Competitions

The Mashers exist within the Victorian homebrewing community. One of the things that brings all Vic clubs and homebrewers together are the annual competitions each club proudly hosts. We love supporting other clubs comps and get behind their efforts by submitting entries, and volunteering to judge and steward.

Launched Comps

These competitions have confirmed their dates for the year. We do our best to keep this list up to date, but details can change, so always make sure you double-check dates and information on the competition’s official website.

CompEntry DeadlineDrop Off DeadlineJudging DateWebsite
Belgian BeerfestSaturday 9 MaySaturday 9 MaySunday 17 MayYarra Valley Brewers
Westgate Stout ExtravaganzaSaturday 4 JulySunday 19 JulyWestgate Brewers

Regular Comp Calendar

This calendar is put together based on how things have run in the past. While it gives a good guide to what the year usually looks like, it’s no guarantee events will run exactly the same way in the future, so always confirm details directly with the host club.

Please note that only competitions highlighted in red count towards the Mashers Brewer of the Year points.

CompClubUsual TimingWebsite
BeerfestMelbourne BrewersLate FebruaryMelbourne Brewers
Red Hill Cider & Mead ShowLate February to early MarchRed Hill Show
IPA CompMerri MashersLate MarchMashers Comp Page
Belgian BeerfestYarra Valley BrewersMayYarra Valley Brewers
Stout ExtravaganzaWestgate BrewersJulyWestgate Brewers
VicbrewMid SeptemberVicbrew
OktoberfestBayside BrewersOctoberBayside Brewers
Bendigo BeerBendigo & District Homebrew ClubOctoberBendigo Beer
AABCOctober or Novembertbc
Eltham Wine (& Mead) ShowNovemberEltham Wine Show