Philly Beer Geek 2009
ALERT: Beer Geek BBQ @ The Hulmeville Inn - 7/10 at noon!
Philly Beer Geek Competition 2011

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES
TO OWN THE TITLE?

Philly Beer Geek 2010!
This is PHILADELPHIA
"THE BEST BEER DRINKING CITY IN AMERICA!"
-Don Russell, alias Joe Sixpack


HOME of PHILLY BEER GEEK

Jason Harris, Keystone Homebrew & Carolyn Smagalski, Beer Fox
Event Coordinators:  Carolyn Smagalski • Contact: carolyn@phillybeergeek.com
Steve Hawk • Contact: shawkenator@gmail.com


Announcing:
Philly Beer Geek 2010 - Steve Hawk
2011 Philly Beer Geek Champion Natalie DeChico, flanked by Carolyn Smagalski and Jason Harris
Read the Full Story here…
And
The Full 4-segment Interview of Natalie DeChico:

Natalie DeChico Philly Beer Geek 2011 - Interview – Part 1
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172295.asp
Natty Eisbock Beer Geek '11 Talks About Beer – Part 2
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172297.asp
Philly Beer Geek 2011 Natalie DeChico Sounds Off – Part 3
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172308.asp
PBG 2011 Natalie DeChico Future Ambitions – Part 4
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172311.asp



Our Mission

Philly Beer Geek 2009The 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 2011, the individual who exhibits the greatest universal knowledge and passion for Philadelphia Beer.

How to Sponsor a Qualifying Round



How to Win the Philly Beer Geek 2011 Title

  • Win a Qualifying Round at a Sponsoring Beer, Brewpub, or Restaurant
    See Event Calendar for places, times, and dates. Check back often for additions and changes.
  • Win one of 6 spots at the Philly Beer Geek Semi-Finals 2011 Competition
  • Win the Philly Beer Geek 2011 Finals Competition
  • Enjoy the GLORY!
  • Qualifying Rounds are now being held. See Event Calendar for places, times, and dates. Check back often for additions and changes.


Tuesday, May 24, 2011 – SEMI-FINALS COMPETITION NIGHT!

  • Doors open at 7:00pm
  • Admission: FREE!
  • Semi-Finals Competition Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
  • Place: Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant
    4120 Main Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19127
    Ph: 215-482-8220
    www.manayunkbrewery.com
  • Music & Tunes: 10:15 p.m.
  • Hosts: Jason Harris, Keystone Homebrew and Carolyn Smagalski, Beer Fox of BellaOnline.
  • See Judges Page for list of Illustrious Celebrity Judges.


Thursday, June 9, 2011 – FINALS COMPETITION NIGHT!

  • Happy Hour / hors d'oeuvres
  • Doors open at 7:00pm
  • Admission: FREE!
  • Semi-Finals Competition Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
  • Place: Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant
    4120 Main Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19127
    Ph: 215-482-8220
    www.manayunkbrewery.com
  • Beer Music!
  • Hosts: Jason Harris, Keystone Homebrew and Carolyn Smagalski, Beer Fox of BellaOnline.
  • See Judges Page for list of Illustrious Celebrity Judges


Eligibility

  • Contestants must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
  • Contestants must win a Qualifying Preliminary Round through a sponsoring Beer Bar, Brewpub or Restaurant in order to be eligible for the Semi-Finals Competition.
  • At the Semi-Finals, 6 contestants will be chosen to compete in the Finals to win.


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


  Philly Beer Week


Keystone Homebrew Supply


Beer Fox!


Manayunk Brewing


Triumph Brewery


Brauhaus Schmitz


Grey Lodge Pub


Hulmeville Inn


Dock Street Brewery


P.O.P.E.


city tap house


Philly Beer Scene


Iron Hill Brewery Maple Shade


Yards Brewery


Varga Bar


Ommegang


Duvel


Time Restaurant.


Origlio Beverage


Iron Abbey


Beer etc