Comp de L’abbaye Normale
Held annually, the Comp de L’abbaye Normale is a Belgian competition that is one of the most anticipated competitions on the brewing calendar. As this Belgian competition has evolved, we have received more and more support from the local craft breweries. This year is no different!
FOR 2024, WE ARE LEAVING THE COMPETITION OPEN TO NON-KLUB MEMBERS
2024 Comp de L’abbaye Normale – Belgian Competition has garnered support from many of the major craft brewers in the Jacksonville area. The fortunate brewer who’s beer is selected as winner of the following categories, will have the honor of working with the associated head brewer and scaling up their recipe for mass consumption and ultimate glory. This competition will be accepting Belgian substyles in the BJCP 2021 guidelines: 26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale, 24A: Belgian Wit, 21B: Belgian IPA, Imperial Rye Saison (min. 7% to be aged in Pinkook Rye Bourbon barrels,) and 26A: Trappist Single. Check back for more categories to be added (updated 6/11/2024). Belgian substyles that are not sponsored can be entered and will be judged against each in an open Belgian category for first, second, and third place medals. Please note the categories/breweries below:
2024 Participating Breweries:
- Engine 15 – Belgian Dark Strong (BJCP 26D)
- King Maker Brewing – Witbier (BJCP 24A)
- Legacy Ale Works – Belgian IPA (BJCP 21B)
- Mocama Beer Company – Imperial Rye Saison (Must be > 7% ABV – To be aged by the brewery in Pinhook Rye Bourbon barrels)
- Fishweir Brewing – Trappist Single (Must be dry-hopped)
Note: All non-sponsored Belgian Categories will be judged in the open Belgian category.
Registration opens 8/26/24.
Entries due 9/19/24.
Competition is 10/12/24.
Drop off or ship your entries to:
RF-SMART
Attn: Chris Bak
3563 Philips Hwy, Suite 601
Building F
Jacksonville, FL 32207
More info coming soon!
