Media Backgrounder
April 7, 2008
REGINA TO HOST MAJOR HOMEBREWING COMPETITION
From April 8 to 12, 2008, the best homebrewers from across Canada will compete in Regina at the 2008 ALES Homebrew Open and American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Canadian Regional Qualifier.
Now in its 15th year, this competition of homebrewed beer, cider and mead is organized by Regina’s ALES club, and is hosted by The Bushwakker Brewpub @ 2206 Dewdney Avenue. The event is sponsored by numerous local and international beer-related companies and organizations.
Medal winners from this competition advance to the AHA’s National Homebrew Competition (June 21-23 in Cincinnati, OH), which is the largest competition of its kind in the world. The ALES club has been the proud organizer of the Canadian Regional Qualifier since 2004.
Prizes and medals will be awarded in 28 categories of beer, cider and mead as classified by the internationally recognized Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP). Certified judges from Saskatchewan, Alberta and California will be evaluating entries in accordance with BJCP style guidelines and scoring systems.
Homebrewing is a fast-growing hobby in North America, and is an offshoot of an appreciation for the hundreds of styles of craft beer, cider and mead, and is also closely linked to an overall appreciation for quality food and drink made from the finest of fresh and natural ingredients.
Homebrewers use non-commercial equipment and methods to produce classic and experimental styles using basic raw materials such as malted barley, fruit, honey, hops and pure varietal yeasts. The quality of homebrewed beer, cider and mead is frequently equal to, or better than, the best commercial offerings.
Contact Mark Heise at (306) 527-2073 or competition@alesclub.com for additional information
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