29th Annual Big Batch Brew Bash (BBBB) Info
Account Registration
You will be able to create your account beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT through Sunday, May 31, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT.
Judges and stewards may register beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT through Monday, June 1, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT.
Entry Registration
You will be able to add your entries to the system beginning Friday, April 17, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT through Friday, May 22, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT.
Entry Fees
$10.00 (USD) per entry.
BJCP 2021 Styles Accepted
If a style's name is hyperlinked, it has specific entry requirements. Select or tap on the name to view the subcategory's requirements.
| 19A American Amber Ale | 19B California Common | 19C American Brown Ale |
| 27A2 Kentucky Common | 50A Judges Entries (Custom Style) |
Entry Limit
There is a limit of 100 entries for this competition.
There is a limit of 100 paid entries for this competition.
Per Entrant Limits
Each entrant is limited to 4 entries.
Each entrant is limited to 1 entry per subcategory.
Pay Entry Fees
After creating your account and adding your entries to the system, you must pay your entry fee(s). Accepted payment methods are:
- Cash
- Check, made out to The KGB
- Credit/debit card and e-check, via PayPal
Entry Acceptance Rules
Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 3
Each entry will consist of capped bottles that are void of all identifying information, including labels and embossing. Printed caps are allowed, but must be blacked out completely. All bottles must be filled within an inch and a half of the top, and be capped with a metal crown cap or cork/cage. Belgian bottles may be used.
12oz brown glass bottles are preferred; however, green and clear glass will be accepted. Swing top bottles will likewise be accept. Cans will be accepted.
Bottles will not be returned to contest entrants.
All requisite paperwork must be submitted with each entry and can be printed directly from this website.
Be meticulous about noting any special ingredients that must be specified. Failure to note such ingredients may impact the judges' scoring of your entry.
Drop-Off Locations
Entry bottles accepted at our drop-off locations Friday, May 8, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT — Friday, May 22, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT.
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.
4816 N. Shepherd Dr., Suite A, Houston, TX 77018
832-667-8081
*Entries will be picked up May 23, 2026
618 FM 1959 Rd, Houston, TX 77034
281-500-8804
*Entries will be picked up May 23, 2026
5210 FM 2920 Suite 100, c/o BBBB, Spring, TX 77388
832-823-0194
*Entires will be picked up May 23, 2026. This is the only shipping location
Shipping Info
Entry bottles accepted at our shipping location Friday, May 8, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT — Friday, May 22, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT.
Ship entries to:
The Thistle Draftshop
c/o BBBB, 5210 FM 2920 Suite 100, Houston, TX 77388
Packing and Shipping
Carefully pack your entries in a sturdy box. Line the inside of your carton with a plastic trash bag. Partition and pack each bottle with adequate packaging material. Please do not over pack!
Write clearly: Fragile. This Side Up. on the package. Please only use bubble wrap as your packing material.
Enclose each of your bottle labels in a small zip-top bag before attaching to their respective bottles. This way it makes it possible for the organizer to identify specifically which entry has broken if there is damage during shipment.
Every reasonable effort will be made to contact entrants whose bottles have broken to make arrangements for sending replacement bottles.
Judging Sessions
American Ales 19 and 27A
Sunday, May 31, 2026 9:00 AM, CDT
Awards
The awards ceremony will take place once judging is completed and the raffle has ended.
Places will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place of entries in the Category of 2021 BJCP 19 and 27B.
Additional prizes may be awarded to those winners present at the awards ceremony at the discretion of the competition organizers.
Both score sheets and awards will be available for pick up that day after the ceremony concludes. Awards and score sheets not picked up will be mailed back to participants. Results will be posted to the competition web site after the ceremony concludes.
Awards Ceremony
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave., Houston, TX 77020
Sunday, May 31, 2026 12:00 AM, CDT
Circuit Qualification
The Lone Star Circuit
Past Winners
Judging Sessions
American Ales 19 and 27A
05/31/2026 9:00 AM, CDT.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 04/01/2026 12:00 AM, CDT through 05/31/2026 12:00 AM, CDT.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 04/01/2026 12:00 AM, CDT through 06/01/2026 12:00 AM, CDT.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.