The Carolina Brewmasters are once again holding the annual U.S. Open in Charlotte. This year the competition is being held at the Rheinland Haus Restaurant located at 2418 Park Rd. Prizes will include gifts supplied by sponsors, along with the traditional ribbons for categories and Best of Show. In order to deal with the large number of expected entries, and to allow for a smooth competition, ALL entry forms MUST be received by April 22nd. NO entries will be accepted on the day of the competition unless the forms were received by the 22nd. The actual bottles may be delivered on the day of the competition, however the entries must have been preregistered, the bottles must be delivered by 9am or will be disqualified from judging and an additional fee of $2 per entry must be paid.


Entries
A completed entry form must accompany two bottles of beer for each entry. Recipe is optional. Bottles must be green or brown, 10 – 16 ounce, and free of raised lettering, labels, silk screening, or other identifying marks. Caps must have any marking completely blacked out. Each bottle must have a bottle ID form attached with a rubber band. Be sure to include the category and subcategory name and number or letter on each bottle.

The registration fee is $6 for the first entry and $4 for each aditional entry. Please make checks payable to “Carolina Brewmasters.” Registration fees will not be returned for any reason. Entries for which the bottles are to be brought by 9am on the day of the competition will require and additional $1 fee per entry.

Please ship entries to:
2002 U.S. Open
c/o Ale Clayson @ Homebrew Adventures
209 Iverson Way
Charlotte, NC 28203

Categories
We will use the 1999 BJCP (http://www.bjcp.org) style guidelines. Categories will be combined as necessary to ensure adequate numbers for competition. Sake will not be judged. Meads and ciders will be judged separately and will not be eligible for best of show. A ingle bottle of mead or
cider, up to 750 ml is acceptable for entry.

Judges and Stewards
As always, we are looking for novice and experienced volunteers to assist in bringing off this competition. The competition is BJCP recognized, so points will be earned. We encourage you to participate, even if you have never done so before. This is one of the best ways to learn more about beer and homebrewing.

If you will be able to help, please contact Marlond Meadows (mailto:MarlondMeadows@hotmail.com or 704-609-8549) by April 13, so that we can ensure enough volunteers will be present. Please provide your preference for judging or stewarding, your BJCP level, if any, and your phone number. You may also include any category preferences and interest in judging best of show.