2026 HOMEBREW COMPETITION

We’re teaming up with 2025 RAMMY winner for Best Beer Program, Atlas Brew Works, for a milestone event — and this year, it’s all about pilsners and lagers!

Got a crisp, refreshing brew? This is your moment. Submit your beer, put it up against the competition, and the winner earns a coveted spot on our taps.

Key Dates

  • Register by: Friday, March 20

  • Submit your beer by: Monday, May 18

  • Judging: Final week of May

  • Winner tapped: August 1, 2026

Brew your best — and let’s see what deserves the tap handle. 🍺

Homebrew Entry Guidelines

  • Must be 21 years of age to participate.

  • Restricted to: pilsners and pale lagers

  • ABV no lower than 4.0% and no higher than 7.0%

  • Beer name must follow the Brewers Association’s guidelines outlined in the Marketing & Advertising Code.

  • Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place.

  • 1st place entry will work with Atlas Brew Works on scaling up their recipe to be poured on draft across all Paradiso locations!

  • Entries can be dropped off at any Paradiso location. Please include a label with: name, email, beer name, beer style, ABV, and any dominant yeast or hop additions. 

  • Please plan to provide between 3 - 4 12oz bottles of your submission to be judged.