2024 Nebraska Shootout
Sunday, July 21, 9 a.m.
Hosted by Homebrewers Local 402
Important Links and Contact Info:
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Competition, volunteers and registration info: Brewing Competition
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Facebook page can be found here.
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Competition Director Tom Mendick, email: tjmendick@gmail.com or send a message here.
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Competition location: Lucky Bucket Brewing Co., 11941 Centennial Road, Suite 1, La Vista, NE 68128
Important Shootout Dates
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June 1: Entry, judge and steward registration opens
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July 12: Entry registration closes at 5:00 p.m.
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July 21: Judging sessions at Lucky Bucket. Judging at 9 a.m., Awards & Socializing at 1:00 p.m.
2024 Shootout Comp Styles (2021 BJCP Guidelines)
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Category 4: Pale Malty European Lager
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4A. Munich Helles
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4B. Festbier
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4C. Helles Bock
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Category 6: Amber Malty European Lager
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6A. Märzen
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6B. Rauchbier
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6C. Dunkels Bock
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Category 8: Dark European Lager
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8A. Munich Dunkel
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8B. Schwarzbier
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Category 12: Pale Commonwealth Beer
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12A. British Golden Ale
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12B. Australian Sparkling Ale
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12C. English IPA
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Specialty Category
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LSX1 Dorada Pampeana
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LSX2 IPA Argenta
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LSX3 Italian Grape Ale*
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LSX4 Catharina Sour*
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LSX5 New Zealand Pilsner
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99A Best Damn Beer (Custom Style)**
*Click here for more details on these styles.
**Best Damn Beer: This is an open category, to be used for tie-breaker, bragging rights and the "Rusty Capper" trophy. Not eligible for Cup points or for BOS Round.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
Please advise your club members of the dates, then discuss and finalize your club's two best beers to submit per category.
PLEASE NOTE: It may work best for each club to have a designated member input all of their club’s entries and pay the fees all at once. In that case, please be sure to designate who the brewer is in the “Co-Brewer” field for each entry.
Drop-Off Locations:
**DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS ONLY - CHECK WEBSITES FOR DETAILS – ALL LOCATIONS ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS**
LINCOLN
Location TBD
OMAHA & SURROUNDING AREA
Patriot Homebrew Supply
2929 N. 204th St Ste. 107, Elkhorn, NE 68022
https://www.patriothomebrewsupply.com/
GRAND ISLAND & CENTRAL NEBRASKA
Kinkaider Brewing Company
316 N. Pine St, Grand Island, NE 68801
https://www.kinkaider.com/locations/grand-island
Facebook Page
Judging Procedures
1. Club Round
- Entries will be submitted to your local club first -- each club will judge their entries and choose the beers that will advance into the Shootout competition.
- Each club may enter TWO beers per major category, plus TWO beers for Best Damn Beer. (Any BJCP category is accepted for BDB.)
- Refer to your homebrew club for your local judging session date and time.
2. Shootout Round
- Entries that advance to the competition need to be submitted to the participating club by the deadline provided.
- Submit two 12-ounce, unmarked bottles per entry, with a BJCP Entry Form attached to each bottle by rubber bands only. (No tape, please!)
- The entry fee is $8.00 for each beer. Each homebrew club may write a single check for all entries. (No separate checks needed.)
Judges & Stewards
We'll need judges for beer, plus stewarding volunteers to help us run the event. Register at the Shootout website above.
Do ya still have questions? Contact Tom Mendick, competition coordinator, at tjmendick@gmail.com.
Last Update: 6/5/2024 - K!M T