Category Archives: Competitions

SF Beer Week 2011 Event: Share your Wares at Wine Affairs

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Peter

The second of the two events I am helping them with is the Share Your Wares People’s Choice Homebrew Competition. Here is the copy from the SF Beer Week website:

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Dickens Fair Homebrew Competition Recap

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Peter

A little over week ago I had the distinct privilege of judging the Best of Show round for the Dickens Fair Best of Brew Competition. The Dickens Christmas Fair, held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, celebrates the Christmas … Continue reading →

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2010 National Organic Brewing Competition Recap

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Peter

This past Sunday was the 2010 Annual National Organic Brewing Competition (NOBC). Organized by 7 Bridges Cooperative and hosted at the San Jose Gordon Biersch brewpub, this year marked the 3rd year of this event. The NOBC expanded this year … Continue reading →

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Gordon Biersch Organic Tapping Party

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Peter

This Sunday Gordon Biersch San Jose will be having a tapping party showcasing an organic Imperial PIlsner made with 100% organic malted barley and 100% organic German Opal Hops. This beer was brewed to honor the winners of the 3rd … Continue reading →

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Oaktoberfest Judging Recap

Posted on October 2, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer Judging for this year’s second annual Oaktoberfest Homebrew Competition was held today in Pleasanton. The competition is run by the Mad Zymurgists in association with the Oaktoberfest Craft Beer Festival which will take place this coming … Continue reading →

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Samuel Adams LongShot

Posted on September 26, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

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Great American Beer Festival Recap

Posted on September 24, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

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Santa Cruz County Fair Judging Recap

Posted on September 11, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer It was certainly a perfect day in Watsonville at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, where today I helped judge the annual homebrew contest. The weather was sunny and mild, although on the trip home, the fog … Continue reading →

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Call for Judges: Santa Cruz County Fair Homebrew Competition

Posted on September 6, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer The Santa Cruz County Fair is happening Sept. 14-19 and this year’s homebrew competition has received a record number of entries. The organizers are still seeking judges for two sessions this week:

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MoreBeer! Forum Competition Recap

Posted on September 1, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer This past weekend I helped judge the MoreBeer! Forum Competition in Concord. The competition is in its 6th year and is a BJCP sanctioned event. Although the competition rules state that, “You must be a member … Continue reading →

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