Homebrewers of Philadelphia and Suburbs
(HOPS)
Presents

Best of Philly Homebrew Competition

A BJCP Sanctioned Event
We're finally Legal!!! BOPS turns 21!!!

(21th in a Series)

Saturday, April 24, 2004 10 am
Hosted by: Homebrewers of Philadelphia and Suburbs
Location: Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant (parking info)
1516 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA

Sponsored by area homebrew stores, places of good beer, 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.

If you have any questions or would like to judge or steward call the Competition Coordinator (Joe) at 215-233-6439 or send him e-mail.

Competition Guidelines and Entry Requirements

• The competition is open to all homebrewers.
• The fee is $6 for each entry. 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 be 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 are due by 4/21/2004.

• Home Sweet Homebrew
  2008 Sansom Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19103
  Phone: (215) 569-9469
  Contact: George or Nancy ( www.homesweethomebrew.com)
  Mail in location!
  
  
• Keystone Homebrew Supply
  779 Bethlehem Pike
  Rt-309 & N. Wales Rd
  Montgomeryville PA 18936
  Phone: (215) 855-0100
  Contact: www.keystonehomebrew.com
  
  
• Brew By You
  Shops at Great Valley
  20 Liberty Blvd
  Malvern, PA
  Phone: 610-644-MALT (6258)
  Contact: www.brewbyyou.net
  
  

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.
• Membership form and fees if joining HOPS.

Parking information for Nodding Head

For parking, other than the overpriced lots around Nodding Head, (a parking ticket at a meter is still cheaper than the lots... ;) we can recommend the schoolyard lots on either side of Sansom St., just west of 22nd. Parking is hit or miss there, but free. Also, the street parking surrounding the school is free. Note to those driving in. It's a big city with big city parking rules. Pay attention to the signs--No whining. Public transportation is an excellent alternative.

Public transit is also an option if you'd like to park free by BoatHouse Row/Azalea Garden behind the Art Museum or along certain stretches of Pennsylvania Ave, in front of the Parkway House and between Spring Garden & 22nd, isn't timed parking. The Route 48 Bus runs along Pennsylvania Ave (the big street by the big apartment buildings) and goes down Market St. two blocks away from Sansom & Nodding Head. Cash fare is $2.00, exact change, they do take dollar bills.