AHA Club Only for Belgian/French Ales results

We judged MhBA club entries to pick a champion to represent us at the AHA Club-Only Nationals for Belgian and French Ales on Tuesday night, and chose one of Steve Piatz' Saisons to go on for the MhBA, and chose Chris Smith's Witbier to go on for CRAZY club. Congratulations guys! Mike Moranz, Al Boyce and Steve Piatz showed up to help judge. We tasted four Saisons from Steve, 3 witbiers - 1 from Jim Voosen, 1 from Al Boyce and one from Chris Smith, and one Saison from Mike Moranz, made with sap from a maple syrup tree to replace the water. Thanks to all the entrants, and thanks to the judges. The next style up is Eurpean Amber Lagers, which will be judged at BJCP class on Sept 27. This style includes Oktberfest and Vienna Lager. Start your brewing engines now - it's a LAGER, and it'll take a while! - Al