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Malt Madness (beer/cider/mead) is open to
all home brewers
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All beers or meads must be non-commercial in
nature and produced at home.
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The entry fee is $6 for the first entry, and
$5 for each of the brewer's subsequent entries accompanying the first. Checks
should be made payable to Scott Minnich.
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Submit two 10-16 ounce bottles for each
entry.
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Bottles may be brown or green glass, and
must be free of any labels, raised glass designs, etched
logos, or other identifying marks. Swing tops are
acceptable.
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A completed entry form must accompany each
entry, recipes are optional. If entering more than one beer,
make sure the correct entry form accompanies each entry.
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A bottle ID form must be attached to each
bottle with a rubber band.
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Categories and subcategories may be combined
for judging purposes, however beers or meads will be judged
according to the category/subcategory in which they are
entered. The style guidelines for each category and
subcategory are included in this packet.
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It is the responsibility of the brewer to
decide and indicate on the entry form the appropriate
category and sub-category for their entry.
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Entries which do not meet these entry
requirements may be disqualified.
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Depending on the number of entries and
category distribution, categories and subcategories may be
combined or separated for judging and awards purposes.
These judging table breakdowns will not be available prior
to the competition and will be determined by the competition
committee once all entries have been processed.
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Any disputes that arise before, during or
after the
competition will be settled by the competition committee.
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Judges and Stewards who plan on attending
may bring their entries with them provided the paperwork is
received by the deadline.
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All Judges and Stewards are requested to
arrive by 9:00 AM. Results will be announced as soon as Best
of Show results are in.
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Brewer feedback is the primary purpose of
Malt Madness. Your score sheets will be returned to you
shortly after the contest. Please do not send an SASE with
your entry.
