ACB Homebrew Competition Info
Account Registration
You will be able to create your account beginning Sunday 1 November, 2026 00:00, GMT through Sunday 1 November, 2026 00:00, GMT.
Judges and stewards may register beginning Sunday 1 November, 2026 00:00, GMT through Sunday 1 November, 2026 00:00, GMT.
Entry Registration
You will be able to add your entries to the system beginning Sunday 1 November, 2026 00:00, GMT through Sunday 1 November, 2026 00:00, GMT.
Entry Fees
£10.00 (GBP) per entry. £5.00 per entry after the 1st entry.
BJCP 2021 Styles Accepted
If a style's name is hyperlinked, it has specific entry requirements. Select or tap on the name to view the subcategory's requirements.
Entry Limit
There is a limit of 120 entries for this competition.
There is a limit of 120 paid entries for this competition.
Per Entrant Limits
Each entrant is limited to 2 entries.
Pay Entry Fees
After creating your account and adding your entries to the system, you must pay your entry fee(s). Accepted payment methods are:
- Credit/debit card and e-check, via PayPal
Entry Acceptance Rules
Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 2
Each entry will consist of two bottles, or cans, of between 330-500mL
330mL or 500mL brown glass bottles are preferred; however, green and clear glass will be accepted. PET and swing top bottles will likewise be accepted.
Bottles will not be returned to contest entrants.
One bottle/can will be judged in the first round. A second, fresh, bottle will be judged if the beer progresses to Best of Show.
Labelling Bottles and Cans: Print out an entry label from this site and then attach to each bottle/can WITH CLEAR PACKING TAPE or SELLOTAPE covering the entire label.
No other label or identifiable information should be present. All requisite paperwork must be submitted with each entry and can be printed directly from this website.
Be meticulous about noting any special ingredients that must be specified on the entry system where required. Failure to note such ingredients may impact the judges' scoring of your entry.
Entries not recieved by the shipping deadline date will not be entered into the competition. However we will endeavour to judge them at a later date and provided written feedback.
Entry Delivery
Entry bottles accepted at our drop-off locations from Sunday 1 November, 2026 00:00, GMT through Sunday 1 November, 2026 00:00, GMT.
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.
Nick Davis
265 CAULDWELL HALL ROAD, Ipswich, IP4 5AS
07940794528
*Please contact in advance so I can ensure someone is around to receive your beers.
Judging Sessions
Competition judging dates are yet to be determined. Please check back later.
Best of Show
The Best of Show beer will be determined by a Best of Show panel based on a second judging of a fresh bottle of the winning beer from each table.
The panel members will be chosen on the day to ensure total anonymity of the entries is maintained.
Awards
The awards ceremony will take place once judging is completed.
Places will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category/table.
The 1st place entry in each category will advance to the Best of Show (BOS) round with a single, overall Best of Show beer selected.
Score sheets will be posted on the competition website within 48hours of the end of the competition. Results will be posted to the competition web site shortly after the awards ceremony concludes.
The results announcement is scheduled for 6pm and will be live streamed on You Tube here...
https://youtube.com/live/nev6k2s1hoo
Past Winners
Judging Sessions
Competition judging dates are yet to be determined. Please check back later.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 01/11/2026 00:00, GMT through 01/11/2026 00:00, GMT.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.