This prestigious competition brings together homebrew clubs from across the country to compete for the title of the best homebrew club. Each club submits a club brew of a particular style. The style for Fools&Fans 8 (2025) is the BJCP Style 11B: Best Bitter. This then gets judged by a panel of expert judges at the festival.

The competition encourages collaboration and showcases the collective talent within the homebrewing community. The winning club earns the esteemed title of National Interclub Homebrew Champion, along with bragging rights and a trophy that can be proudly displayed at their club.

This competition is designed for individual homebrewers who want to showcase their brewing skills. Participants enter their best beers, which are judged by a panel of experienced brewers, BJCP judges and industry professionals. Each entry is evaluated on factors like taste, aroma, and overall quality. The top brewers are recognized for their craftsmanship, with the winner receiving a cash prize, a trophy, and the opportunity to have their beer featured at select local breweries.

We are looking for the best quality homebrews in the country

The People’s Choice competition gives festival attendees the power to vote for their favourite beer. Every participant at the festival can sample the entries and cast their vote for the brew they believe stands out as their favourite of the beers on show. The beer with the most votes wins the People’s Choice Award. This competition is a fun way for brewers to connect with the public, and the winner earns a special prize, along with the recognition of being the crowd favourite.