iBrew Challenge 2008 Contest Information (Do Not Reply)

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LATEST UPDATE : 17 Aug 2008 5pm.

PRELIMINARY RESULTS

ALE
No. of entries : 18
Finalists :
1. Adrian Loke (Irish Stout)
2. Yong Choon Keat (JZ Fruh, Kolsch)
3. Yong Choon Keat (Cheap Bastard Ale, Amer Pale Ale)
4. Richard Wellershoff (Monster Ale, Pale Ale)
5. Richard Wellershoff (Steam Beer)

LAGER
No. of Entries : 10
Finalists :
1. Craig Evenson (Munich Pilsner)
2. Graham Hunt (Danish Lager 15/5)
3. Graham Hunt (Danish Lager 24/5)
4. Graham Hunt (Danish Lager 9/6)
5. Graham Hunt (German Pilsner 18/7)

Special Brew
No. of Entries : 5
Finalists :
1. Craig Evenson (Abbey Ale)
2. Edgard Baeckelmans (Passion Wheat, Fruit Beer)

Congratulations to the finalists. Please note that only winners and runner-ups are qualified to take part in Asia Beer Awards Contest in October.


LATEST UPDATE : 11 Aug 2008 6pm.
Update in red

Dear Brewers,

This year's IBC (iBrew Challenge) contest will be broken down into 2 stages. Preliminary Round and Final. Following are the details:

Main Categories : Lager, Ale & Special Brew

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.

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. 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 15th August 5pm. Or submit to RedDot BrewHouse on 16th Aug, before 1pm.


Preliminary Round : 16th August 2008. 2pm to 6pm. To be held at RedDot Brewhouse. A panel of judges will determine which 5 beers will go into the Final Round of Lager & Ale category. 3 beers into Special Brew. The Judges are, Fal Allen (Archipelago) & Alex Chasko (PumpRoom).

Final Round : 23th August 2008. To be held at IBC 2008 event. Winners and runner-ups of each category will be revealed. The Judges are, Fal Allen (Archipelago), Alex Chasko (PumpRoom) & Scott Robertson (Brewerkz).

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 $300 worth of prizes. Including iBrew Cash Vouchers. Terms & Conditions applies.
Runner-ups will receive trophy & up to $100 worth of prizes. Including iBrew Cash Vouchers. Terms & Conditions applies.
Special Brew:
He will receive trophy & up to $200 worth of prizes. If we don't receive enough entries for this category. It will then merge with Ale group.Including iBrew Cash Vouchers. Terms & Conditions applies.

iBrew Cash Voucher : Terms & Condition
1.Subject available stock
2.List pricing only
3.Valid for 2 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?
This has nothing to do with Carlsberg. Over the years, many brewers had venture beyond making traditional brew to more exotic concoctions. For encouragement and visibility, I decided to try out this new category. Eg, fruit beer, Herb & Spiced Beer, Smoke-flavored beer, Wood & barrel-aged beer, Ginger beer, Cider, Barley wine, Belgium Style beers and wheat beer. Since this is the first time we are trying out a special category. 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.


HALL OF FAME :

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