[Ansteorra] Titled Brewer of Namron

[Barat]

Once again the Barony of Namron will be selecting its Titled Brewer at 
Namron's Beltane Games (May 6-8, Lake Murray State Park Campsite 2). 
Brewers of Ansteorra I invite and challenge you to present your best 
mead, wine, and beer to the Baron and Baroness of Namron. Come and 
compete with the best brewers in Ansteorra, and indeed some of the best 
brewers in the known world.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at your earliest 
convenience.

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H.L. Barat FitzWalter Reynolds 
Barony of Namron - Kingdom of Ansteorra

Premier Titled Brewer - Barony of Namron
Baroness’ Own Brewer - Barony of Namron

Premier Master Brewer - Vintner of Brad Leah

Founding Member - The Honorable Brotherhood of
Brewers, Mazers, and Vintners

barat at cox.net
M.K.A. Stephen Pursley



Titled Brewer of Namron Competition - to be held Annually at Namron 
Beltane Games

1.	There are three categories:
	a.	Beers and Ales.  A fermented beverage where the primary fermentable 
sugars are derived from grain.
	b.	Meads and Variants.  A fermented beverage where the primary 
fermentable sugars are derived from honey.
	c.	Wines (grapes and other fruits).  A fermented beverage where the 
primary fermentable sugars are derived from fruit juice, whether from 
grapes or other fruits.
2.	Each entrant may enter no more than one entry per category.
3.	The entrant will decide in which category their entry should be 
judged (for example, a braggot could be entered in either the Mead or 
Beer categories).
4.	An entrant cannot enter one type of beverage in more than one 
category. For example, if one bottle of braggot is entered as a Beer, 
another bottle of braggot [even if from a different batch or style] 
cannot be entered in the Mead Variations category.
5.	All entries must be of a style corresponding to the time period of 
the SCA.
6.	All entries must be documented.
7.	The documentation for each entry must include the following:
	a.	A complete list of ingredients.
	b.	The period recipe the entry is based upon.
	c.	The recipe use to produce the entry if it differs from the period 
recipe.
	d.	An explanation of any variations from the period recipe 
(substitution of ingredients, any steps which were skipped, and so on).
8.	Any variation from period ingredients must be satisfactorily 
explained (such as for health reasons) in the documentation.
9.	Use of period technique is not required.
10.	Use of period equipment is not required.
11.	Any entries not in a period style will not be judged.
12.	Any entries without documentation will not be judged.
13.	Entry of any beverage with toxic or otherwise dangerous ingredients 
is strictly forbidden.
14.	All entries must have been produced by simple fermentation, without 
distillation.
15.	Two standard size bottles must be provided for each entry: 12 ounce 
or larger for beers and ales, and 750 ml or larger for meads, mead 
variations, and wines.
16.	Each bottle entered must be labeled. The label must include:
	a.	The name of the brewer/mazer/vintner.
	b.	The name of the beverage.
	c.	The category the beverage is to be judged in.
17.	Judging:
	a.	All entries shall be judged by the Baron and Baroness of Namron, 
and all others designated by the Baron and Baroness of Namron
	b.	Each entry will be judged and awarded points on the following basis:
		i.	Quality of documentation: 1-10 points (10 being better).
		ii.	Quality of the beverage (is the taste, smell, color, clarity, 
alcohol level, appropriate to the style): 1-10 points (10 being 
better).
		iii.	The points for the quality of the documentation and quality of 
the beverage will be added together to give a range from 0-20.
		iv.	The scores for each entrant for each of the three categories will 
be added together. This will yield a maximum possible score of 20 for 
an entrant who enters only one category, to a maximum possible score of 
60 for an entrant who enters all three categories. This is done to 
assure the winner of this competition has a wide and diverse skill set 
in the brewing arts.
		v.	The entrant with the highest total score wins.
18.	In the event of a tie, the Baron and Baroness of Namron shall use 
whatever means they deem fit to select among the entrants who tied.
19.	With the sole exception of the premier competition, each year’s 
competition shall be organized and run by the previous year’s winner. 
Should the previous year’s winner be unable or unwilling the organize 
and run the competition the Premier Brewer and/or any other winner of a 
previous competition shall organized and run the event at the Baron’s 
and Baroness’ pleasure.
20.	The rules of this competition may be changed only by the Baron and 
Baroness of Namron.
21.	While an individual may win the competition more than once, no one 
may win consecutive competitions.
22.	The Baron and Baroness may choose to award the Baron’s Cup or 
Baroness’ Cup to entrants of their choice.  These entrants will be 
acknowledged as the Baron’s Own Brewer or Baroness’ Own Brewer.