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• War of the Worts VIII is open to all home brewers.
• All beers must be noncommercial in nature and produced at home.
• The entry fee is $6 for the first entry, and $5 for each subsequent entry accompanying the first. Checks can be made payable to Keystone Homebrew Supply.
• Submit two 10-16 ounce bottles for each entry.
• Bottles may be brown or green glass, and must be free of any labels, raised glass designs, etched logos, or other identifying marks.
• A completed entry form must accompany each entry, recipes are optional. If entering more than one beer, make sure the correct entry form accompanies each entry.
• A bottle ID form must be attached to each bottle with a rubber band.
• Categories and subcategories may be combined for judging purposes, however beers will be judged according to the category/subcategory in which they are entered. The style guidelines for each category and subcategory are included in this packet.
• It is the responsibility of the brewer to decide which is the appropriate category for their beer.
• Entries which do not meet these entry requirements will be disqualified.
• Any disputes that arise during the competition will be settled by the competition organizers.
• All Judges and Stewards are requested to arrive by 9:00 AM. Results will be announced at 4:30 PM.
• Brewer feedback is the primary purpose of War of the Worts VIII. Your score sheets will be returned to you shortly after the contest. Please do not send an SASE with your entry.
• Award winners will earn points towards the title of Delaware Valley Homebrewer of the year.

The Delaware Valley Homebrewer of the Year is a cumulative award to recognize consistency in brewing at a high quality level. Points are earned by brewing award winning beers at competitions in the Delaware Valley. The known competitions in this year's award are: War of the Worts in February; HOPS-BOPS in March; BUZZ-OFF in June; and the BONES Bash in October. See your homebrew supplier for complete rules.

Entries will be accepted from 02/02/2003 through 02/16/2003. Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the registrar.

Entries may be dropped off at the following locations:

Keystone Homebrew Supply 779 Bethlehem Pike Route 309 & North Wales Rd Montgomeryville, PA 18936 (215) 855-0100 Contact: Jason Harris	Home Sweet Homebrew 2008 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 569-9469 Contact: George or Nancy	Brew Your Own Beer 2026 Darby Road Havertown, PA 19083 (610) 449-5496 Contact: John
Brew By You 3504 Cottman Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 335-BREW Contact: Bill	Princeton Homebrew Supply 142 Witherspoon St. Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 252-1800 Contact: Joe	Beer Crafters 110A Greentree Road Turnersville, NJ (856) 227-3948 Contact: Phyllis
	Victory Brewing Co. 420 Acorn Lane Downingtown, PA (610) 873-0881 Note: Victory will not accept drop-offs on Fridays or Saturdays.

Mail in Entries should be sent to the Keystone Homebrew Supply location. This is the only location accepting mail in entries. Mail in entries must be received by the entry deadlines.

If you would like to be a Judge or Steward, please use the On Line Registration form at http://www.keystonehops.org/worts8/judgereg.cfm or contact John Varady, Judge Coordinator at (215) 886-2338 or Keystone Homebrew Supply at (215) 855-0100 for details.

Lodging information is available upon request, contact John Varady at (215) 886-2338.

Please contact one of the competition organizers if you have any questions.

The Drafting Room - 900 N. Bethlehem Pike - Springhouse PA

1. Exit from the turnpike at Exit #26, Fort Washington. Take Route 309 Expressway North (it is the first available right turn after the toll booth). Be careful! it merges with the expressway traffic.
2. Follow the expressway to the Norristown Road/Spring House exit. It will be the third exit while proceeding north.
3. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Norristown Rd. (There is a traffic light at the end of the ramp).
4. Go through two more traffic lights. You will pass the Rohm & Haas complex on the right at the second light.
5. At the third light make a hard left onto Bethlehem Pike. There will be a Texaco gas station on your right and the Spring House Tavern on your left.
6. Proceed about 1/4 mile, the Drafting room will be on your left.

1. Take Route 309 south through Quakertown
2. Stay on Route 309 through "5 Points" and past the Montgomery Mall on your right.
3. Cross Rt 63 (Welsh Road) stay to LEFT on Old Bethlehem Pike. DO NOT take the 309 By-Pass.
4. Proceed through the intersection of Norristown Rd (on left). The Spring House Tavern is on your left.
5. Proceed about 1/4 mile. The Drafting Room is on your left.