Entry Deadline:
Judging – September 22, 2026 6:00 PM, CDT
Limit Paid Entries – 402
Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 2
Entry Limit Per Participant:7
Each entry will consist of capped or corked bottles that are void of all identifying information, including labels and embossing. Printed caps are allowed, but must be blacked out completely.
This year’s special category is an homage to the US Semiquincentennial (or Bisesquicentennial or Sestercentennial) – “Fruited: Red, White and/or Blue”. The category is open to all styles, but must be made using fruit that is red, white and/or blue.
Jake’s Cigars and Spirits
101 N 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Monday, August 17, 2026 5:00 PM, CDT — Friday, September 11, 2026 9:00 PM, CDT.
Per Entry Fee – $10.00
The awards ceremony will take place once judging is completed.
Places will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category/table.
The 1st place entry in each category will advance to the Best of Show (BOS) round with a single, overall Best of Show beer selected.
Additional prizes may be awarded to those winners present at the awards ceremony at the discretion of the competition organizers.
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