Cedar Rapids Brewing Society

http://www.thirstyhomebrew.org/

Just got a note about this. Looks like entries (2 bottles & $6) are due at Millstream between April 25 & May 8.

Lee you beat me to the post.

Here is some additional info I got from Thirsty group, If its not mentioned in the packet, they are also looking for judges for any of you interested. You do not need to be BJCP certified to participate but its ultimately Thirsty's decision on who they accept but want to encourage anyone who wishes to learn more about the process to volunteer for the several different positions.

2011 Thirsty Homebrew Classic
Open Homebrew Competition (BJCP/AHA Sanctioned)
Sponsored by Millstream Brewing Company

THIRSTY will ensure that entries are well cared for once they reach the competition site.
Current 2008 BJCP style guidelines will be used for judging http://www.bjcp.org/style-index.html
THIRSTY reserves the right to combine style categories and subcategories for judging and awards.
More information may be obtained on our web site http://www.thirstyhomebrew.org/.

What To Enter
Any beer, mead or cider brewed at home. Nothing brewed in a commercial brewery or a brew on
premises facility (BOP) will be accepted. Only brown or green 10 – 14 ounce beer bottles are accepted.
Please, no labels, raised markings, painted labels, swing tops or growlers. Caps must be free of
markings or marked out with a black marker. We will be unable to return bottles or shipping materials.

No more than 2 entries per category.

How To Enter
1. Prepare 2 bottles of each of your entries.
2. Complete entry form and 2 labels.
3. Attach a bottle label to each bottle with a rubber band. DO NOT USE GLUE OR TAPE.
4. Write a check payable to THIRSTY for the total of your entries: $6 for each entry.
5. Bring or Ship via UPS or other private carrier to:
Millstream Brewing Company
c/o Teresa Albert/THIRSTY
835 48th Avenue
Amana, IA 52203

Who Can Enter
All homebrewers 21 and older are eligible to enter.

When to Enter
Entries are accepted between April 25, 2011 and May 8, 2011. Judges may bring their beers the day of
the competition, if their beers are registered and the fees paid by May 8, 2011. Judging will be
Saturday, May 14, 2011.

So the judging is the same day as the Benz Beer fest. Not very good timing. It use to be the same day as Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day so at least it moved from there. Don't think I have anything I want to enter but we shall see.

Can you submit a beer from a kit? Didn't see anything that said you cant and would be fun just to submit something.

Reebekili wrote:Can you submit a beer from a kit? Didn't see anything that said you cant and would be fun just to submit something.

Given the relatively late notice for the event, I think it's safe to assume you can enter anything you want (aside from commercial & brew-on-premises examples, as stated in the rules) as they will probably not have that many entries.

Reebekili wrote:Can you submit a beer from a kit? Didn't see anything that said you cant and would be fun just to submit something.

You can enter kit beers, extract beer, all-grain, and blended variations of the before stated. The only thing you can't enter is a commerical beer.

Might have to throw my sour in there (Old Bruin). Would probably be the only entry; Gold, Silver, and Bronze here I come!

I just bottled an American Brown Ale (Caribou Slobber) last week so it should be ready. Hopefully need not be present to win (ha!)? I have our team bike ride/train wreck that day and going to try to hit up the Benz Tasting as well.

Attached are the Entry Form and the Bottle ID labels.

Is anyone planning a trip down to Millstream to enter their bottles? If so, could my entries hitch a ride with you? I've got one beer and one cider to enter, but don't think I'll have a chance to drive down there before May 8.

Unfortunately I'm in the area just about every damn day. I can grab them sometime before then.

Thanks, Tom!

I'll PM you to work out a time that I can drop them off.

You beat me to the punch. I am planning a trip down there this Sunday to drop off my beers, pick up some brats at the smokehouse, and maybe cruise over to Red's in NL for some tasty beers and snacks. So, I can also deliver for folks. Just let me know and we'll hook up on Saturday and do the transfer.

Isn't Maifest this weekend?

Tony,
That sounds like it might be fun. Would you mind if I tagged along?

I might be in for submiting something let me go through my stash. Might be up for the trip as well, but have to check with the wife.