I am interested in entering Sam Adam's Patriots home brew competition and was wondering what the common policy on entering clones in competitions is? I am submitting a Oatmeal Brown Ale aka Surly Bender.
The reason I ask is that this clone is not a normal clone, Surly themselves put together the kit ingredients for Northern Brewer's Pro Series, therefore it's a beer designed by Surly but brewed by me. Was wondering what the legality of submitting something like this is.
The beer was a extract with specialty grain kit, so I am not expecting to win, I'm just entering the contest to get judged on one of my beers for the first time.
The reason I ask is that this clone is not a normal clone, Surly themselves put together the kit ingredients for Northern Brewer's Pro Series, therefore it's a beer designed by Surly but brewed by me. Was wondering what the legality of submitting something like this is.
The beer was a extract with specialty grain kit, so I am not expecting to win, I'm just entering the contest to get judged on one of my beers for the first time.