Here it is. How about an O&GHBAB Beer-Off ? Open to members of this site (and guests - whatever), everyone submits a few of their best to Oliver (if he is in agreement) within style guidelines. Oliver (and maybe Geoff if we could be so lucky) could then judge them and award a winner of each style. Pretty much like a normal homebrew comp I guess (not that I've ever entered one).
I reckon we could waive the $7 per category entry charge that TCB has imposed on their comp. That would also mean waiving the prizes that TCB offers. Perhaps instead Oliver could whip up a page on his website of the winners of each category and his tasting notes. So instead of material rewards you get fame.
Of course if Oliver doesn't want a bar of this (as is his want - he may be a busy man), I'd be more than willing to get a couple of the Sydney lads around to my joint to do the judging. I could also offer a small part of the fame by sticking the results up on my website. Could even print up some certificates.
So whaddaya reckon gents ? Would you enter ? And what about you Oliver ? Would you host ? C'mon. All it'll cost you is a few stubbies of your finest and a coupla stamps*. Think of what it could get you. Well... not much really, so don't think of that.
* Yeah, I haven't really factored in our international brothers. Maybe we can figure a way around that.
