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Competition Entry

The on-line entry registration is now available!

The shipping/drop-off window for the First Round of the 2010 National Homebrew Competition is Monday, March 22 through Thursday, April 1 (5pm).

First Round judging will be held April 3-25, 2010 at the 9 regional sites. Final Round judging takes place on June 17, 2010 during the AHA National Homebrewers Conference in Minneapolis, MN.

Rules & Regulations

The 2010 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) Rules & Regulations are available for download. Please download the 2010 NHC Rules & Regulations (PDF file) for the details and complete National Homebrew Competition entry instructions.

Deadlines

All entries must be received at the correct US shipping/drop-off location between Monday, March 22 and Thursday, April 1, 2010.

Fees

American Homebrewers Association Members	$9 per entry
Non-members	$14 per entry

American Homebrewers Association members get a discount on their NHC entry fees among other benefits. Join the American Homebrewers Association today!

Canada Region

ALES Homebrew Open/AHA Qualifier Competition, shipping/drop-off deadline is Thursday, April 8, 2010. Canadian entrants should visit A.L.E.S. Club for competition details and entry fee information.

On-line Entry

You must use the on-line entry registration program to enter the National Homebrew Competition in 2010. There is no paper entry form; only entries registered online will be accepted. All entrants must register with the On-line Registration system, regardless of having registered in the past.

On-line Payment

Entry fees must be paid on-line using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). On-line payment is available when you register your entries on-line. Entries will not be registered without an accompanying payment.

Sending Your Entries

Send your entries to the correct regional site (see Entry Shipping/Drop-Off). Entries submitted to the wrong site will be disqualified. Do not send entries through the US Postal Service.

Style Guidelines

The 2010 AHA National Homebrew Competition uses the BJCP Style Guidelines.