History

The 2023 SCHF artwork competition is now open. Here are the official rules for the artwork contest for the 30th Annual Southern California Homebrewers Festival. 1) All current CHA members are invited to submit and are eligible to win! 2) The winner will receive a $400.00 cash prize, two complimentary Festival Registrations and two t-shirts bearing their artwork. 3) The…
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Here are the rules for the Fall 2022 Best of Show Competition: 1) There will be three styles of beer accepted for entry. These styles will be judged according to the BJCP 2021 style guidelines: ❏ 3D. Czech Dark Lager❏ 20C. Imperial Stout❏ 21A. American IPA 2) Drop Off Locations and Dates: Location Address Homebrew Mart 5401 Linda Vista Rd…
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The CHA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual CHA Club of The Year Homebrew Competition! Formally known as The Southern California Homebrewers Festival (SCHF) Club of the Year, the CHA Club of the Year is determined by points accumulated throughout a season of recognized homebrew competitions. The club that accumulates the most points throughout the season…
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The 29th Southern California Homebrewers Festival occurred on April 29 & 30, 2022. It was held at Vail Lake KOA Resort, just outside Temecula, California. Our Fest Historian, George Eldridge, has a Fest write-up here. The Southern California Homebrewers Festival brings together more than 40 homebrew beer clubs for a weekend of tasting and education. The night of Friday April 29 will…
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Congratulations to Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity (QUAFF) for winning the 2021-2022 Season! Along with securing the commemorative Mega Hydrometer Trophy, they will be brewing a celebratory beer at White Labs in 2022. The CHA Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new year-round homebrew club competition! The Southern California Homebrewers Festival (SCHF) Club of the Year is determined…
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