Learn. Brew. Compete.
The Brewers Cup is a competition among area homebrew clubs to promote the sharing of knowledge and honing of skill in the homebrewing community, each competition with various BJCP Styles. Members of competing clubs are encouraged to take part in the competition learning from certified judges, steward and organizers. You must be a member of one of the area clubs to participate.
SCHEDULE
January 25, 2023
Cellar Cleaner
- Style Guide: Can be any style of your choosing. Will be judged against BJCP 2021 guidelines.
- Location: Hosted by American Homebrew Supply, Norfolk
- Entry opens: January 1
- Entry Form Due: By Tue, January 24
- Bottle Drop-off: To American Homebrew Supply or Brew & Bottle LLC before Noon, Sat, January 21
March 15, 2023
Irish Red (15A) &
Irish Stout (15B)
- Style Guide: BJCP 2021
- Location: Hosted by Brew & Bottle, LLC, Newport News
- Entry opens: March 1
- Entry Form Due: By Tue, March 14
- Bottle Drop-off: To American Homebrew Supply or Brew & Bottle LLC before Noon, Sat March 11
May 24, 2023 (updated)
Munich Dunkel (8A),
Weissbier (10A) &
Saison (25B)
- Style Guide: BJCP 2021
- Location: Hosted by American Homebrew Supply, Norfolk
- Entry opens: May 1
- Entry Form Due: By Tue, May 23
- Bottle Drop-off: To American Homebrew Supply or Brew & Bottle LLC before Noon, Sat, May 20
July 19, 2023
American Pale Ale (18B)
British Bitter (11*)
- Style Guide: BJCP 2021 – *May be any British Bitter (11A, 11B, 11C)
- Location: Hosted by Brew & Bottle, LLC, Newport News
- Entry opens: July 1
- Entry Form Due: By Tuesday, July 18
- Bottle Drop-off: To American Homebrew Supply or Brew & Bottle, LLC before Noon, Sat, July 15
September 20, 2023
Marzen (6A) &
Sours (*)
- Style Guide: BJCP 2021 – *Any sour style may be entered and must be properly labeled with appropriate category/sub-category and any special instructions.
- Location: Hosted by American Homebrew Supply, Norfolk
- Entry opens: September 1
- Entry Form Due: By Tue, Sep 19
- Bottle Drop-off: To American Homebrew Supply or Brew & Bottle LLC before Noon, Sat, September 16
November 15
Winter Seasonal (30C*) &
Belgian Tripel (26C)
- Style Guide: BJCP 2021 – *Pay attention to special instructions related to the category 30C.
- Location: Hosted by Brew & Bottle, LLC, Newport News
- Entry opens: November 1
- Entry Form Due: By Tuesday, November 14
- Bottle Drop-off: To American Homebrew Supply or Brew & Bottle LLC before Noon, Sat, November 11
ENTRY
Current registration closed. Entry button will be available here when next event registration opens.
Only one entry allowed per brewer.
After submitting entry information, please ensure you enter 2 – 12oz bottles of the same beer, and drop them off before Noon on the associated Drop-off date. Bottles should be labeled with same information above and have no other distinguishing markings on the bottle or the cap. If your cap is labeled, use a sharpie to black it out.
American Homebrew Supply
5208 E Virginia Beach Blvd Suite 116
Norfolk, VA 23502
or
Brew & Bottle, LLC
11838 Canon Blvd Suite 500,
Newport News, VA 23606
The label should include the information above or can be downloaded and printed from the BJCP website.
Please review the competition rules
SCORING
| Scoring | Points Awarded | Notes |
| Entry | 1 | Requires both email registration and bottle drop-off |
| Pushed to Mini BOS | 2 | |
| Mini BOS 1st | 5 | |
| Mini BOS 2nd | 4 | |
| Mini BOS 3rd | 3 |
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