2012 National - what type of event do you want?

[alikocho]

In full on planning mode for this now, but a chance to ask a wide group of people, what type of event do you want?

a) just a competition
b) a competition with a social afterwards
c) a competition that takes place at the same time as some seminars and with a social event afterwards

Its worth bearing in mind, that some of these models could be practically challenging, and that they all bear different space requirements and therefore cost. They also have different levels of input in terms of finding volunteers to do things.

And, beyond this, do you want to volunteer to help?

[WishboneBrewery]

Option 2 probably (voted) but option 3 isn't bad just forget the seminars.

[Beer O'Clock]

Option 2 probably (voted) but option 3 isn't bad just forget the seminars.

Then that's Option 2, then

[alikocho]

Quite a vote for seminars.

Any topics you might be interested in?

[simple one]

Some ideas of topics:
Beer Judging - Becoming a beer judge and the Judging process.
Beer History
Common brewing errors
Anything to do with yeast

I think an expert talking on any subject will always pass on some nuggets of information.

[Aleman]

Quite a vote for seminars.

Any topics you might be interested in?

Could see if we could get Brewlabs to to a Flavour/Taste training session ?

[alikocho]

Some ideas of topics:
Beer Judging - Becoming a beer judge and the Judging process.

There's an all day event on the judging process Best way to learn about it is to see it in practice. Sign up as a steward and you'll get a deep insight, and get to learn from judges.

As to becoming a judge, I rather feel that the information on how to do that is out there or could be produced as a poster or flyer at the event rather than a seminar.

[alikocho]

Quite a vote for seminars.

Any topics you might be interested in?

Could see if we could get Brewlabs to to a Flavour/Taste training session ?

Already on that one.

[WishboneBrewery]

I'd be really up for a fault finding session.

[orlando]

I'd be really up for a fault finding session.

So's my Wife

[alikocho]

I'd be really up for a fault finding session.

Aside from the judging?

Judges will share things with stewards so they can learn. Fancy stewarding?

[WishboneBrewery]

I'd be really up for a fault finding session.

So's my Wife

ha ha ha

[WishboneBrewery]

I'd be really up for a fault finding session.

Aside from the judging?

Judges will share things with stewards so they can learn. Fancy stewarding?

erm, me! I'd better ensure i get the time booked off at work before I commit fully to getting down there... Must fill holiday form in this week!

[alikocho]

I'd be really up for a fault finding session.

Aside from the judging?

Judges will share things with stewards so they can learn. Fancy stewarding?

erm, me! I'd better ensure i get the time booked off at work before I commit fully to getting down there... Must fill holiday form in this week!

And register on the competition site asa steward!

[coatesg]

Ideas for the seminars above sound good. Be good if it's not on at the same time as judging!

Perhaps a range of technical, practical, historical (Ron or Martyn?) ? Would be useful if it covered topics that were accessible to less advanced brewers, as well as topics that the advanced brewer can take something home from as well.

It would be excellent to have a session devoted to the results of judging (common problems in this year's event) but I fear time would put pay to that.