As we all contemplate GABF, it's also time to think about the CBS Spooky Brew Review homebrew competiton. Entries are being accepted NOW. Entry deadline October 19. Out-of-area judges and stewards can bring their entries with them IF they submit forms and payment by the deadline. This is another stop on the way to Midwest Homebrewer Of The Year, and inestimable honor and glory. See http://www.chibeer.org for details, forms, and a list of drop-off locations. Please, please no styrofoam peanuts! Bubble wrap is much prefered, and is entertaining to the easily-amused unpacking crew as well. Judging will be all day, Saturday October 27, at Rock Bottom Downtown Chicago. Lunch will be provided. This is a BJCP/AHA official competiton, and points will be posted immediately, using BJCP's new web site which makes that very easy for us organizers. Untested novice judges welcome - all that I ask of novice judges is that you spell your last AND FIRST names exactly the same way every time, because that's the only way BJCP can match up your points until you take the test. Judges in costume will be given their first choice of category! Register to judge or steward by sending email to roger(a)chibeer.org. Let me know if you can judge morning, afternoon, or both, and whether or not you're coming in appropriate seasonal costume. Public transit to the judging site is plentiful, and recommended. Details will be provided to registered judges. Please forward this message to other homebrew club lists. Roger Deschner roger(a)chibeer.org == "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy." = ============================= --Tom Waits ==============================