
Society of Brewers (IAMNSOB)Ĭidermaker of the Year Award – Sponsored by Woodchuck Hard Cider – Recognizes the best-of-show cider judged from all gold medal winners in the cider categories: Michael Wilcox, Wichita, Kan., Kansas City Bier Meisters

Homebrewer of the Year Award – Sponsored by Muntons Malted Ingredients – Recognizes the best-of-show beer judged from all gold medal winners in all beer categories: Brian Phillips, Nora Springs, Iowa, Iowa/Minn. In addition to category style awards, six major awards recognizing overall brewing excellence were presented. SILVER: John Spinella, New Hartford, N.Y.GOLD: Chico Milani, Florianópolis, Brazil.BRONZE: Eric Bridges, Chula Vista, Calif.SILVER: Mike Bulter, Stephanie Butler, Olathe, Kan.SILVER: Larry Bentley, North Plainfield, N.J.Ĭategory 26: Strong Belgian Ale (124 entries).The winners of the most-entered categories were: “Congratulations to this year’s champions for their excellence in brewing.” MOST-ENTERED STYLE CATEGORIES “Year after year, the judges are impressed by the mastery and creativity of the entries from around the world,” said Chris Williams, competition director.

In total, 159,770 entries have been evaluated since the inaugural AHA National Homebrew Competition in 1979 in Boulder, Colo. This year’s competition saw more than 2,940 entries from 1,187 homebrewers located in 48 states, Washington, D.C., and seven countries. 132 medals in 44 categories were awarded to amateur brewers at an awards ceremony Saturday evening during the 44th annual Homebrew Con conference in Pittsburgh. Winners of the world’s largest amateur homebrew competition were recognized for the most outstanding homemade beer, mead, and cider.

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) – the national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of homebrewing – announced the winners of the 2022 National Homebrew Competition.
