Alameda County Fairgrounds
2005 Valley Ave
Gate 8
Pleasanton, CA 94566
General Information
Judging – May 30, 2026
Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Alameda County Fair Homebrew Competition, presented by the Mad Zymurgists homebrew club. There is also a Homebrew Label competition in conjunction with the Homebrew Beer competition.
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $10.00
Oak Barrel Winecraft
1443 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
Hours: Monday 10a-6p, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday 10a-6p, Thursday 10a-5p,
Friday 10a-6p, Saturday 10a-5p, Sun 11a-2p
MoreBeer, Concord (THIS LOCATION ONLY – Drop Off and/or Ship-To)
995 Detroit Avenue, Unit G
Concord, CA 94518
Hours: Monday to Friday: 10a-6p, Saturday & Sunday: 10a-5p
Morgan Territory Brewing
1885 N MacArthur Drive
Tracy, CA 95376
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 2p-9p, Friday to Sunday: 12p-9p
Altamont Beer Works
2402 Research Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12p- 8p, Sun 12p- 6p.
Clandestine Brewing
980 S 1st St, Suite B
San Jose, CA 95110
Hours: Monday 4p-9p, Closed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 4p-9p,
Friday 4p-11p, Saturday 12p-10p, Sunday 12p-8
– Special Rosettes awarded for Best of Show and 1st , 2nd , and 3rd in each class. Honorable Mention Rosette may be awarded.
– Cash Awards: 1st Place: $8.00, 2nd Place: $6.00, 3rd Place: $4.00
– Grand Prize: Best of Show beer will be brewed at Del Cielo Brewing Co. in Livermore*, and the BoS winning entrant will also receive a $100 cash prize (prize sponsor: Susie Calhoun).
– Gift Certificates and/or prizes will be awarded to winning entries from our sponsors:
5 Star Chemicals
BSG
Del Cielo Brewing Co.
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