National Homebrew Competition

What is the National Homebrew Competition?

The National Homebrew Competition is the world's largest international beer competition recognizing the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider produced by amateur brewers worldwide.

The First Round of the National Homebrew Competition takes place at eleven (11) judging locations across the U.S. in April. The best of the beer, mead, and cider entries in the first round competitions advances to the Final Round of the competition at the AHA National Homebrewers Conference. Competition winners receive gold, silver or bronze medals in 28 style categories.

First Round Winners

The results from all 2013 National Homebrew Competition judging centers are now available! First round entrants can log in to their regional judging center's competition website to view scores in the "My Info and Entries" page.

Thank you to everyone who entered, organized, judged, stewarded and volunteered during the First Round this year. The world's largest homebrew competition would not be possible without the passion and determination of the homebrew community.

Final Round Information

Stay tuned for an update on the details for submitting entries to the National Homebrew Competition Final Round.

Important Dates for the 2013 Competition

Instructions for Entring Final Round:	Available NOW! Log in to First Round Competition
Final Round Entries Due:	June 3 - June 17, 2013
Final Round Judging:	June 27, 2013*
Final Round WInners Announced	June 29, 2013*

*During AHA National Homebrewers Conference

Volunteer Oppurtunities

The National Homebrewers Competition is largely made possible by the enormous effort of volunteers.Those interested in volunteering at the Final Round Competition in Philadelphia can register at Judge and Steward Registration. Thank you for your interest!

NHC 2012 a Success!

The 2012 National Homebrew Competition attracted a total of 7,823 entries in the first round from 1,733 different homebrewers, meadmakers, and cidermakers. Of those 7,823 entries, 889 advanced to the Final Round Judging held on the Thursday of the AHA National Homebrewers Conference, nearly 100 more than 2011! Thank you to all who participated and volunteered to make the 2012 competition an overwhelming success!