Although he did not place in the AHA Club Only Competition, congratulations to Kurt Smelser for representing MHBA.
> Forty-nine (49) entries were received from twenty-six (26) states.
>
> First Place: Matt Sager of Walnut Creek, CA representing D.O.Z.E. with a
> Specialty (23a) beer named "Oatmeal Raison Cookie." This truly was like
> drinking a rich, liquid oatmeal cookie.
>
> Second Place: Victor Macias of Los Angeles, CA representing Pacific
> Gravity with a Specialty (23a) beer named "Millefolia Gruit." What a well
> balanced combination of herbs and malt.
>
> Third Place: Bob Love of St. Charles, MO representing Garbage Brewers
> Society with a Specialty (23a) beer named "Rasmanian Devil." Jalapeņo,
> raspberries and malt all came together so well.
>
> Congratulations to all brewers and clubs.
>
> David Houseman
> Competition Organizer
The next AHA COC competition is:
Hail to Hefeweizen
Entries are due November 25, 2011 and judging will be held December 3, 2011. Entry fee is $7. Make checks payable to American Homebrewers Association.
Entry Shipping:
MarketWise Solutions
C/O AHA COC
4843 West 106th Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
Hosted by Brian Steuerwald and the Foam Blowers of Indiana (FBI) club of Indianapolis, IN, this competition covers BJCP categories 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D.
Please bring your entry to the MHBA club meeting on Saturday, November 5th at Barley John's for consideration.
Gera Exire LaTour