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BREWERS UNITED FOR REAL POTABLES
20th Annual Nation’s Capital
Spirit of Free Beer
Homebrew Competition
Saturday, May 15, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions


Who can enter?

Spirit of Free Beer is open to all homebrewers. Enter early and enter often. Beers must be brewed at home. No beers brewed in a commercial brewery will be accepted, however, beer brewed in a BOP is accepted.


What can I enter?

Spirit of Free Beer XX will include all BJCP categories for beer, mead, and cider.


How much does it cost?

$6 for each entry

There is no limit on the number of entries.  In addition, multiple entries per sub-category are allowed. However, if you enter multiple beers into one sub-category, please use different beer names to differentiate your entries.


When do I enter?

Entries are accepted beginning Friday, April 09, 2010 and are due no later than Friday, May 07, 2010.  You may also bring your entries to the May 8 BURP meeting (for directions, contact the Membeersip Director).  Out of town judges may hand-carry entries if their registration paperwork is received by the Registrar by the Friday, May 07, 2010 due date.


What kind of bottles are eligible?

3 bottles are required per entry. 10 to 14 ounce beer bottles. Brown longnecks are preferred, but green or clear will be accepted. Please, no labels, no raised markings, no painted labels, no Grolsch type swing tops, and no growlers. Caps must be free of markings or marked out. Please do not ask us to return bottles or shipping materials.


What Style Guidelines are you using?

In accordance with BJCP regulations for sanctioning we are required to use the style guidelines published July 1, 2004 and updated in 2008 which are the only official BJCP style guidelines. Style guidelines are available at  http://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/catdex.php.


How do I enter?

  1. Prepare 3 bottles of each of your beers.
  2. Complete the entry form and 3 labels.
  3. Attach a bottle label to each bottle with a rubber band.
  4. Write a check payable to BURP for the total of your entries @ $6 per entry (no limit on number).
  5. Bring your entries along with the forms and a check to one of the drop off points between Friday, April 09, 2010 and Friday, May 07, 2010. You are also encouraged to bring entries to the May 8 BURP meeting. You may also ship your entries.

To where can I Ship Entries?

Ship via UPS or other private carrier to:

SoFB 2012
c/o My Local Homebrew Store
6201 Leesburg Pike, Store #3
Falls Church, VA 22044

703.241.3874  closed Sun & Mon

Be sure that your entries are received by the Contest Organizers by Friday, May 07, 2010.


Where can Entries be dropped off? 

Flying Barrel
103 S. Carroll St.
Frederick, MD 21701

301.663.4491
Maryland Homebrew
6770 Oak Hall Lane, Suite 115
Columbia, MD 21405

888.273.9669
My Local Homebrew Store
6201 Leesburg Pike, Store #3
Falls Church, VA 22044

703.241.3874
 

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