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More than $1500 in prizes ... 2 great nights... lots of beer...
The Melbourne Brewers are once again running Beerfest at Grand Ridge Brewery, Mirboo North, Victoria from Friday 18th to Saturday 19th February 2010. Entries close 12pm Saturday 5th February 2010.
We are in the process of finalising style categories for this year - all of the usual suspects will be there and the possibility of a few more to come. Make sure you check out the Beerfest website for details of the full style list and entry forms as they come to hand. Entries will be available at all the ususal suspects and a full list will be made avaialble shortly.
There are some great prizes on offer - including:
- $500 for Champion beer of show;
- Champion Brewer - will have the opportunity to brew a batch of beer at a commercial brewery and the beer will be served on tap (further details to be confirmed shortly).
It really is a great weekend away, with plenty of social activities planned:
- 9 holes of golf on the Friday arvo
- Spit roast/BBQ on Saturday night.
- Sunday morning BBQ breakfast.
All visitors welcome, come and sample the range of Grand Ridge microbrewed beers available on tap at the bar in the brewery-restaurant complex. The bar also features a gallery from where operations in the brewery can be viewed.
We also encourage anyone interested in judging or stewarding, regardless of experience, to participate in Beerfest. Novice judges are welcome, and will be placed with more experienced judges; and stewards are always in demand.
Judging and stewarding is a great way to explore beer styles, gain an understanding of what other brewers are doing, and learn a lot that may help your own brewing.
The format includes three judging sessions:
- Friday Evening (from 7pm)
- Saturday Morning (from 9:30am)
- Saturday Afternoon (from 2:00pm)
Feel free to register your interest, further information check out the judging page
For those on a budget, camping is allowed in front of the scout hall (only 100m from the brewery) or you can try your luck in the Scout hall for a minimal fee. Grand Ridge also have a range of more luxurious accommodation options.
Entry forms are in the process of being finalised and will be posted both here and the Beerfest site once available.
Now is the perfect time to get brewing so you have plenty of entries for this great competition, it is a great way to get feedback on your beers - regardless of your level of experience.
Watch this space for updates!! Mark the dates in your diaries, get brewing and come along to join in the festivities if you can.
Brendan Guild
The Melbourne Brewers
