Homebrew Competition
HDBA August 6th, 2008
The judging will take place the week before the fair at the Idaho Brewing Company and The Best of Show competition will take place at the EISF Grounds in Blackfoot on Sunday, September 5th. We will start judging at 10 AM in the Home Crafts building near the west end of the grandstand. (right next to the beer garden)
Again this year we will have a separate competition for Mead. The winners will be awarded their own best of show awards. We are also judging homemade wines this year. Click here for rules and entry form
- You may enter as may entries as you wish for a fee of $6 (Cheap). Make checks payable to HDBA (cash is cool)
- An entry will consist of 2 bottles (any 7-22 OZ bottle will be accepted, 12 OZ preferred).
- The BJCP Style Guidelines, as posted on their website, will be used for judging.
- Use the entry forms provided by the BJCP on their web site. Please include the Category AND the Sub-category on the forms and as much other information as possible to help us properly evaluate your entry.
- Entries must have BOTH the BJCP bottle form (attached to bottle) and entry form with them.
- Entries must in by COB 8-26-10.
- Address any questions to bob@MBBF.org.
If you would like to judge this year’s State Fair, email bob@MBBF.org. Any BJCP trained judge or beer/brewing professional is welcome. Judging will be at the Idaho Brewing Company on August 29.
Entries may be dropped off at:
The Grapevine – Pocatello
The Idaho Brewing Company – Idaho Falls
Entries may be shipped to:
EISF
C/O The Idaho Brewing Company
775 South Capital Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Homemade wine will be judged for the first time this year at the EISF. A panel of wine professionals, wine makers and trained judges will evaluate the wines for taste, nose, color, clarity and craftsmanship. There will be five basic categories judged, red grape, white grape, other, and blended wines. Ribbons will be awarded for each category and best of show.
NOTE: honey wines (mead) and ciders should be entered in the Home Brewed Beer Competition.
Red Grape Wines – These are wines designed around classical red wine styles such as Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines should be made with grapes only; no adjuncts allowed. They can be either varietal or a blend of grapes. The maker should list the type or types of grapes used indicating the percentages of each. The grape varieties used should be listed on the entry form. It should be noted if the wine is filtered or natural.
White Grape Wines – These are wines designed around classical white wine styles such as Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio. These wines should be made with grapes only; no adjuncts allowed. They can be either varietal or a blend of grapes. The maker should list the type or types of grapes used indicating the percentages of each. The grape varieties used should be listed on the entry form. It should be noted if the wine is filtered or natural.
Other Wines – These wines are made of fruits and other fermentable plants other than and excluding grapes. Wines such as cherry, dandelion, and plum should be entered in this category. All fruits used in the wine should be listed on the entry form. It should be noted if the wine is filtered or natural.
Blended Wines – These are wines which are a blend of both grapes and other fruits and adjuncts (i. e. honey and fruit). All fermentables should be listed on the entry form. It should be noted if the wine is filtered or natural
Carbonated Wines – These wines can be of any style but are made effervescent by natural or forced carbonation methods.
No fortified wines will be judged this year.
Each entry must be submitted with a completed Wine Entry Form. Entries must be received by August 26, 2010.
The entry fee will be a onetime $5.00 fee for all your entries.
Cash or Check. Make Checks payable to HDBA (High Desert Brewers Association)
Entries may be dropped off at:
The Grapevine – Pocatello
The Idaho Brewing Company – Idaho Falls
Entries may be shipped to:
EISF
C/O The Idaho Brewing Company
775 South Capital Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
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