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 took place 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.
Judges and Stewards
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.
Interested in judging the final round of the National Homebrew Competition? Additional judges are needed for the final round of the AHA National Homebrew Competition. Please register on the Washington Homebrewers Association page.
Not a judge, but still want to be involved? We are also looking for stewards to help the competition run smoothly. You’ll get a chance to work closely with the best judges in the country, sample a few beers and earn the undying appreciation of your fellow homebrewers. Please register on the Washington Homebrewers Association page, and select the Steward option.
Thanks for your support!
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.