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Brew Slam 2017 Competition - Toronto - Deadline: Nov 4th

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Brew Slam 2017 Competition - Toronto - Deadline: Nov 4th

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Brew Slam 2017 Announcement!

Visit this page for the full details: http://www.gtabrews.ca/brew-slam/

GTA Brews is excited to announce our third annual, nation-wide, homebrew competition for beer, mead, and cider; Brew Slam 2017 (#BrewSlam)! This is an AHA/BJCP sanctioned competition, and also part of the Canadian Brewer of the Year circuit. Judging will be performed by BJCP ranked judges and pro brewers, using the BJCP 2015 Guidelines.

Entry Deadline: Nov 4th, 2017
Judging: Nov 10th – 12th @ Amsterdam Brewery
Awards Ceremony: Nov 18th @ Henderson Brewing Company
Styles Accepted: All BJCP Beer/Mead/Cider styles
Entry limits: 1 entry per classic style subcategory (1-26, C1, M1). 2 entries per specialty category (21B, 27-34, C2, M2-M4), must be different beers. Max 15 entries per person.

Account registration is open now! Visit the Brew Slam page for details on rules, prizes, and more!

About Brew Slam 2017
This will be our 3rd year running this competition, and we’re excited to make it even better. Last year we had; 689 entries (117% increase over 2015), avg flight of only 8.67 entries/pair, 52 judges, 22 stewards, entries from 9/10 Canadian provinces, and over $7,000 in prizes. This year, we expect to become the largest homebrew competition in Canada.

About GTA Brews
We are Toronto’s local, as well as Canada’s largest, homebrew club. Since establishing in 2013, we have worked to strengthen and grow the homebrewing community through education, events, competitions, and camaraderie. We bring Toronto area homebrewers together in person, and online, to create a friendly community where we share knowledge, talk shop, and provide feedback on each others homebrews. We welcome members of all experience levels including; potential brewers, new brewers, experienced brewers, and pro brewers.

Press Release: http://www.gtabrews.ca/2017/08/announci ... mpetition/
GTA Brews - Toronto's Homebrew Club - http://www.gtabrews.ca/

Eric's Brewing Blog - Advanced Homebrewing for the Intermediate Brewer - http://www.ericbrews.com/

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The entry deadline is coming up Nov 4th! Now is the time to register your entries and planning drop off or shipping.

Full Details and Registration: https://www.gtabrews.ca/brew-slam/

Some exciting news:
- Gordon Strong (President of BJCP, and renowned homebrew author) will be judging all weekend Nov 10-12. Get feedback on your beer from Gordon!
- We have a ridiculous list of prizes, including a Grainfather system, tons of malt, gift cards, and brewing chemicals. More coming soon as well!

Prize/Sponsor List: https://www.gtabrews.ca/brew-slam/sponsors-prizes/
GTA Brews - Toronto's Homebrew Club - http://www.gtabrews.ca/

Eric's Brewing Blog - Advanced Homebrewing for the Intermediate Brewer - http://www.ericbrews.com/

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