Do you know YOUR beer? Your PHILLY BEER?
	You may have what it takes to become this year’s PHILLY BEER GEEK 2008! 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 2008? ...And an engraved plaque that says so? ...And more?

What's PHILLY BEER GEEK 2008 all about?

Purpose: "The purpose of the 1st Annual Philly Beer Geek Finals Competition 2008 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 2008, 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 March 1-11, 2008. 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 to Sponsor a Qualifying Round: http://www.phillybeergeek.com/sponsoring.cfm Get SPONSOR REGISTRATION FORM Here

How Do I Win The Grand Prize?

Winners of Qualifying Rounds (aka Semi-Finalists) will compete for the Grand Prize of more than $1,000 in gift certificates, cash, and prizes at the Philly Beer Geek Finals Competition 2008 :

Grand Prize

The Grand Prize Winner of the Philly Beer Geek Finals Competition 2008 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 2008
• Official T-shirt bearing the title "Philly Beer Geek 2008"
• The prestige and honor of holding the title as Philly Beer Geek 2008
• 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 2008" 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.