[Ansteorra] RE: [Namron] beltane_brewing_competition_rules1.doc
Cellach Ferguson
cellach at breezykilt.com
Mon Apr 19 20:16:05 PDT 2004
Replied Privately.
On Tue, 2004-04-20 at 23:04, Lisa Duke wrote:
> I am looking for Tadhg. The spokesperson for the tavern at AAA. I tried to
> call the telephone number I have in my database and I typed it in wrong and
> got a wrong number. Will you have him telephone me or give me an
> appropriate time to call him. Wed evening I have a nutrition class and will
> be home by 9:30 pm
>
> Her Ladyship Arabella de Montacute, AAA Co-Steward
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ansteorra-bounces at ansteorra.org
> [mailto:ansteorra-bounces at ansteorra.org]On Behalf Of Matthias the Brewer
> Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 6:52 PM
> To: Barony of Namron; Inc. Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA;
> ansteorra-announce at ansteorra.org
> Subject: [Ansteorra] RE: [Namron] beltane_brewing_competition_rules1.doc
>
> Namron's Titled Brewer CompetitionJust a reminder to all. In just 21 days
> from today, you'll have missed the Premier Namron Beltane Brewing
> Competition. The winner will have been named, and awarded, all of the
> celebratory beer/wine/mead will have been consumed, and you'll be in the
> midst if the Premier Namron Beltane Brewing Competition Hangover!!!
>
> If you would like to enter and win the competition, read the rules below and
> prepare for the competition.
>
> All entries will be taken in the Main Hall (listen for changes to the site,
> since things can always change) between 10 AM and 12 Noon. The judging will
> be performed at Their Excellencies convenience over the afternoon. Winners
> will be announced sometime after the judging (hey, that's all I know).
>
> Anyone having questions, should feel free to contact me.
>
> Matthias the Brewer
> matthiasthebrewer at cox.net
> Honorable Brotherhood of Brewers, Vintners, and Mazers
> -----Original Message-----
> From: namron-bounces at ansteorra.org [mailto:namron-bounces at ansteorra.org]On
> Behalf Of Matt Reynolds
> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 5:23 PM
> To: Barony of Namron; Inc. Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA;
> ansteorra-announce at ansteorra.org
> Subject: [Namron] beltane_brewing_competition_rules1.doc
>
>
>
>
> Greetings to all (again),
>
>
>
> Attached are the rules for the Premier Namron Beltane Brewing Competition.
> (This time I really mean it!!)
>
>
>
> I'd like to encourage everyone to enter any or all categories (beer, mead,
> and wine). Great fame and fortune must surely await he/she who wins this
> competition. (Fame and fortune not included at this competition.)
>
>
>
> Should any have questions, feel free to contact me. (OK, I've heard from
> a lot of you already, and I swear I didn't know the attachment would be
> stripped. Promise!! That's my story and I'm sticking with it!!)
>
>
>
> (Still) Matthias the Brewer
>
> Honorable Brotherhood of Brewers, Vintners and Mazers
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Beltane Brewing Competition
>
>
>
> 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: 16 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. 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.
>
>
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