Nelson Crowle of Foxfield, Colorado, a dedicated member of the Indian Peaks Alers homebrewing club, has achieved a significant victory, earning a gold medal in Category 40: Strong and Specialty Cider and Perry at the highly esteemed 2026 National Homebrew Competition. This prestigious award places Crowle’s expertly crafted cider among the elite of homebrewed beverages…
The 2026 National Homebrew Competition, a prestigious event celebrating the pinnacle of homebrewing artistry, has concluded with Jeff Zwetsch and Don Frakes of Anaheim, California, securing a coveted gold medal. Representing the Ace Brewing Society, their expertly crafted Pale American Ale triumphed in Category 1: Pale American Beer, outperforming a highly competitive field of 104…
The vibrant world of craft brewing has once again celebrated its most accomplished artisans with the conclusion of the 2026 National Homebrew Competition, a prestigious event that showcases the pinnacle of homebrewing talent. Among the distinguished winners, Greg Winterburn, an independent brewer hailing from Rockaway, New Jersey, has emerged victorious, securing a coveted gold medal…
The American Homebrewers Association (AHA), a leading organization dedicated to promoting the hobby of homebrewing and advocating for the rights of homebrewers, has officially unveiled the recipe that earned the coveted gold medal in its recent prestigious competition. This announcement marks a significant moment for the homebrewing community, highlighting a recipe that has been recognized…
Craig Martin of Louisville, Kentucky, a dedicated member of the Louisville Area Grain and Extract Research Society (LAGERS), has achieved the coveted gold medal in Category 13: Amber and Brown American Ale at the 2026 National Homebrew Competition Final Round. Martin’s exceptional brew triumphed over a field of 103 entries, showcasing the pinnacle of homebrewing…
The 2026 National Homebrew Competition Final Round has concluded, celebrating the pinnacle of homebrewing achievement, with Preston Booth of Easley, South Carolina, taking home a coveted gold medal. Booth, an active member of the South Carolina Upstate Brewers Anonymous (SCUBA) homebrewing club, triumphed in Category 15: Irish and British Stout. His winning brew bested a…
Thornton, Colorado—Weston Wright, a dedicated homebrewer and member of the Indian Peaks Alers club, has achieved the pinnacle of homebrewing excellence by securing a gold medal in Category 17: American IPA at the highly competitive 2026 National Homebrew Competition. The prestigious award signifies Wright’s mastery in crafting a standout American IPA, triumphing over a field…
The 2026 National Homebrew Competition Final Round has concluded, celebrating the pinnacle of amateur brewing excellence. Among the distinguished honorees, David James of Eugene, Oregon, a dedicated member of the Cascade Brewers Society, has earned a coveted gold medal in Category 19: Hazy IPA. James’s winning brew triumphed over a competitive field of 93 entries,…
Alex Rezmerski of Louisville, Kentucky, a dedicated member of the Louisville Area Grain and Extract Research Society (LAGERS), has achieved a significant honor, securing a gold medal in Category 21: Strong European Lager at the prestigious 2026 National Homebrew Competition. His winning brew bested a field of 68 entries in the final round, marking a…
Bolingbrook, Ill. – Joe Formanek, a dedicated member of the Urban Knaves of Grain homebrewing club, has been awarded a coveted gold medal in Category 23: Imperial Porter and Stout at the prestigious National Homebrew Competition Final Round. The announcement marks a significant achievement for Formanek, whose expertly crafted beer bested a competitive field of…
