National Homebrew Competition
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 2024, 166,700 entries have been evaluated, and the NHC has become the largest homebrew competition in the world.
First Round Judging Sites
Final Round Judging Site
Competition Updates
2025 National Homebrew Competition: News, Judging Locations, & More
The 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) returns with exciting updates, including category changes, a new Final Round location, and refined awards criteria. Registration opens January 28, 2025. Stay tuned for more details and updates on the NHC website.
World’s Best Homemade Beer, Cider, and Mead Honored at 46th Annual National Homebrew Competition
150 medals in 50 categories were awarded for the most outstanding homemade beer, mead, and cider. Nine awards recognizing outstanding contributions to homebrewing were also presented.
650+ Winning Recipes from the National Homebrew Competition
Access hundreds of medal-winning homebrew recipe from past National Homebrew Competition Final Rounds, including beer, mead, and cider.