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Press Release
September 8th, 2026 – Toronto, ON
Inquiries about Brew Slam 2026 should be sent to: comp@gtabrews.ca
GTA Brews is excited to announce our ninth annual nation-wide homebrew competition for beer, mead, and cider: Brew Slam 2026 (#BrewSlam)!
#BrewSlam is Canada’s premier homebrew competition, with hundreds of entrants from Canada and the USA. We can’t wait to build on 2025’s massive success. That competition saw 482 entries from 129 entrants representing 7/10 provinces compete for over $19,000 in prizes, judged by 50 judges over just 3 days!
As of Sept 8th, we have already secured over $13,400 in prizes from our fabulous sponsors. We expect this will increase significantly over the next few weeks leading up to the competition. We also have a brand new medal design to present to the winners!
To make this competition a success we need as many judges and stewards as possible. Please visit our Volunteer page to learn what is involved and for instructions on how to sign up.
This is a BJCP sanctioned competition and is part of the Canadian Brewer of the Year (BOTY) circuit. The judging will take place at Samara Brewing Co (90 Cawthra Ave, Suite 101) from Nov 6th to 8th. Judging will be performed by BJCP ranked judges and pro brewers using the 2021 BJCP Guidelines (Cider 2025, Mead 2015).
Entry Limits:
– Total cap of 500 PAID entries
– Per-entrant caps: 10 pp
Entry Registration Opens: Sept 7, 2026
Entry Drop Off Opens: Oct 13, 2026
Entry Deadline: Oct 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
Judging Dates: Nov 6-8, 2028
Judging Location: Samara Brewing Co (90 Cawthra Ave, Suite 101)
About Brew Slam
BrewSlam is Canada’s most prestigious homebrew competition, with hundreds of entrants from Canada, the U.S.A. and homebrewers from further afield. We can’t wait to build on 2025’s success. That competition saw 482 entries from 129 entrants representing 7/10 provinces compete for over $19,000 in prizes, judged by 50 judges over just 3 days!
About GTA Brews
We are Toronto’s local and Canada’s largest homebrew club. Since establishing in 2013, we have worked to strengthen and grow the Toronto homebrewing community through education, events, competitions, and camaraderie.