Indies Entry Process 2019
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INDIES ENTRY PROCESS 2019 Independent Brewers Association PO Box 138, Fitzroy VIC 3065 iba.org.au ABN: 96 866 105 506 +61 3 9417 3105 brewcon.org.au [email protected] Table of Contents The Independent Beer Awards Aus. (the Indies) ........................................................................................ 2 Indies 2019 Key Dates ....................................................................................................................... 2 Eligibility .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Brewery Eligibility ................................................................................................................................. 3 Australian independent breweries .................................................................................................... 3 Eligibility compliance........................................................................................................................ 3 Beer Entry Eligibility ............................................................................................................................. 3 Judging Process ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Judge Selection ................................................................................................................................... 4 Judging Process .................................................................................................................................. 4 Medals .................................................................................................................................................. 4 Champion Trophies .............................................................................................................................. 5 Champion Category Beers ................................................................................................................ 5 Champion Australian Independent Beer ............................................................................................ 5 Champion Australian Independent Large Brewery ............................................................................ 5 Champion Australian Independent Small/Medium Brewery ............................................................... 5 Champion Australian Independent Brewpub ..................................................................................... 6 State and Territory Champion Brewery Awards ................................................................................. 6 Point Matrix .......................................................................................................................................... 6 How to Enter ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Entry Fees ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Entry Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 8 Packaged Beer ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Draught Beer ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Label Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 8 Delivery of Entries .................................................................................................................................... 9 Delivery Discounts for IBA Members ..................................................................................................... 9 Post-Event Publicity and Use of Awards Materials .................................................................................... 9 Terms and Conditions of Entry ................................................................................................................ 10 2019 Indies Style Guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 11 Thank you The Independent Brewers Association would like to thank the following people for their contribution to the development and evolution of the Awards. The Indies Technical Advisory Panel: Michael Capaldo, Scott Hargrave, Jayne Lewis, Shawn Sherlock, Richard Watkins Our Principal Partners: Bintani Australia, Cryermalt and Kegstar 1 THE INDEPENDENT BEER AWARDS AUS (the Indies) Championing Independent Brewing. Driving Quality. Celebrating Excellence The Independent Beer Awards (‘the Indies’) champions the best of independent brewing. Organised by the Independent Brewers Association (‘IBA’), the Indies are an invaluable platform to showcase excellence in Australian independent beer. The Indies are judged by a respected panel of national and international beer judges dedicated to providing entering breweries with a high-quality competition, meaningful feedback and honest results. The Indies are open for entry to Australian brewing companies (as defined by the IBA) who distribute their entered beer in Australia. The Indies competition is designed to reflect the Australian consumer beer market and create greater consumer awareness of the quality and diversity of the independent brewing industry. Indies/BrewCon 2019 Key Dates Entries open Thursday 30 May Entries close Sunday 7 July Labels sent to entering breweries Friday 19 July Delivery of entries Monday 12 August – Friday 16 August (will vary according to state depot) Competition judging Sunday 1 September – Monday 2 September Brewery tours Tuesday 3 September Tuesday 3 September BrewCon Delegates’ Welcome 6:30pm – 9:30pm BrewCon19 Wednesday 4 September – Friday 6 September Thursday 5 September Indies awards night 6:30pm – 10:30pm 2 Eligibility Brewery Eligibility Australian independent breweries Australian independent brewing companies that meet the IBA’s definition of an Independent Brewer are eligible to participate in the 2019 Indies if they have produced beer for commercial sale. Breweries-in-planning and/or those not in commercial operation as of 30 June 2019 are not eligible to participate. Eligibility compliance If requested by the competition organisers, entering brewing companies are required to provide proof of annual production volume with an annual excise statement from their national taxation office for the previous twelve (12) months prior to entry into the 2019 Indies. This excise statement is required to be a formal statement in English. These statements are treated as confidential and will be destroyed following the completion of the Indies. Beer Entry Eligibility A brewing company may enter unlimited beers into the competition. All beers entered into the 2019 Indies must have been commercially available in Australia at some time in the 12 months prior to 30 June 2019. If requested by the competition organiser, brewing companies may be required to verify commercial availability by providing the details of at least one stockist or outlet. Beers must be entered into the correct style and class. See the IBA 2019 Style Guidelines for more details. No single beer may be entered in more than one style. Packaged and draught versions of the same beer must be entered into the same style. Collaboration beers may only be entered by one party, which must be the party that has the greatest ownership (financial interest) of the beer. If financial interest is equally shared, the beer must be entered by the brewery where the beer was produced. Many styles require additional information in order to assist the proper judging of entries. Any additional information provided will be edited by the competition manager to ensure that it does not identify the beer being judged. If a brewing company or beer entry does not meet the eligibility requirements above as of the 30th June 2019 and has registered for the Indies, the brewing company and/or beer entry may be subject to disqualification without refunds or without further notice. The Independent Brewers Association retains sole discretion to determine eligibility for competition at the Indies. 3 Judging Process Judge Selection Judges for the Indies are selected from the national and international brewing industry and include brewers, sensory experts, suppliers, consultants and writers. Judges are selected based on their sensory abilities, industry and peer recognition, knowledge of beer styles and the brewing process, and their judging demeanour. Indies judges perform several important roles. They assess competition entries against stringent award criteria to determine winning beer entries. They are also expected to provide concise, accurate written feedback to entering breweries regarding their entries, describing both positive attributes as well as defects noted during the competition. Judging Process Each Indies entry is assessed at a table of at least four Judges, plus an Associate Judge. This table is led by an experienced Judge Captain. The Judge Captain protects the integrity of the competition, facilitates table discussion and ensures that the judging runs smoothly. Judges