Homegrown Hero - Homebrew Competition

Homegrown Homebrew Competition – Entry Registration

Brew your best and join us for the Homegrown Homebrew Competition, hosted by Bencomo’s in partnership with Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. This competition is your chance to showcase your skills, support the community, and maybe even see your recipe brewed on a professional system!

Entry Details:

• $20 per entry (limit 5 entries per brewer, no cap on brewers)

• Each entry must be brewed by the entrant using homebrew equipment — not commercially produced

• All entry fees benefit the Kevin Cox Scholarship Foundation

• Once registered, you will receive a link to pay your entry fee and the complete competition guidelines

Competition Timeline

• Registration Opens: September 6, 2025

• Registration Closes: October 24, 2025

• Entry Drop-Off: November 3–7, 2025 (in person only, no mail-ins)

• Judging Rounds: November 10–14, 2025

• Finalists Announced: November 17, 2025 (on social media)

• Main Event: November 22, 2025 at the Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden

Prizes:

• 🥇 First Place: Brew your winning recipe with Tioga-Sequoia brewers on their pilot system + special release party at the TS Beer Garden 

• 🥈 Second Place: Two 55 lb sacks of malt

• 🥉 Third Place: One 55 lb sack of malt

• 🍺 People’s Choice: Announced at the Main Event