A celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community in brewing! 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.

Event Details
Date: July 12, 2025
Location: Bierbath, Sykesville, MD
Beer Submission Window: March 15 – July 1, 2025

Prizes
1st Place: $800 Cash + Private Breweries Tour (Prize may increase! Stay tuned!)
2nd Place: $100 Bierbath Gift Card

Beer Styles Allowed
This competition is all about light, crisp, and refreshing summer beers:

• Lagers & Pilsners (Helles, Kölsch, Pilsner, Mexican Lager)
• Wheat Beers (Hefeweizen, Witbier, American Wheat)
• Pale Ales & IPAs (Session IPA, Hazy IPA, Fruited IPAs)
• Sours & Fruited Beers (Berliner Weisse, Gose, Farmhouse Ales)
• Blonde & Golden Ales (Blonde Ale, Golden Ale, Cream Ale)
• Other Refreshing Styles (Radler, Shandy, Table Beer)

Not Allowed (Winter-Style Beers)
We’re keeping it light and summer-friendly, so the following styles are not allowed:

• Stouts & Porters
• Barrel-Aged Beers
• Strong & Heavy Ales (Barleywine, Scotch Ale, Doppelbock)
• Dark & Malty Beers (Schwarzbier, Dunkel, Bocks)
• Winter Warmers & Spiced Ales

How It Works

• Judging Criteria: Aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression.
• Panel: Judging will be conducted by expert brewers from local breweries.
• Entry Requirements: Submit 4 unmarked 12 oz. bottles per entry.
• Eligibility: Open to amateur brewers 21+ using non-commercial equipment.
• Affiliation: Participants cannot be affiliated with any sponsoring breweries.

 Celebration Party
While the judging takes place, we’re throwing a party to honor homebrewers and their beers! ???? Join us on July 12 from 7 PM to 11 PM at Bierbath for live music, great company, and plenty of beer. Bring your friends and family to celebrate! If you’re bringing more than 2 guests, we recommend booking a table on the Bierbath website.

This is your chance to compete, gain recognition, and take your brewing to the next level!

Spots are limited—sign up now!

Cheers & good luck!