The next BJCP Exam Prep class starts on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm. I have had a few people decide that this isn't the right time for them to take it, so I have a few open seats. I know this is short notice.
The classes will be every Thursday from 6:30 pm and going until 10:30 pm (or later) for 11 weeks. We will be covering the material that is in the BJCP exams, including: the various styles of beer, how to fill out judging sheets, brewing ingredients, brewing techniques, brewing history, etc. A large portion of this class involves sampling various beers, so a designated driver to pick you up after class is recommended. This class requires a lot of participation and each person in the class will be required to give a presentation on a selected topic. You will also be required to bring selected beers to certain classes. For most people this runs about $150+ during the class.
The focus of this class is to prepare people for the Beer Judging Certification Program online & tasting exams (scheduled for December 16th) and to teach them how to become beer judges. Although other topics are covered, this is really the purpose for the class. If you feel that you are going to miss more than 3 classes or you are not interested in taking the BJCP exam (or in judging beers), this is not the class for you. There are only 12 seats available for any BJCP exam. First priority is given to people who are taking this class, so it is very important that you are not taking a seat if you do not want to take the exam.
You need to be a current member of the Minnesota Home Brewers Association to take this class. The fee for the class is $100. Please email me (not to the list), if you are interested. Thanks.Gera Exire LaTour (gera_latour(a)hotmail.com)
Point taken Sean. Personally I Would be more impressed to hear of famous musicians or movie stars that have there chefs brew for them.
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From: "Sean Kampshoff" <sean.kampshoff(a)gmail.com>
To: "jeffluskey(a)frontiernet.net" <jeffluskey(a)frontiernet.net>
Cc: "Mike Moranz" <moranz(a)q.com>, <mba(a)thebarn.com>
Subject: [mba] Fwd: Obama brewing video
Date: Tue, Oct 2, 2012 4:52 pm
Note to self, never bring politics into brewing because you'll get responses from people like this...
On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 4:47 PM, jeffluskey(a)frontiernet.net <jeffluskey(a)frontiernet.net> wrote:
Thanks for that Mike, besides the fact that Obama wouldn't know a good beer if it sprayed in the face.
Jeff
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From: "Mike Moranz" <moranz(a)q.com>
To: <mba(a)thebarn.com>
Subject: [mba] Fwd: Obama brewing video
Date: Tue, Oct 2, 2012 4:23 pm
How is it that this president gets credit for brewing? Like many issues, people have these ideas about him and for the life of me, I don’t get it. He is not a brewer, never has brewed, and probably won’t until he leaves the White house this January and retires in Hawaii. It’s the White house chefs that brew! Everybody should pay more attention to the facts.
Maybe then he’ll have time in between Ellen, The View, and golf.
Mike Moranz
From: mba-bounces(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounces@thebarn.com] On Behalf Of Crist, Jonathan
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 1:55 PM
To: mba(a)thebarn.com
Subject: Re: [mba] Fwd: Obama brewing video
Shouldn’t we invite the actual home brewers that made the beers (the White House cooking staff)?
From: mba-bounces@thebarn..com [mailto:mba-bounces@thebarn.com] On Behalf Of Dipak J. Shah
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:33 AM
To: mba(a)thebarn.com
Subject: [mba] Fwd: Obama brewing video
I am certain Obama will be making at least one pit stop in the Cities before the election.
I propose we send him an invitation to visit with us for tasting some of our brews (and we in turn will get to taste the White House brews that travel with him). Wonder if other brew clubs have extended such an invitation. Let's be the first! Or, let's not be the only one that didn't extend an invitation.
Do we, as a club, need to vote on this proposal? If so, please consider this as a motion put forth by me. We need someone to second the motion and then open up discussion prior to casting our ballots.
So, do I hear a second??
Dipak
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Judging opportunity in Iowa!
- Al
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To:
Sent: Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:15:30 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Land of the Muddy Waters Call for Judges and Entries
Fellow Homebrewers, here is some info on our upcoming competition, the 18th Annual Land of the Muddy Water Homebrew Competition, to take place on Saturday, November 10th, 2012.
Entry Dates
Online entries are accepted from Monday, October 15th through Friday, October 26th, 2012. Please ship entries for arrival no later than Thursday, November 1st.
Entry Procedures
The preferred way to enter is on-line at:
http://lotmwhome.brewcompetition.com//index.php?section=register
You can register, make your entries, and review the contest rules and entry information. You can also pay on-line through PayPal;
If you are not able to enter online, you may print out the standard BJCP entry form, complete it, and send it in with your entries. You do not need to include your recipe. www.bjcp.org/docs/SCP_EntryRecipe.pdf
Then print out the standard BJCP/AHA bottle ID form: www.bjcp.org/docs/BJCP_BottleID.pdf Please include the name of your beer on this label, and send us 2 brown or green 10-14 ounce bottles. Please zip-lock and rubber band a completed bottle label to each bottle. Do not use glue or tape to secure the form to the bottle as your entry may be disqualified. Please send your check/money order with your beer entries. If paying via PayPal, PLEASE include a copy of your receipt with your entries.
You will receive a confirmation email when your shipment arrives.
Entry fees
$8 for your first entry ($6 for MUGZ members) and
a reduced $6 for each entry thereafter.
Please make checks payable to MUGZ, or use the PayPal option.
Geneseo drop off/ship to location
(***preferred location***)
Scott Welch
60 Crestview Circle
Geneseo, IL 61254
OG1200(a)yahoo.com
309-738-7141
Davenport drop off location
S & K Schaar
2807 Davenport Av
Davenport, IA 52803
mail(a)mugzhomebrew.org
563-326-9113
Entrants in the Galesburg area may contact Somethings Brewn' for a possible drop-off site. somethingsbrewn(a)seminarystreet.com; or
309-341-4118
* Label Contest *
For those who have labels for your beers, you may now have them judged as well as the beers they represent. There is a catch though - only beers that are entered in the LOTMW competition may have their labels evaluated. As you fill out your online entry form, you will notice a category for 'Label'. This is where your entry will be noted. Write the name of the beer on the back of a hard copy of your label and include it/them with your beer entries. We ask that you only submit labels that are crafted and designed by you, the brewer. Please no professional labels. If you happen to be a graphics professional that also brews, that is fine. The labels will be judged the same day as the competition and notification will be sent out as well as listed on the MUGZ website. There is no fee to enter your labels; winner will receive a hand-crafted plaque to display a standard sized label.
*Muddy Waters Category*
Do you brew a beer you and your friends love that doesn’t fit a BJCP category? If it is the color of the Muddy Mississippi, then this is your category. Beers will be not be judged to any guideline, rather they will be judged more hedonistically as a session beer. The winner of this category will not be eligible for The Best of Show awards. When entering online, scroll down and enter in category 29A ~ “Muddy Waters”. Winner of this category will receive a small prize TBD.
Judges and Stewards
We could still use some more judges for the event. If you are interested in judging, please contact MUGZ at mail(a)mugzhomebrew.org or sign up at http://lotmwhome.brewcompetition.com//index.php?section=register. Judging starts at 9 a.m. Doughnuts, bagels, pop, tea, and coffee will be provided, as well as lunch, for the judges and stewards. For additional information on judging or stewarding, contact Scot/Karen Schaar at 563-326-9113 or email mail(a)mugzhomebrew.org or visit our webpage at www.mugzhomebrew.org
Awards
MUGZ will announce the winners at an awards ceremony after the competition, approximately 5-6 p.m. at Blue Cat Brew pub. Winners unable to attend the awards ceremony will have their awards mailed to them in a timely manner. MUGZ will attempt to have the score sheets available at the awards ceremony; otherwise they will be mailed in a timely manner. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each qualifying category (except for the previously mentioned ‘Muddy Waters’). The winning beer from each category, (except for the ‘Muddy Waters’), will compete against each other in a Best of Show (BOS) round. The top three BOS beers will win special awards.
**Again this year!! There will be a separate best of show for the top mead or cider, which will receive a special ribbon.**
Good Luck,
Scott Welch
OG1200(a)yahoo.com
309-738-7141
LOTMW Competition Organizer
The 2012 Land of the Muddy
Waters Homebrew Competition
Sponsored by the MUGZ Homebrew Club
Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities
November 10th, 2012
This AHA/BJCP-sanctioned contest is organized by MUGZ (Mississippi Unquenchable Grail Zymurgists). LOTMW 2012 is one of the last qualifying events for Midwest Homebrewer of the Year.
Great contest! Great people!
- Al
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Sent: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:20:43 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Call for Judges - Hoppy Halloween XV - Curse of the Mummy's Thirst
Hi, Calling all Judges. We would love to have your help judging our homebrew competition - The Hoppy Halloween Challenge XV - The Curse of the Mummy's Thirst. We have several judging
sessions:
- Wednesday October 24th - 5:45 and 8:00pm at the AmericInn in SW Fargo
- Friday October 26th - 12:00, 2:15, 5:45 and 8:00pm at the Howard Johnson Inn
- Saturday October 27th - 9:00am and 12:30pm at the Howard Johnson Inn
We have a room block set up for the competition but hurry and sign up as the block ends on October 5th - just ask for the Homebrewers block for a discounted price.
Food will be provided for all judges. We also have a Grand Banquet (Food details to follow) including speaker Neva Parker, Head of Laboratory Operations at White Labs.
Entries are being accepted from Now thru October 20th. We have some great prizes. Check out all details at http://hoppyhalloween.com/
Cheers,
Susan Ruud
Judging Coordinator
