NHC 2025: Final Round Judging & Awards Ceremony Details

We’re excited to announce that Kansas City, Mo., is the home of the 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) Final Round and awards ceremony. After two great years in San Diego, we’re looking forward to bringing the Final Round to a new city with a vibrant homebrewing scene.

To earn a spot in the Final Round, homebrewers must win a first, second, or third place ribbon in First Round judging. View the results of the First Round here.

Final Round Judging Details

• Location: Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, Mo.
• Receiving: June 2-11
• Judging: June 26-27

2025 Awards Ceremony Details

• Date: June 28, 6:30pm CT
• Location: Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, Mo.
• The ceremony will be live-streamed on The Brewing Network.
• In-person attendance is currently limited to Final Round judges, stewards, and Final Round entrants.

Pre-game the awards ceremony with us—join the Zymurgy Live webinar at 5:30pm CT on June 28. Register here.

The National Homebrew Competition is open to American Homebrewers Association (AHA) members only. Join the AHA today to register for future competitions and get a free book with a one-year membership!