Bayside Brewers Oktoberfest Info
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Entry Registration
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Rules
All entries will be judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines by a panel of judges. Judges decision is final. Champion Beer of Show, Best Novice, and 1st, 2nd & 3rd place getters in each category will be based on the highest sum total points from the three judges. In the event of a tie, the award will be decided on the basis of best impression. Best Novice category is only open for Victorian brewers who have not previously placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a Vicbrew sanctioned competition. Champion Brewer will be awarded to the highest sum total for points awarded in each category: 1st Placing: 3 points, 2nd Placing: 2 points, 3rd Placing: 1 point.
Results for Oktoberfest 2024 will be announced by 5pm Sunday 13th October via social media (to be advised).
Scoring sheets will be available for download via this website after the results are announced. Winners of prizes will be contacted and those prizes to be collected by mutual agreement.
BJCP 2021 Judging Styles
If a style's name is hyperlinked, it has specific entry requirements. Select or tap on the name to view the subcategory's requirements.
| 4A Munich Helles | 4B Festbier | 4C Helles Bock |
| 5B Kölsch | 5C German Helles Exportbier | 5D German Pils |
| 6A Märzen | 6B Rauchbier | 6C Dunkels Bock |
| 7A Vienna Lager | 7B Altbier | 8A Munich Dunkel |
| 8B Schwarzbier | 9A Doppelbock | 9B Eisbock |
| 10A Weissbier | 10B Dunkels Weissbier | 10C Weizenbock |
| 23A Berliner Weisse | 23G Gose |
Entry Acceptance Rules
Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 1
Cost is $10 per entry (500ml or greater, either bottle or can ), with a limit of two entries per category.
Payment must be received by the cutoff date or entry will not be accepted.
Each entry will consist of a single capped bottle or can that is void of all identifying information.
750 ml brown glass bottles are preferred; however, green and clear glass will be accepted. Swing top bottles will likewise be accepted as well as PET bottles, as long as they meet the volume requirements. Cans of 500ml volume or greater will also be accepted.
Bottles will not be returned to contest entrants.
All requisite paperwork must be submitted with each entry and can be printed directly from this website. Entry paperwork should be attached to bottles by the method specified on the bottle label.
Judging Sessions and Dates
Morning
Saturday 12 October, 2024 10:00, AEDT
Afternoon
Saturday 12 October, 2024 13:00, AEDT
Best of Show
BOS
Awards
The awards anouncements will take place 5pm Sunday 13th October via social media (to be advised).
Places will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category/table.
Prizes will be available for pick up after the announcement concludes. Awards not picked up will be mailed back to participants.
Results will be posted to the competition web site after the anouncements conclude.
Awards Ceremony
Via Social Media - to be announced
Sunday 13 October, 2024 17:00, AEDT
Judging Sessions and Dates
Morning
12/10/2024 10:00, AEDT.
Afternoon
12/10/2024 13:00, AEDT.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 08/08/2024 12:00, AEST through 12/10/2024 10:00, AEDT.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.