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 1979, more than 170,000 entries have been evaluated, and the NHC has become the largest homebrew competition in the world.

Registration is now closed. Thank you for your participation!

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Want to edit your entry or sign up to volunteer? Visit the First Round Site BAP page (linked below) for instructions.

Interested in sponsoring and exhibiting at NHC? Contact Kian Zozobrado of the AHA at partnerships@homebrewersassociation.org.

Hotel Details

Hotel options for the NHC Final Round and Awards Ceremony can be found on the Homebrew Con website.

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First Round Judging Sites

Edit your entries and sign up to volunteer below.

Final Round & Awards

Hurry–the 2026 National Homebrew Competition registration is open from February 3 through February 25. Register at your preferred First Round site above.

Competition Updates