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MASHED! HOMEBREWING
MICRO TOURNAMENTS
2025
Think you can brew the best Ale, German Beer, Dark Beer or ‘Weird ’n Wonderful’ brew?
Compete in the 2025 MASHED Homebrew Micro Tournaments to win the glory, the homebrewer’s cup(s) and a £50 homebrewing voucher from MASHED!
Several people who came to the MASHED Homebrew Tournament last year suggested that it would be awesome to have the opportunity to mingle with fellow homebrewers, chat about homebrewing, sample each others’ brews, and have a good ol’ knees-up. So this is what we’re going to do this year: four homebrew Micro Tournaments, each with a cup presentation party at MASHED Community Brewhouse in Aberystwyth. With all the judging done before the events so there’s more time to party and sample. All the Micro Tournaments and parties are free to enter. Yeah!
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THE CATEGORIES & IMPORTANT DATES
Get ready to raise your glasses and fire up those kettles! Over the next 12 months, we’re bringing
you four epic Micro Homebrew Competitions, each dedicated to a unique beer style.
Whether you're a seasoned brewer or just getting started, this is your chance to show off your skills,
experiment with flavors, and claim bragging rights.
Enter your beer into one, two, or all four—the choice is yours! Every event will be a celebration of
craft, creativity, and community. So dust off those recipe books, prep your fermenters, and let’s make some
unforgettable brews together. 🍻
Think you’ve got what it takes? Let’s see what you can brew up!
COMP 1
A classic British IPA has that rich, malty backbone with earthy, floral hop notes—but if you want to crank
things up, loading it with hops could take it to a whole new level.
You could stick to traditional UK hops like Fuggle or East Kent Goldings for a refined, balanced
bitterness. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, throw in some modern British varieties like Jester or Olicana
for bold citrus and tropical twists. Maybe even dry-hop it aggressively to get that aroma bursting out of the
glass.
Registration deadline: 1st October 2025
Send in your beer: 2nd Sep - 2nd Oct 2025
Cup presentation party date: Saturday 11th October 2025
COMP 2
It’s time to bring those crisp, refreshing lagers and pilsners into the spotlight where they belong.
Oktoberfest is the perfect excuse to showcase clean, crushable brews with depth and character.
So dust off those steins, dial in those fermentation temps, and let’s celebrate the art of lagering!
Whether it’s a malty Märzen, a snappy Pilsner, or something experimental, this is the season to let those
bottom-fermented beauties shine.
Registration deadline: 1st October 2025
Send in your beer: 2nd Sep - 2nd Oct 2025
Cup presentation party date: Saturday 11th October 2025
COMP 3
For those who love depth, richness, and complexity, this category is all about the darker side of beer.
Whether it’s the silky, roasted character of a stout, the smooth maltiness of a porter, or the balanced
bitterness of a classic British bitter, we want to see your best dark brews take center stage.
Think chocolatey stouts, smoky porters, full-bodied milds, or even modern twists—like coffee-infused
dark ales or barrel-aged beauties. If it’s bold, flavorful, and beautifully balanced, it belongs here!
Registration deadline: 26th Nov 2025
Send in your beer: 27th Oct - 27th Nov 2025
Cup presentation party date: Saturday 6th December 2025
COMP 4
This category is for the bold, the curious, and the wildly creative. If you’ve got a beer that defies
expectations—whether it’s brewed with foraged ingredients, an unexpected flavor pairing, or a style that
pushes boundaries—this is your chance to showcase it.
Think botanical infusions, hybrid styles, obscure brewing techniques, or wild yeast experiments. Maybe
it’s a seaweed stout, a smoked elderflower saison, or a beer inspired by ancient brewing traditions—whatever
it is, we want to see the most unique and daring creations.
Registration deadline: 8th April 2026
Send in your beer: 23rd March - 9th April 2026
Cup presentation party date: Saturday 18th April 2026
What will you win?
You can spend your winning voucher on (or put towards) any of the homebrewing equipment (including Dark Farm Brew Tanks), subscriptions or brew kits at www.mashed.beer
How to enter!
Register before the cut-off date for that category (see dates above). Please note that the number of entries for each category will be limited so all spaces could be filled before the entry cut-off date. Early registration advised!
Entry is free and you can enter up to 2 beers per category. You can enter as many of the 4 Micro Tournaments as you like. For each entry you need to send in 1 x 500ml bottle or can (or 2 x bottles/cans totalling at leat 500ml per entry). Please see further instructions and rules below.
The rules
By entering the tournament(s) you agree to the rules below.
- All entries must be made from an all grain recipe - no extract kits allowed.
- Entrants must be an amateur (not currently commercial) brewer, aged 18+ years.
- Beers made in a commercial brewery are not allowed to be entered. The ingredients need to be classed as non commercial too - so should be ones that are available to the general public.
- Send in your entry before the submission date for that category (see dates above). For each entry
you
need to send in 1 x 500ml bottle or can (or 2 x bottles/cans totalling at leat 500ml per entry)
labelled
with your registration number, but not your name.
Bottles can be capped, swing capped or corked.
You will be asked to note all ingredients, including any special ingredients on your entry form. This is important to help with the judging.
Allergens: If using any nut ingredients e.g. peanuts, or lactose/dairy in your beer, please mark this on your label. - The competition organisers are not responsible for postage costs, or for entries not received by this deadline, or for entries that arrived damaged. Unfortunately we are not able to return any empty bottles.
- Entries received after the respective cut-off date will usually not be accepted as the judging will be done before the Cup Presentation Party. Remember to allow for shipping time! Entries can also be hand delivered to MASHED in Aberystwyth (address and opening hours will be provided on your entry confirmation) by the respective cut-off date for that category.
- Each category will be judged using a point system approximately one week before each Cup Presentation Party. The judging panel will be made up of a mixture of experienced homebrewers, professionals within the industry and beer enthusiasts. The judging panel’s decision is final!
- The winner for each category will be announced at the respective Cup Presentation Party at MASHED in Aberystwyth (see dates above). Entry to the parties is free. All are welcome and do bring some mates!
T&Cs
- Prizes: The winner of each category will receive a trophy and a £50 MASHED/Dark Farm Homebrewing voucher. The voucher can be redeemed against (or put towards) any of the homebrewing equipment (including Dark Farm Brew Tanks), subscriptions or brew kits at www.mashed.beer
- No cash alternative prize is offered. The prize is not transferable.
- This is an amateur homebrewing tournament.
- The judging panel’s decision is final!
Note: your bottles will not be returned to you.
Good luck and cheers!
