Do you know YOUR beer? Your PHILLY BEER?
You may have what it takes to become this year’s PHILLY BEER GEEK 2009!
Does a zappin' Grand Prize of more than $1,000 in gift certificates, cash and prizes sound good to you?
Plus the PRESTIGE & HONOUR of being proclaimed PHILLY BEER GEEK 2009?
...And an engraved plaque that says so?
...And more?
What's PHILLY BEER GEEK 2009 all about?
Purpose: "The purpose of the Annual Philly Beer Geek Competition is to identify, exalt, and honor Philadelphia beer and the people who craft, celebrate, and consume it with enthusiasm and pride. To this end, we will select and reward, as Philly Beer Geek 2009, the individual who exhibits the greatest universal knowledge and passion for Philadelphia Beer."
How Do I Get Started?
FIRST : Win a Qualifying Preliminary Round at a Sponsoring Bar, Brewpub or Restaurant between February 1 - March 3, 2009. See Event Calendar for places, times, and dates. Check back often for additions and changes.
If you don't see a preliminary round Philly Beer Geek competition scheduled near you, please contact your local beer-centric bar or restaurant and send them to the Philly Beer Geek website to sign up.
How Do I Win The Grand Prize?
Winners of Qualifying Rounds (aka Quarter-Finalists) will compete in the Semi-Final round for one of 6 spots available in the Philly Beer Geek Finals Competition. The six semi finalists will then compete for the Grand Prize of more than $1,000 in gift certificates, cash, and prizes at the Philly Beer Geek Finals Competition 2009 :
Congratulations to the 2009 Philly Beer Geek Finalists
"Nugget Nate" – Nate Gefvert, sponsored by Spinnerstown Restaurant & Tap House, Spinnerstown, PA
A Finalist in last year’s contest, Nugget Nate comes back in the 2009 competition as a strong competitor, with a strong grasp of beer knowledge and the drive to win.
"Mad King Dougwig" – Doug Hager, sponsored by Bridgid's, Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Mad King Dougwig displayed his "humility" throughout the Semi-Finals, along with his sense of humor, tales of beer adventure, and universal beer knowledge. No doubt, his cheering section will be big as he enters the Finals on March 12th.
"The Human Growler" – Steve Hawk, sponsored by the Grey Lodge Pub, Northeast Philadelphia, PA
A Finalist in 2008, the Human Growler came massively prepared to the Semi-Finals with a backdrop poster of himself, spread across the bar in a typical "swimsuit pose." Although he threatened to show the judges more than they would ever want to see, he also displayed his incredible grasp of beer trivia and passion for the golden elixir.
"The Beer Pope" - Andrew Pope, sponsored by Manayunk B rewery & Restaurant, Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA
No one could forget the Beer Pope, his hat rising two feet into the air as he wielded his staff of beeriness for the audience. A strong competitor, he represents the home team advantage on the Schuylkill.
"Femme Fermental" – Gina Talley, sponsored by The Institute Bar, Philadelphia, PA
The epitome of the fairer sex, Femme Fermental spoke of her passion for beer and her desire to introduce scores of women to this universal beverage. For those who can’t get enough of this marvelous maven of malt, Femme Fermantal raps on about beer at her Philly-style beer Blog.
"Beer Island" – Jim "Beer Island" Weber – sponsored by Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, North Wales, PA
Hailing from Lancaster, PA, Beer Island displays a knowledge and passion for beer that is evident in his stories of travel and beeriness. His wife says, "It's always about the beer, isn't it?" to which he heartily replies, "YES!"
Finals round
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009
Place: Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant
215-482-8220
4120 Main Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127
www.manayunkbrewery.com
Doors open: at 7:00pm
Semi - Finals Competition Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Beer Music: 10:15 p.m. - The Manayunk Blues All Stars featuring Cat & Jack Faulkner
& their Special Guests
Hosts: Jason Harris, Keystone Homebrew and Carolyn Smagalski, Beer Fox of BellaOnline.
Grand Prize
The Grand Prize Winner of the Philly Beer Geek Finals Competition 2009 will be awarded:
- Grand Prize of more than $1,000 in Gift Certificates, Merchandise and Cash
- Engraved plaque announcing the winner as Philly Beer Geek 2009
- Official T-shirt bearing the title "Philly Beer Geek 2009"
- The prestige and honor of holding the title as Philly Beer Geek 2009
- The Business who Sponsors the Grand Prize Winner (see Sponsors page) will receive an engraved plaque announcing its status as:
"Home of Philly Beer Geek 2009" suitable for display in their business location
Eligibility: Contestants must be 21 years of age of older to participate. Contestants must win a Qualifying Preliminary Round at a sponsoring Beer Bar, Brewpub or Restaurant in order to be eligible for the Finals Competition.
Ineligible:
- Sponsors and organizers of Philly Beer Week or of the Philly Beer Geek Finals Competition;
- Principal owners and head brewers at breweries, brewpubs or restaurants;
- Principal owners at licensed beer retail outlets;
- Principal owners of beer importer companies;
- Principal owners of homebrew supply stores;
- Principal owners of beer distributorships.
