National Homebrew Competition 2012

[alikocho]

I can now confirm that the venue for the National will be The Annexe at St Werburghs Community Centre. We have the space booked provisionally from 8am til 10pm. Setup from 8, judging will begin at 9.30am. Lunch for Judges, Stewards and staff around noon. Awards and social from 4pmish.

The space will be divided into two during judging (soundproof divider). One space will be where judging takes place (entry only to judges, stewards and competition staff), and the other will be a hang-out zone with a homebrew stocked 'bar' (kegs or bottles) and stalls run by sponsors. Beer will not be paid for, but may ONLY be consumed in 'festival' glasses (kindly sponsored by the Malt Miller). All competition entrants, judges, stewards and staff will be provided with glasses on the day. Additional glasses (for guests etc) may be purchased on the day. It is anticipated that there will be food available on the day.

Map here: http://g.co/maps/juhfr

A short distance from 3 of Bristol's microbreweries, a 7 minute walk from Stapleton Road Station (6 minutes from Temple Meads), 30 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads, just of the M32 (street parking), served by bus routes 5 and 25. Three decent local pubs, nearby cafes, park and even a city farm and a short walk to the main shopping centre, hotels etc, useful if you want to do something else in Bristol or if you're bringing people not so interested in beer!

Over 50 people have already registered on the site, people have already entered beer, and there are some great pro-brewers coming to help with judging! Stay tuned for what looks set to be an awesome competition with some staggering prizes, great beer and great people!

[I_used_to_brew]

I can now confirm that the venue for the National will be The Annexe at St Werburghs Community Centre. A short distance from 3 of Bristol's microbreweries

Which three?

1. Arbor Ales
2. Towels
3. Zero Degrees or is Vince at Ashley down closer?

[alikocho]

I can now confirm that the venue for the National will be The Annexe at St Werburghs Community Centre. A short distance from 3 of Bristol's microbreweries

Which three?

1. Arbor Ales
2. Towels
3. Zero Degrees or is Vince at Ashley down closer?

Arbor
Towles
Ashley Down
and...actually scraping in a fourth, Avon Beer Company (although they might be dead)

[I_used_to_brew]

I'm sure ABC are gone.

[alikocho]

I'm sure ABC are gone.

So I was right with three then.

[Bimster]

Only about 3 miles from GWB as well.

[Capn Ahab]

I'm sure ABC are gone.

They closed down over a year ago. Family health issues.

[alikocho]

As a result of popular requests, this years competition will have an additional custom category for New Zealand Pale Ales. The exact parameters of the style need a bit of defining, but it should be made clear that one of the main motivations is that New Zealand hops are out of place in either category 8 or category 10 as they are currently defined. Beers exhibiting a discernable New Zealand hop character should be entered in NZ Pale Ales (cat 30A) this year rather than other categories.

[Bimster]

quote="Taz Ales"]I would have been able to do the original date, but I'll be in Wales following the WRC on the 15th. Ho hum.Taz[/quote]

I will also be in Wales, watching the rally (and enjoying what will probably be my last piece of freedom) so won't be able to attend the competition. Shame as I was looking forward to it.

If you need any help in the run up, please let me know.

[alikocho]

I can now confirm that the shipping address will be:

UK National Homebrew Competition
c/o Bristol Beer Factory
The Old Brewery
Durnford St,
Bristol,
BS3 2AW

Many thanks to the Bristol Beer Factory for agreeing to help out with this.