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Current Medal Category Counts

Table Number Table Name Count
51 Light Lagers and Ales 24 [Full]
52 European Lager 24 [Full]
53 Pale Bitter European 20
54 Amber/Dark European 18
55 German & Belgian Wheat 8
56 British Bitter & Pale 13
57 British Brown 17
58 Scottish & Irish 12
59 American Ales and Session IPA 22
60 Belgian Ale 9
61 Specialty Session Ale 11
62 Wild,Sour,Smoked & Woody 17
64 Lawnmower Beer 14

Account Registration

You can create your account today through Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:00 PM, CDT.

Judges and stewards may register now through Sunday, August 31, 2025 12:00 AM, CDT.

Entry Registration

You can add your entries to the system today through Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:00 PM, CDT.

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Entry Fees

$12.50 (USD) per entry.

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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.

1A American Light Lager1B American Lager1C Cream Ale
1D American Wheat Beer2A International Pale Lager2B International Amber Lager
2C International Dark Lager3A Czech Pale Lager3B Czech Premium Pale Lager
3C Czech Amber Lager3D Czech Dark Lager4A Munich Helles
5A German Leichtbier5B Kölsch5C German Helles Exportbier
5D German Pils7A Vienna Lager7B Altbier
8A Munich Dunkel8B Schwarzbier10A Weissbier
10B Dunkels Weissbier11A Ordinary Bitter11B Best Bitter
12A British Golden Ale12B Australian Sparkling Ale13A Dark Mild
13B British Brown Ale13C English Porter14A Scottish Light
14B Scottish Heavy15A Irish Red Ale15B Irish Stout
18A Blonde Ale18B American Pale Ale19A American Amber Ale
19B California Common19C American Brown Ale21B Specialty IPA
23A Berliner Weisse23D Lambic23G Gose
24A Witbier24B Belgian Pale Ale25B Saison
26A Belgian Single27A1 Kellerbier 27A2 Kentucky Common
27A3 Lichtenhainer27A4 London Brown Ale27A5 Piwo Grodziskie
27A6 Pre-Prohibition Lager27A7 Pre-Prohibition Porter27A8 Roggenbier
28A Brett Beer 28B Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer 28C Wild Specialty Beer
28D Straight Sour Beer29A Fruit Beer 29B Fruit and Spice Beer
29C Specialty Fruit Beer 30A Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer 30D Specialty Spice Beer
31A Alternative Grain Beer 31B Alternative Sugar Beer 32A Classic Style Smoked Beer
32B Specialty Smoked Beer 33A Wood-Aged Beer 34A Commercial Specialty Beer
34B Mixed-Style Beer 34C Experimental Beer 35A Lawnmower (Custom Style)
36A Limbo American IPA Session Strength (Custom Style)37A Limbo English IPA Session Strength (Custom Style)LSX1 Dorada Pampeana
LSX4 Catharina Sour LSX5 New Zealand Pilsner 

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Entry Limit

There is a limit of 300 entries for this competition.

There is a limit of 300 paid entries for this competition.

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Per Entrant Limits

Each entrant is limited to 1 entry per subcategory.

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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:

  • Credit/debit card and e-check, via PayPal

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Entry Acceptance Rules

Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 3

Entries dropped off at the drop off locations shall be placed in provided boxes.

THREE bottles are required per entry except the Lawnmower category which requires two. Cans are not allowed. To insure anonymity, bottles must be 10 to 12 ounces in size and free of labels or any distinguishable markings. Recycled, nationally distributed bottles with formed-in-glass designs are acceptable. Inked brand name lettering on the bottles is not allowed. Caps should be silver or gold in color. Plastic bottles are also allowed. Plastic bottle must not be larger than 16 ounces and must fit in a standard case box. Bottles not meeting these requirements may be disqualified. Attach a completed Bottle ID Form to each bottle with a rubber band. Your entry will be disqualified if glue or tape is used to secure the form to the bottle.

Please pay close attention to the category and sub category numbering for this competition. It is the responsibility of the entrant to complete all the registration forms, and designate the style for the entry. Under no circumstances will staff or judges categorize entries. Disqualified entries will not be judged.

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Drop-Off Locations

Entry bottles accepted at our drop-off locations from Monday, July 7, 2025 12:00 PM, CDT through Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:00 PM, 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.

Login Of Entries At NTHBS
17811 Davenport Rd. Suite 11 Dallas, TX 75252
NA
*Bring your entries, help with login

North Texas Homebrew Supply
17811 Davenport Rd. Suite 11 Dallas, TX 75252
469-206-6227
*Put your entries in the provided case boxes.

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Shipping Info

Entry bottles accepted at our shipping location from Monday, July 7, 2025 12:00 PM, CDT through Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:00 PM, CDT.

Ship entries to:

North Texas Homebrew Supply
17811 Davenport Rd. Suite 11 Dallas, TX 75252

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.

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Judging Sessions and Dates

NTHBS Friday Night
Friday, August 1, 2025 6:00 PM, CDT through Friday, August 1, 2025 11:59 PM, CDT
17811 Davenport Rd Suite 11, Dallas, TX 75252

NTHBS Saturday Morning
Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:00 AM, CDT through Saturday, August 2, 2025 6:00 PM, CDT
17811 Davenport Rd Suite 11, Dallas, TX 75252

NTHBS Saturday Afternoon
Saturday, August 2, 2025 1:00 PM, CDT through Saturday, August 2, 2025 6:00 PM, CDT
17811 Davenport Rd Suite 11, Dallas, TX 75252

NTHBS Sunday
Sunday, August 3, 2025 11:00 AM, CDT through Sunday, August 3, 2025 11:00 PM, CDT
17811 Davenport Rd Suite 11, Dallas, TX 75252

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Best of Show

The 1st place entry in each table (except Lawnmower) will advance to the Best of Show (BOS) round with the three top Best of Show beers being selected.

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Awards

Prizes: First, Second, and Third Place medals will be awarded to entries in each Table (Medal Category). Additionally, First place receives an etched glass! The Limbo Challenge Medals are some of best in the LSC.

First place in the Lawnmower Beer Table will receive the Limbo coveted Golden Lawnmower blade. Second and third places receive trophies as well.

The Limbo committee reserve the right to collapse a category into another if sufficient entries are not received.

Awards will be available for pick up after the ceremony concludes. Awards not picked up will be mailed to participants. Score sheets are electronic and will be available on the BCOEM system via the entrant's account page. Results will be posted to the competition web site after the ceremony concludes.

Disclaimer: All decisions of the Limbo Challenge Committee and Judging Staff are final. Be assured that every effort will be made to create an uncompromising, blind-tasting environment for the judging of all entries.

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Awards Ceremony

Beyers' House
TBA
Saturday, August 16, 2025 2:00 PM, CDT

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Circuit Qualification

Lone Star Circuit

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