The Brewers’ Cup Competition

Indiana State Fair

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

• All online entries close at midnight Thursday, June 25, 2009.
• Last beer delivery accepted by 6 pm Thursday, June 25, at Sahara Mart East in Bloomington, Indiana. See below for other delivery options.
• New: VIP and Professional Awards Dinner Friday evening, July 17, 2009, 6 pm to 9 pm. This dinner is in addition to the traditional post-competition feast and awards presentations on Saturday evening, July 11, 2009.

Homebrewer of the Year Award

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:

• First Place: $50 gift certificate to Great Fermentations of Indiana
• Second Place: $35 gift certificate to Quality Wine and Ale Supply
• Third Place: $25 gift certificate to Crown Liquors

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

• Entry fee for Home Brewers is $10 per entered beer (three 12-oz. bottles per entry).
• Entry fee for Professional Brewers is $30 per entered beer (three bottles of any size per entry).
• When shipping or delivering bottled entries to any cellaring location, exhibitor must include a copy of the completed online entry form and proof of payment (your credit card receipt).
• Bottle ID labels should be affixed to each bottle with a rubber band.
• No late or carry-in entries will be accepted on the day of competition.

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 Attn: ISF/BC 11640 Brooks School Road Fishers, Indiana 46031 (317) 595-5877

Hours:

• Monday through Thursday, 9 to 11 pm
• Friday and Saturday, 9 am to midnight

Deadline for deliveries to this location is 11 pm Thursday, June 25.

Cellaring Drop-Off Point B

Lafayette Brewing Company 622 Main Street Lafayette, Indiana 47901 (765) 742-2591

Hours:

• Monday through Thursday, 11 am to midnight
• Friday and Saturday, 11 am to midnight

Deadline for deliveries to this location is midnight Thursday, June 25.

Main Cellaring Location

Sahara Mart East 2611 East Third Sreet Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (812) 339-6224

Hours:

• Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm
• Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm

Deadline for deliveries to this location is 6 pm Thursday, June 25.

Shipping Containers

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