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Welcome to the 19th Annual Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff! Have your beer judged by Rocket Scientists! The Commander Wants You!<\/p>\n
The entry window opens on July 15th, but slams shut on August 20th<\/sup>. \u00a0All entries must be received by August 23rd or they may be omitted from the competition!<\/strong> Depending on the number of entries we will be doing at least one weekend of early round judging, and we will need your help! Sorting will take place on August 24-25 at 10:00am and Early round judging will be held the weekends of August 31-September 1 and September 7-8\u00a0beginning at 10:00am.<\/p>\n Final judging, will be held the weekend of September 13th and 14th starting at 8am each day at the\u00a0Crowne Plaza Oceanfront Resort and Spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n As in years past, we will have heavy, heavy\u00a0snacks and a Commander’s Call event Friday, September 13th beginning at 7:00pm.\u00a0 This event will feature some of the finest food and tastiest libations from the South’s best breweries.\u00a0 We are currently finalizing the line up, but this is an event you do not want to miss.\u00a0 Buy your tickets now, space is limited.<\/p>\n To purchase tickets – [Online sales closed. Some tickets still available at the door.<\/span>]<\/strong><\/p>\n The Awards Ceremony, Dinner, and Splashdown Party will take place on Saturday, September 14th beginning at 7:00pm. If you have reached intergalactic excellence in brewing, this is your opportunity to receive your medal from the Commander himself! In addition, you will be able to enjoy the commemorative EPIC STOUT<\/strong>, sit side-by-side with other intergalactic brewers, participate in an amazing raffle, and enjoy lively libations and conversations. Buy your tickets now, space is limited.<\/p>\n To purchase tickets –\u00a0[Closed]<\/strong><\/p>\n Final judging, the Splashdown Party and Awards Ceremony will be held at the Crowne Plaza Oceanfront Resort and Spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n Special pricing for the event is available.<\/span><\/p>\n Ask for the SAAZ<\/strong> rate and book before\u00a0August 23rd at 3:00pm<\/strong><\/em> to receive the promo rate.<\/p>\n *NOTE*<\/strong> When booking your room you must mention the promo code SAAZ <\/strong>to receive the discounted rate.<\/span><\/p>\n Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Resort and Spa Tel: 321-777-4100 Winners 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\u2019s 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!!!<\/span><\/p>\n So, all you mild mannered homebrewers out there get your kettles boiling and unearth those bottles you\u2019ve got stashed in the back of the fridge! Engineers, rocket scientists, and other cosmic creatures are ready and waiting to judge your brew.<\/span><\/p>\n Questions, comments and accolades only to:<\/span><\/p>\n Andrew Carpenter The entry window has closed.<\/p>\n Judging will be based on the 2008 BJCP Style Guideline revisions. <\/span><\/p>\n 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. <\/span><\/p>\n 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. <\/span><\/p>\n NO FLIP-TOP BOTTLES ALLOWED<\/strong> (Grolsch style bottles)<\/p>\n 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 \u2013 no glue or tape.<\/p>\n This competition will NOT accept entries using AHA paper entry forms and bottle labels<\/span>; 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 $6 each (only $5 for Rocket Fuel); please send a check for entry fees made out to SAAZ with your entries.<\/span><\/p>\n Rocket 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\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n The entry window has closed.<\/p>\n Welcome to the 19th Annual Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff! Have your beer judged by Rocket Scientists! The Commander Wants You! Commander SAAZ Commemorative Beer EPIC STOUT Description: A rocket fuel in it’s own right…this\u00a012%+ ABV Russian Imperial Stout is thick, boozy, roasty, and blacker than a moonless night. Prepare to get Chuck Norris roundhouse<\/p>\nCommander’s Call – <\/span><\/h3>\n
Awards Ceremony, Dinner, and Splashdown Party –<\/h3>\n
Accommodations<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n2605 North Highway A1A
\nIndialantic (Melbourne), Florida 32903<\/p>\n
\nWebsite <\/a><\/p>\nCompetition<\/span><\/h3>\n
\nSAAZ 1st Vice & Commander SAAZ Chair
\ncmdr.saaz@saaz.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nDrop Off Locations<\/span><\/h3>\n
Rules and Regulations<\/span><\/h3>\n
Rocket Fuel<\/span><\/h3>\n
Shipping<\/span><\/h3>\n
Intergalactic Interwebs<\/h3>\n
SAAZ would like to welcome RBers to enter the competition!<\/strong><\/div>\n
\n<\/strong><\/div>\nFor all of those people who love to drink beer and make beer, spread the word to the RB community and check out the\u00a0Commander SAAZ<\/a> event on\u00a0www.ratebeer.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"