I have received the following from Mark Thome, our long-lost brother out on the West Coast:
Hi Paul,
Hope this email still works.
My new brew club sponsors the Oaktoberfest competition. It is part of the oaktoberfest street fair in Oakland. As u can see, the best of show gets a lot more then a hardy hand shake.
Let’s show them what the UBCC can do.
Homebrewers,
The Oaktoberfest Homebrew Competition, hosted by the Mad Zymurgists, is pleased to announce this year’s new grand prize for the Best of Show beer. While we know everyone enjoys the ribbons and recognition of winning in a category at this German style only competition, we are upping the WOW factor for the competition winner this year.
We have partnered with the 21st Amendment Brewing Company to offer a very special opportunity for the winning brewer—to have their winning lager or ale beer brewed by 21A for local distribution and special events!
Shaun O’Sullivan, co-owner, and Brewermaster had this to say, “We are so excited to be part of this great competition, and to do something exciting for the homebrewing community.”
There is still plenty of time to get a beer ready for Oaktoberfest. If you don’t already have some in the works, here are a few that are easily finished by the entry deadline: Altbier, Kölsch, Weizen, Dunkelweizen, Roggenbier, Berliner Weisse, Rauchbeer, or a sped-up lager.
And as always, the winners will be announced live at the Oaktoberfest in the Dimond festival in Oakland on October 4th on the main stage!
Visit the competition page for more information: http://www.madzymurgists.com