Beerfest 2016 - Melbourne Brewers 26-27 Feb

[DUANNE]

I did not, it I didn't think triage capers are common in most homebrew kits.and 500 mil champers bottles aren't exactly thick on the ground either.as I say I can see where you're coming from but do you really want to exclude people from entering?just my two cents that's probably not worth that much but I personally just wouldn't bother entering.

 

[Yob]

It's still a discussion at this point.

However.

Safety of comp stewards must be a priority, the middle ground is what had been done and that is asking people to gladwrap their bottles at the neck as shown.

Russ. No stubbles will be accepted.

 

[Nullnvoid]

Thanks for clarifying

Guess I'll have to start bottling one in bigger bottles to enter comps. PET of course

 

[fcmcg]

Are Melb brewers offering accom at the venue , like they did last year ie $10 to stay on the floor and $20 for dinner ?

 

[Yob]

I don't believe so, afaik.

 

[Yob]

Let me clarify that, I don't believe the venue has put it on the table, it's not a decision made by Melbourne Brewers.

Stewards and judges will (I believe) get dinner Friday, lunch and dinner Saturday.

 

[mudd]

There is local accommodation around the area. This year there is no eagles concert on so you should be able to get a room.
Their will be some form of dinner arranged Sat night but not sure of cost or details.
Adding to Yob's note about meals you can also buy meals from venue for lunch and Fri night if your just their to socialise.

 

[mudd]

One meal per session for judge/steward volunteers which is always the case.

 

[MartinOC]

I think I'll just find a nice cozy tree to kip-under in the nearby park......with my brown paper bag-wrapped bottle of Spatlese Lexia.... h34r:

 

[Yob]

Sleep? There will be no sleep.. Ill bring a keg of scotch ale?

 

[DU99]

This Post answer ???
http://www.melbournebrewers.org/index.php/competitions/beerfest/event-information

 

[MartinOC]

Please don't Yob. That stuff has been the cause of several problems for me of late - not the least of which is a fractured bone in my right hand. It's absolutely LETHAL!!

 

[dannymars]

bottled my berliner in 700ml champagne bottles

 

[Yob]

ummm, how recently?

the rules are, they need to fit in a crate so that another crate can fit on top without disruption. those bottles dont fit the bill.

soz dude, that aint gunna fly. I'd sugest re bottling it.

 

[Spookism]

Outsider here.
Just sent an entry in.

Not expecting much, but am looking forward to the feedback in working towards improving my homebrew.

 

[Yob]

Outsider here.
Just sent an entry in.

Not expecting much, but am looking forward to the feedback in working towards improving my homebrew.

feedback is always good to get, welcome to the circus circuit

 

[Black n Tan]

ummm, how recently?

the rules are, they need to fit in a crate so that another crate can fit on top without disruption. those bottles dont fit the bill.

soz dude, that aint gunna fly. I'd sugest re bottling it.

Are you going to have a maximum bottle size (300mm high x 90mm diameter) like VicBrew has planned? I think this is a better idea than no champagne bottles because they can vary in size and some may fit your crates. BTW none of these rules (including glad wrap request) are listed on the comp master site or your website from what I can see, so this may catch many people unawares.

 

[Yob]

we have a current solution to the wrapping issue in that at entry, all bottles will have a gauze fitted to them, its a temporary solution IMO as shards would still become projected. So rather than confuse people at this point yet we will take on the task.

Re Bottle size. you can use whatever bottle you like within certain parameters, primarily, they must fit, without vertical protrusion, in crates as per Vicbrew, if they don't stack, they'll not be entered into the comp. It's up to the individual to ensure that their entries comply with the competition rules and regulations (and don't explode on the stewards)

 

[GalBrew]

Have exploding bottles been an issue at past Beerfests? I must admit to being somewhat concerned that a bottle bomb could go off in my hands at VicBrew.

 

[Yob]

No it hasn't, but that isn't the point.

We've certainly had gushers, infected, well over carbed bottles and the fact remains that just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't happen.

I'm a firm believer in minimising risks and dangers. Nobody can say there isn't a risk, so what's the solution that we all get home safely with all our eyes?