Volunteer Information
The National Homebrew Competition gives you a chance to receive invaluable feedback on your entries, and also recognizes the most outstanding, world-class homebrewed beer, mead, and cider, while taking home some really amazing prizes. Check out the Entrant and Volunteer Information below to learn how to participate.
What is stewarding?
Stewards are part of the competition team that help prepare and deliver entries to judges, along with other tasks. For more information, please visit the Beer Judge Certification Program website (bjcp.org). If interested in stewarding, please sign up here
What is judging?
Judging is the process of evaluating entries in relation to a style guideline.
When is judging/stewarding?
Judging/stewarding for the first round competitions take place at various first round sites from April – June.
Final judging takes places August 16 – 17 in San Diego
Who do I contact about judging/stewarding at a particular region?
Volunteer for the Competition Team (FINAL ROUND) here!
I’ve been confirmed to judge or volunteer. Are there accommodations available near AleSmith Brewing?
All judges and volunteers that will be traveling to San Diego for the final round are encouraged to book within our room block at the Country Inn & Suites by Raddison, San Diego North, CA. We’ve secured a special rate of $199/night for any room booked Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18. Please use this link to book. The official cutoff for bookings in the block is August 1, 2024.
Volunteers
TInterested in volunteering? Select a location and follow the prompts for volunteer sign up: