The brew masters at Karl Strauss are bringing back the Pro-Am Brewing Contest, giving San Diego fans a shot at craft beer fame. We all know San Diegans love their craft beer, as evidenced by herds of locals pouring into brew pubs and tasting events across the county on a nightly basis. But now it’s time to see if these hopped up guys and gals have learned anything in the process. The Pro-Am is no joke, party people. The grand prize winner will get to brew in collaboration with the Karl Strauss brewing team, have their #1 beer served in Karl Strauss restaurants, and be entered in the Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am competition. Karl Strauss opens the contest up to all Southern California residents at least 21 years of age. You can make and submit any beer style, as long as it is home-made in private for non-commercial use, and up to three entries are allowed per person. Here’s the trick -- you must be an American Homemakers Association member to be eligible to win the grand prize. Entries are due in person at the Karl Strauss main brewery in Pacific Beach by Tuesday, May 29 at 5pm sharp. After the submission stage, the real fun begins. Well, at least for a few lucky Karl Strauss staffers. Judging will take place the week of May 29 through June 1, conducted blind by a panel of Karl Strauss brewers and a panel of certified Cicerones. And finally, the grand prize winner will be notified on Friday, June 8. Link
