The Mendocino County Homebrew Festival
Saturday, November 16th
2-3pm VIT (“Very Important Taster”) ticket holders only
3-6pm All ticket holders
Ukiah Valley Conference Center
200 S. School St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
People’s Choice Awards!
All attendees get three bottle caps that they can use to vote for their favorite beer by dropping the caps into designated containers. Ribbons and awards will go to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place vote earners.
Brewer’s Choice Awards!
A separate tasting and judging will be conducted by professional brewers, led by Kevin McGee of Anderson Valley Brewing Company, to select a top quality beer to be brewed by AVBC. The winning brewer will get to assist on brew day, learn about scaling their recipe, and use a commercial brew system.
“Fire” Ingredients
In addition to the main awards above there will be a bonus prize for the most popular beer that incorporates any kind of “fire” ingredient – interpret that as you will!
- Up to a maximum of 3 beers per brewer.
- No restriction on styles.
- 5 gallon minimum recommended for each beer, more is encouraged.
- Beer must be brewed on a homebrew system – nothing can be made at a commercial facility.
- Cider + Mead is allowed. If we get enough entries we’ll split them into their own category with their own ribbons and prizes, otherwise they’ll go in the mix with the beers. Due to regulations, mead can not compete for the Brewer's Choice Award prize.
- 21 and over only to pour or taste.
- Each brewer that signs up may also register an assistant.
- No fee for brewers + assistants.
- Brewers must provide their beer, a way to serve it (jockey box, etc.) and a dump bucket.
- Brewers may bring signage and otherwise decorate their serving station as they like.
Questions can be directed to:
Reba Smith - City of Ukiah Event Coordinator
707.463.6706 office 707.354.3414 cell
rsmith@cityofukiah.com
