1. Anyone 21 years or older may enter.
  2. More than one entry may be made per sub-category, however they must be from different fermentations or of different ingredients. Identify the different entries on the entry form and bottle labels (for example, IPA#1, IPA#2, etc.).
  3. All entries will be judged on an individual basis - judging sheets and a list of winners will be mailed to all entrants who include a self addressed, stamped envelope at time of application. Use 1 stamp for every 2 entries.
  4. Each entry shall consist of (3) three 10-22 oz. bottles, except entries in the mead and cider categories which only require (2) two bottles. Swing top bottles are permitted. Bottles may be brown or green glass, and should be free of any labels, raised glass designs, etched logos, or any other identifying marks. Bottle caps must be either plain or blacked out with a magic marker.
  5. All entries must be brewed at home. No commercial operation or equipment may be used, All entries become the property of the South Shore Brew Club.
  6. It is the entrant’s responsibility to enter his or her beer in the proper category, as specified in the new 2004 BJCP “Style Guidelines.” No entry will be reclassified. For additional details refer to the guidelines at the BJCP website: http://www.bjcp.org
  7. Entries in some categories/sub-categories need to specify special ingredients and/or classic style information on the entry form and bottle labels. See the 2004 BJCP guidelines for more info. Mead and cider entries also need to specify (on the entry form and bottle labels) whether the entry is still/sparkling and dry/semi-sweet/sweet.
  8. An entry fee of ($6.00) six dollars shall be paid for each entry. Make checks payable to: South Shore Brew Club
  9. Entry deadline is Friday, March 28, 2008. Judging date is Saturday, April 12, 2008. Late entries will not be judged or returned.
  10. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category plus 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Best Of Show round. Categories with few entries may be combined with other similar categories for judging purposes. Entries scoring less than 25 points (out of 50) may not be eligible for an award based on the discretion of the judges.
  11. A Brewmaster Award will be given to the entrant with the highest number of points. Points for the Brewmaster Award are earned as follows: 1st place = 3 points, 2nd place = 2 points, and 3rd place = 1 point (points are not awarded for the BOS round).

Any questions about the competition regulations, procedures, awards, etc., should be directed to the competition organizer:

Kevin Farrell 617-869-2587 or kevin.farrell@nuance.com

or the judge coordinator:

Jeff McNally 401-624-3953 or jeff_ri@cox.net