Subject: Digest for the period 11/10/2003 - 11/11/2003
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:00:50 -0500

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  1. RE: guidelines 


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From: Alan Hord  Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:39:01 -0800
Subject: RE: guidelines 



Reference: Gordon Strong comments

I would like to see a process where we have input registered on a regular
basis rather than by closed-committee.  Both myself and one other judge from
our region wanted to volunteer a year ago to assist in the review process
and we were turned away.  In addition, there are several respected breweries
in our region that feel slighted by lack of attention to their artisan
efforts and are left out of the Guidelines as a reference.

My point is two-fold:
Guidelines are useful if one can get an example of style from their nearest
geographic brewing center.  Prime Example: 3C Cream Ale - Genesee & Little
Kings are not available on the West Coast.

Additionally, how are the Guidelines going to reflect the segmentation and
changes of the industry without feedback?  A good judge observes and reports
what they find to their peers.  Please don't forget us :o)

Thanks for listening.
Alan Hord - National
Seattle region, Washington

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Subject: Digest for the period 11/10/2003 - 11/11/2003
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:00:50 -0500

Table of contents
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  1. RE: guidelines 


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From: Alan Hord  Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:39:01 -0800
Subject: RE: guidelines 



Reference: Gordon Strong comments

I would like to see a process where we have input registered on a regular
basis rather than by closed-committee.  Both myself and one other judge from
our region wanted to volunteer a year ago to assist in the review process
and we were turned away.  In addition, there are several respected breweries
in our region that feel slighted by lack of attention to their artisan
efforts and are left out of the Guidelines as a reference.

My point is two-fold:
Guidelines are useful if one can get an example of style from their nearest
geographic brewing center.  Prime Example: 3C Cream Ale - Genesee & Little
Kings are not available on the West Coast.

Additionally, how are the Guidelines going to reflect the segmentation and
changes of the industry without feedback?  A good judge observes and reports
what they find to their peers.  Please don't forget us :o)

Thanks for listening.
Alan Hord - National
Seattle region, Washington

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