National Homebrew Competition
162,710 entries have been evaluated since the inaugural American Homebrewers Association (AHA) National Homebrew Competition in 1979 in Boulder, Colorado.
Registration for the 2023 National Homebrew Competition closed on February 12.
Access the 2023 competition Rules and Regulations, Dates and Deadlines, and Frequently Asked Questions.
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NHC Updates
Competition Updates

2023 National Homebrew Competition First Round Results
Results from the First Round of the 2023 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) are now available.
NHC Judges & Volunteers Needed in San Diego on June 21
Find out how to apply to be a judge or volunteer in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego.
First Round Judging Updates
National Homebrew Competition Director Chris Williams gives an update as First Round judging kicks off at several locations this weekend.