The Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition has been growing and it's now BIG. Not quite as big as Mash Out, but BIG. I know we're all waiting anxiously for BOS resutls this Saturday. Our BOS event is held at the CA/Education outdoor stage this Saturday from 10am - 2pm. Last Friday and Saturday, was our initial rounds of judging and it went very well overall. We had entries from as far north as Duluth and Virginia and as far south as Faribault and Rochester. We had 48 Minnesota cities represented overall. Here are some other very interesting statistics (Thanks, Al):

288 Beers entered total

94 brewers

48 Minnesota Cities represented

Mpls+St.Paul brewers=34

Outside Metro brewers=60

Avg 3.06 entries per brewer

Most entries per brewer: 18

Judges and volunteers: 44

Judging Sessions: 6

Flights=34

Judging Man-Hours: 255

Thanks everyone who participated for the Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition. Also, I would like to thank all the judges, stewards and volunteers. It wouldn't be much of a competition with all of you. Thanks to everyone.

Furthermore, and last but least, I would personally like to thank all of committee members as well. Everyone did an excellent job. Big thanks to the following:

Al Boyce, Database and Head Judge

Janis Sines, Office Chair

Greg Van De Mark, Contest Chair

Cory Dallas, Hospitality Chair

Michael Corrigan, Publicity Chair

Chris Smith, Head Steward

Dan Prokosch, Cellarmaster (who also lugged his freezer to site)

Also, those of you who placed in the competition, your name, the name of the entry, and your city will be on display at the Creative Activities Building for all twelve day of the State Fair so tell and of your friends and family. (It's in back and left hand side.) The BOS winner will be added after this Saturday's judging. (REMEMBER- all scoresheets and metals will be mailed AFTER the State Fair is over.)

Again thank you all.

Regards,

Sean Hewitt

Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition Organizer