When the the Beer Judge Certification Program last updated their style guidelines in 2008, there were 23 beer categories. The newest draft guidelines have 11 more classes for a total of 34!
Even now, in the dregs of winter, it’s time to gear up to compete. April marks the start of homebrewing’s championship run—the AHA National Homebrew Competition.
Home brewers can take a lesson from Zainasheff’s brewing experience simply by brewing often, learning the ingredients, entering competitions and paying attention to what others are telling them.
