Entries will be judged according to the current BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) style guidelines for the appropriate subcategory. These guidelines will be used to determine how closely your entry matches the style. Thus, it is very important that you choose the style that your entry most closely matches. The standard BJCP 50-point rating scale will be used for judging, with a minimum of 21 points required for an entry to be eligible for an award.
All judging will take place on May 22, 2010 including determination of the Best of Show (BOS) winners. First place winners in each prize group will receive engraved mugs, and second and third place winners will receive medals. The awards presentation will be held immediately following the BOS judging round (approximately 6pm), where prizes will be presented to any entrants present. Remaining prizes and score sheets will be mailed to winners unless other arrangements are made with the competition organizers.
The Best of Show winner for beer will have the opportunity to work with staff at Arbor Brewing Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to brew a batch of the winning beer on the house system. Note that the winning recipe may have to be modified due to characteristics of equipment, availability of ingredients, or other considerations as determined by Arbor Brewing Company staff. Details of scheduling brewing activities and a release party for the finished beer will be negotiated between the winning entrant and Arbor Brewing Company staff.
The Best of Show winner for mead/cider will receive a plaque/trophy signifying their accomplishment.
We welcome people interested in judging or assisting as stewards. Prior experience with competitions is not necessary. BJCP points will be awarded to those registered with the Beer Judge Certification Program. Those interested in participating should register via the judge/steward on-line registration system at this address: