With the Bluebonnet, the ACCF, and the NHC all so close together, you can enter all three with the same beers you brewed for the Bluebonnet. I know that I've got several really good brews that I'll be submitting. I hope you do too.Participate
Competition Entry
The entry window for the First Round of the 2010 National Homebrew Competition is Monday, March 22 through Thursday, April 1 (5pm).
First Round judging will be held April 3-25, 2010 at the 9 regional sites. Final Round judging takes place on June 17, 2010 during the AHA National Homebrewers Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
Rules & Regulations
The 2010 Rules & Regulations will be posted for download before the end of January 2010. When available, please download the Rules & Regulations (PDF file) for the details and complete National Homebrew Competition entry instructions.
Deadlines
All entries must be received at the correct US shipping/drop-off location between Monday, March 22 and Thursday, April 1, 2010.
Fees
American Homebrewers Association Members $9 per entry
Non-members $14 per entry
American Homebrewers Association members get a discount on their NHC entry fees among other benefits. Join the American Homebrewers Association today!\
On-line Entry
You must use on-line entry to enter the National Homebrew Competition in 2010. The on-line entry registration program will be available in late February 2010. There is no paper entry form; only entries registered online will be accepted.
On-line Payment
Entry fees must be paid on-line using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). On-line payment is available when you register your entries on-line. Entries will not be registered without an accompanying payment.
Sending Your Entries
Send your entries to the correct regional site (see Entry Shipping/Drop-Off). Entries submitted to the wrong site will be disqualified. Do not send entries through the US Postal Service.
This is the event where you get the national recognition. I hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity.