Hey everyone -
 
Judging will be Saturday, May 14th upstairs at the Nomad World Pub (501 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis).  There will be two sessions of judging: 10:00 am and 1:30 pm.  We are hoping to have over 100 entries. This contest is registered with the AHA/BJCP and we welcome judges of all skill levels (we pair people with limited experience with Certified or higher ranked judges whenever possible).  Please consider entering your American style beers and signing up to help out.  Both can be done at our website: www.mncraftbeerweekcontest.com.
 
P.S. Paypal is up and running.  Sorry about the hassles with the site.  As always, feel free to email me with any questions or comments.
 
P.S.S.  I am looking for a couple of experienced judges for Best of Show.   Please email me privately if you are interested.
 
-Gera
gera_latour@hotmail.com
 
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In celebration of Minnesota Craft Beer Week, we are having a home-brewed beer contest to showcase American styles of beer.  Entries will be accepted between April 18 - May 7 at both Northern Brewer and Midwest Supplies.  Each entry is $7/two bottles (one entry per style).  This contest is open to non-professional home brewers and Minnesota residents.  

 

The contest is limited to styles:

 

1A - Lite American Lager

1B - Standard American Lager

1C - Premium American Lager

2C - Classic American Pilsner

4A - Dark American Lager

6A - Cream Ale

6B - Blonde Ale

6D - American Wheat or Rye

7B - California Commons

10A - American Pale Ale

10B - American Amber Ale

10C - American Brown Ale

13E - American Stout

14B - American IPA

14C - Imperial IPA

19C - American Barley Wine

 

There will be many prizes awarded with Best of Show being the opportunity to brew with Mike Hoops at Town Hall Brewery.  Please visit our website for more information and to sign up your entry: www.mncraftbeerweekcontest.com

 

This event is registered with the AHA/BJCP and will be judged on Saturday, May 14th at the Nomad World Pub.  If you are interested in judging or assisting with the contest, please sign up on the website until May 7th.  We strongly encourage judges of all experience levels to help out.  (Those interested in helping who have little to no experience will be paired with experienced BJCP judges.)

 

If you have any questions, please email me at: gera_latour@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

 

Gera Exire LaTour

Contest Organizer

 

P.S. Please pass this on to those who might be interested.