ANNOUNCING THE 2013 SASQUATCH BREW FEST HOMEBREW COMPETITION
Greetings Homebrewers and Judges,
2013 marks the 11th anniversary of The Sasquatch Brew Fest. Managed and produced by Northwest Legends Foundation and the members of Cascade Brewers Society, the Sasquatch Brew Fest Homebrew Competition is a benefit event that raises money for the non-profit Glen Falconer Foundation. Since 2004 the foundation has awarded fifteen full-tuition brewing education scholarships to brewers and homebrewers. The event also raises money for other non-profit organizations in the Eugene area (see website at http://www.northwestlegendsfoundation.org/).
This will be an AHA/BJCP sanctioned competition. Judging will be held at The Eugene Oregon Hilton Hotel on April 27th 2013. Check the website (to be updated soon ) http://www.northwestlegendsfoundation.org/homebrew.html
Contest entries must be received at either of the following locations no later than 5 P.M. on April 20, 2013:
Falling Sky Brewing 30 E. 13th Eugene, OR 97401 www.brewabeer.com
F.H. Steinbarts 234 S.E. 12th Portland, OR 97214 fhsteinbart.com
Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the following BJCP style categories:
• Category 2: Pilsner
• Category 5: Bock
• Category 8: English Pale Ale
• Category 10: American Ale
• Category 12: Porter
• Caregory 13: Stout
• Category 14: IPA
• Category 18 Belgian Strong Ale
• Category 19: Strong Ale
• Glen Tribute Beer (style guidelines found on entry web site)
For style guidelines please visit the BJCP website.
Best of Show prize is tuition and lodging for HopUnion’s Hop School (see http://hopunion.com/29_HopsBrewSchool.cfm?p8=open). Winner is responsible transportation and incidental expenses.
“Greetings, judges. You are invited to participate in one of the most highly anticipated events in the area. The Sasquatch Home Brew Competition attracts some of the best brewers from all around.
Where: Oakshire Brewing Public House
When: Saturday, May 31st 9:00 am
Please join us on Saturday May 31st at 9:00 am at the Oakshire Public House, 207 Madison st, Eugene, Or for a great event for a great cause and enjoy some of the finest home brews made. The event is AHA/BJCP sanctioned, and the entry deadline is 3/25, so get your entries in soon, and/ or register to judge at http://www.northwestlegendsfoundation.org/homebrew.html . Lunch will e provided, as well as judges and stewards earning admission to the festival. We hope to see you there.”
I volunteered to judge this year’s, 2014 Sasquatch Homebrew Competition for this Saturday, May 31, 2014; I’ve e-mail the competition’s organizer a few times regarding this year’s event requesting general information about how many judges, and how many entries, and I haven’t heard a thing. I suspect that the event coordinator is busy with more important things, at least I hope he isn’t sick or something; because it’s a 2 1/2 hour drive from my home to the location; I want to make sure it’s worth the time and effort to me and my family.
Are you judging this year? If so, do you know any specifics about the 2014 Sasquatch Homebrew competition?
Hoppy Zymology,
Rev. Leonidas
Yes, I’m judging…first time in years. I have no idea how many judges or entries. We are supposed to be at the Oakshire Public House by 9 AM tomorrow with judging set to start by 10. Feel free to send me a PM if you have other questions.