| About the Competition
The Stoney Creek Homebrewers are proud to announce that they will host the 2nd Annual Stoney Creek Homebrewers Amateur Brewing Championship (SCH-ABC) on November 14th, 2009! The competition will provide several services to participants. First and foremost, it will function as a feedback vehicle for homebrewers of all skill levels. Second, it will provide a venue for competition as part of a series of fall competitions in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Third, it will provide an opportunity for local judges to earn additional points towards advanced recognition. Fourth, it will provide a vehicle for expanding the public interest in and recognition of homebrewing, the AHA, the BJCP, and SCH. Last but not least, it will generate support for a local charity. $1 from every entrant will be donated to a local charity, as will any additional sponsorship funds! Participation is open to all homebrewers without restriction or prohibition as to location, club membership, or skill level. New brewers are welcome and encouraged to submit entries, and special awards will be given for new brewers. SCH will also encourage long-distance entries by offering a special award for the beer submitted from the longest distance. All BJCP-recognized styles of beer, mead and cider are eligible. Medals (gold, silver, and bronze) will be given to the top three entries in each judging category, unless the judges determine that fewer will be given. Additional awards will include a personalized stein for the “Best in Show” entry, and one prize for the “Longest-Distance Entry.” Competition Guidelines and Entry Requirements Stoney Creek Homebrewers Amateur Brewing Championship (SCH-ABC) is an American Homebrewers Association sanctioned competition and provides you an opportunity to have your homemade beer, cider, and mead evaluated by BJCP registered judges. Prizes and awards will be given for beers placing first, second, and third in each category, and for Best of Show. The 2008 revision of the BJCP guidelines will be used for this event. The competition will be held on Saturday, November 14th at the General Lafayette Inn & Brewery. Judges and stewards should be there at 9:00AM. We plan to announce the winners of SCH-ABC and make presentations of awards at 4:30PM. The exact time will depend on the number of entries and judges. The actual competition is not open to spectators, but please feel free to stop by and have a pint while awaiting the results.
Competition Guidelines
- SCH-ABC is open to all home brewers, and we will be accepting entries from all BJCP-recognized beer, cider, and mead categories.
- All beers or meads must be non-commercial in nature and produced at home (no “Brew on Premises” entries).
- The entry fee is $7 for the first entry, and $6 for each of the brewer's subsequent entries accompanying the first. Checks can be made payable to Stoney Creek Homebrewers. One dollar per entrant will be donated to a local charity (THANK YOU!).
- Categories and subcategories may be combined for judging purposes, however beers or meads will be judged according to the category/subcategory in which they are entered. The style guidelines for each category and subcategory are available at the BJCP website.
- It is the responsibility of the brewer to decide and indicate on the entry form the appropriate category and sub-category for their entry.
- Depending on the number of entries and category distribution, categories and subcategories may be combined or separated for judging and awards purposes. These judging table breakdowns will not be available prior to the competition and will be determined by the competition committee once all entries have been processed.
- Any disputes that arise before, during or after the competition will be settled by the competition committee.
- Judges and Stewards who plan on attending may bring their entries with them provided the registration paperwork is received by the deadline. Entry forms and fees should be sent to the mail-in address below.
- All Judges and Stewards are requested to arrive by 9:00 AM. Results will be announced as soon as Best of Show results are in.
- Brewer feedback is the primary purpose of SCH-ABC. Your score sheets will be returned to you shortly after the contest. Please do not send an SASE with your entry.
Download the 2008 Full BJCP Style Guidelines
Entry Requirements - Download the Entry Form here
- Submit two 10-16 ounce bottles for each entry.
- Bottles may be brown or green glass, and must be free of any labels, raised glass designs, etched logos, or other identifying marks. Swing tops are acceptable.
- Registration may be completed by submitting an entry form and delivering your entries to the locations below or to the mail-in location. A bottle ID form must be attached to each bottle with a rubber band, and a completed entry form and payment must accompany each entry. If entering more than one beer, make sure the correct entry form/label accompanies each entry.
- Entries which do not meet these entry requirements may be disqualified.
Entry Deadlines: Entries will be accepted from 10/20/2009 through 11/2/2009 at the drop off locations. Mail In entries will be accepted from 10/18/2009 through 10/31/2009. Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the competition organizer.
Drop Off Locations:
Entries may be dropped off at the following locations: Keystone Homebrew Supply
779 Bethlehem Pike
Rte. 309 & North Wales Rd
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
(215) 855-0100
Contact: Jason Harris | Keystone Homebrew Supply*
599 Main Street
Main Street Commons Building
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 997-0911
Contact: Judy
*Entries to KHS Bethlehem must be received by 11/1/2009. | Home Sweet Homebrew
2008 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 569-9469
Contact: George or Nancy | Wine, Barley & Hops 248 Bustleton Pike
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 322-4780 Contact: Paul or Liz |
Mail In Entries: Mail in Entries should be sent to: SCH-ABC Attn: Stan Belkowski
706 Sandra LaneNorristown, PA 19403 This is the only location accepting mail in entries. Mail in entries must be received between 10/18/2009 and 10/31/2009.
Competition Location:
SCH-ABC will be held at the General Lafayette Inn & Brewery. For information and directions about GLI, please visit their website. Judges and Stewards: If you would like to be a Judge or Steward, please contact Josh Weikert at josh.weikert@gmail.com for details. Comments and Questions All other comments and questions can be directed to the Competition Organizer, Stan Belkowski, at sbelkowski@comcast.net. Treasurer: Joe Hendrzak | | Sponsorships and Donations In addition to spreading the word about the joys, technical challenges, and spirited competition of the art of homebrewing, we will be supporting a local charity, to be determined.
We are proud to be working with this group, and we are aiming high with the 2nd Annual SCH-ABC. We will be holding a Beer Judge Certification Program sanctioned event, adhering to the best practices of the homebrewing community, in which we are expecting over 200 entries. We are asking for donations in-kind for category prizes (anything from T-shirts to gift certificates, brewing equipment to books), or if you would like to support PTU more directly, sponsorships at the Pint (up to $100), Keg ($250), or Barrel ($500+) levels. Your donation whether in cash or in-kind will be 100% tax deductible, as PTU is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, and you will be supporting an environmentally laudable and socially important cause.
Below, you will find the Sponsorship/Donation Form - thank you for your generosity and support! Many thanks to our 2008 sponsors for their generous support of this event - please support them in return! | |