2011 Homebrewer of the Year Schedule

Current Standings

The Homebrewer of the Year Competition is a multi-part competition consisting 4 mini, single-style competitions held throughout the year and ASH's Oktoberfest competition in October. The idea is to encourage the members to hone their skills by brewing to style as well as give them an excuse to brew styles they otherwise might not.

A "gold," "silver," and "bronze" medal (no actual medals will be awarded for the 4 mini comps) is chosen from the entries for each mini-competition. 3, 2, and 1 points are awarded respectively. Similarly, 3, 2, and 1 points are awarded to every medal won at Oktoberfest. However, THESE POINTS ONLY QUALIFY IF THE BREWER HAS ENTERED AT LEAST 2 OF THE MINI-COMPETITIONS. The highest total at the end of the year wins the coveted "Homebrewer of the Year" award and is recognized and awarded prizes at the December Holiday Party.

Partial List of Past Winners:

2004 - Mike Walker
2005 - Michael Wiley
2006 - Michael Wiley
2007 - Barry Weeg
2008 - David Schollmeyer
2009 - Mik HeerBrandt
2010 - Ken Forrey

Entries will be due at the general meetings according to the following schedule:

2011 Schedule

• February - Double Red
• May - Porter
• June - Scottish & Irish
• August - Belgian & French
• October - Oktoberfest (the festival, not the Marzen, meaning medals won for the Oktoberfest competition count toward HBOY)

Instructions for submitting entries:

1. Rubber-band a completed Bottle Identification Form (PDF file) to one (1) glass, 10 to 14 ounce bottle of homebrew.
2. Using a permanent black marker, obliterate any and all words or pictures on the caps.
3. Fill out an Entry/Recipe Form Entry/Recipe Form (PDF file) completely, (you must fill in the category and subcategory you are entering!) and attach it to one of the bottles with a rubber band.

The entries will be judged by a panel of BJCP judges, complete with score sheets. Score sheets will be returned at the next general meeting.