| Entries Accepted: | Friday, June 8, through Friday, June 22, 2012 |
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| Entry Registration Online: | not yet open |
| Entry Requirements: | three (3) bottles or cans |
| Entry Drop-off Location: | Sun King Brewing Company |
| Judging: | Friday, July 6, 2012 and Saturday, July 7, 2012 |
| Judge/Steward Registration: | not yet open |
| Judging Location: | Indiana State Fairgrounds |
We are proud to announce to homebrewers that the Indiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup has been invited to participate in the Masters Championship of Amateur Brewing (MCAB) as a Qualifying Event. This prestigious event is a feather in our cap because only the best and largest competitions are invited. The Brewers’ Cup will remain the same. However, all first place winners (in BJCP categories 1-19 and 22) will qualify to participate in the MCAB, early next year.
A quick overview of important things. No major changes of the rules will occur this year. Entries will be accepted between June 8-22, 2012 at Sun King Brewing Company. The judging will take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on July 6-7, 2012. We require three bottles/cans for each entry. All of the official rules and regulations to the Brewers’ Cup will be available in early May 2012.
As one of the largest competitions in the country, the Indiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup was held on July 9th, 2011. We had a record 1071 entries: 310 professional and 761 homebrews. Thanks to all who entered.
On the professional side, Best of Show was won by Upland Brewing in Bloomington, Indiana, with Persimmon Lambic. Head Brewer Caleb Staton has had a reputation for making some of the best Lambics in the U.S., and it was evident to the Best of Show Judges. The Brewers of Indiana Guild Champion Brewery (awarded to the Indiana brewery with the most points) went to Bier Brewery of Indianapolis. The fact that Owner/Brewer Darren Connor’s crew won is remarkable because they have only been open for eight months. Darren probably said the word “Awesome” 100 times that night while celebrating with his family and co-workers. Dreams do come true.
Best of Show Homebrew went to Muncie, Indiana, brewer Chris Ingermann for a Vienna Lager, Cerveza Negra. He has been a long-time entrant to the Brewers’ Cup and has won many ribbons, but this is his first Best of Show. Chris will have the opportunity to brew his recipe at the Broad Ripple Brewpub in Indy. Homebrewer of the Year went to Michael Pearson of Indy. He also won this title in 2008 and is a perennial contender. For his efforts, Michael will receive a Blichmann Boilermaker brew pot. The Homebrew Club of the Year went to MECA for the fourth consecutive time. Those guys make great beer and bring a lot of energy to the Awards Ceremony.
The Indiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup is one of the country’s largest competitions and couldn’t exist without the support of sponsors, judges, stewards and support staff. A big thanks to the Indiana State Fair who financially underwrites the competition and provides facilities and staff. The Brewers of Indiana Guild is a BIG supporter of the competition as are the following sponsors:
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