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BJCP Styles
Euroclash 2026 Beer Styles
Belgium
25A. Belgian Blonde Ale
A moderate-strength golden ale that has a subtle fruity-spicy Belgian yeast complexity, slightly malty-sweet flavor, and dry finish.
26B. Belgian Dubbel
A deep reddish-copper, moderately strong, malty, complex Trappist ale with rich malty flavors, dark or dried fruit esters, and light alcohol blended together in a malty presentation that still finishes fairly dry.
Germany
5D. German Pils
A pale, dry, bitter German lager featuring a prominent hop aroma. Crisp, clean, and refreshing, showing a brilliant gold color with excellent head retention.
8B. Schwarzbier
A dark German lager that balances roasted yet smooth malt flavors with moderate hop bitterness. The lighter body, dryness, and lack of a harsh, burnt, or heavy aftertaste helps make this beer quite drinkable.
France
24C. Bière de Garde
A fairly strong, malt-accentuated, lagered artisanal beer with a range of malt flavors appropriate for the color. All are malty yet dry, with clean flavors and a smooth character.
25B. Saison
Most commonly, a pale, refreshing, highly-attenuated, moderately-bitter, moderate-strength Belgian ale with a very dry finish. Typically highly carbonated, and using non-barley cereal grains and optional spices for complexity, as complements the expressive yeast character that is fruity, spicy, and not overly phenolic. Less common variations include both lower-alcohol and higher-alcohol products, as well as darker versions with additional malt character.
UK
12C. English IPA
A hoppy, moderately-strong, very well-attenuated pale British ale with a dry finish and a hoppy aroma and flavor. Classic British ingredients provide the best flavor profile.
13C. English Porter
Simply called “Porter” in Britain, the name “English Porter” is used to differentiate it from other porters described in these guidelines.
Euroclash 2025 Results
Congratulations to Valley Brewer “home” to Wellington’s grand champion “Euro-Brewer” and to all our winners with a huge thank you to all the participants for your amazing entries. Finally our stewards, judges, and sponsors who assisted in all this coming together.
Euroclash 2024 Grand Champion
Matt Gilbert | Valley Brewer | Herr Blauer Himmel German Pils (5D)
Runner Up
Matt Gilbert | Valley Brewer | Dirt Bomb 13B: British Brown Ale
Third Place
Ian Kitto | Simple Black 3D: Czech Dark Lager
About
Euroclash
The Euroclash Homebrew Competition is an annual event held in Wellington, New Zealand. Founded in 2024, it has become a significant event in the homebrewing community. Our mission is to foster a spirit of innovation and excellence in homebrewing, providing a platform for brewers to showcase their talents and share their passion with others.
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The competition is held in Wellington, NZ
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Euroclash is an annual event and open to all homebrewers
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Pick your favourite of the european BJCP styles, and enter your best brew
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