The Sonoma Beerocrats Homebrew Club, The Beverage People & Grav South Brewing invite you to enter the Belgian Strong Ale Challenge.
We excited to pick Strong Belgian Ale as our third AHA/BJCP Sanctioned Homebrew Competitions for 2016. The Competition will feature all 3 styles: Belgian Blond Ale, Saison, and Belgian Golden Strong Ale.
Three steps listed to enter
- Registration window is open October 11th through November 26th. Entry is $8.00 per entry(maximum of 3 entries per style are allowed).
- Download the Bottle Id Form. Fill out and attach a Bottle Id Form to each bottle with a rubberband. No additional markings on bottles or caps are allowed.
- Drop off three 12oz bottles per entry at The Beverage People between December 3rd & 10th with a copy of your entry receipt. Entries will only be accepted during dropoff times.
Mail in entries are accepted. Mark your package Sonoma Beerocrats Belgian Strong Ale Challenge.
Winning Entries
There were 15 entries judged and 20 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Category 25a: Belgian Blond Ale
| Place | Brewer | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Travis Choate | NA |
| 2nd | Ron Slyh | Sonoma Beerocrats |
Category 25b: Saison
| Place | Brewer | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ron Slyh | Sonoma Beerocrats |
| 2nd | Scott Hackney | NA |
| 3rd | Robin Bailey | Sonoma Beerocrats |
Category 25c: Belgian Golden Strong Ale
| Place | Brewer | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kevin Teel | Sonoma Beerocrats |
| 2nd | John Arends | Sonoma Beerocrats |
| 3rd | Ron Slyh | Sonoma Beerocrats |
Best of Show
| Place | Brewer | Club |
|---|---|---|
| BOS | Kevin Teel – Belgian Golden Strong Ale | Sonoma Beerocrats |
Thanks to all who participated in the The Belgian Strong Ale Challenge, our Final Quarterly Competition for 2016.
Drop-off/Mail-in Location and Hours
The Beverage People | 1845 Piner Rd. #D Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Saturday, December 3rd – 10th | Hours: M-F 10-6:30, Sat. 10-5
Questions? Contact Ron Slyh at slyhdesign@mac.com
Special Bottle Drop-off at Grav South Brewing
Grav South Brewing | 7950 Piner Rd., Suite 15 Cotati, CA 94931
Saturday, December 10th | Hours: 11am -3pm
Special commemorative belgian glassware will be available.
Bring your entry receipts, 3 entries get 1 Commemorative Glass for free, 1 entry allows you to purchase the Commemorative Glass for $1. Only available at Grav South Brewing until they are gone.
Awards Night | December 14th
Grav South Brewing | 7950 Piner Rd., Suite 15 Cotati, CA 94931
Wednesday, December 14th | Hours: 7pm -8pm
Winners will be announced and ribbons will be handed out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each sub-category, and Best of show. If you are not able to attend we will mail you your ribbon and scoresheets on December 18th.
Rules to follow
- All bottles must have Bottle Id Forms attached with rubber band.
- No additional markings should be on the bottles or caps.
- A receipt confirming payment must accompany all entries at drop-off location.
- Three 12oz bottles are required for each entry.
When will I hear back?
All entries will be judged according to the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines by a panelof BJCP Ranked Judges. The top 3 entries will be awarded ribbons. A Best of Show ribbon will also be awarded. Ribbons and scoresheets will be mailed to participants by December 18th.
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