Enter the 2009 Washington Mead & Cider Cup: Washington’s first Mead and Cider only competition, brought to you by the Impaling Alers on behalf of the Washington Homebrewers Association. All Meads, Ciders, and Perrys will be accepted as defined by the 2008 BJCP Guidelines for categories 24 – 28.

• Entry Fee: $7 per entry – Checks made payable to Larry’s Brewing Supply (2) 10-12 oz or (1) 750 mm corked or capped bottle per entry

• Entries Due: July 27th – August 12th, 2009

• Mail to / Drop Off: Larry’s Brewing Supply 7405 S 212th St. #103Kent, WA 98032

BJCP Judging will be held on Saturday August 15th, 2009 at Larry’s Brewing Supply (address above). Cork finished petillant and sparkling entries should have a crown cap or wire cage as well. Entries of (1) 10-12 oz bottle will be accepted, but may not advance to the BOS judging if an insufficient sample remains.

Bottle labels are available at http://www.bjcp.org/docs/SCP_BottleID.pdf. Each bottle needs a bottle label attached by rubber band; DO NOT USE TAPE! Each entry will require an entry/recipe form available at: http://www.bjcp.org/docs/SCP_EntryRecipe.pdf. Each entrant should review the 2008 BJCP style guidelines available at http://www.bjcp.org/stylecenter.php to determine the appropriate category in which to enter their mead, cider or perry. Default evaluation for undesignated elements will be as defined by the BJCP guidelines for mead & cider. Entries will not be recategorized by the judges.

The carbonation and sweetness of each entry MUST be specified. Strength of mead entries MUST be specified as well. Please consult the 2008 BJCP guidelines for the required information for each subcategory.

Any questions should be directed to the competition director, Tim Hayner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Additional info is available at www.impalingalers.org and www.wahomebrewers.org.