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 1979, more than 170,000 entries have been evaluated, and the NHC has become the largest homebrew competition in the world.
AHA membership is required to enter. Join or renew here. Membership must be active from the date you register through the NHC Final Round Awards Ceremony on June 20 (Final Round Awards).
Hotel Details
Hotel options for the NHC Final Round and Awards Ceremony can be found on the Homebrew Con website.
Hurry–the 2026 National Homebrew Competition registration is open from February 3 through February 25. Register at your preferred First Round site above.
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.
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