Bottle Shapes for Competition Entries

Bobby_M · Jan 18, 2010

Everyone probably knows that most AHA sanctioned brew comps do not permit the use of Sam Adams bottles or any embossed, distinguishable bottles. That leaves mostly long-necks of only a slightly different height. What about the stubbies like Sierra Nevada Celebration? I'm sure there are a few others that use that style of bottle, but would you think it would pass at comps?

Yooper · Jan 18, 2010

Probably. The rules I've read talk about not using distinctive bottles- and some of those "stubbies" are distinctive.

Some of the competitions rules are changing to allow embossed bottles, though. I'd suggest reading the rules carefully before submitting. Some competitions only say "green or brown crown capped bottles 10-12 ounces" or something like that.

david_42 · Jan 18, 2010

Don't know about other competitions, but the ones I've worked have had a few stubbies.

Beerrific · Jan 18, 2010

The stubbies have been OK for every competition I have ever been involved in.

MarsColonist · Jan 18, 2010

Beerrific said:
The stubbies have been OK for every competition I have ever been involved in.

^^^ +1 my experience as well.

ShortSnoutBrewing · Jan 18, 2010

I use almost exclusively Sierra Nevada bottles for all competition entries and have never had an issue. And as Yoop stated more and more comps are allowing embossed bottles.

Bobby_M · Jan 18, 2010

Thanks. I just happen to be short on bottles just when I need them the most.

Keystone Hops War of the Worts:

Bottles may be brown or green glass, and must be free of any labels, raised glass designs, etched logos, or other identifying marks.

Sounds like stubby is OK. I'm giving away all my sam bottles just to keep from making a DQ error.

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