INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES:
ATTN: Indiana (only) Pro and Home Brewers !!! YEAR 4 (2022) of DER HOOSIER BRAUMEISTER COMPETITION is Here! Get Ready for Lots of German Beer Fun !!! This competition, and the usual events that go with them, are a great way to celebrate Indiana's German Brewing Heritage and the remaining German Organizations in the area!
> 1) To simplify the organization of these competitions, entries will need to be dropped off at (or shipped to) Ron Smith's home (see address below) during the week before each event (typically by Friday evening or maybe Saturday morning). Your entries will need to be in a brown bag or small box, so they are hidden from Ron (as he will be judging them and this needs to be done blind). Include with your entry, $10 "cash" per entry, your name, your contact info, and the BJCP styles all clearly marked.
--- Ron Smith, 3793 Castle Rock Drive, Zionsville, IN, 46077 (in Long Branch Estates, off 116th St. between Michigan and Shelborne Roads - 3rd house east of the entrance on the south side of Castle Rock Drive).
--- Leave on or under the White Bench on the Front Porch, then text Ron at 317-201-6535 to let him know to get them.
> 2) Register your entry below for each competition at least 1 week before each competition (if possible, but some late entries are OK), so we know how many entries to expect. We just need to know your name, contact info, and how many entries. Again, keep the styles confidential in case the organizers end up judging.
> 3) More information and details will be added here as needed. Also, visit and join the Facebook group page (search for HoosierBraumeister or see the link below), and see the flyer image below. You can also fill out the form below to receive additional information via email.
--- https://www.facebook.com/groups/HoosierBraumeister/
> 4) Below are the competition dates, locations and styles for 2022:
> March 5 - Liederkranz Bockfest (but Karneval Biers)
----- Kolsch, Altbier, Dunkel & Schwarzbier
> April 23 - Liederkranz 150th Anniversary Event on 16th “AND” GAK Fruhlingsfest / Maitag on 30th
----- Bock, Helles Bock, Doppelbock, Weizenbock & Eisbock
> May 7 - AHA Big Brew Day / Celebration of Sommerbiers!
----- Leichtbier, Helles, G.Pils, Kellerbier & Exportbier
> August 6 -OR- 13 - Liederkranz Summerfest on 6th (at GAK)
----- Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Roggenbier, Gose & Berliner Weisse
> September 10 - GAK Oktoberfest
----- Festbier, Vienna Lager, Marzen / Oktoberfest & Rauchbier
> NOTE: All beers must be “Classic Styles” (NO fruit, coffee, peppers, etc.)!
> NOTE: Dates are subject to change, but should be close to this.
> NOTE: Open to both Pro and Home Brewers. Head to head competition. All entries info will be kept confidential (except for the winners). Brief judging feedback will be provided.
> NOTE: Judging is closed to the public. Winners will be announced the evening of the comp, or at the associated event.
> 5) Entries and Points:
----- Enter 2 bottles or cans per entry ($10 per entry).
----- Maximum of 2 entries per person or brewery per competition.
----- Points will be awarded for each of the 5 comps and added up for a Grand Total to decide the Champion (1st = 7 pts, 2nd = 5 pts, 3rd = 3 pts, & 1 pt for all other entries that score at least 30 pts).
> 6) Supporters and Prizes:
- Great Fermentations of Indiana - Brewing Supplies --- www.GreatFermentations.com
- Sugar Creek Malting - Specialty Malts --- www.SugarCreekMalt.com
- Beer MBA Classes & European Beer Trips --- www.BeerMBA.com
- Lucky Lions German Shirts --- www.LuckyLions.us
