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COMMERCIAL BEER 2020 COMPETITION GUIDE It’s your moment to shine! Enter today. For more than 160 years the California State Fair has been a constant showcase of the talents GOVERNOR and achievements of the people of California. Gavin Newsom Entering into the California State Fair’s 2020 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR BOARD Competitive Exhibits Program allows you the OF DIRECTORS opportunity to showcase your abilities, and revel Chair, Jess Durfee, San Diego in your accomplishments! Vice Chair, Rex S. Hime, Loomis Rima Barkett, Stockton The California State Fair’s friendly competitions Sonney Chong, Sacramento are designed to recognize the best of the Rina V. DiMare, Clarksburg Golden State. Our Competitive Programs inspire David Mallel, Calabasas talented Californians, as well as highlight the Brian May, Sacramento latest advances in technology, agriculture, and EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS industry. Senator Richard Pan M.D. More than 750,000 visitors are expected at Senator Cathleen Galgiani the State Fair this summer. Your work is an Assembly Member Kevin McCarty Assembly Member Susan Eggman integral part of the State’s celebration, and we look forward to placing your talent on display CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER at the State Fair from July 17 - Aug 2, 2020. Rick K. Pickering We encourage you to enter today and begin AG PROGRAM MANAGER making lasting memories for yourself, your family, Jay Carlson and for the hundreds of thousands of State Fair PROGRAM MANAGER patrons! Rachelle Weir Sincerely, Rick K. Pickering Chief Executive Officer California Commercial Beer | 1 | CAStateFair.org December 16, 2019 We can take pride in the fact that California fairs are world leaders in providing educational and competitive exhibits that showcase local communities and their talents, as well as providing a venue for all cultures and lifestyles to promote diversity within the community. California fairs encourage their communities to learn more about the bounty of California agriculture. They foster the reconnection of consumers to the land and to the people who produce their food. Fairs are a tradition for families and communities to come together to create lasting memories. However, our fairgrounds are much more than just a place to celebrate. We cannot overlook the events that take place at our fairgrounds throughout the year; from crab feeds to weddings and, as needed during emergency situations, fire camps and evacuation centers. As we look ahead to the year 2020, I would like to express my appreciation for all fairground’s staff, volunteers, and others who share a commitment to serve their local communities. Thank you all very much. Your support of California fairgrounds is invaluable. Yours truly, Karen Ross Secretary CDFA Executive Office ● 1220 N Street, Suite 400 ● Sacramento, California 95814 State of California Telephone: 916.654.0433 ● Fax: 916.654.0403 ● www.cdfa.ca.gov Gavin Newsom, Governor Showcase your award-winning Beer in the Guide to the Best of California Magazine! The Guide to the Best of California Magazine showcases the Double Gold and Gold winning craft beer, wine, cheese and olive oil from the 2020 California State Fair competitions. Showcase your award-winning beer to enthusiasts eager to learn about the Best of California in one publication. The guide is marketed as a resource all year long and is available online on the Official California State Fair website, shared on Facebook and Twitter to over 200,000 followers, emailed to 60,000+ people. 10,000 print magazines are also distributed at high profile locations, and Farm-to-Fork events: GUIDE TO THE BEST OF Governor’s Office and State Capitol Friends of the California State Fair Gala California State Fair Wine Garden & Wine Experience Classes SeeLIST OFInside! AWARD Farm-to-Fork Festival WINNING WINES CRAFT BEERS Tower Bridge Dinner OLIVE OILS CHEESES Ad spaces are available in the Guide to the Best of California Magazine starting at $2,250. Contact Event Partnership: Samantha Wyatt [email protected] THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR 209.648.7621 2019 COMMERCIAL COMPETITIONS View the 2019 Guide at CA StateFair .org TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information to Know ........................................................................ 8 Contact .........................................................................................................................8 Entry Dates ..................................................................................................................8 Why enter the Competition? ................................................................................8 Competition Overview ........................................................................................9 How to Enter ...............................................................................................................9 Entry Registration & Fees ......................................................................................9 General Information ...............................................................................................10 Rules & Requirements........................................................................................ 10 Advertising .................................................................................................................12 Delivery & Shipping .............................................................................................13 Shipping & Hand Delivery .....................................................................................13 Northern California Drop Off Locations ..........................................................13 Southern California Drop Off Locations: Los Angeles Area ....................13 Judging ................................................................................................................. 14 Judging Time & Place ............................................................................................ 14 Basis of Judging ...................................................................................................... 14 Awards Philosophy ................................................................................................. 15 Awards................................................................................................................... 16 Categories .............................................................................................................17 New for 2020.............................................................................................................17 I. Lager Beer Styles .................................................................................................17 II. Hybrid/Mixed Ales or Lagers & Specialty Styles .....................................17 III. Ale Styles .............................................................................................................. 18 IV. Cider and Perry Styles .................................................................................... 19 V. Mead Styles ......................................................................................................... 20 2020 General Rules .............................................................................................21 Exhibitors Entry Responsibilities ........................................................................21 Still Exhibits ..........................................................................................................21 Livestock & Ag Mechanics ..............................................................................21 Entry Limit ...........................................................................................................22 Ownership of Entry ..........................................................................................22 Exhibitor Liability ..............................................................................................22 No Guarantee .....................................................................................................23 Division/Class Cancellation ...........................................................................23 California Commercial Beer | 5 | CAStateFair.org Entry Errors .........................................................................................................23 Substitution .........................................................................................................23 Previously Entered Entry............................................................................... 24 Verification ......................................................................................................... 24 Responsibility .................................................................................................... 24 Removal of Entries .......................................................................................... 24 Dishonored Checks ......................................................................................... 24 Entry Fees ........................................................................................................... 24 Late Entries .........................................................................................................25 Design ...................................................................................................................25 Juniors Entering Senior Department ........................................................ 26 State Fair Employee Participation ..............................................................27