Competition
Wortapalooza
Phase Three Brewing 932 Donata Ct, Lake Zurich, IL, United StatesJudging of the Wortapalooza competition, sponsored by Club Wort. Entries open May 6, max 250. Judging will be at Phase Three Brewing, 932 Donata Ct in Lake Zurich. There will be additional judging sessions on Wed, Thurs, and Fri.
Brewing UKG’s CHAOS Throwdown Beer
Ray Nonnie's 817 Dugout Trail, Carol Stream, IL, United StatesJoin us on Friday, July 19 at Ray Nonnie's house, 817 Dugout Trail in Carol Stream, as we brew the UKG's entry for next month's CHAOS Throwdown. It will be an American Pale Ale brewed with 100% Great Lakes wet hops. We'll get started around 12:30pm. Homebrew is welcome!
Brixtoberfest
Imperial Oak Willow Springs 501 Willow Blvd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesJudging of the Brixtoberfest competition, sponsored by Brixie's Brewers. Entries open July 15, max 240 paid entries. Judging will be at Imperial Oak Brewing, 501 Willow Blvd in Willow Springs. There will be additional judging sessions on Tuesday and Thursday.
DMC Entry Registration Begins
Beginning of entry, judge, and steward registration for the Drunk Monk Challenge. There's a 3-entry limit per person initially, but this will expand to 6 entries on 1/24 if our entry capacity hasn't been reached yet.
Midwinter Homebrew Competition
Midwinter Homebrew Competition, sponsored by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee homebrew club. Judging will be Jan 31 and 2 at Revere's Wells St. Tavern in Delafield, WI, near Milwaukee, plus several other weekdays at nearby locations (BJCP judges only--no apprentice judges). Entries open 12/24/2024 and are capped at 500 entries. This will be the 15th … Continue reading "Midwinter Homebrew Competition"
DMC Entry Deadline
Deadline for arrival of shipped or dropped-off entries for the Drunk Monk Challenge. Entry registration will also end today if the entry cap has not been reached yet.
DMC Unpacking
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, ILUnpacking of entries for the Drunk Monk Challenge at Two Brothers Roundhouse. Lots of volunteers needed! Bring 6-pack carriers if you have some. Homebrew welcome for sampling after we do our work. At 205 N Broadway (Rt. 25) in Aurora, follow the signs.
DMC Judging
Church Street Brewing Company 1480 Industrial Dr Unit C, Itasca, ILJudging of a few tables for the Drunk Monk Challenge at Church Street Brewing. Schedule: 5:30pm: Organizers arrive. 6:00pm: Judges arrive. Dinner served. 6:30pm: Judging begins. Please be on time! Everyone has to wait until the last judge arrives before we start.
DMC Judging
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, ILJudging of a few tables for the Drunk Monk Challenge at Two Brothers Roundhouse, in the Porter/Ale ballroom, clockwise all the way to the end from the main entrance. Schedule: 5:30pm: Organizers arrive. 6:00pm: Judges arrive. Dinner served. 6:30pm: Judging begins. Please be on time! Everyone has to wait until the last judge arrives before … Continue reading "DMC Judging"
DMC Judging
Church Street Brewing Company 1480 Industrial Dr Unit C, Itasca, ILJudging of a few tables for the Drunk Monk Challenge at Church Street Brewing. Schedule: 5:30pm: Organizers arrive. 6:00pm: Judges arrive. Dinner served. 6:30pm: Judging begins. Please be on time! Everyone has to wait until the last judge arrives before we start.
DMC Judging
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, ILThree small sessions to judge a few tables for the Drunk Monk Challenge at Two Brothers Roundhouse, in the Porter/Ale ballroom, clockwise all the way to the end from the main entrance. Schedule: 1:00pm: Organizers arrive. 1:30pm: Judges for 1st session arrive. 2:00pm: 1st judging session begins. 3:30pm: Judges for 2nd session arrive. 4:00pm: 2nd … Continue reading "DMC Judging"
Drunk Monk Challenge
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL27th annual Drunk Monk Challenge, the UKG's own homebrew competition, and a leg of the Midwest Homebrewer of the Year and Circuit of America. Judging is at Two Brothers Roundhouse, in the Porter/Ale ballroom, clockwise all the way to the end from the main entrance 8:00am: Organizers and stewards arrive. Breakfast is served. 8:30am: Judges arrive. … Continue reading "Drunk Monk Challenge"