Byggvir's Big Beer Cup

Byggvir's Big Beer Cup is happening at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival over the Labor Day Weekend. To help you prepare for this auspicious event, we present the following articles for proper edification:

Who Is Byggvir?

Meet the myth behind the namesake.

Preparing Oneself

A preparatory guide for crafting Old-World style beers.

Links and Resources

Literary and web resources to further information on creating Old-World Style brews.

Style Categories

Here is a complete listing of the styles to be judges in the Big Beer Cup.

Selection of Styles

For a dissertation on the selection of appropriate styles, read about the criteria for selecting these styles.

We look forward to your participation!

~Byggvir's Big Beer Cup