- Entry registration for the 2022 competition will open on January 15th. People can set up their accounts now on the registration site but they must return on January 15th to register their entries.
- We will be using the same score sheet format that we used last year with a few enhancements. It is designed to provide the same type of feedback as the standard BJCP scoresheet but it does it in a more condensed format. It will also be captured on an electronic device so no messy handwriting issues. One of the motivating factors behind this change is an attempt to reduce the chance of virus transmission as a result of paper exchange. Please familiarize yourself with this change before submitting entries.
- Score Sheet Example DOWNLOAD
- The majority of judging is scheduled to take place on February 18th & 19th, 2022. We will make every effort to conduct the judging as safely and efficiently as possible. No results will be made public until all judging has been completed, but we will be providing updates on the site as to the progress we’re making. Awards will be mailed out within a week of judging completion.
- The competition will be limited to 500 entries. As in years past we will be judging to the BJCP 2015 guidelines and we will make every effort to have all entries judged by at least 2 BJCP Beer, Mead, or Cider Judges, Professional Brewers, Professional Mead Makers, or Professional Cider Makers.
- We will again be requesting 3 bottles per an entry in 2022. Should only 2 bottles be supplied or survive shipping then that entry will not be judged at best of show should the entry make it to that level.
- The drop off and ship to locations for the competition have been confirmed. Please be sure to verify the deadline date and time for the drop off location you plan to use. There is a specific time and date listed for each site and most deadlines are at least a week before the February 4th registration and shipping deadline. Unfortunately this year we are unable to arrange transportation from our regular MN and Northern IL locations.
- We have confirmed that we will still be a part of the Midwest Homebrewer of the Year circuit, American Mead Makers Association’s National Mead Maker of the Year award circuit, and the Master Championship of Amature Brewing circuit.
- We are very happy to announce the return of the professional ramp ups and a pro am qualifier affiliated with the competition. Please see the Awards section on the registration site for details regarding the Brewmaster’s, Mead Maker’s, and Cider Maker’s Choice awards.
That’s it for now. We’ll post additional updates as things develop.
Prosit, Sláinte, Salute, Na Zdravi, Cheers! – Bruce Buerger
Coordinator – Midwinter Homebrew Competition