iBrew Challenge 2009 - Contest Information (Do not reply)

[Raymond]

UPDATE : 30 Jun 2009 3pm.
Update in red

Prelim round is cancelled. Judging will be done on actual Day of 15th Aug. Last minute submission can be done on actual Day before 1 pm!

Dear Brewers,

Whats New? Introduction of a new category : Beer Kit.

Contest will be held on 15th Aug IBC Day.
4 Main Categories : Lager, Ale, Special & Beer Kit

For definition of Category : Download Brewers Association Beer Style Guideline
Lager : Refer to 'LAGER BEER STYLES'
Ale : Refer to 'ALE STYLES' except Belgium Origin and Wheat Beer Styles
Special Brew : Refer to 'HYBRID/MIXED BEER STYLES' + Cider + Barley wine + Belgium origin Beer Style + ALL Wheat (Wit/Weisse) Beer Styles + Fruit Beer.
Beer Kit : Beer made from 'kit & kilo' has always been part of our early brewing journey. Over the years, we the people of iBrew has work very hard to help brewers get the best out of making from a can beer concentrate. The results have been commendable. I feel that it is time we give these people a platform of their own to compete. The rules are simple. Entries must include a can of beer kit (1.7kg). The rest of the ingredients can be made up of anything imaginable. Eg. Partial mash, fresh hops, liquid yeast etc. You can even give you beer a new name. Only 1 winner will be chosen.

Submission : $8 per entry. All entries must be submitted in bottles. Submit 2 bottles per entry in each category. Leave bottles unmarked. All beer must be accompanied by a submission form that contains description of Style and brewing method (optional). Download submission forms. Fill one form for each entry. TYPE in. Do not use pen. This form will eventually contain judges' comments for you reference. All entries must be submitted to iBrew Showroom before 14th Aug 5pm. Or submit to IBC Day on 15th Aug, before 1pm.


Judging Day : 15th August 2009. To be held at IBC2009 event. Winners and runner-ups of each category will be revealed.

Judging :Judges will be looking closely on style of beer. A beer must not only look good and taste good; It must adhere to the definitive style and characteristics of the beer which is representing. Such as bitterness, malt flavors, hop taste and nose, color and overall appearance. For detailed definition of style, please refer to Brewers Association Beer Guide. Basic beer flaws such as, phenolic, diacetyl, DMS, skunky, banana, cheesy, estery and sourness - will not make the cut.

PRIZES
Lager & Ale :
Winners will receive trophy & up to $200 worth of prizes.
Runner-ups will receive trophy & up to $100 worth of prizes.
Special Brew:
Winner will receive trophy & up to $150 worth of prizes.
Beer Kit:
Winner will receive trophy & up to $150 worth of prizes.

Qualifying number of contestants:
We need a minimum of participants for each category to qualify.
Lager and Ale :
Min 8 participants. If the number falls between 4 to 7. One winner will be selected. Below 4 participant, entries will be merged with another category.
Special & Beer Kits :
Min 5 participants. Below 5 participants, entries will be merged with another category.
Please note that it is the number of individual participants. NOT the number of entires. Every individual participant can have more than 1 entry.

iBrew Cash Voucher : Terms & Condition
1.Subject available stock
2.List pricing only
3.Valid for 1 months.

Why do I need to submit 2 bottles?
There will be 2 rounds of judging. First round, half of all entries will be eliminated. Second round, the winner and runner-up will be chosen.

What type of bottles should I use?
Glass or PET bottles. All bottles must have labels removed. Bottles must not be larger than 1 Litre in size. No kegs, TAD or any other form of dispensers.

Give us more information about Special Brew category?
For brewers who like to venture beyond traditional brew into more exotic concoctions. Last year we have only a few entries but I hope this year we can attract more. Style includes fruit beer, Herb & Spiced Beer, Smoke-flavored beer, Wood & barrel-aged beer, Ginger beer, Cider, Barley wine, Belgium Style beers and wheat beer. Only one winner will be chosen here.

Why include Belgium Style and Wheat in Special section?
I don't think we are going to get a lot of entries for non generic style. I feel that belgium style and wheat beer is unique in their own way. They should have their own domain.

Can I submit my kit beer under Lager, Ale & Special Brew category?
Yes, you can. But a full extract or all-grain beer cannot be submit under 'beer kit'.

HALL OF FAME :

YEAR 2008
Gold winner for Lager : Graham Hunt
Silver winner for Lager : Graham Hunt
Gold winner for Ale : Yong Choon Keat
Silver winner for Ale : Richard Wellershoff
Gold winner for Special : Edgard Baeckelmans

YEAR 2007
Gold winner for Lager : Graham Hunt
Silver winner for Lager : Craig Evenson
Gold winner for Ale : Yong Choon Keat
Silver winner for Ale : Yong Choon Keat

YEAR 2006
Gold winner for Lager : Hayman TKM
Silver winner for Lager : Sean Low
Gold winner for Ale : Hayman TKM
Silver winner for Ale : Yong Choon Keat