The following competitions qualify for Homebrewer of the Year (HBOY) points. You can find more information on HBOY competitions and rules here. The dates and competition site links below will be updated as they become available.
| Competition | Registration Open | Registration End | Entries Due | Mead/Cider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC (America’s Finest City) | February 1st | March 31st | April 15th | Y |
| NHC First Round | February ??? | TBD | TBD | Y |
| ASH Cactus Classic | February 7th | March 15th | March 17th | Y |
| Indiana Brewers Cup | May 21st | June 17th | June 27th | Y |
| NHC Final Round | N/A | N/A | TBD | Y |
| ASH Mini Comp – Pilsner Cup | June 1st | July 19th | July 20th | N |
| Snake River Brewers | Late Spring/Summer | Summer | Summer | Y |
| Ghosts of the West | Late Summer | Late Summer | Late Summer | N |
| ASH Copper State Cup | August 1st | September 20th | September 22nd | Y |
| California Homebrew Competition | Fall | Fall | Fall | Y |
| Oregon Brew Crew Fall Classic | Fall | Fall | Fall | Y |
| Foam Cup | Fall | Fall | Fall | Y |
| ASH Mini Comp – Mead & Cider | October 1st | November 16th | November 17th | Y |
All ASH Competition dates are listed in the ASH Calendar including judging dates.