National Homebrew Competition
The National Homebrew Competition (NHC) gives homebrewers a chance to receive invaluable feedback on their entries and also recognizes the most outstanding, world-class homebrewed beer, mead, and cider.
In 1979, 34 entries competed in the first American Homebrewers Association (AHA) National Homebrew Competition held in Boulder, Colorado. Since 2024, 166,303 entries have been evaluated, and the NHC has become the largest homebrew competition in the world.
First Round Judging Sites
Entry Counts are updated on this page every 48-72 hours, but real-time entry counts can be seen on the competition registration page for the first round site
Final Round & Awards
Competition Updates
47th Annual National Homebrew Competition Honors Top Homemade Beer, Cider, & Mead
The 2025 competition received 2,974 entries from 1,086 American Homebrewers Association members across 48 states, Washington, D.C., and 7 countries.
NHC 2025: Final Round Judging & Awards Ceremony Details
2025 National Homebrew Competition: News, Judging Locations, & More
The 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) returns with exciting updates, including category changes, a new Final Round location, and refined awards criteria. Registration opens January 28, 2025. Stay tuned for more details and updates on the NHC website.