Welcome to the first-annual Bridge of Hope Beans & Brews Festival!
HOMEBREWERS: The home-brew contest is an open call (any beer style) and requires that you submit four (4) bottles of your home-brew for judging by Sunday, July 15. (Location TBA). The winner will be picked by a panel of expert judges (Local professional brewers) and the winner will then be invited to work with a professional brewer to produce a licensed batch of their beer which will become the official beer of the 2018 Beans & Brews Festival.
CHILI COOKOFF CHEFS: This contest is open to all non-professionals (no caterers, or professional cooks or chefs) and requires that each participant prepare and serve at least six (6) quarts of their chili between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the 2018 Beans & Brews Festival.
CHILI COOKOFF JUDGES: You may pre-register to be one of the official Chili Judges. On Sept. 29 you will be given an official ballot and a "license to taste" which gets you a sample of all the chilis. Your judging will take place between 1pm and 3pm. All chili will be served only to our 100 registered judges -- anyone may pre-register on the registration form below to judge for a $10 donation to Bridge of Hope. You may also sign up to judge the day of the event until the 100 judgeships run out.
CHILI COOKOFF CHEFS: This contest is open to all non-professionals (no caterers, or professional cooks or chefs) and requires that each participant prepare and serve at least six (6) quarts of their chili between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the 2018 Beans & Brews Festival.
CHILI COOKOFF JUDGES: You may pre-register to be one of the official Chili Judges. On Sept. 29 you will be given an official ballot and a "license to taste" which gets you a sample of all the chilis. Your judging will take place between 1pm and 3pm. All chili will be served only to our 100 registered judges -- anyone may pre-register on the registration form below to judge for a $10 donation to Bridge of Hope. You may also sign up to judge the day of the event until the 100 judgeships run out.
Chili Cook-Off Information:
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• All contestants should prepare 6 quarts of chili and bring it pre-heated to Pale Fire Brewing by 1:00 on Saturday Sept. 29.
• Each contestant will have a 7 qt. stainless steel double boiler provided for serving their chili and a 2 oz ladle for serving consistent portions. Bowls and spoons for the judges will be provided. • Each contestant should bring a printed list of the main ingredients of their chili. It is fine to list ("and other spices") if this is a secret recipe. Do make sure, however, all common allergens (nuts, dairy, gluten, etc.) are listed clearly. • Each contestant will be responsible for serving their chili from 1:30 until 3:00. Awards will be announced at 3:30. • Contestants are encouraged to bring decorations, table cloths, or anything else to "spice up" their serving area. Chili should be served straight — no condiments or additions. This is a chili contest — pure, plain, and unadulterated. |