Melbourne Brewers Beerfest 2017

[Edgebrew]

The 2017 Beerfest by Melbourne Brewers has again been amped up. The homebrew competition will be bigger with Farmhouse ale and wild beers being added. The location has changed giving us onsite (and cheap) accommodation. It will be held on 24-25th February 2017. More information will be published soon. Until then, check out the list of beer categories and more information at http://www.melbournebrewers.org/

Get brewing!!!

 

[MartinOC]

Not much in the way of info in the linky, mate!

'Bit premature...

 

[GrumpyPaul]

Not much in the way of info in the linky, mate!

'Bit premature...

At the top of the home page follow the tabs - Competitions, then Event Info

http://www.melbournebrewers.org/index.php/competitions/beerfest/event-information

If you look a bit further there's even a page full of Styles for the comp.

http://www.melbournebrewers.org/index.php/competitions/beerfest/style-guidelines-categories

Yes- it needs more, but as OP said "more to be published soon"

 

[droid]

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Yob]

Thanks for the heads up!

you coming?

 

[droid]

you coming?

I should pencil it in ? Gotta try and retain my bronze medal...hehe

 

[DU99]

non pub venue next year

 

[droid]

starting to get towards the prickly end now!

looking at submitting last years RIS specialty and a fresh RIS (non spec), a choc stout, maybe a marzen, maybe a saison - no sending in the post this time

 

[coopsomulous]

BEERFEST is only a few months away and we need the great people, wonderful people, truly the best people to put their hand up to help Judge and/or Steward.

The competition will be held at Campaspe Downs, near Kyneton.

The dates will be: Friday 24 Feb - Sat 25 Feb 2017

We will be running three sessions, Friday Night, Saturday Morning and Saturday Afternoon.

These events do not run without volunteers, and all levels of skill and experience are encouraged to participate. We do NOT insist on any particular qualification to judge beer - if you are a novice we will pair you with experienced judges.

So here's what you need to do, in three simple steps:

1) Decide to particpate! Yes, we need you to make BEERFEST great again.

2) Go and beg permission from the family, and add the date to your calendar.

3) Fill out the form located here --> LINK <-- and we will get back to you!

Beerfest is a registered BJCP event.

 

[DU99]

are meals available

 

[Yob]

meals are provided for the people assisting on the flight, stewards and judges are catered for if they are assisting.

Naturally if you arent doing anything on a flight you can still dine, it's just a nominal fee, cant remember the amount though.

I believe it's (Friday Dinner?) Saturday Lunch and Dinner and Sunday Breakfast is generally lots of Bacon and eggs

 

[Nullnvoid]

I am hoping to come and help steward on a day. Just need to confirm with the boss and check the calendar.

Cannot commit until then.

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

Is Greensborough HB a drop off venue for entries?

 

[droid]

sorry if this is obvious, i cant see IPA or DIPA?


PALE LAGER







Australian Lager

Premium Australian Lager

Munich Helles

Vienna Lager

Dortmunder Export

Classic American Pilsner

German Pilsener

Bohemian Pilsener

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WHEAT BEER






Dunkelweizen


Weizenbock


Roggenbier (German Rye Beer)

Hefeweizen






DARK ALE AND LAGER






Oktoberfest/Märzen


Munich Dunkel


Schwarzbier (Black beer)


Northern English Brown Ale


Australian Dark/Old Ale


Düsseldorf Altbier


American Brown Ale

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STRONG ALE AND LAGER






Maibock/Helles Bock


Strong Pale Lager


Traditional Bock


Eisbock


Old Ale (English Strong Ale)


Strong Scotch Ale


English Barleywine


American Barleywine

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PORTER AND STOUT






Brown Porter


Robust Porter


Baltic Porter


Sweet Stout


Oatmeal Stout


Dry Stout


Australian/Foreign Extra Stout


Russian Imperial Stout

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PALE ALE






American Pale Ale


Kölsch


Australian Pale Ale


English Pale Ale


Irish Red Ale

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FARMHOUSE & WILD






Witbier


Saison


Biere de Garde


Flanders Red Ale


Flanders Brown Ale/Ouid Bruin


Berliner Weiße


Straight (unblended) Lambic


Gueuze


Fruit Lambic

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SPECIALTY BEER






Fruit Beer


Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer


Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer


Classic Rauchbier (Smoked Marzen)


Belgian Specialty Ale


Wood-aged Beer


Other Specialty

 

[micbrew]

oh crikey ... must ensure one enters into the correct category

 

[timmi9191]

Has drop date and locations been confirmed as yet?

 

[Yob]

Aim for 2 weeks prior to comp date.

Usual suspects for drops.

Greensborough,
Springvale,
Yarraville,
Boronia,

Etc

 

[husky]

Is this suitable for newbie judges? I'm keen to give it a go as a way of developing and identifying different tastes, flavours etc. If they really do pair you up with experienced judges and don't mind that your a newbie then I'll sign up.

 

[manticle]

Yes mate. Good one to wet your whistle on.

 

[koolkuna]

Hey guys I'm a newbie. What's the best thing to buy your comp beer in for the GABS?