber band.
• Entry form filled out & fee included ($4 HOPS members, $6 nonmembers).
• Membership form and fees if joining HOPS.
• Check if coming to the awards banquet. $25 for members/Drexel affiliated or $35 for the general public.