2nd Annual

Homebrew Competition

March 1, 2025

We are excited to hold our 2nd Annual Homebrew Competition.  This is a completely hedonistic competition, meaning the winner will be the best crafted, most enjoyable beer as decided by the judges.

Submissions will be judged by a panel of brewers, brewery owners and craft beer lovers.  The judges will provide feedback that will be helpful in furthering your craft.  Awards celebration to begin at 3:00pm on March. 1st at Third Hill Brewing, where winners will be announced!  Follow for coming details.

All submissions due by close of business, Feb. 15, 2025.

Winners:

  • Grand Prize – Help brew your winning beer on THBC’s pro system, guest bartend at the release party and get some to take home! Plus, win a $50 THBC gift card and merch.
  • Second Place – $30 THBC gift card and merch and a Maryland Homebrew Gift Card.
  • Third Place – $20 THBC gift card and merch and a Maryland Homebrew Gift Card.

 

Entry Rules and Details:

  • Two (2) bottles (12 oz. preferred) per submission. No commercial labels on bottles.
  • No brett or wild yeast strains (kettle sours ok).
  • $5 entry fee per submission – Entry fees will be donated to support access to education through the Harvey-Wilder Foundation.
  • Entries can be dropped off at Third Hill Brewing (8216 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD) or Maryland Homebrew (9017 Mendenhall Ct, Suite C, Columbia, MD) during open business hours, and by close of day Feb. 15.
  • Entry Forms and Fees
    • If dropped off at Third Hill Brewing, cash, credit card, check or money order is accepted.
    • If dropped off at Maryland Homebrew – entry form and fee must be submitted in a sealed envelope, cash, check or money order only.
    • Please make checks or money orders out to Third Hill Brewing Co.
  • Must be homebrewed. No commercially brewed beer. Commercially made wort cannot be used.
  • Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 1. Winner does not need to be present to win.
  • Winning beer name is subject to approval- no obscene, offensive, etc. names will be used for THBC release.
  • Winner receives beer to take home.
  • 5 entries per person maximum.
  • Max 100 entries total.

Download your entry form here!