Homebrewers of Philadelphia and Suburbs
(HOPS)
Presents

Best of Philly Homebrew Competition

(32nd in a Series)

A BJCP Sanctioned Event

Sponsored by Home Sweet Homebrew

The competition is open only to BJCP 2015 Categories 1-34 (beer only). Awards will be given for 1st place winning beers in all categories and Best of Show. Evaluation forms will be e-mailed back to all contestants shortly after the competition. Anyone wanting a paper copy can pick them up at Home Sweet Homebrew a week after the event.

We are a small, local competiton. Our prizes typically are gift certificates to local establishments. Although we do not discourage non-locals from submitting entries, take this as fair warning in regards to prizes.

If you have any questions, call Home Sweet Homebrew or send e-mail to the event organizer. Information about various sub-competitions can be found at here.

Competition Guidelines and Entry Requirements

• The competition is open to all homebrewers whose sole purpose is to make beer for consumption by themselves, their families, and their friends. If any commerical interest or intent is discovered (e.g. you are perfecting your recipes to go commercial and you publically state as much), the entries, regardless of how good they may be, will be disqualified from winning.
• The fee is $8.50 for each entry (reflects a slight increase). All payments will be through PayPal which is linked to the registration process. No cash, checks, or credit cards will be accepted.
• Any request for a PayPal refund due to not submitting an entry or damage of an entry in transport will have $1 per entry deducted from the refund to cover PayPal costs.
• All entries must be registered online at Reggierbeer.com.
• Entries may be dropped off at any of the locations listed below. Dates when entries will be accepted are also listed. All mailed entries should be sent to the Home Sweet Homebrew location. They must be addressed as "HOPS BOPS, c/o Home Sweet Homebrew" to ensure that the packages do not get misplaced by accident. If you are mailing your entry, please package carefully and do not use USPS.
• Drop off locations are accepting entries for more than one competition. Entries should be clearly labeled as "HOPS BOPS" to avoid confusion with these other competitions.
• All bottles must be at Home Sweet Homebrew by COB 10/09. Judges are no longer allowed to bring their entries the day of the competition.
• TWO (12-16oz) bottles per entry. Bottles must be free of labels or identifying marks. Printed crown caps must be blacked out. An online-generated   bottle ID form must be attached to each bottle with a rubber band. No glue or tape.
• Only one entry per BJCP subcategory is allowed with a maximum of two entries per BJCP category.
• Beer will be judged according to the category it was entered in. Please consult the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines. The competition is restricted to categories 1-34 of the 2015 style guidelines. Any ciders or meads entered will be disqualified, though they will be happily drunk and verbally judged by the competition staff. Those wishing to enter meads into competition are referred to our friends in the suburbs running Valhalla.
• The competition is capped at 250 entries.
• The competition organizers reserve the right to collapse categories as they deem appropriate.
• All entries become property of HOPS. No entries will be returned. Only home-brewed (not commercial or commercially assisted) beers may be entered (must conform to AHA guidelines for homebrew).
• Entries that do not follow these guidelines and entry requirements will be disqualified. Disqualified entries may be judged but are not eligible for any of the awards.
• Any questions or disputes that arise during the competition will be settled by the competition organizers with all decisions being final.

HOPS - BOPS Drop Off Points and Deadlines

Entry collection times are listed by location. Online registration will close at 8pm ET on 10/04. It is the responsibility of the entrant to get the entries to the drop off locations in a timely manner.

• Home Sweet Homebrew -- Mail in location!
  2008 Sansom Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19103
  Phone: (215) 569-9469
  Website: www.homesweethomebrew.com
  Entries accepted thru COB 10/09.
  
  
• Keystone Homebrew Supply-Montgomeryville
  435 Doylestown Rd
  Montgomeryville PA 18936
  Phone: (215) 855-0100
  Website: www.keystonehomebrew.com
  Pick up early Saturday afternoon, 10/08. Plan accordingly.
  
  
• Artisan Homebrew
  128 E Lancaster Ave
  Downingtown, PA 19335
  Phone: (610) 873-4677
  Website: artisanhomebrew.com
  Pick up on Friday, 10/07 at noon. Plan accordingly.
  
  
• Wine, Barley & Hops Homebrew Supply
  248 Bustleton Pike
  Feasterville PA 19053
  Phone: (215) 322-4780
  Website: winebarleyandhops.com
  Pick up on 10/07 at noon. Plan accordingly.
  

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