Cheques payable to ‘THE MELBOURNE BREWERS’. Entries can be delivered to participating brew stores in Victoria (including Grain & Grape, Greensborough Home Brewing Supplies, Narre Brew Supplies, The Brewer’s Den, Keg King (Springvale) & Brewers Choice) Judging will be on the 27th, 28th February & 1st March 2015 at The Royal George Hotel, Kyneton. Melways X909 F8 Rules & Information
1. Maximum of 2 entries per category per brewer. Within this limit, only one entry per style. The beer style nominated MUST be a designated style for the category, as listed over the page. The organisers reserve the right to reclassify a beer to a listed style. Style guidelines (to be used in the judging) available at: www.vicbrew.org
2. One bottle per entry (750ml preferred) with a minimum of 500 ml beer. Cost $10 for first entry, $8 for each subsequent entry. Cheques payable to ‘The Melbourne Brewers’.
3. Judging will be by blind tasting. Judges decision will be final. Completed judging sheets will be returned to brewers.
4. Champion Beer and Best Novice will be based on the highest number of judging points received for any beer, with rule 7. to be invoked in the event of a tie. Entries in the Mead category are ineligible for the “Champion Beer” award.
5. Champion Brewer and Best Club will be determined by the sum of points awarded: 1st: 3 points, 2nd: 2 points and 3rd: 1 point.
6. Best Novice Trophy is open to brewers who have not placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in previous VicBrew accredited competitions.
7. Trophies will be awarded for the 3 highest scoring entries in each Category. In the event of tied scores, placegetters will be decided by progressive countback as follows: a) highest score for Overall Impression; b) highest score for Flavour; c) smallest spread in total scores (smallest difference between highest and lowest scores); d) the judging panel will be requested to resolve the tie.
8. Presentations for Beerfest 2015 to be made after 4 pm on Sunday 1st March. ENTRY FORM — BEERFEST 2015 Closing Date: 14th February 2015
That was from the entry forms, didn't see anything about being Vic only but might be a good idea to check with comp organisers
