Monk Melee II: The Second Coming

So my homebrew club of choice, The ALEiens, is hosting their 2nd Annual Monk Melee Belgian-Style Homebrew Competition on Saturday, December 1st at the good ole Hulmeville Inn. I'm doing my part in organizing the whole shebang again so while we don't have all the details worked out I can tell you I know so far.

This is a BJCP sanctioned competition restricted to the following categories:

BJCP Category 16: Belgian and French Ales

   16A) Witbier

   16B)  Belgian Pale Ale

   16C)  Saison

   16D)  Biere de Garde

   16E)  Belgian Specialty Ale

BJCP Category 17:  Sour Ales

   17A)  Berliner Weiss

   17B)  Flanders Red Ale

   17C)  Oud Bruin/Flanders Brown

   17D)  Straight Lambic

   17E)  Gueuze

   17F)  Fruit Lambic

BJCP Category 18: Belgian Strong Ale

   18A)  Belgian Blonde

   18B)  Belgian Dubbel

   18C)  Belgian Tripel

   18D)  Belgian Golden Strong Ale

   18E)  Belgian Dark Strong Ale

If you've got any beers that fall into these categories, feel free to submit them. We realize that we're not giving you a whole lot of time so that's why I wanted to get some info out ASAP. Drop-off locations are not yet finalized but you can expect the standard local homebrew shops and the like, the guys at Neshaminy Creek will also be accepting submissions. Anyone can submit, you do not need to be an ALEien or part of any homebrew club but you should definitely join one anyway. There will be a fee of $6 for the first entry and $5 for any entries after that, go ahead and submit as many as you want. Bottle specifics and entry forms will be worked out soon. We're looking at the last weekend in November as a likely deadline but I will send out an update once everything is finalized.

Just like last year, the Hulmeville will likely tap a bunch of delicious Belgian beers the day of judging which means you get to come hang out, drink some great beer and await your homebrew's fate. All of the prizes are TBD but you'll be able to grab any winnings that evening after the awards ceremony. Stay tuned for more details as they come out but until then, spread the word and get to brewing!

We are definitely looking for some more sponsors to donate prizes so if you're willing to contribute something please let me know. If you'd like to volunteer to judge or stewart, please contact Jeremy Myers at fishtownhxc@yahoo.com.

Cheers!