Celtic Brewoff

[mwedge]

The Celtic Brewoff is fast approaching. Entries are due by May 15.

The style guidelines for the competition are here:

http://hbd.org/kobb/celtic/2009CelticStyleGuide.doc

Main website:

http://www.celticbrewoff.com/

[MightyCow9]

I will be entering some brews! looking forward to it.

[gwbbc]

its a good time and the scotch tasting. wow, if you know what you are sampling then you really get your money's worth. and if you are like me you get the first bottle they grab and its still a great value.

[TurboBrew]

Scotch tasting? I'm there.

[DarkWing]

Help judge at: J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill 400 E. Abrams, Arlington, TX.

Its a good opportunity to judge, and they always give away nice presents
to the judges. That's you. Check it out.

[TurboBrew]

I'm not BJCP certified. :(

How would I go about getting certified?

[mwedge]

To get certified you have to take and pass the BJCP exam.

http://www.bjcp.org/examcenter.php

Here is a good article on becoming a judge:

http://www.bjcp.org/docs/Zymurgy_judge_article.pdf

[gwbbc]

You do not need to be certified to judge. You can pair up with someone that is ranked and get experience. I had floated the idea of doing another class this year but don't think it will happen but definitely will do one for next year. I may be interested in a mini-study class consisting of 5 to 6 sessions this fall and administer an exam. This would not be a full blown 11 session with all the beer styles but more of an overview if we have 6 to 8 guarenteed and deposit collected for an exam.

[TurboBrew]

That definitly sounds like something I'd be interested in.

[DarkWing]

Come on out and judge or steward Turbo Brew, it's always a good time.

[DarkWing]

bump, don't forget deadline on Fri.