A celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community in brewing
SUMMER EDITION
SUBMIT YOUR BEER
Registration ends July 1st
About Brew-Of
This summer, Bierbath invites homebrewers to showcase their best summer-friendly beers, compete for incredible prizes, and receive valuable feedback from expert judges—including local brewery representatives.
Our Brew-Off Summer Edition is all about celebrating the art of homebrewing while focusing on refreshing, crisp beers perfect for the summer season. Whether you're an experienced homebrewer or just starting out, this is your chance to share your craft with the community and get recognized for your brewing skills.
Beer Styles Allowed
Lagers & Pilsners
Crisp, clean, and refreshing beers with subtle malt character and balanced hop bitterness.
Examples: Helles, Kölsch, Pilsner, Mexican Lager
Wheat Beers
Light, refreshing beers with a significant wheat content, often featuring fruity and spicy notes.
Examples: Hefeweizen, Witbier, American Wheat
Pale Ales & IPAs
Hop-forward beers with citrus, pine, and tropical fruit characteristics, balanced with a solid malt backbone.
Examples: Session IPA, Hazy IPA, Fruited IPAs
Sours & Fruited Beers
Tart, refreshing beers often featuring fruit additions that complement the base beer style.
Examples: Berliner Weisse, Gose, Farmhouse Ales
Blonde & Golden Ales
Easy-drinking beers with subtle malt sweetness and low to moderate hop character.
Examples: Blonde Ale, Golden Ale, Cream Ale
Other Refreshing Styles
Additional light, summer-friendly beer styles that don't fit neatly into other categories.
Examples: Radler, Shandy, Table Beer
Beer Styles Not Allowed
Stouts & Porters
Dark, roasty beers with chocolate, coffee, and caramel notes.
Barrel-Aged Beers
Beers aged in wooden barrels, often taking on characteristics of the barrel's previous contents.
Strong & Heavy Ales
High-alcohol beers with intense malt character and full body.
Examples: Barleywine, Scotch Ale, Doppelbock
Dark & Malty Beers
Beers featuring prominent malt character with toasty, bready, and caramel notes.
Examples: Schwarzbier, Dunkel, Bocks
Winter Warmers & Spiced Ales
Seasonal beers featuring warming spices and higher alcohol content.
Prizes
$800
$800 Cash
Private Breweries Tour
Prize may increase! Stay tuned!
$100
$100 Bierbath Gift Card
Prize may increase! Stay tuned!
Judging Criteria
Beers will be evaluated based on aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression.
Judging Panel
Judging will be conducted by expert brewers from local breweries. (To be Announced)
Entry Requirements
Submit 3 unmarked 12 oz. bottles, each with a label displaying your ticket number and beer style only.
Eligibility
Open to amateur brewers 21+ using non-commercial equipment.
Registration
Register your beer through our ticket portal before July 1, 2025.
Celebration Party
While the judging takes place, we're throwing a party to honor homebrewers and their beers!
Ready to Showcase Your Brewing Skills?
Register your beer today and be part of this exciting homebrewing competition!
