Castle Hill and NSW State Homebrewing Competition 2014

[Bribie G]

Yeah, normally stay with mate at Pennant / Thornleigh but he's moved. Thanks for the tips.

 

[Stuster]

So as mentioned, we have a few more prizes to add. Mangrove Jack's are now sponsoring us so we have all 20 categories sponsored including meads and ciders!

The Best of Show winner will win a 30L conical from NZ company Malt Mechanics, as well as the great prize from the Brew Shop.

Let me know if you are interested in judging or stewarding. If anybody is interested in doing the scheduled BJCP exam next year then make sure you come along. Those who have taken part will definitely be given first option on that.

All the updated information is here now, and good luck to all.

View attachment Castle Hill Comp Flyer 2014.pdf

 

[warra48]

Much as I'd love to come down and help out, the 23 August is my 39th wedding anniversary.
If I was to go and do beer things on that day, it would be my last, and I'd prefer to avoid that.

My entry is on its way to Sydney as I type, courtesy of our son-in-law, who will drop it off at Dave's.

Best of luck to all involved, and may the best beers and brewers win.

 

[Bribie G]

Thanks Stuster, all sorted with the accommodation and travelling, really looking forward to putting some faces to names as well.

Thanks for you help. Gotta fly, a bag needs squeezing out in the brewery at the moment. :lol:

Congrats warra, next year will be a milestone as well. Regards to the lovely Mrs Warra :beerbang:

 

[Bribie G]

Just a note about the flyer, Marks Home Brew is still listed at the old Islington address, as a drop off point.

 

[Weizguy]

Just a note about the flyer, Marks Home Brew is still listed at the old Islington address, as a drop off point.

Good catch, Bribie, the address is:

[SIZE=large]Marks Home Brew
11/56 Industrial Drive
Mayfield East
NSW 2304[/SIZE]

 

[Innes]

I know the flyer says one 500ml or two 375ml, but would it be a problem if I entered two 330ml bottles?

I want to enter the comp, but all my beers are in 330ml bottles.

 

[mkstalen]

When I contacted them with the same question they said 2*330ml was fine, just be mindful of sediment.

 

[waggastew]

Given the recent chatter about Marks Homebrew changing ownership will this affect the drop off point? I will be travelling to either Newcastle or Sydney next Friday depending on the answer.

Stew

 

[drmush]

I called Mark's HomeBrew yesterday, he told me that he was closing his business today and that he would not be available as a drop off point for the comp.
Cheers
Geoff

 

[waggastew]

Thanks for that Geoff

 

[Stuster]

I just got that info about Mark's as well. So if anybody in the Hunter/Newcastle way has suggestions for other options for drop off points, please PM me so we can work out another option.

And only another 6 days for entries to get in. We've got a good number already in the electronic entry system and looks like there will be a good few more to come.

Make sure you have those entries in for the chance to win a conical, a brew day, a big trophy, stacks of vouchers/merchandise/beer/yeast and of course the definite result of getting good feedback on your entries. The best reason to enter in fact is to help you in making better beer. :beerbang:

 

[mkstalen]

Just got all mine organised. 2 APA's, a Kolsch, a Stout and an Xmas beer.
Looking forward to seeing how I go in a competition as I've not entered one before.

 

[lael]

Can you enter a beer in multiple categories if you are unsure which one it should be in?

What is the price per entry?

 

[Blind Dog]

Just got all mine organised. 2 APA's, a Kolsch, a Stout and an Xmas beer.
Looking forward to seeing how I go in a competition as I've not entered one before.

Does anyone know if APA is a category (so max 2 entries each) or a style(so just the 1)? I had thought the latter but this and the fact that the flyer says you're limited to 40 entries started me thinking? 6 day APA maybe?

 

[Stuster]

Hmm. That's a tricky one there, Blind Dog. It could go either way. I think it would be best to just enter your best one and help out the poor judges. How many APAs can you judge before the taste buds start to melt?

Anyway I'll get a ruling on this and get back to you. If you've already put 2 APAs in, they'll still be judged.

lael, yes you can. It's certainly hard sometimes to know which category to enter it in so if you really are not sure where it should go then enter it in different categories. It's only $5 to enter. But again, as with the other question, it's fine to enter if you are not sure but don't just whack it in twice if you are pretty sure you know which category to put it in.

 

[Weizguy]

How many APAs can you judge before the taste buds start to melt?

Depends if any are infected, but as a rule 15-20 (max), depending on how much you sample from each.

Yes, I know you were being rhetorical, Stu.

 

[unterberg]

It would be good to know if there will be a dropoff point in Newcastle area or whether we need to post it. I'd much rather do a dropoff and time is kinda running short as well

 

[Bribie G]

I'm not sure if Lufthansa services Newcastle.

 

[Harry Volting]

Looks like the new drop off point for Newcastle (as an alternative to MHB) is the Country Brewer, East Maitland Store.

http://countrybrewer.com.au

Steve (Digga) the Manager has agreed to step up to the plate.
Nice bit of social engineering Les.

 

[Bribie G]

Posted entries today. A six of PETs in a wine box came to $15.75, not bad.

 

[Dan Pratt]

Dropped my entries into Duane at Country Brewer Toukley, Free delivery

 

[warra48]

My entry was delivered personally to Dave's Homebrew in North Sydney by Beerisyummy.

 

[Bribie G]

T'would be good to see Country Brewer involved again next year.

 

[Weizguy]

I'm confident that Digga at East Maitland is happy to maintain ties with the Brewing community, and could easily be encouraged to be a drop-off point again.
He may be interested in becoming involved in Bitter & Twisted too, if not already participating directly.

I have passed my contact details along as I'm interested in helping with their Country Brewer competitions as well.

 

[Stuster]

So the ruling is one entry only for the APA style (as it's a style within this category - the one and only style in that category but still a style). So my 40 entries is wrong and sorry to dash your hopes all those who were aiming to enter all 40.

If you've already put in two entries, I'm sure we'll judge them and get you feedback but I'll have to decide on how they will count towards winning the category and going to the Nationals. I think only one of those should count. If you've already entered two beers and you want to let me know which of those should count, drop me a PM or an email. :beerbang:

 

[moodgett]

Hey all.

I only just saw this post and have a beer id like to enter. You reckon an express post would make it there by friday?

 

[black_labb]

If it's an ale yes, a lager will usually take longer.

 

[barls]

sure it will ether that or come for a drive on saturday and drop it off.

 

[moodgett]

Haha cheers. Or alternatively countrybrewer is relatively close. Les do you know what the cut off to get beers in there is?