The Brewers’ Cup Competition

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Welcome to the 2009 Indiana Brewers’ Cup

New for 2009: All entries must be made online and paid by credit card. No exceptions!

Online registration will be available mid-April 2009. If for any reason you cannot comply with this requirement, please e-mail Penn Jensen.

Summary of Important 2009 Changes

Homebrewer of the Year Award

Blichmann BoilerMaker brew pots

As in last year's competition, the Homebrewer of the Year award will be presented to the homebrewer who wins the most points. Points are earned by winning Best of Show, first, second, or third place. Walk away from the competition with the title, a trophy, and a Blichmann BoilerMaker brew pot of the size of your choice!

Homebrew Category Prizes

The winners of each category in the homebrewer division will receive:

All entrants will receive e-mail from the Brewers’ Cup the first week in July confirming their entries and extending an invitation for two to attend the Awards Reception on Saturday, July 11. The Awards Reception is a celebration of good beer and good brewers. Join us to toast the winners.

Brewers’ Cup Competition Fees and Instructions

When and Where to Send Your Beer

Beer may be delivered in person or by parcel carrier to the following cellaring locations beginning Saturday, June 13, 2009.

Cellaring Drop-Off Point A

Crown Liquors logo
Crown Liquors Attn: ISF/BC 11640 Brooks School Road Fishers, Indiana 46031 (317) 595-5877
Hours: Deadline for deliveries to this location is 11 pm Thursday, June 25.

Cellaring Drop-Off Point B

Lafayette Brewing Company logo
Lafayette Brewing Company 622 Main Street Lafayette, Indiana 47901 (765) 742-2591
Hours: Deadline for deliveries to this location is midnight Thursday, June 25.

Main Cellaring Location

Sahara Mart logo
Sahara Mart East 2611 East Third Sreet Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (812) 339-6224
Hours: Deadline for deliveries to this location is 6 pm Thursday, June 25.

Shipping Containers

Clark Brewing Innovations Competition Bottle Shipping System

Brewers! Here's a great beer-competition shipping container. Holds 9 bottles. Check out the drop test.