BABBLE Leap Beer 2012

BABBLE is pleased to present Leap Beer 2012. Leap Beer is part of the Midwest Homebrewer of the Year Circuit. In 2004 BABBLE held it’s first competetion, Leap Beer (Brew-Off in non-leap years). Over the years the competetion has grown to be one of the larger competitions in Illinois. Entries are recieved across the United States and have even had international entires.

In 2012, RAM Restaurant and Brewery in Wheeling, IL will be our host. In addition, RAM will brew the Best of Show winner for the 2012 Great American Beer Festival Pro/Am. The competition will be held Saturday, February 25th. Entries will be accepted February 1st through the 18th. Several drop off sites through out the Chicago area have been arranged. See rules and website for full details.

http://www.babblehomebrewers.com/index.php/events

We are also in need to stewards and judges. Judging will start at 9:00 am. Those interested in volunteering can reach the Leap Beer committee at: brewoff@babblehomebrewers.com

Thank you to all the past participants, volunteers and sponsors. Best of luck to all of the 2012 entrants!

Cheers

How big a competition is this, usually? (how many entries, approximately?)

365 entries in 2011. The archives page has results going back to 2008:

http://www.babblehomebrewers.com/index.php/archives

It’s been growing each year:

207 in 2008;
249 in 2009
348 in 2010
365 in 2011

-kenc

Thanks, Kenc. I entered a couple of my finest recipes. Have fun with the comp.

Great, and good luck!

As a reminder - Deadline for entries is this Saturday!

Entries will be accepted February 1st through the 18th. Several drop off sites through out the Chicago area have been arranged. See rules and website for full details.

http://www.babblehomebrewers.com/index.php/events

-kenc

thanks for the good luck wishes bro! I believe they helped me win a blue ribbon in the Belgian Golden Strong category. Woot!

Congrats! In that category, I see you were up against the brewer who took BOS. Good work!

-kenc

Thank you very much, Kenc. I’ve been told this recipe is my best, by several people. I missed sendin’ it off to AHA regionals, though (dammit to hell!).

Am looking forward to seeing the scoresheets.

Rock on, brah.

Beavis