Poland Beer Cup Home Competition
the goal of the competition
The aim of the Greater Poland - Poznań Homebrewing Competition is to select and promote the best homebrewed beers crafted by amateurs and hobbyists in Poland and abroad. The evaluation criteria will include taste, aroma, appearance, adherence to style, and overall impression left by the beer.
Submitting Entries
August 1st - September 30th, 2023
Competition for
homebrewers from all around the world
The cost of submitting one cider
7 EUR
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Prizes
In each caregory
The prizes for each of the 6 categories are as follows:
1st place: PKPD 2023 Diploma, gifts from PTP
2nd place: PKPD 2023 Diploma, gifts from PTP
3rd place: PKPD 2023 Diploma, gifts from PTP
Main Prize
Among the winning beers in each category, the jury will select the beer that will receive the title “The Greatest Home Beer.” The additional prizes for the winner of this title are:
- Brewing the beer according to the winning recipe at Browar Sady.
- Graphic design of the label for the winning beer, containing information about the Homebrewer (name and/or name of the home brewery).
- 100 bottles of the beer brewed as part of the prize or their equivalent.
- Gift package from Browar Sady.
- 2 nights for 2 people at Pensjonat Przystanek Tleń in Borów Tucholskich.
Special Prize
For the winner of the 1st place in the “Rauchweizen” category, the additional prize is:
- Brewing the beer in collaboration with the author of the winning recipe at Browar Za Miastem.
- 100 bottles of the beer brewed as part of the prize or their equivalent.
- Gift package from Browar Za Miastem.
For the winner of the 1st place in the “Bitter” category, the additional prize is:
- Brewing the beer in collaboration with the author of the winning recipe at Browar Nieczajna.
- 100 bottles of the beer brewed as part of the prize or their equivalent.
- Gift package from Browar Nieczajna.
For the winner of the 1st place in the “Witbier” category, the additional prize is:
- Brewing the beer in collaboration with the author of the winning recipe at Browar Moczybroda.
- 100 bottles of the beer brewed as part of the prize or their equivalent.
- Gift package from Browar Moczybroda.
For the winner of the 1st place in the “Beer with coffie” category, the additional prize is:
- Brewing the beer in collaboration with the author of the winning recipe at Browar Harpagan.
- 100 bottles of the beer brewed as part of the prize or their equivalent.
- Gift package from Browar Harpagan.
- 4 coffees, a cap, and an invitation to a cupping event organized by Just Brew.
For the 2nd place winner:
- 2 coffees and an invitation to a cupping event organized by Just Brew.
For the 3rd place winner:
- Coffee and an invitation to a cupping event organized by Just Brew.
For the winner of the 1st place in the “Sour Ale z polskimi owocami” category, the additional prize is:
- Brewing the beer in collaboration with the author of the winning recipe at Browar Gzub.
- 100 bottles of the beer brewed as part of the prize or their equivalent.
- Gift package from Browar Gzub.
For the winner of the “Sake” category, the additional prize is:
- Gift package from PTP.
Entries and Competition Categories
Beers
To jest nagłówek nie dotykaj!
Rauchweizen, which is a variation on the classic pale wheat beer. Wheat beer at the Greater Poland Homebrew Beer Competition is a long-standing tradition. In the previous edition, we evaluated the classic Weizen, and the category was filled with excellent beers. This year, let’s try the smoked wheat beer!
Light, sessionable British beer has been chosen as the Beer of the Year by the Polish Homebrewers Association. The perfect bitter excellently quenches thirst. It maintains a well-preserved balance between dryness, bitterness, and the malty side of the beer. Let’s see how good a bitter can be!
Witbier, originating from Brabant and also known as bierè blanche (white beer), is light and refreshing. Its characteristic fruity-spicy profile, mainly derived from the added ingredients, makes it quite intriguing for many people. Many homebrewers started their brewing journey with Witbier! Let’s see how today’s brewers handle this classic style!
Light or dark beer, with hops or fruits, combined with coffee beans, espresso, pour-over coffee, or cold brew. The whole range of combinations and variations. The fusion of beer and coffee. Will there be beers capable of presenting a balance between coffee and style? Let’s find out!
What beers to enter in this category?
Ale with coffee
Lager with coffee
It is necessary to specify the beer style, the type of coffee used, and the method of combination when submitting the entry.
This is a bright, sour, light, and refreshing beer style, most recognizable among German sour beers. This style of beer is brewed with a significant proportion of wheat malt and is acidified with lactic acid bacteria. Let’s see how it will present itself with the addition of Polish fruits.
It is necessary to specify the additional fruits used when submitting the entry.
Sake
To jest nagłówek nie dotykaj!
Rice alcohol fermented with the use of koji and yeast – gaining popularity among home crafters. Will the participants of the competition take up the challenge? 🙂
The Judges
The judging panel will consist of professionals and distinguished sensory experts, who possess certificates, experience from other competitions, and a significant background in sensory evaluation. The full list of judges will be presented soon.
The Greater Poland competition series wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated judges and the team managing the contests. If you want to join this group, choose the form that interests you (or several! 🙂 ) and provide us with your information or find out more details.
Meet the winners of the previous editions of the Greater Poland competition!
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