Bushels & Barrels and Foothills Brewing announce the 3rd No Business Mountain Homebrew Competition, a non-sanctioned event. Homebrewers are invited to test their best brews against others in the region for bragging rights and a variety of prizes! Winners will be announced at Bushels & Barrels Local Food, Wine & Beer Festival on Saturday June 18, 2022 at Reynolds Homestead.

Rules & Regulations

Beers must be classified into one of four categories: Light, Dark, Lager, Other

-Fee is $5 per entry and each brewer is allowed to submit three different beers
-Checks made payable to Treasurer of VT and mailed to 463 Homestead Lane Critz, VA 24082 or pay online using the link in the submission confirmation message!
-Entries must be dropped off June 4-12, 2022. All entries must be in by this time to be considered and judged.
-All entries must be labeled with provided Bottle ID Form.

Bottle requirements
-Submit two (2) bottles for each BEER entry competing. Limit 3 entries per brewer or household
-Every bottle must be at least 12 oz in volume, brown or green glass and be free of raised-glass or ink brand-name lettering and paper labels other than entry labels. Obliterate any lettering or graphics on the cap with a permanent black marker. Bottles with Grolsch-type swing tops are not allowed. Corked bottles meeting the above restrictions are acceptable; however, you must crimp a crown cap over the cork. Bottles not meeting these requirements will be disqualified. *Bottles used for competition will not be returned.*
-Complete and rubber band 1 bottle ID form to each bottle submitted (do not use tape or glue)
(BOTTLE ID FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT: https://www.bushelsandbarrels.com/homebrew-competition.html)

Additional Contest information
Winners will be announced at the Bushels & Barrels Local Food, Wine & Beer Festival on Saturday June 18, 2022 at Reynolds Homestead. Each competitor will be invited to attend at no charge, additional guests should purchase tickets in advance or at the gate.

1st and 2nd place winners will be selected in each category. There will be one Best in Show winner selected.
Prizes dependent upon number of entries. Prizes may include: gift certificates, homebrew accessories, brewery swag, specialty tasting events, and more!

If you have any questions please contact Sarah Wray at  wrayse88@vt.edu, 276-694-7181 ex.27