North Texas Homebrew Circuit
The North Texas Homebrew Circuit is a homebrew competition circuit promoting and assisting the local North Texas Homebrew Clubs with their Homebrew Competitions.
Competitions
Bracket Challenge
Opens: March 3, 2026
Closes: April 13, 2026
Awards: TBD
Two styles enter, one style leaves! The Bracket Challenge is a head-to-head competition where beers go up against each other in a knockout format until a champion is crowned.
Spirit of '76
Opens: April 25, 2026
Closes: May 8, 2026
Awards: July 11, 2026
Celebrate American brewing heritage with the Spirit of '76 competition, focusing on traditional American beer styles that embody the pioneering spirit of 1776.
Ozapft is!
Opens: August 1, 2026
Closes: August 14, 2026
Awards: September 12, 2026
A homebrew competition for all German beer styles. Including most rare German beer styles and German inspired fruit, spice and experimental categories
Draft Horse
Opens: September 19, 2026
Closes: October 2, 2026
Awards: November 7, 2026
The competition goal is to celebrate Belgian Style Beers and all their wonderful variations. From the light and effervescent to the dark and complex, Belgian beers offer a rich tapestry of flavors that captivate the palate.
Redcoat Challenge
Opens: September 5th, 2026
Closes: September 26th, 2026
Awards: November 7, 2026
The Redcoat Challenge is a homebrew competition that celebrates British beer styles, inviting brewers to showcase their skills in crafting traditional and innovative brews inspired by the rich brewing heritage of the British Isles and Commonwealth Nations.
Santa Bee
Opens: November 2nd, 2026
Closes: November 12th, 2026
Awards: December 12th, 2026
The competition goal is to celebrate Mead in all its wonderful variations. From the traditional to the experimental, mead offers a rich tapestry of flavors that captivate the palate.