The competition committee had its first meeting of 2017, and we have a lot planned for the coming year, most notably the ASH Homebrewer of the Year (HBOY) and Arizona Classic Homebrew Competitions.
We heard your suggestions and are working to enhance all of our competitions based on your feedback. Thank you for helping to improve the ASH competition experience!
If you have any suggestions or would like to join the competition committee, please contact Kyrstal Bittner at [email protected].
Read on to find out the 2017 HBOY beer styles and revised point system.
2017 ASH HBOY Competition Schedule
- May: Pale Bitter European Beer (BJCP 2015 Style Guidelines Category 5)
- July: California Common (BJCP 2015 Style Guidelines Category 19B)
- November: Oatmeal Beers (Any style with oatmeal added)
Special prizes for all our competitions are in the works, so stay tuned and start brewing!
2017 Arizona Classic Homebrew Competitions
- March: Arizona Spring Classic Homebrew Competition
- October: Arizona Fall Classic Homebrew Competition
HBOY Updated Point System
In 2016, we encouraged ASH members to enter the HBOY mini-competitions by giving winners a higher point value.
For 2017, we want you to go big and participate on the national level. ASH members that place in the first and final rounds of the American Howebrewers Association (AHA) National Homebrew Competition (NHC) will earn points toward the ASH 2017 HBOY. You can earn up to 12 maximum for NHC honors.
NHC First Round points:
- Gold = 3
- Silver = 2
- Bronze = 1
NHC Final Round points:
- Gold = 6
- Silver = 4
- Bronze = 2