Professional craft beer competition calls for entries

The Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fest presents the second annual Alltech Commonwealth Cup competition. Following the success of the third annual international Dublin Craft Beer Cup in Ireland in February, Alltech is bringing the excitement and passion back home to the Bluegrass State with the only professional craft beer competition in Kentucky. Brewers from around the globe will face off as their craft brews of all styles are judged by a panel of industry veterans for gold, silver and bronze medals. From these winners, only one beer and brewery will be awarded the Alltech Commonwealth Cup.

Any craft brewery as defined by the Brewers Association is welcome to enter. If you are not sure if your product qualifies, please contact Phil Hardy at [email protected], and be sure to read the latest musings on the BA’s craft brewer definition. To see the listing of beer styles and corresponding categories, visit the Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fest Rules and Regulations page.

Online registration closes Friday, May 8. Click here to register online. Judging will take place on May 14 and May 15. Winners will be announced during the Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fest on May 16 at the Lexington Convention Center in downtown Lexington, Ky.

Entries within the United States, with the Bottle Identification Form found on the Rules website, must be sent by May 11 to the below address:

Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
Attn: Phil Hardy
475 Angliana Ave.
Lexington, KY 40508

Judging of the entries will be carried out by up to four qualified judges. All judging will follow standard beer judging procedures. Medals will be awarded based on the score the beer receives. Register at http://us.alltechbrewsandfood.com.