Time’s running out to get expert feedback on your homemade ciders and meads in the world’s largest competition for home winemakers (run by BYO’s sister magazine). Entry deadline is March 13. Click here for competition info!
Want to know how to win at homebrew competitions? Follow our tips for pleasing the judges, sticking to style, and keeping your beer out of trouble. Plus, pro tips for brewing pilsner, dry and liquid yeast pitching numbers, and learn the secrets of brewing great pale beers.
The name of the game is better beer, not taking home medals. Tips for pleasithe judges, sticking to style, and keeping your beer out of trouble.
Doing well with any homebrew in competition means brewing a beer that meets a select and widely recognized set of criteria in terms of appearance, aroma, flavor, and character.
The challenge is to preserve the simple, clean, delicate flavor of the pilsner malt.
