Euro-Clash - Homebrew Challenge

Euro-Clash - Homebrew Challenge EuroClash Homebrew Competition

17/05/2026

The full Euroclash 2026 results are now live.

Head to euroclash.nz/euroclash/euroclash-2026 -results to see where everything landed, and check your competition profile at euroclash.nz/2026 for your written BJCP scoresheets, every entrant gets one, so go have a read.

If you took out a category win and were not at prize giving last night, we will be in touch this week to sort your prizes.

To every single person who entered this year thank you. It takes confidence to put your beer in front of judges and we genuinely love that you did. The quality across the board was outstanding.
To our judges and stewards who gave up their Saturday and worked through a full day of European styles with care and precision, you are what makes this competition worth running. We could not do it without you.

And to the sponsors who backed Euroclash 2026 from the start this one is for you: Cryer Malt Brewing Education Trust Freestyle Hops Froth Technologies Grainfather Lallemand Oenology - Australia / New Zealand Petone Working Men's Club The Brewstore Gladfield Malt Fork and Brewer (forkandbrewer.co.nz) League of Brewers (leagueofbrewers.co.nz) NINEBARNYARDOWLS (ninebarnyardowls.co.nz)

See you all in 2027 and don't forget to tag the mate that needs to follow this page for the next post announcing 2027 styles.

16/05/2026

Rounding out the Best of Show podium at Euroclash 2026:

3rd place Mikey Newlands with a Saison that had the judges loving every drop!

Then finally a honourable mention Dan Filihiahekava again with a Saison entry that pushed hard for a podium spot. Two entries in the top four is no fluke. Class act.

Congratulations to everyone who entered this year every single entry receives written BJCP feedback, so check out the webpage as these should be online now.

16/05/2026

Runner up at Euroclash 2026 goes to Evan Sutherland with a Bière de Garde that gave the judges plenty to talk about.

A seriously impressive result in one of the more challenging styles on the schedule this year.

Well done Evan Sutherland

16/05/2026

Euroclash 2026 has a champion.

Grand Champion goes to Dan Filihiahekava with a Schwarzbier that clearly impressed from the first pour to the last sip. Absolutely well deserved.

Congratulations Dan, you are the 2026 Euroclash Grand Champion.

That is a wrap on judging at Euroclash 2026.Every beer has been tasted, every scoresheet is filled, and the results are ...
16/05/2026

That is a wrap on judging at Euroclash 2026.

Every beer has been tasted, every scoresheet is filled, and the results are about to go public. Our judges have given everything today serious time, serious palates, and serious dedication to giving every entrant the feedback their brew deserves.

Prize giving is on right now at Abandoned from 5pm. If you are anywhere near Wellington, get down there.

Who took out Grand Champion? Who claimed The Spoon? Who met the James-Meter of excellence?

We are about to find out. Full results will be published online at euroclash.nz in 48 hours.

A massive thank you to our judges for giving their time and expertise today you are the backbone of this competition.

And thank you to all our incredible sponsors making Euroclash 2026 possible:
Cryer Malt Brewing Education Trust Freestyle Hops Froth Technologies Grainfather Lallemand Oenology - Australia / New Zealand Petone Working Men's Club The Brewstore Gladfield Malt Fork and Brewer (forkandbrewer.co.nz) League of Brewers (leagueofbrewers.co.nz) NINEBARNYARDOWLS (ninebarnyardowls.co.nz)

Scores are rolling in and the judges have broken for lunch.Some seriously impressive beers have already hit the table th...
16/05/2026

Scores are rolling in and the judges have broken for lunch.

Some seriously impressive beers have already hit the table this morning. The scoresheets are filling up, the crackers are doing their job, and the glasses are getting a good workout.
More to come this afternoon it is shaping up to be a cracking day.

Thank you to all our sponsors making Euroclash 2026 happen:
Cryer Malt Brewing Education Trust Freestyle Hops Froth Technologies Grainfather Lallemand Oenology - Australia / New Zealand Petone Working Men's Club The Brewstore Gladfield Malt Fork & Fork and Brewer (forkandbrewer.co.nz) League of Brewers (leagueofbrewers.co.nz) NINEBARNYARDOWLS (ninebarnyardowls.co.nz)

Judging is underway!
15/05/2026

Judging is underway!

Fridges are stocked and ready! Are you ready? Who will be crowned Euroclash 2026 Grand champion? We cannot wait to find ...
15/05/2026

Fridges are stocked and ready! Are you ready?

Who will be crowned Euroclash 2026 Grand champion? We cannot wait to find out!

Just announced to Euro-Clash - Homebrew Challenge in the last hour and we certainly did not see this one coming, but we ...
15/05/2026

Just announced to Euro-Clash - Homebrew Challenge in the last hour and we certainly did not see this one coming, but we are absolutely here for it and we are 100% psyched for tomorrows judging session.

Introducing the James Trophy.

Hand crafted by James himself from quality rimu wood, this mash paddle is a genuine one of a kind award. The rules are simple it can only be awarded by a James, to whoever a James decides has scored high enough on the James-Meter of excellence. No committee. No points system. Pure James energy and pure beer excellence.

This is the kind of thing that makes homebrew competitions special and we are stoked to have it as part of Euroclash 2026!

Stay tuned we have got more announcements dropping later this evening and tomorrow during judging day.

Thank you to all our sponsors making Euroclash 2026 happen:
Cryer Malt Brewing Education Trust Freestyle Hops Froth Technologies Grainfather Lallemand Oenology - Australia / New Zealand Petone Working Men's Club The Brewstore Gladfield Malt Fork & Fork and Brewer (forkandbrewer.co.nz) League of Brewers (leagueofbrewers.co.nz) NINEBARNYARDOWLS (ninebarnyardowls.co.nz)

Introducing the most prestigious new award in New Zealand homebrew.The Spoon.Every competition has a last place right? D...
12/05/2026

Introducing the most prestigious new award in New Zealand homebrew.

The Spoon.

Every competition has a last place right? Do we aim to take these honors? Absolutely not.. . So, this year we are making it official and giving it the recognition it deserves. One brave brew will take home the teaspoon and honestly, we reckon whoever wins it will showcase it like a badge of honour.

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