[MR] Fw: Siege of Glengarry X Brewing Competition Rules

[Daria of Atlantia mka Patti Knerr]

Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 8:05 PM
Subject: Siege of Glengarry X Brewing Competition Rules


Highland Foorde is a vibrant and growing barony of northern Atlantia. We have been working to develop the western region where we have been setting up a colony. This settlement will manage the resources of this area which will provide much-needed farmland, meadows for grazing, and vast timber stands.

The Kingdom of Æthelmearc surrounds this colony, on three sides, and it is connected to us by only one road running through a dangerous and narrow, mountain passage. Rumors abound that the citizens of AEthelmearc’s borderlands are suspicious of our intentions, fearful even of an invasion (Sept 24th weekend), and are conspiring to barricade the Western Road. 

We have received word that in preparation for the next attack, Sylvan Glen is readying its stores. One thing being done to prepare is the restocking of ales, meads, and such, in hopes of having enough to survive the siege. (We hear their medicinal stores of liqueurs is getting dangerously low.) We must be ready to meet the demands of a strong resistance.

As such, the Shire of Sylvan Glen is proud to announce the return of the brewing and vinting competition, in celebration of this 10th anniversary of the Siege of Glengarry.

(We will send out event updates and changes as needed. Please contact us with any questions. Email Lady Theodora Quennell, Sylvan Glen Arts & Sciences at ladyquenn at aol.com)

~Siege of Glengarry X
~Brewing Competition Rules

Theme - The theme for this years Siege of Glengarry X brewing competition is the apple. This includes but is not limited to apples as a fermentable, flavoring, color, garnish, label decoration, name, bottle shape, palate cleanser, or any other way you can think of to sneak an apple into your entry. Be creative! Try an orchard on the label, or an apple platter for presentation.

1. Eligibility - This competition is open to any person attending the Shire of Sylvan Glen’s Siege of Glengarry X. All entries must fit into one of the categories below and must have been produced by the entrant. Must be at least 21 years of age for alcoholic submissions. If the entrant is under 21 then they may enter non-alcoholic entries. If under 18, the parent must be present as the sponsor for entry. Each entrant may submit up to 2 beverages in each category.

2. Categories - 
• Mead - Any fermented beverage that the primary fermentable is over 50% honey. This category contains, but is not limited to mead, metheglin, melomel, cysers, pymeth, & braggot. 
• Ale/Lager/Beer - Any fermented beverage that the primary fermentable is over 50% grain. This category includes hopped and un-hopped beverages.
• Wine - Any fermented beverage that the primary fermentable is fruit, vegetable, etc.
• Cordial/Liqueur - Sweetened or un-sweetened infusion in a wine, mead or distilled spirit.
• Vinegar - Fermented dilute alcoholic liquids.
• Exotic/Other - Include such things as kumiss and kefir (produced from fermented milks), brandies, whiskeys, and soy sauces. Also include non-alcoholics such as cocoas and carbonated beverages.
• First Time (in a Category) - Any entrant that has never entered a specific category in any competition may choose to move their item to the “First Time” category. This will allow the judges to give specific considerations to the first time contributor.

3. Bottles - Entrants must submit at least 1-2 bottles or other suitable containers (i.e. jars, etc...) of 8 oz or greater for each entry. Entries may be labeled for optimum presentation.

4. Documentation - Full documentation is not required but points will be lost if not included.
• Information Required - Name of Beverage and Category & Full ingredients list.
• Recommended additional information - Recipe used and short description of process & Historical Context

5. Submission Process - 
• Entries will be accepted between (to be determined). 
• The location & information will be posted at the A&S building. 
• Judge comment sheets will be available to be picked up at (to be determined).

6. Judging Process - Each entry will be judged by a panel of judges according to the following criteria. Judges would like the brewer present, in order to be able to ask questions but it is not required for entry or judging. The brewing war point will be awarded by averaging the scores of all the entries for each kingdom and determining the highest. In the event of a tie the war point will be split between the two kingdoms.

• 10 pt. Documentation
• 15 pt. Authenticity (Period product in terms of ingredients, method, process)
• 10 pt. Presentation (Appropriate bottle, fill, display, etc)
• 10 pt. Appearance (Color, head retention, carbonation, clarity/sediment)
• 10 pt. Aroma/Bouquet
• 10 pt. Alcohol Balance
• 10 pt. Body/Sugar Balance
• 10 pt. Taste/Flavor profile
• 15 pt. Overall impression
• 100 pt. TOTAL

7. Awards and Honors - All awards will be given during the presentation ceremony or court as deemed appropriate.

8. Fine Print - The decision of the competition organizers and judges will be final concerning eligibility, prizes, and honors.

9. If you mess up - All entries received will be judged as best possible regardless of compliance with these rules. However, entries not meeting the above requirement may not be eligible for prizes and honors.

10. Good Luck and Happy Brewing