Dear Judges, Volunteers and Entrants to the 2006 Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition -

The medals awarded in this years competition had "Minnesota Home Brewers Association" cast on them.  I apologize on behalf of the Minnesota State Fair competition for this - the contest is co-sponsored by the MHBA and the Saint Paul Home Brewers Association.  As you know, this year the contest switched from printed medallion labels to cast medals.  The medals were completely designed by the Minnesota State Fair, not by the contest committee, and were cast without our having seen the design.  It is has been my agenda to speak with the State Fair about this, so that the 2007 State Fair medals read only "2007 Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition."  There was no intention to leave SPHBC off (or any other club), or to aggrandize the MHBA, it was just a mistake on the part of the State Fair.

We appreciate the help and cooperation of all judges, volunteers and entrants, and we value help from any Minnesota brew club who wants to help with the State Fair Homebrew Competition.  We had 288 entries this year - 37 more than last year, and with everyone's help, the contest will continue to prosper and grow.

Regards,
Sean Hewitt
2006 MN State Fair Homebrew Competition Organizer