San Diego Selected As Site For 2023 Homebrew Con

San Diego has been selected as the site for 2023 Homebrew Con, a homebrewing conference and competition featuring more than 2,000 amateur and pro brewers.

2023 Homebrew Con

The 45th annual event, put on by the American Homebrewers Association and Brewers Association, will take place June 22-24 at the Town and County Resort in Mission Valley. San Diego Brewers Guild Executive Director Paige McWey Acers made the announcement.

“I am excited with a capital ‘E’ that the Capital of Craft™ will be the host of the next Homebrew Con,” McWey Acers said. “This event is quite special for both professionals and amateurs within the industry. It nourishes and helps everyone flourish.”

2023 Homebrew Con visits San Diego

Homebrew Con is returning to American’s Finest City for the first time since 2015. This will be just the third in San Diego overall; also in 2011. Conference attendees must be members of the American Homebrewers Association.

Membership information is available here.

The three-day conference will consist of more than 50 speakers from the craft beer industry throughout the United States and it will encompass eight tracks:

  • Beer Styles
  • Brewing Process
  • Homebrewing Culture
  • New to Homebrewing
  • Beyond Beer
  • Clubs & Competitions
  • Ingredients & Adjuncts
  • Quality & Sensory

World’s largest amateur homebrew competition

The National Homebrew Competition that will take place is the world’s largest amateur homebrew competition celebrating the most outstanding beer, mead, and cider. There will be nine regional judging sites across the U.S. in the spring, including one in San Diego, that will determine which brews advance to Homebrew Con.

Local homebrewers must register between January 24-31, 2023, and more information can be found here.

Eight San Diego amateur brewers won medals at the 2022 competition in Pittsburgh, including:

2022 National Homebrew Competition winners from San Diego amateur brewers

Three first placers:

  • Doug Brown in the Pilsner category (146 entries)
  • Billy Lampert with Theresa Wilks in the American Porter & Stout category (86 entries)
  • Scott Voak in the Spice Mead category (24 entries)

Second place finishers:

  • Brown in the Dark European Lager category (108 entries)
  • Jared Rowley in the Irish Stout category among (36 entries)
  • Robert Knipper in the Strong American Ale category (76 entries)

Third place winners:

  • Brown in the Pale Malty European Beer category (110 entries)
  • Dan Stoneman in the British Stout category with Brown (48 entries)
  • Josh Arnold in the Amber European Beer category (110 entries)
  • Eric Bridges in the American IPA category (117 entries)

The Capital of Craft™

San Diego County is known as The Capital of Craft™, a moniker that was trademarked in 2015. San Diego has the most craft brewery locations among all counties in the United States with more than 150. The Brewers Guild, which has celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, was founded in 1997 with 15 breweries. San Diego Brewers Guild, which organizes Beer Week, is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization that promotes local small businesses and entrepreneurs of craft beer via education, events, and community involvement.

More info

Get updates on the 2023 Homebrew Con by visiting here.

Keep up with San Diego Brewers Guild – Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Keep up with American Homebrewers Association – Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

See you there, San Diego!

Share This Event
Event Details
  • Start Date
    June 22, 2023 8:00 am
  • End Date
    June 24, 2023 5:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Town and Country San Diego
  • Address
    500 Hotel Cir N
  • Member Information
  • Homebrew Con Info
The Latest
restaurant interior
Downtown Oceanside is getting a major flavor upgrade. Just two blocks from the iconic pier, Odie’s Pizza Co. is gearing up to open its doors,...
MCASD la jolla
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego has launched a captivating new installation that brings powerful stories of memory, identity, and politics into sharp focus....
Finca North Park wine bar
Summertime is just around the bend, and it goes without saying that a sunny afternoon in San Diego is an ideal setting to sip, unwind,...
rustic root menu
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and many San Diego businesses will be offering great specials! Honor the occasion with friends by taking advantage...
Indian Princesses La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse invites you to step into the summer of 2008 with Indian Princesses, a fresh and funny coming-of-age story that unpacks the tangled...
Little Italy Food Hall reimagined
Big things are coming to the Piazza della Famiglia, with the Little Italy Food Hall reimagined as a vibrant, multi-concept dining venue launching fall 2025....
Event Details
  • Start Date
    June 22, 2023 8:00 am
  • End Date
    June 24, 2023 5:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Town and Country San Diego
  • Address
    500 Hotel Cir N
  • Member Information
  • Homebrew Con Info
Upcoming Events
Taste of Eastlake
July 25, 2025
6:00 pm
The Taste of Eastlake is back, so mark your calendars and get ready to round up your crew for an evening of incredible eats, drinks,...
SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series
June 21, 2025
6:00 pm
  • SeaWorld San Diego
Get ready for the ultimate summer soundtrack—SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series is back, delivering an epic lineup of iconic artists from the ‘90s...
EO Rise San Diego
June 19, 2025
6:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
San Diego’s entrepreneurial spirit is getting a serious boost this summer with EO Rise—a premier learning and networking event designed for ambitious business owners who...
Indian Princesses La Jolla Playhouse
June 10, 2025
7:30 pm
  • La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse invites you to step into the summer of 2008 with Indian Princesses, a fresh and funny coming-of-age story that unpacks the tangled...
2025 Forging Futures Gala
May 31, 2025
6:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
The Forging Futures Gala returns, bringing together community leaders, military supporters, and industry professionals for an unforgettable evening aboard the USS Midway Museum. Hosted by...
Event Search: