[THC] The Bluegrass Cup and the Lexington Craft Beer Festival

[Dr. L.A. Swihart]

Joel Damron comes to mind when I think of Lexington and B.O.C.K.  And 
Tony what-his-name.  Those Kentucky guys are way too much fun, at least 
the ones I know.  This competition tempts me somewhat seriously.  
Anybody for carpooling?


Nancy and Carl and Carl's brother Larry are heading for Drunk Monk 
competition in Aurora this weekend.  It's an amazing production.  We'll 
let you know how it turns out.  (Nancy did you send your comments about 
BockFest in Cincy last weekend to the group or just to me?  I forget.  I 
look forward to hearing more about it.  Did you get to see the goat 
leading the parade?)


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Greetings Beer Judges,

 

The Brewers of Central Kentucky (BOCK), in conjunction with The Red Mile 
are pleased to announce the first annual Bluegrass Cup homebrew 
competition and Lexington Craft Beer Festival.  We would like to 
invite you to join us for judging and good beer drinking in Lexington 
this May 16.

 

The homebrew competition is sanctioned by the AHA and BJCP.  Judging, 
stewarding, and organizing points will be awarded to all successful 
participants.  Judges are encouraged to register for the competition at 
our website, available at: http://www.lexingtonbeerfest.com 
<http://www.lexingtonbeerfest.com/>.  Judging is scheduled to begin at 
9:30am on Saturday, May 16.  We ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes 
before judging begins so that we can start on time.  A complementary 
lunch will be provided for judges and stewards.  The judging will be 
held at:

 

The Red Mile

1200 Red Mile Road

Lexington, KY, 40504

 

At the conclusion of the homebrew competition, the Lexington Craft Beer 
Festival will commence.  With over 100 craft beers and plenty of Bar-B-Q 
and Louisiana cuisine available for sampling, participating beer judges 
will be welcome and encouraged to discuss ‘all things beer’ with the 
general public.  Judges and stewards will receive complementary 
admission to the festival while the admission for the general public and 
judges’ guests will be $25 (in advance) or $30 (at the door).  Advance 
tickets will be available at Pazzo’s Pizza Pub, Saul Good Restaurant and 
Pub, and The Chase Taproom and through the BOCK club for out-of-towners. 
 Live blues performance will be provided by G. Busy and the Blues 
Revue.  Designated driver tickets will be available for $7 and will 
entitle that person to all the NA drinks and food they want.  The 
Lexington Craft Beer Festival will conclude at 7:00.

 

Discounted hotel accommodations are now available at the adjacent 
SpringHill Suites (Phone: _1-859-225-1500_.  Address: _863 S. Broadway; 
Lexington, KY 40504_).  Be sure to ask for the group rates for 
'Lexington Craft Beer Festival' to qualify for reduced rates.  This 
hotel is easily walkable from the Red Mile.  Please reserve your rooms 
soon as the block of rooms will fill quickly.  Overflow accommodations 
will be available at the nearby Campbell House Inn at a later date, if 
needed.  Limited judge housing is available with some local brewers.  If 
you know one, just call or email them.  Any questions or concerns about 
these or other accommodations should be addressed to Kevin Patterson 
kevwpatt at yahoo.com <mailto:kevwpatt at yahoo.com> .

 

Online beer registration is open from now through Saturday, May 9.  
Registration is available at http://www.lexingtonbeerfest.com 
<http://www.lexingtonbeerfest.com/>.  All beer, mead, and cider styles 
will be accepted and judged according to the 2008 BJCP Guidelines.  
  Best of Show awards will be presented for Best of Show Beer and Best 
of Show Mead / Cider. Entrants will be required to submit two (2) 10-16 
oz. bottles with crown caps or flip-tops. Each bottle must be attached 
with a completed BJCP Beer Identification Label or the labels supplied 
by the online registration, both of which are available at 
http://www.lexingtonbeerfest.com <http://www.lexingtonbeerfest.com/>, 
secured with a rubber band.  Fees for beer entries are $5 each.  Beers 
may be hand-delivered by a registered judge by 8:30am on the day of the 
event, but only if the beers have been pre-registered online or mailed 
to the following address no later than the registration date listed above.

 

BOCK c/o Chris Vandergrift

2308 Mulundy Way

Lexington, KY 40511

 

Please visit http://www.lexingtonbeerfest.com 
<http://www.lexingtonbeerfest.com/> to learn more and to keep up with 
the latest developments.

 

Please address any and all questions and concerns to:

 

Chris Vandergrift

President, Brewers of Central Kentucky

chris.vandergrift at gmail.com <mailto:chris.vandergrift at gmail.com>