Sasquatch Brew Fest Homebrew Competition

NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR
2008 SASQUATCH HOMEBREWING COMPETITION

Together with the Cascade Brewers Society, the Northwest Legends Foundation is continuing the Sasquatch Homebrewing Competition. 

The competition is sanctioned by the American Homebrewers Association and the Beer Judge Certification Program. 

Judging will take place in the days preceding the Sasquatch Brew Fest on June 7, 2007 in Eugene, Oregon.  Entries must be received by Ninkasi Brewing by May31. Shipping address is 272 Van Buren Eugene Oregon 97402. Prizes will be awarded at the Sasquatch Brew Fest to the top three finishers in the following BJCP style categories:

• English Pale Ale: Best Bitter, ESB
• American Ale: American Pale Ale, American Amber
• IPA: American IPA, Imperial IPA
• Strong Ale: Old Ale, American Barleywine

For style guidelines, visit the BJCP website at http://www.bjcp.org/stylecenter.html.  The competition is open to homebrewers in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California.  For entry instructions and additional information, including bottle labels, click here to download the PDF file.

We are also awarding prizes for a non-BJCP category as well, called the "Glen Tribute Beer.”  The idea of the “Glen Tribute Beer” is to brew a beer that Glen might have brewed and most certainly would have enjoyed.  The website, Glen’s spirit, and the following specifications are meant to guide your special brew:
 
OG: 1.065-1.080                   FG: 1.012+
SRM: 12+                              IBU: 40+

AROMA:  Aroma may be of moderate to high levels of dark fruitiness.  Banana, bubblegum esters not appropriate.  Moderate to high hop aroma.  Hop aroma may be citrusy, woody, resiny, or spicy.  Typically US varieties, although UK varieties may be used. Caramel malt aroma may be low to high, increasing as the strength of the beer increases.

APPEARANCE:  Copper to walnut brown.  Copper tones may be noted.  Brown and/or red colors are appropriate.  Clarity low to high.

FLAVOR:  Medium to high caramel flavor.  Hop bitterness and flavor are apparent and may be moderate to high to unbelievable, but are accented by malt.  Dark fruit flavors are appropriate.  Citrus flavors from hops may be noted.

MOUTH FEEL:  Medium to full body.  Medium low to medium carbonation.  Stronger versions may have a moderate alcohol warmth.

OVERAL IMPRESSION:  These are beers with substantial flavor and body, even the ones at the bottom end of the gravity range.  Hops are a main component, but there is always a full malt complement to balance.  Drinkability is a critical component of the style.  They are beers that you want more than one of, despite their size and strength.

EXAMPLES:  Sasquatch Olde Ale, Rogue Mogul

While sponsored by the Northwest Legends Foundation, the Sasquatch Homebrewing Competition is made possible through the generosity and hard work of the Cascade Brewers Society who are organizing and producing the event. Ninkasi Brewing Company will house the beers to stage before the competition.Rogue Ales Eugene City Brewery is hosting the judging venue.

Like many professional brewers, Glen started as a homebrewer. In Eugene, he was a dedicated member of the Cascade Brewers Society.  Glen always remained close to his roots as an avid supporter of homebrewers by sharing ideas, recipes, and techniques.