AHA sanctioned homebrew competition, open to all entries.

First, second, and third place awards (great ribbons, cash, and prizes) will be given in eight style categories in this AHA recognized event.

Categories* for judging are currently:

*Many catagories include several AHA styles. Check the Style Guidelines for details.

Judging will take place at the HopYard Alehouse (3015 Hopyard Road, Suite H) on February 7, 1998. Entries must be received two doors down at HopTech (3015 Hopyard Road, Suite E, Pleasanton, CA 94588) by the January 24, 1998 deadline. Please do not send entries before January 10, 1998. Entries must consist of two 12 oz. unmarked bottles, $6.00 per entry (checks made out to The Draught Board), and a label attached to each bottle with a rubber band. The label should state the entrant's name, address, phone number, club affiliation, category, style, and any special ingredients. For entries in the Holiday Beer category, specify any spices/herbs/special ingredients used. For entries in the Mead category, specify melomel, cyser, or metheglin as necessary. One entry per person per category, please.

For the entry form, guidelines and information sheet, it is availble in Adobe Acrobate 3.0 format.

BABO 98 in Acrobat 3.0

If you dont have Acrobat 3.0, click here.

Entries will rest in proper storage at HopTown (Suite D) between delivery and judging.

Everyone is welcome to come to the HopYard and celebrate the competition on February 7th, 1998 for the first major homebrew competition of the new year! Computerized results and awards ceremony immediately following the judging.

This is always a fun get together for homebrewers. I look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, email Bryan Gros.

Sponsors of the 1998 National Bay Area Brew Off::