Category 29 - WIDE OPEN STYLES
(Nothing that could be a considered a Health Hazard Please)
Any beer with
characteristics that would identify it as being made for,
and in the spirit of, Halloween. Individual qualities
such as aroma, appearance, and flavor should be part of the
“Halloweeness” of the entry. Brewers should specify the
base style and any unique ingredients as appropriate.
Only one bottle is needed
for this category.
This category will be judged with the theme
in mind. It will be judged to BJCP style guidelines of the
base beer, mead or cider according to the standard 50 point
system PLUS the entry’s adherence to the spirit of the
holiday will be assessed based upon an additional 25 point
“Halloween Scale”:
| Beer Name |
5 points |
| Appearance |
5 points |
| Aroma/Flavor |
5 points |
| Overall Impression |
10 points |
Please
remember that the name
of the entry and any packaging, bottle and/or label
embellishments will be factored into the final score! Halloween
Theme beers do not have to be scary with a ton of
props. A well made pumpkin ale with an appropriate
name and bottle will be judged as it fits the classic
holiday theme while a red colored spicy pepper beer in a
bottle covered with devils will be judged befitting the
spooky side of Halloween.
This category will be judged
live in front of an audience. Theme beers must be
named but elaborate bottle decorations are not required
though they can enhance the score. Additional
background documentation can also be included but anything
over a paragraph that has to be read aloud to the judges and
audience will just put them to sleep.
Please note: To insure anonymity, brewers are
encouraged to name their beer accordingly (i.e. please
don’t incorporate your name, initials or any other wording
that would identify the beer as yours). Have fun!
Due to the “unique” nature of this category, the Gold
medal winner will not be eligible to compete for Best
of Show. Also, medallists in this category will not accumulate
points toward the Great Pumpkin Award.
Brewers are allowed to enter more than one beer in
this category.
| Original
Gravity (°Plato) |
Final
Gravity (°Plato) |
%
Alc./Wt. (Alc./V.) |
IBUs |
SRM
(EBC) |
| 1.030-110
(7.5-27.5) |
1.006-30
(2-8) |
2.0-9.5
(2.5-12.1) |
0-100 |
1-100
(2-197) |
