The AHA National Homebrew Competition is the world’s largest international beer competition recognizing the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider produced by amateur brewers worldwide.

The first round of the competition happens at ten U.S. judge centers in the Spring of 2012. First round winners advance to the final round of the competition at the AHA National Homebrewers Conference. Final round winners receive gold, silver or bronze medals in 28 style categories.

In 1979, 34 entries competed in the first AHA National Homebrew Competition held in Boulder, Colorado. A maximum of 840 homebrews will qualify for the final round competition in Seattle on Thursday, June 21, 2012.

Volunteer judges and stewards are needed for the final round judging. Judges must be certified by the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) for this competition.

2011 Final Round Winners

Cidermaker of the Year
Edward Walkowski
Dalton, PA
SAAZ (Scranton Area Amateur Zymologists)

Meadmaker of the Year
Monique Scovil
Aurora, CO
Colorado Wine Club

Homebrewer of the Year
Randy Scorby
Baker City, OR
Good Libations

Ninkasi Award Winner
Paul Sangster
Carlsbad, CA
Quality Ale & Fermentation Fraternity (QUAFF)

Gambrinus Club Award
Southern Nevada Ale Fermenters Union (SNAFU)
Las Vegas, NV

Homebrew Club of the Year Award
The Brewing Network
Pacheco, CA

View the complete 2011 AHA National Homebrew Competition final round winners list.