Twickenham’s Lost Breweries Homebrew Competition 2025

Twickenham’s Lost Breweries Homebrew Competition 2025

Feel free to combine what you see with your own historical research to create a beer that reflects Twickenham’s brewing past in a way that excites you. This homebrew competition is all about having fun, exploring history, and celebrating the discoveries we’ve made in our documentary. Brewers are

invited to create beers inspired by styles from the late 1800s to early 1900s, using historically influenced methods and ingredients where possible.Eligibility

Open to all homebrewers, including commercial brewers, provided the beer is brewed on a homebrew-scale kit. Be honest!

All entries must be handcrafted, using ingredients available to the general public, and brewed with private, non-commercial equipment.

Beers should be inspired by brewing traditions from the late 1800s to early 1900s, but you don’t need to use all historical ingredients—just the best you can get!

No entry fee—this competition is about learning, brewing, and having fun.

One beer entry per person, and participants must be 18 or older.

Key Dates

Entry Deadline: 1st May 2025

Beer Submission Deadline: 21st May 2025 (must arrive at Brewery Market by 5pm)

Judging: 27th & 28th May 2025

Winners Announced: 28th May 2025 (at the mini-documentary premiere event)

Judging Criteria

Beers will be judged blind by a diverse panel of expert tasters and beer drinkers. The competition will follow International Beer Challenge (IBC) style judging rules, evaluating beers on flavour, aroma, balance, drinkability, and historical relevance rather than strict style categories.

Scoring will be based on:

Aroma (10 points) – Balance of malt and hops, fermentation character.

Appearance (10 points) – Clarity, colour, and resemblance to traditional styles.

Flavour (10 points) – Execution of the style, complexity, and drinkability.

Mouthfeel (10 points) – Body, carbonation, and texture.

Historical Inspiration & Creativity (5 points) – Brewers must submit a short note explaining the beer they chose to brew and why. Judges will consider the inspiration behind the brew as well as execution.

Total score: 50 pointsSubmission Requirements

Each entry must consist of a minimum of four (4) x 330ml bottles or cans.

Each bottle/can must have a label attached with:

Beer Name

Beer Style

ABV (%)

Brewers must also include a separate written submission (handwritten or printed, preferably emailed) that contains:

Entrant’s Name

Contact Details

Beer Name

Ingredients

A short explanation of the beer’s historical inspiration and why they chose to brew it

Will you be attending the premiere on 28th May?

We cannot guarantee that bottles will be returned to entrants.

Prizes – A Big Thanks to Charles Faram!

This year’s competition is proudly supported by Charles Faram, who are generously providing a fantastic prize for the winners!

🏆 Winners will receive a selection of T90 hops, choosing 100gs from:

Fuggles – A British classic, dating back to the late 19th century.

Goldings – One of England’s most traditional and respected hop varieties.

Harlequin® – A modern innovation from Charles Faram’s breeding programme.

These hops represent the perfect blend of past and present, giving winners the chance to brew with the same ingredients used by Twickenham’s lost

breweries.

We hope to announce more prizes soon.

Final Notes

This is about fun, creativity, and celebrating Twickenham’s brewing past.

You don’t have to recreate history exactly, just see what you can find out and do your best with what’s available.

No entry fee—just brew, learn, and enjoy!

Everyone who enters will automatically receive an invite to the mini-documentary premiere on 28th

May, where the winners will be announced.

Want to support the mini-documentary? You can still sponsor the project for £25 and have your name listed in the credits.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1882664648/the-lost-breweries-of-twickenham?ref=f17ck3

📩 For questions or to register, email: