The event is called “Go For The Glory.” The event, spearheaded by Mike Brennan, who works with marketing and promotions at BFD, will feature the opportunity for homebrewers to submit their latest brew to be tasted by official Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) judges and given feedback. Over a beer (of course), Mike and I chatted about the details of the competition, which will be sponsored by Hops to Table and BeersInSac.com. Judges will be providing feedback on the beers’ positive characteristics, and also specific ideas for improvement. Whether you’ve just brewed for the first time, or you’re an experienced brewer who can explain the purpose of a hydrometer, all entries are welcome. Homebrewers must submit their beers by June 18th. The form to submit a beer can be found at http://newglorybeer.com/gofortheglory.

Think college basketball and March Madness.

Here’s the best part. There are two stages to the competition. All entries will be judged according to their style by American Homebrewers Association (AHA) guidelines, and judges will provide positive and informative feedback. The top beers will be recognized, and then the top 64 beers will be entered into a 64-beer bracket. This is where New Glory comes in. On June 28th, in a head-to-head competition, New Glory will host the bracket of 64 beers. Judges will taste two beers, decide which one they like the best, and move it on to the next round. Prizes will be given throughout the rounds of competition. Think college basketball and March Madness. The celebration will not only include tasting the top 64 beers included within the competition, New Glory will, of course, be pouring their beers on tap at the brewery. So imagine sipping on a stout from New Glory with some friends, celebrating New Glory’s 1st Anniversary, and watching the top 64 homebrews dwindle down to a final two beers to win the entire competition. And the final prize? You’ll have to be there to see it.