Great Brews Of America:
Classic Beer Festival

The 2009 two-day indoor festival, will be Nov 21st & 22nd, 2009 - 12-4pm, is at Split Rock Resort. The Great Brews of America Beerfest will feature close to 30 of America's finest classic and micro-breweries offering tastes of their latest brews and will be held in just two rooms this year instead of three. Musical entertainment will be performed on two different stages, while crafts and artwork will be on exhibition and for sale.Must be 21 to enter the festival - children are not permitted.  BEERFEST TICKETS ARE LIMITED PER DAY - IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE ENTRANCE YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET IN HAND FOR SATURDAY -  Click here to purchase tickets for the GBA Beer Festival - Click here to download the GBA Brochure.

In addition, food purveyors will be in attendance offering selections of various selectable menus for you to choose from. Each attendee will receive a commemorative beer tasting glass to take home. Seminars on various beer related topics will be featured throughout the festival.

A Beer & Food Matching Dinner be held on Saturday night at 7:30 providing an insight into which foods match well with certain beers. The cost of the dinner is an additional $55.00 per person. For Advance Tickets and Weekend Package information, call Great Brews of America at 1-800-255-7625







2008 Seminars


A is for Ale- George Hummel:
Join the award winning brewer and beer writer as we break down the A,B,C’s of beer. Sample a selection of ales and lagers from the attending brewers as well as some of George’s award winning homebrews. A discussion of basic homebrewing procedures will be included.


About the speaker: George is a member of an old Philadelphia brewing family. His grandfather was brewmaster for Philadelphia Brewing Co. and his great grandfather was a brewer in Stuttgart, Germany. He is a beer author, an award winning Homebrewer including several "Best of Show" awards and a BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Recognized Beer Judge.

George can be contacted at Home Sweet Homebrew, 2008 Sansom St. Philadelphia PA 19103, 215-569-9469 or george@brewingnews.com

 

Beer at the Table- Sam Cohen:
Join our Professor of Gastronomy as he leads us through his journey from cork dork to beer geek. Learn that beer is wine’s equal at the table and the how’s and why’s of pairing PA beer with food. Sample menus will be discussed. A sampling of food friendly beers and a lively discussion on possible food pairings will ensue.

Here is the list of participating breweries for the 2008 Festival.

Abita Brewery
Abita Spring, LA

Allagash Brewery
Portland, ME

Barley Creek Brewing Co. Tannersville, PA

Bethlehem Brew Works Bethlehem, PA

Bavarian Barbarian
Williamsport, PA

Cape Ann Brewing Co.
Glouster, MA

Cricket Hill
Fairfield, NJ



JW Dundee's Ales & Lagers Rochester, NY

Lancaster Malt Brewing Co.
Lancaster, PA

The Lion Brewery
Wilkes Barre, PA

Mendicino Brewing Co.
Saratoga Springs, NY

Mercury
Ipswich, MA

Pennsylvania Brewing Co. Pittsburgh, PA 

Ommegang
Cooperstown, NY

Reaper Ale 
Lake Elsinore, CA

Rogue
Newport, OR

Sierra Nevada
Chico, CA

Straub Brewery
Chico, CA

Stone Brewing Co.
San Marcos, CA

Tröegs Brewing Co.
Harrisburg, PA

Victory Brewing Co.
Downingtown, PA

Woodchuck Cider
Oley, PA

Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

Easton, PA

Yuengling Brewery
Pottsville, PA

 

November 22nd & 23rd, 2008
Rates are per couple, per weekend and based on double occupancy.

ACCOMMODATION
RATE*
Cottage (2 person)
$486.00
Lodge Gardenside
$486.00
Lodge Lakeside
$506.00
Galleria Slopeside
$566.00
Galleria Suite
$566.00
2 Bedroom Suite (quad occupancy)
$970.00
Galleria VIP Suite
$626.00
Willowbrook
$626.00

* Rates do not include a 6% sales tax, 3% hotel tax (effective Feb 1, 2007) and 17% service charge


• Deluxe Accommodations
• Breakfast & Dinner Daily
• Fitness Center
• Daily Activities Program

** Must be 21 or older

CHILDREN'S RATES
5-20 years old: $45. Extra person 16 years +: $79
Rates are per child per night with breakfast and dinner included. Children stay in the same room as adults. Children 4 years and younger stay for FREE; meals and skiing not included.


Congratulations to all who participated in the 2008 Homebrew Competition.
We had 130 entries last year! Here is a listing of all the winners. Good luck this year!!!

BEST IN SHOW
-
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
BOS
Michael Simmons
Common Cider
27A
Table 1 - Lagers & Lights (10Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Jimmy Jones
Oktoberfest
3B
2nd
Brian DeLorenzo
Lageralus
4A
3rd
Denis Lacourse
Kippe's Light Cream Ale
6A
Table 2 - English & Irish (10 Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Scott Johnson
Scottish 80
9C
2nd
Colin Falkinburg
Little Chub
9E
3rd
Colin Falkinburg
Big Chub
9E
Table 3 - American Pale & Amber (12Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Brad & Jen Jones
Imperial Amber Ale
10B
2nd
Scott Johnson
American Amber
10B
3rd
Bill Comilla
Whale ho Ale
10A
Table 4 -Strong Ales (
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Brad & Jen Jones
Jenn's RIS
13F
2nd
Colin Falkinburg
Ground Zero
19B
3rd
Darel Matthews
Old International 
19B
Table 5 - Browns - Ports & Stouts (15 Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Jimmy Jones
Steve's Stiff Stout 
13C
2nd
Scott Johnson
American Stout
13E
3rd
Edwin Farr
Drucken Quaker 
13B
Table 6 - Stout (12 Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
JD Haesloop
Quad Pistoles
18E
2nd
Doug Drost  
Belgian Golden Strong Ale
18D
3rd
Brad Jones / David Neewman
Bad Brewer's Good !#@!
18C
Table 7 - Amber Hybrids & IPA(10 Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Scott Johnson
Imperial IPA
14C
2nd
Phil Moore
Amber Skies
7B
3rd
Phillip Jensen
Merry go round
14B
Table 8 - Spice & Speciality (9 Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Mark Pasquinelli
Pumpkin Ale #6
21A
2nd
Bred & Jen Jones
Bikerjet 
21A
3rd
Scott Wilson / Matt Richmond
Se-van
28A
Table 9 - Fruit Smoke & Wood (11 Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Tom Sup / Chris Becker
Bourbon Doppelbock
22C
2nd
Jay DeSimone
What? er, melon wheat  
20A
3rd
Brad & Jen Jones
Oaked Barleywine 
22C
Table 10 -Meads (10 Entrees)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Gary Weston
Ginger Mead
26A
2nd
Leo Chmil / Luke Kostu
Porter Braggot
26B
3rd
Tom Sup/ Chris Becker
Orchard buzz
25A
Table 11 -Ciders & Perry (8 Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Micheal Simmons
Cider
27A
2nd
Peter Seeuwen
Perry
27D
3rd
Jody Moffett
Whales Cider
28A
Table 12 - Wheat (13 Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Keith Story
Wickley wit
16A
2nd
Jody Moffett 
Choc Cherry Impy Stout
23A
3rd
JD Haesloop
German's Choc Stout
23A
Table 13 - Belgian Stuff(9 Entries)
PLACE
NAME
BEER NAME
STYLE
1st
Jimmy Jones
Ale O'Belgium
16B
2nd
Darel Matthews
Belgian Specialty
16E
3rd
Geoffrey Dobos
Time of the Saison
16C

The deadline for submitting your beer was November 17, 2008.
The cost is $10.00 per entry
2 bottles per entry and can be mailed to:

Split Rock Resort
Attention Homebrew Competition
One Lake Drive
Lake Harmony, PA 18624

2008 National Home-brew Competition Rules & Regulations

Please note that AHA style guidelines have been adjusted to meet industry standards. Carefully read each style description before selecting a specific category for your entry. Category numbers have been changed in some cases.
There are 24 categories of lager, ale or mixed-style beers, three categories of mead and one category of cider. All have subcategories that use small-letter designations. If a beer is entered, for example, as "10b) Strong Scotch Ale" it will be judged as a Strong Scotch Ale against the other entries in the "English and Scottish Strong Ale" category. Except for some categories where special ingredients are used (see Part II), judges do not see your recipe information. They do, however, use these guidelines when evaluating your entry.
The following section gives more detailed information about each category and subcategory. You should use this information to decide how to enter your home-brew. Please note that when a style characteristic is designated "OK," this means it does not have to be apparent but it is permissible in amounts indicated. When the term "noble-type" hops is used, it refers to European continental-type hops such as Saaz, Hallertauer, Tettnanger and Spalt, to name a few.
Categories are designated by numbers. Subcategories are designated by letters.

If you're interested in participating in this year's competition:

Click here to download a pdf of the Official Entry Form

Click here to download the Guide to Beer Styles for Home Brew Competitors

Click here to download a pdf of the Bottle Identification Labels

Click here to download a pdf of the Judge Registration Form

The Resort at Split Rock would like to invite you to join us for the 17th Annual Great Brews of America Classic Beer Festival. The event will be held November 22nd & 23rd 2008 at The Resort in Lake Harmony, PA. This event attracts consumers from the entire tri-state area, including the major metropolitan areas of Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey. Last year the festival was very successful due to the great brewery participation we received. We had a total of 40 breweries represented with over 200 different brews, and approximately 6000 attendees.

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING FOOD OR CRAFT VENDORS - ONLY BREWERIES - THANK YOU

ONLINE TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
  
SATURDAY BEEFEST IS SOLD OUT!
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR ON SATURDAY
YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET IN ADVANCE
TICKETS FOR SUNDAY AT THE DOOR WILL BE $25.

Pre Dinner Beers:
Hometown Beverages – New Jersey Lager
&
Ipswich Brewing Co. Mercury – Original Ale (English Pale Ale)


First Course:
Slow roasted BBQ pork ribs with sautéed Bok Choy, shitake mushrooms and apricots
Victory Brewing Co. – Prima Pils


Second Course:
Mixed greens with a lemon, caper and charred scallion vinaigrette, crabmeat and tarragon
Cape Anne – Fisherman’s IPA


Third Course:
Grilled chicken breast supreme with Marsala melted leeks, smoked ham, fresh mozzarella, rosemary and potato gratin
JJ Bittings Brewing Co. – Bittings Bad Boy Oktoberfest


Dessert:
Autumn apple bread pudding topped with candied pecans and a caramel sauce drizzle
Erie Brewing Co. – Cease & Desist (Scottish Wee Heavy)

 

Dinner is Saturday November 22nd at 7:30 in the Galleria -
Tickets are $55.00 per person and you must be over 21 years of age

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  • When will the waterpark be open?
    H20ooohh !! Indoor Waterpark is now open - it will be closed some Monday's, Tuesday's and Wednesday's in off season - check the schedule online for hours of operation.

  • Does Split Rock offer wireless internet access?
    Wireless internet access is provided throughout the Galleria and Willowbrook buildings and in the lobby of the Lodge.

  • Are pets allowed at Split Rock?
    Pets are not permitted on property.

  • Is smoking allowed at Split Rock?
    Smoking is allowed only in certain rooms and outside the facility.
  • Does the Resort have quiet hours?
    Quiet hours are between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., but we ask that all guests are courteous to other guest during their stay

  • Is a credit card required at check in even if my suite has been pre-paid?
    A credit card is required at check in to cover incidental charges that may be incurred during your stay. At check in, your credit card will be authorized to cover the cost of additional nights and $50.00 per night for incidentals

  • Does the Lodge accept Debit Cards?
    The Lodge does accept Debit Cards, and an authorization will be held against your card. Even though the authorization is released at check out, it may take your bank up to 10 business days to release the hold.

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  • How do I get in touch with a guest of The Lodge?
    Please call 570-722-9111 to get in touch with a guest that is staying at The Lodge.
    The 800 number is for reservations only and can not be transferred to guest rooms.

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  • I'm a band that would like to play at the Split Rock Resort Who should I contact?
    To play at our special events such as our festivals, please email Shelly Lutz

    For all other BAND inquiries contact Matt Rivello

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WHAT'S GOING ON

SALE - Save 10-20% on packages
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Great Brews from Around the World International Beer Festival 
Saturday April  18th: 12pm-4pm  

19th Annual Great Tastes of PA Wine & Food Festival 
June 13th & 14th, 2009 - Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-6pm

7th Annual Great Pocono Cookie Contest - You are invited to the 6th Annual Great Pocono Cookie Contest. Bring at least one dozen homemade cookies to the Pit Lounge any Thursday at 4:00pm from Jan 3rd, 2008 - December 25th, 2008.

Address your entries to:
Attention Doc Holiday
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club
One Lake Drive, Lake Harmony PA 18624



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