Are you a homebrewing aficionado, ready to take your talents to a professional level? Legendary Boston-based brewery Samuel Adams is helping a few select individuals do just that!
The Samuel Adams LongShot Homebrew Contest first came into existence 21 years ago as a way to lend a hand to those professing a passion for homebrewing, and has helped to advance the careers of a number of accomplished brewers.
New in 2017, the brewers at Sam Adams will award the homebrewer with the most thirst for going pro a one-week “Brewership,” a fully-immersive brewing experience at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery. The winner will be invited to work with Sam Adams’ award-winning team of brewers in the nano brewery, 10 barrel brewhouse and barrel room. Throughout the week, the Sam Adams brewing team will share experience, insight, and advice on the ins and outs of running a brewery. Topics like ingredient sourcing, quality assurance testing and packaging will all be covered to arm the winning homebrewer with the knowledge to cross over into pro brewing. Finally, the Brewership will also include the opportunity to brew a limited release collaboration beer which will be available in the winner’s hometown, as well as at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery.
Additionally, the winner and the two runners-up will attend the Great American Beer Festival, and will receive scholarships for an online course at The Siebel Institute of Technology, where brewers worldwide, including many of the Sam Adams brewers, have studied.
“The craft beer revolution that we’re seeing today exists in part because of homebrewers who quit their desk job, like I did 33 years ago, to pursue their passion for brewing,” said Jim Koch, founder and brewer of Samuel Adams. “We updated our successful LongShot contest to not only recognize top homebrewing talent, but also to support the growth of the craft beer industry by providing nuts and bolts advice and hands-on experience to make their brewing dreams a reality. We know the next generation of great craft brewers is out there and just need the extra support to go from a homebrewing system in a garage to a professional brewhouse.”
How to enter the Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Contest:
To enter this year’s LongShot American Homebrew Contest, interested homebrewers should create a two-minute video explaining their passion for brewing and why they want to be a professional brewer. Final videos should be uploaded by July 25, 2017. A panel of judges will review the video submissions and the top 10 entrants will be asked to submit their best homebrew for judging. The LongShot winner receives the one-week immersion as well as a scholarship to the Siebel Institute of Technology. Two runners-up will receive the scholarships to the Siebel Institute of Technology. Before entering, please read complete rules and entry requirements.
Good luck!
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