October 14, 2023

Registration is now open.

Rules & Regs

Contest is open to the first 30 applicants.
No entry fee is required.

BEER

Any Stout or Porter style is permissible. This includes BJCP 2021 categories:

RULES

  1. One entry per person.

  2. Entries must be dropped off in person at the Brink Brewing taproom (5905 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224) on Saturday, October 14 between 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. You can also drop off Friday evening if that is preferrable.

  3. Entries must be packaged in two completely unmarked brown glass 12oz. bottles. Caps may be any color, but must not contain any writing. A rubber band must be used to affix a note to each bottle, upon which shall be written only the entry number (from your confirmation email). No other information may be written on this note, or anywhere else on the bottle.

  4. Beer must be homebrew. No commercial brewing equipment may be used in the production of the beer.

  5. Professional brewers may not enter this competition.

  6. All beers will be judged according to their individual quality and how accurately they represent the style in which they are entered, but there will be only one winner of this competition. Honorable mentions may be given if appropriate.

  7. This competition is not affiliated with any entity other than Brink Brewing Co., including, but not limited to, BJCP. The usage of their guidelines is for stylistic reference only.

  8. All judging is final. Comments will be provided via email upon completion of the competition.

  9. The winner's prize shall be a gift card, a unique medal, and eternal glory (for the next year).

registration is now closed

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