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Category Archives: Competitions
MoreBeer! Forum Competition Recap
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
Posted in Competitions, Homebrew
Tagged Dwight, MoreBeer, MoreBeer Forum, MoreBeer Forum Competition
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Northern California Homebrewers Festival
Author: The Rabid Brewer One of the year’s largest gatherings of homebrewers is happening this September in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada when the Northern California Homebrewers Festival (NCHF) celebrates its 13th year.
Beer vs. Wine Dinner at the Duck Club Restaurant
The title says it all, beer vs. wine; Stone Brewing Company vs. Joel Gott Wines. If there’s one beer dinner that you simple must go to, it’s this one. A bit of hyperbole? Possibly, but you can’t deny the premise … Continue reading
2010 National Homebrew Competition Winners
This year’s National Homebrew Competition Awards Ceremony was held on Saturday 6/19 at the National Homebrew Conference in Minneapolis Minnesota. Thanks to the Brewing Network, I was able to watch live on their video feed.
Posted in Competitions, Homebrew, News
Tagged National Homebrew Competition, National Homebrewing Conference, NHC, NHC 2010
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Behind the Scenes at the BABO Homebrew Comp
Author: The Rabid Brewer I recently had the opportunity to be somewhat involved in helping run the Bay Area Brew Off (BABO). This is a BJCP sanctioned competition run by the Draught Board Homebrew Club (out of San Leandro, CA) … Continue reading
Posted in BJCP, Competitions, Craft Beer, Homebrew
Tagged Alameda County Fair, BABO, Bay Area Brew Off, BJCP, Draughtboard, Homebrew, Homebrew Competitions
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Faultline Takes Gold at CA State Fair
While searching for the results of the California State Fair Homebrew Competition, I happened upon the results of the Craft Brew Competition and found a surprise: Faultline Brewing Company of Sunnyvale took a number of awards and in various categories.
NHC First Round Stats
The National Homebrew Competition (NHC) is purported to be the “world’s largest international beer competition recognizing the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider produced by amateur brewers worldwide.”
Posted in Competitions, Homebrew
Tagged BJCP, Homebrew, National Homebrew Competition, National Homebrew Conference
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California State Homebrew Competition Pre-Lim
I had the opportunity to judge a preliminary round for the California State Homebrew Competition, better known in homebrew circles as Stern Grove, at Firehouse Brewery & Grill last night. Stern Grove holds a special place in many a homebrewer’s … Continue reading
Posted in BJCP, Competitions, Craft Beer, Homebrew
Tagged BJCP, hefeweizen, homebrewing, Stern Grove, weizen, wheat beers
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Organicfest at San Jose Gordon Biersch
This Sunday at the San Jose Gordon Biersch brew pub is the Organicfest Tapping Party. This special tapping party will be right on the heels of the 2009 National Organic Brewing Challenge (NOBC) homebrew competition that will be held earlier … Continue reading
Pro-Am Night at the Trappist
Every since it’s doors have opened, the Trappist has packed in throngs of Belgian beer fans. It’s intimate space, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and commitment to an authentic Belgian beer bar experience has earned much respect and admiration from not … Continue reading
Posted in American Homebrewers Association, Beer Tappings, Competitions, Craft Beer, Health
Tagged 21st Amendment Brewing Company, Blue Frog Grog & Grill, Fifty-Fifty Brewing, Homebrew, Pro-Am Competition, Russian River Brewing Company, Sacramento Brewing Company, The Trappist, Triple Rock Brewery
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