LongShot wnners Video

Samuel Adams LongShot Winners announced.

The Samuel Adams American Homebrew Contest selects beers from two homebrewers and a Boston Beer employee's recipe to make up the yearly release of the LongShot variety pack.

Michael Robinson, a long time Brew Free or Die member, has an Old Ale in the pack, Ben Miller of New Mexico contributes a Barleywine, and Jeremy White, an IT employee at Boston Beer, offers a Belgian-style Saison. Congratulations to all three winners, but I have to express how happy I am for Michael Robinson. This was Michael's second time in a row as a LongShot finalist. I just wish I could have been there in person to say well done!!!

The LongShot pack is slated for release in April 2010, my hope is to get to try some of that beer well before April.

4th Annual NERHBC Announced - Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

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CONTACT:     David Rosenbaum, 978.409.5410, secretary@bfd.org

Fourth Annual New England Regional Homebrew Competition Announced

Manchester, NH • September 8, 2009 — On Saturday, October 24^th, Brew Free or Die (BFD) and Southern Maine Homebrewers (SMH) clubs are jointly hosting the Fourth Annual New England Regional Homebrew Competition. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Cancer Society, and The Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine.  In 2008, the competition donated a total of $2,200.00 to the charities.

Winners will be selected from what are expected to be more than 300 entries of homebrewed beer, cider and mead from across the country.  Last year 20 states were represented with 290 entries in all BJCP recognized categories.  Entries will be accepted, between September 28^th and October 9^th, with judging to be held at The Shed in Acton, ME on Saturday, October 24^th, starting at 9am.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for homebrewers from across the country to showcase their beer, cider and mead.  We have had some truly fine entries to judge in the past, and I expect this year to be even better.” said Steve Loignon, Board Member of the Southern Maine Homebrewers. 

The 2009 New England Regional Homebrew Competition is sponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and site sponsor, The Shed of Acton Maine.  Supported by dozens of other sponsors, NERHBC is among the largest homebrewing competitions in New England, and is sanctioned by the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP).  The competition awards gold, silver and bronze medals in 28 style categories. Homebrewer of the Year (sponsored by Samuel Adams), Cidermaker of the Year (Sponsored by Woodchuck Draft Cider) and Meadmaker of the Year (sponsored by Maine Mead Works) honors, plus the Best of Show Award, are awarded to the top amateur brewers as determined through the competition.

“Each year the NERHBC has gotten bigger and better, and this year we have a new set of terrific prizes from our sponsors to recognize the efforts of the entrants.  It is a great way to honor Don Merkey’s love of brewing and to raise money for two worthy charities." said Michael Fairbrother, President of Brew Free or Die.

Information about entering the competition, judging, stewarding, and sponsorship is available at http://www.bfd.org/NERHBC.  A complete list of winners will be posted on the competition website after the competition.

This year’s competition is being planned and run by club members from of local clubs Brew Free or Die, New Hampshire’s Oldest Homebrew Club, and Southern Maine Homebrewers.  Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is the competition sponsor, while other sponsors include The Shed, Samuel Adams, Maine Mead Works, Woodchuck Draft Cider, National Chemicals, March Pumps, Time Honored Designs and Shapleigh Hops, among many other local and national firms.  A complete list of sponsors is available on http://www.bfd.org/NERHBC.

For more information, including entry forms and registration for judges and stewards, please see the competition website: http://www.bfd.org/NERHBC.

Brew Free or Die (BFD) is New Hampshire's first, and most active, homebrew club. BFD was started in January of 1991 by several home brewers, intent on establishing a homebrew club in New Hampshire to 'host' the American Homebrewers Association conference held in June of that year in Manchester. BFD's membership is currently around 80 members, representing all levels of experience and expertise.

Southern Maine Homebrewers  (SMH) was founded in 2004 to preserve and promote the time honored tradition of home brewing; to share each others knowledge and experience about beer, mead, cider & wine brewing, tasting & judging,.  SMH also maintains involvement with the AHA and their competitions through club sponsored entries and activities.  SMH is Maine’s largest homebrew club.

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