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RHBC 2012 Barrel Project – Mead

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Currently, the RHBC is hosting a Mead Barrel Project and is inviting all members to make at least a five gallon batch of mead to add to other member contributions that will be aged in a 70 gallon Cabernet wine barrel.

The recipe and yeast will be determined once all 75 gallons (an extra 5 for the Angel’s Share) have been committed.

Cost

The cost of a 5 gallon batch to contribute is approximately $50 (at $2.85 per pound of honey) – which is a steal!

To Purchase

Enter the amount of honey below (in pounds) you would like to purchase for the Mead Barrel Project. Check out is via PayPal.

Guidelines: 17 lbs per 5 gallon batch (3.42 lbs per gallon).

So, if you’re willing to contribute 5 gallons, enter 17 in the quantity box in the shopping cart below.

To Track

If you purchase honey, please add your name and the to our tracking spreadsheet.

Denver County Fair Homebrew Competition

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The first annual Denver County Fair homebrew competition sponsored by Great Divide Brewing.

Category: Kitchen Pavilion (KI)

  • Beer: Three (3) unmarked brown or green 10-16 ounce bottles for each entry.
  • Wine: Submit one (1) unmarked brown or green 10-14 ounce bottle  for each entry.
  • Mead: Submit one (1) unmarked brown or green 10-14 ounce bottle for each entry
  • Spirits/Liqueurs: Submit one (1) unmarked brown or green 10-14 ounce bottle for each entry.  

Enter online at https://denvercountyfair.webconnex.com/DCF_CompetitionEntry.

  • The Denver County Fair will award a First Place Blue Ribbon in each category with a $50 cash prize.
  • A Second and Third Place Ribbon will also be awarded with no cash prize.
  • We will also be awarding Green Ribbons in some categories with a $50 cash prize for entries using sustainable methods, ie, local ingredients, etc.
  • Best in Show ribbons will be awarded by the judges for stellar items in all pavilions. The cash prize for the Best in Show is $100.
  • A Grand Champion will be awarded in each Pavilion for the contestant that wins the most ribbons in that Pavilion. The cash prize for the Grand Champion is $500.ENTRY DEADLINE July 18th!

Entries need to be delivered in person to the National Western Stock Show Complex 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80216. Wednesday, July 27th from 5pm-7pm or Thursday, July 28th from 11am-3pm. If you sign up and pay through this system your paperwork will be ready when you arrive to submit your items.