The following prizes are awarded in each of 4 categories:

• For the 1st place: Diploma, gifts from Poznań Beer Expo organizers and Karczewski Brewery, invitation to participate in a beer training
• For the 2nd place: Diploma, gifts from Poznań Beer Expo organizers and Karczewski Brewery, invitation to participate in a beer training
• For the 3rd place: Diploma, gifts from Poznań Beer Expo organizers and Karczewski Brewery, invitation to participate in a beer training

• From among the winning beers in each category, one beer will be awarded the title “The Greatest Home Beer” and following prizes:brewing beer according to the winning recipe at Browar Sady
• graphic design of the label for the winning beer, containing information about the Brewer (name and surname and / or name of the home brewery)

A special prize funded by Browar Karczewski for the winner of the 1st place in the category “Saison with additives” is:

• creating, in cooperation with the Browar Karczewski a recipe of the beer signed with the name and surname of the winner, which will then be brewed and marketed

The special prize for the winner* of the “Double IPA” category is:

• brewing beer according to the winning recipe at the Browar Nieczajna

*or the 2nd place winner, in case the 1st place winner is receives also “The Greatest Home Beer” award.

• Find in the list below the number assigned to a given beer category.
• Click on a category name to read which beers should be entered in it and make sure that it is the correct category for your product.
• Complete the application form
• In the application form, enter:
  • category number,
  • manufacturer’s name / brewery,
  • the name of the beer,
  • extract,
  • alcohol content,
  • additives / barrel type (if applicable)

A smoked version of the traditional dark bock. Strong, filling, malt-smoked bottom-fermented beer. Smoke, smoked ham or oscypek flavor. Malt notes of dark wholemeal bread, nuts supplemented with delicate caramel or dried fruit notes. Will there be beers that can match the Schlenkerla legend? Let’s find out!

What beers should be submitted in this category?

•         Rauchbock

When submitting Rauchbock, please specify the type of smoked malt.

Weizen, which is simply classic wheat light. Wheat beer at the Poznań Home Beer Competition is already a tradition that began many years ago. In the previous edition, we rated Weizen with fruit, the category was filled with very good beers. This year, let’s raise the bar. Weizen with additives. That would be too easy, Weizen with additives but no fruit! Spices, herbs, teas, vegetables. Only our imagination limits us! Let’s check which additions go best with the characteristic notes of clove and banana.

What beers should be submitted in this category?

• Weizen with spices
• Weizen with herbs
• Weizen with tea
• Weizen with vegetables
• Weizen with additives (no fruit)

When submitting beers with additives, please specify the additives used.

If the IPA is impressive, the Double IPA makes a double impression. Strong beer with a high hop aroma has its loyal fans. The perfect double IPA has a well-built balance between alcohol, malt counter, and strong hopping. Polish hops, American, New Zealand or maybe African? Let’s find out!

What beers should be submitted in this category?

•         Double IPA

Beer, traditionally derived from Wallonia, was brewed during the harvest season, so it must have quenched thirst well in the summer – a characteristic feature of the Saisons that has survived to this day. They are usually sparkling beers with a dry character and clear notes of Belgian yeast. Saison with additives, pulp, herbs, ginger? Maybe something more exotic? Let’s find out!

What beers should be submitted in this category?

• Saison with additives

When submitting Saison, please specify the additives used.