It’s that time of year, to test your best beer against your neighbors from near and far.
We are back in person @ ESNS for the judging, you only need to send 2 bottles, and the entry fee is $8, it’s like the old days!
Check out all of the details on our website: https://nbabrewcomp.com/
Thank you to everyone who sent in beers to be judged for the 2021 Nordeast Brewers Alliance Homebrew Competition! There were 228 beers judged this year — our biggest competition to date — and we were excited about every one of them! Cheers to everyone!
Keep an eye out in 2022 for the NBA Sour Times competition around May/June and the all-category competition in November/December again!
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Anthony Davis | Lemongrass Table Beer | 28C: Wild Specialty Beer | Minnesota Home Brewers Association |
| 2nd | John Eischen | Dark Hearted | 21B2: Black IPA | Rochester Area Zymurgy Enthusiasts (R.A.Z.E.) |
| 3rd | Joel Roberts | Hazy Sesh IPA | 21A: American IPA |
We are always amazed by the great sponsorship we get from the homebrew community, local breweries, and equipment manufacturers! Thank you to everyone who donated brewing equipment, merchandise and swag, gift cards, and (maybe my favorite) free beers at Minneapolis-area taprooms!
Look for the winners this weekend at nbabrewcomp.com
The judges were able to pick up some great merchandise including hats, shirts, taproom beer tokens, and homebrew supplies including
Local winners will also get a share of these supplies and taproom goodies!
For those who put their hobby on the line to be judged, there are some amazing prizes available to win!
Best of Show: BSG HandCraft will direct ship a Grainfather G30 100V all-in-one state-of-the-art amazing-beyond-belief brew system!
All first place winners will receive a gift card for Northern Brewer or Midwest Supplies for equipment and ingredients of their choice! Some other levels of winners will also receive gift cards for MoreBeer, Adventures in Homebrewing, or Yakima Valley Hops!
Some category winners will also receive…
A couple top winners local to the Minneapolis area will also receive the chance to brew one of their award-winning recipes on a professional system! Fat Pants Brewing in Eden Prairie, MN, and Excelsior Brewing in Excelsior, MN, are each offering some winning brewers a brew day experience! Watch for more details on where to buy that beer when it hits the taprooms!
Registration is now open for the Nordeast Brewers Alliance Homebrew Competition 2021! Create or update your account now with entry registration open November 1 – 30. Judging will be 100% remote, so check the competition site for more details.
Cheers — and good luck!