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JudgeNet Digest #1259                              Sun 21 Apr 1996

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Contents:

  Novice Info, AHA National P              ("Rad Equipment")
  Novice Info, AHA National Points        Date: 4/18/96  Time: 6:41
  Re: BJCP Thread                          (Spencer W Thomas)
  Washington, DC: Call For Judges          (Rick Garvin)
  competition announcement                 (Mark Taratoot)
                                           (Mark Johnston)

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Date: 18 Apr 1996 16:26:10 U
From: "Rad Equipment" <rad_equipment at rad-mac1.ucsf.edu>
Subject: Novice Info, AHA National P

Subject:   Novice Info, AHA National Points        Date: 4/18/96  Time: 6:41
AM

Bob Talkiewicz asked if the sanctioning organizations could provide some
formulas and statistical data for first time organizers in the areas of
promotion, entry ratios, etc.

I can't speak for the AHA but I do have some experience with the BJCP. We have
not had anywhere near the time necessary to compile such date on a purely
statistical basis. From my own experience as an organizer I can only offer
that Pale Ales, Stouts, and recently Specialty beers have attracted the most
entries. I don't think there are any ratios to expect x# of entries for x# of
announcements. It is just too variable a hobby built on a very small base.

The BJCP will attempt to address some of the novice concerns requested but it
will take us some time to get to it. We are still hot and heavy into the
basics of reorganization and filling posts with able volunteers.

ALSO: Be advised that the points award for the 1996 AHA First Round sites is
still the same as in recent years. 1 point for the first session attended, .5
points for each following session attended with a max of 1.5 points per day
and 3 points for the event. Anyone who attends all the sessions at a site will
get 3 points regardless of the number of actual sessions held.

Hang in there.

RW...


                      BEER JUDGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
                      c/o Celebrator Beer News - PO Box 375 - Hayward CA 94543
                      415-502-1070
                      Russ Wigglesworth, Program Administrator
                      Rad_Equipment at RadMac1.ucsf.edu


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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 11:48:52 -0400
From: Spencer W Thomas <spencer at engin.umich.edu>
Subject: Re: BJCP Thread 

>>>>> "Pinhey" == Pinhey Craig <CPINHEY at DHC.DOFASCO.CA> writes:

    Pinhey> However, as a Competition organizer, we need
    Pinhey> lots of entries too survive - therefore we need good
    Pinhey> publicity. AHA gives that through Zymurgy.

I'll keep saying this until I'm blue in the face, I guess.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO SANCTION WITH THE AHA IN ORDER TO GET LISTED IN THE
CALENDAR IN ZYMURGY!!!!!!!

Sorry for shouting, but I've said this several times, in this forum,
in the last few months.

A phone call or e-mail to the AHA with the particulars will suffice.

=Spencer Thomas in Ann Arbor, MI        (spencer at umich.edu)

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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 17:09:16 -0400
From: Rick Garvin <rgarvin at btg.com>
Subject: Washington, DC: Call For Judges

BURP presents the fourth annual Nation's Capital "Spirit of Free Beer" on
Saturday May 18. Previous years have seen over 200 entries in this
competition. BJCP judges are invited to join us.

Registration forms are avail at
<http://www.btg.com/~rgarvin/burp/sofb4/sofb4.html> or by email from
rgarvin at btg.com.

Cheers, Rick

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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 14:48:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mark Taratoot <taratoot at PEAK.ORG>
Subject: competition announcement

Heart of the Valley Homebrewers Present:
The 14th Annual Oregon Homebrew Competition and Festival

At the Oregon Trader Brewery 
140 Hill Street, NE
Albany, Oregon 97321
(Off Street Parking Available)

Saturday, May 11th, 1996   From 11 am to 5 pm

JUDGING FOR THE 24 RECOGNIZED AHA BEER STYLES PLUS
ALL THREE MEAD CATEGORIES

The Heart of the Valley Homebrewers invite you to participate in the
fourteenth annual homebrew competition and festival, the longest running
event of its kind in Oregon.  The focus of the event will be a judging of
homebrewed beer sanctioned by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA)
and the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP).  In addition, the club
will host a festival to promote awareness and knowledge of various beer
styles, provide opportunities to share information about the homebrewing
craft, and encourage interaction between homebrewers in a social
atmosphere.  This years activities will include several displays, a
raffle, food concessions, and the opportunity to meet and talk with some
of the best and most experienced homebrewers anywhere! 

Entry fee is $5.00.  This year there will be NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED THE DAY 
OF THE COMPETITION.  Entries may be mailed directly to or dropped off at
the festival site or dropped off at one of our remote pick up sites.  We 
are also offering on-line entry and judge registration.


Special guest speaker:    The world renowned 
                            Fred Eckhardt


Complete details, entry requirements, rules, drop-off site locations, and 
directions to the festival are available at our web site:

           http://www.peak.org/~taratoot/fest.html

or contact Lee Smith at (541)926-2286 
 or
Mark Taratoot at (taratoot at peak.org)


- --
Mark Taratoot            "...though my problems are meaningless,
taratoot at peak.org         that don't make them go away."     
                                                         -Neil Young


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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 17:37:46 -0400
From: Mark Johnston <msjohnst at srvr.third-wave.com>
Subject: 

In Judgenet #1257, Al Korzonas wrote:

>> Black malt does not add astringency.<<

Astringency is a perception based more on sensation than flavor. I perceive
it as a sharp drying out on my tongue. I have experienced this sensation
both in homebrewed and commercial beers where black malts are used. However,
I am able to distinguish somewhat between the astringency from black malts
and that from other causes. Perhaps "astringency" is neither the cause nor
correct term for this perception that I get from black malts, however it is
the term I currently use. I do not deduct for it if it is properly balanced
in a beer that should contain some black malt character.


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