National Homebrew Competition
2019 Important Dates
| Final Round Scoresheets | Emailed July 15 & 16 |
| Final Round Prizes & Medals | Shipped July 12 |
| Final Round Recipe Collection | Due by July 15 |
| BJCP Judge & Steward Report | Submitted |
Brewer Profile & Volunteer Sign Up
2019 First Round Competition Status
After a First Round judging center has evaluated all homebrew entries in their competition, the results must be verified prior to posting on HomebrewersAssociation.org. Results from individual judging centers will be posted as results are verified. Verification can take 14 days after judging has completed.
The 2018 competition had 8,405 entries judged, with 1,203 entries advancing to the Final Round and judged 1,144 entries in the Final Round.
First Round Shipping/Drop-off information is found in the Rules & Regulations.
March 29-31, 2019
March 29-31, 2019
April 5-7, 2019
April 12-14, 2019
April 12-14, 2019
March 22-24, 2019
April 5-7, 2019
March 22-24, 2019
April 5-7, 2019
April 5-7, 2019
March 22-24, 2019
March 29-31, 2019
April 5-7, 2019
NHC Updates
News from the Competition Director
Shipping Window Open March 1 Through March 14
The National Homebrew Competition Shipping Window opens March 1 through March 14. Please read the following information to make sure your entries arrive properly and promptly.
Reference the Rules & Regulations, Dates & Deadlines and Frequently Asked Questions for more information such as resetting your password or having difficulty logging in to your profile, bottle requirements, …More
NHC Open Enrollment & Placement Process Explained
Hi, everyone!
Open enrollment for the 2019 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) is now open!
It is important to have an understanding of the competition before applying. Please take time to review the Rules & Regulations, Important Dates & Deadlines, and What’s New: 2019 NHC.
Apply using your AHA member number and the email …More
National Homebrew Competition 2019: What’s New
Hi, everyone!
Each year after the Final Round concludes, AHA Competition Subcommittee discusses changes and improvements to the National Homebrew Competition. The highlights for 2019 are: