AHA sanctioned homebrew competition, open to all entries.

First, second, and third place awards (great ribbons, cash, and prizes) will be given in eight style categories in this AHA recognized event. 

Categories* for judging are currently:
 

*Many catagories include several AHA styles. Check the Style Guidelines for details.

Judging will take place at the Hooligan's California Ale House & Grill  (formerly Lyon's Brewery Depot in Dublin) on February 6, 1999. Entries must be received at HopTech (3015 Hopyard Road, Suite E, Pleasanton, CA 94588) by the January 23, 1999 deadline. Please do not send entries before January 12, 1999. Entries must consist of two 12 oz. unmarked bottles, $6.00 per entry (checks made out to The Draught Board), and a label attached to each bottle with a rubber band. The label should state the entrant's name, address, phone number, club affiliation, category, style, and any special ingredients. For entries in the Holiday Beer category, specify any spices/herbs/special ingredients used. For entries in the Mead category, specify melomel, pyment, cyser, or metheglin as necessary. One entry per person per style, please.

For the entry form, guidelines and information sheet, it is availble in Adobe Acrobate 3.0 format. 

BABO 99 in Acrobat 3.0 

If you dont have Acrobat 3.0, click here. 

In addition, if you need some labels for your bottles, you can use this acrobat file to make them:

Bottle Label in Acrobat 3.0

Entries will rest in proper storage at HopTown (Suite D) between delivery and judging.

Everyone is welcome to come to Hooligans (7294 San Ramon Rd., Dublin, CA 94568) and celebrate the competition on February 6th, 1999 for the first major homebrew competition of the new year! Computerized results and awards ceremony immediately following the judging.

This is always a fun get together for homebrewers. I look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, email Bryan Gros.

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