The competition is held in the category of bottom-fermented beer.

The beer style of individual entries is not limited; however, a condition is the use of at least 50% by weight of the hop varieties Saaz Shine and/or Saaz Comfort, or a combination of both. Any additional hopping may use only Czech hop varieties. For dry hopping, including whirlpool hopping, only the Saaz Shine and Saaz Comfort varieties may be used.

The beers will be evaluated by blind tasting and judged by an expert jury composed of representatives of participating breweries and specialists from the hop-growing and brewing fields. The evaluation format will depend on the number of submitted samples.

The main criteria will be pleasant and balanced flavor, aroma, bitterness, mouthfeel, and the overall preference of the evaluated beer.
Entry to the competition is free of charge.

Prizes

1^st place:
Joint pilot brew according to the winner’s specification in the CHI experimental brewery

2^nd place:
Czech hops donated by Bohemia Hop.

3^rd place:
Czech hops donated by Bohemia Hop.

Application form

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