30. Brew Me Like A Hurricane

What is Mardi Gras without the world-famous Hurricane?

Each entry will be judged based on the following:

  • Evoke the Storm!—Make us think of a hurricane. Whether it is something we would want before, during, or after a storm, blow us away! Knock yourself (and us) out, folks. Have fun. Be creative. Beers, meads, wines, and ciders all are eligible. Surprise us with how you can evoke the power and fury of nature’s most bad-ass storm!
  • Come Hither Effect—Sure, we all say that we never want to see another hurricane, but we all know how fired up we get about them. The truth is, we might even look forward to them. Make us feel the same way about the next sip of your beer.
  • Hurricane Pairing—Yes, we are lunatics. Each entry will be judged alongside a Hurricane drink (made with the Pat O’Brien’s mix and strictly according to the instructions on the mix packet). How well does your entry compliment the Hurricane?

The Fine Print:

  1. Entries will be judged and scored according to the unique, (i.e., non-BJCP) criteria set forth above, and entrants will not receive a BJCP scoresheet. Entrants will receive judges’ comments on a comment sheet designed for this category.
  2. Entries are not eligible for Best of Show. Entrants should submit only two bottles, unless you just want to make the judges happy.
  3. Entrants may specify a base style and any non-standard ingredients, but such is not required. No entry will be judged according to how such ingredients present themselves (i.e., this ain’t the Fruit Beer or S/H/V category). Still, all entries should be primarily made up of traditional base ingredients.
  4. Entrants will be permitted to submit comments that will be seen by the judges, and such comments need not be restrained (except for adding any names, nicknames, or other things that patently and blatantly identify the entrant). In other words, go ahead and sell your entry to the judges. This is a fun category, so have fun, dammit.

Vital Statistics: Wide Open!