National Homebrew Competition
2020 Important Dates
| Homebrew Club Updated/Registered | By December 31, 2019 |
| Open Enrollment Application | January 14 to January 22 |
| Acceptance Email, Entry Registration & Payment | Notified by February 14 (7 days to pay after notification) |
| First Round Shipping Window | February 20 to March 5 |
Brewer Profile & Volunteer Sign Up
2020 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 2019 competition had 9,191 entries judged, with 1,327 entries advancing to the Final Round and judged 1,257 entries in the Final Round.
First Round Shipping/Drop-off information is found in the Rules & Regulations.
March 27-29, 2020
March 27-29, 2020
April 3-5, 2020
March 13-15, 2020
April 3-5, 2020
March 13-15, 2020
March 27-29, 2020
March 20-22, 2020
April 3-5, 2020
March 27-29, 2020
March 13-15, 2020
March 13-15, 2020
March 27-29, 2020
NHC Updates
News from the Competition Director
National Homebrew Competition: What’s New in 2020
Hi, everyone!
Each year after the Final Round concludes, the American Homebrewers Association Competition Subcommittee discusses changes and improvements to the National Homebrew Competition (NHC). The highlights for 2020 are as follows:
- Implementing a $9/entry fee in NHC Final Round and only for Final Round entries (see below)
- Moving Baltic Porter and Imperial …More
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