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Welcome to the 18th Annual Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff! Have your beer judged by Rocket Scientists! The Commander Wants You!
Commander SAAZ Commemorative BeerWe will debut this year's commemorative beer at the Commander SAAZ awards ceremony. This year we brewed 20 gallons of a Rye Double IPA called "Hop-Dump". We'd like to extend a special thanks to those members that helped brew this beer.Quick Shortcuts:
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ScheduleThe entry window opens on August 5th, but slams shut on September 5th. Depending on the number of entries we will be doing at least one weekend of early round judging, and we will need your help! Early round judging will be held the weekends of September 8-9, 15-16, and 22-23 at Carroll Distributing in Melbourne, Florida. Final judging, will be held the weekend of September 28th and 29th at Florida Beer Company.Commander's Call - [Coming Soon]Accommodations - [Coming Soon]CompetitionWinners receive not only intergalactic recognition but the coveted Commander SAAZ Medal and a fabulous prize from one of our generous sponsors. The best of show beer and mead/cider winners will also be awarded the Commander’s Cosmic Trophy and the acclaim of the known brewing universe. Whoever sends the Commander into orbit with their Rocket Fuel (10% abv and above) will also receive the coveted Rocket trophy!!! So, all you mild mannered homebrewers out there get your kettles boiling and unearth those bottles you’ve got stashed in the back of the fridge! Engineers, rocket scientists, and other cosmic creatures are ready and waiting to judge your brew. Questions, comments and accolades only to: Matt Backus SAAZ 1st Vice & Commander SAAZ Chair cmdr.saaz@saaz.orgDrop Off Locations - [Coming Soon]Rules and RegulationsJudging will be based on the 2008 BJCP Style Guideline revisions. If you are not yet familiar with the changes in this revision, please read the guidelines for your entry styles, as all required information must be provided. Most judges will be BJCP certified and any novice judges will be paired with experienced BJCP judges. Our goal is to provide the best feedback possible for your entry. Judges are encouraged to enter the competition, but will not be allowed to judge any category in which they have entries. The competition is open only to amateur brewers; commercial or brew-on-premise beers will be disqualified. Only two entries per style subcategory for categories 1 -19. There is no entry limit on categories 20-26. Each entry shall consist of three, preferably but not limited to, 10-12 oz. bottles; 7 oz. bottles are permissible for strong ale and mead categories. Rocket fuel entries only require two 10-12 oz. bottles. All commercial and homemade labels must be removed. Bottles should be free of identifying marks, no raised letters (Sam Adams bottles are ok). Bottle caps should be plain or have any markings inked or blacked out. Bottle must have labels attached by rubber band, preferably around the bottle neck – no glue or tape. This competition will NOT accept entries using AHA paper entry forms and bottle labels; you must use the electronic entry system, which automatically updates the competition database. All entries must be properly labeled using the bottle labels produced by the electronic entry system. Entries are each (only for Rocket Fuel); please send a check for entry fees made out to SAAZ with your entries.Rocket FuelRocket fuel is not for the faint of heart. In fact, it is for the warped, twisted, and truly extreme brewers! This category is specifically designed to determine which homebrewer has the rocket fuel it takes to send the Commander into orbit! Rocket fuel requirements: two 12oz entries as described above; entry must be 10% or more ABV; entry must be fermented and not concentrated, distilled, or fortified in any manner other than in accordance with BJCP guidelines (eisbocks are acceptable, but adding spirits to the entry to increase ABV is not). It’s that easy. Entries may be beer, mead, cider, or any combination. If the entry qualifies as any other BJCP style (e.g. Russian Imperial Stout), it may be entered as both, but would require two separate entries - one as rocket fuel and one as RIS. Rocket fuel tends to be for more esoteric and extreme examples, (think DFH 120 min IPA or Avery Mephistopheles). Also, since rocket fuel has its own category (and trophy) and is not a BJCP style, it is not eligible for Best of Show.Shipping - [Coming Soon] |
CSAAZ 2011 – Member MedalsCongratulations!! Sean Gregg, Bronze – Best of Show Beer – Simcoe Pale Ale (10A) |
