With the help of the Kansas City Bier Meisters the oldest homebrew club in Kansas City and your current AHA Club of the Year, Kansas City Bier Company, Cinder Block Brewing, and the good will of many volunters, we are excited to located the competition to Kansas City, MO for the next three years!
The Mazer Cup is a 501(c)3, and this year a portion of proceeds from the competition will be given to the Harvesters Food Bank
The Mazer Cup International Mead Competition (MCI) is operated and hosted by the Mazer Cup International Incorporated, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. No funds are disbursed to board or planning committee members except to reimburse out-of-pocket expenses which are verified by receipts/invoices. The Mazer Cup International is an IRS-approved and registered non-profit in the State of Colorado. All proceeds from entry fees and associated events are used to fund the competitions and to give financial support to charities. This year we will be supporting a local food bank named Harvesters. The Mazer Cup International Mead Competition and associated events are funded by competition entry fees, donations, and sponsorships. Our Federal Tax ID is 46-2154298.
This competition is produced and operated by mead-lovers and enthusiasts from across the USA who want to see mead restored to its rightful place as a mainstream beverage everyone can enjoy. MCI board members, directors, or competition managers are not permitted to enter the competition.
For more information about the MCI send an e-mail to info@mazercup.org.
Judges and volunteer registration opens up on July 5th, 2022. Judging will be held at
Cinder Block Brewing CompanyAll judges and volunteers will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner and treated to a happy hour each day with light snacks and beverages.
Registration opens on July 5th, 2022. Total entries will be limited to 450 with ten entries per person. The format will be very similiar to prior years where medals are give for dry, semi, and sweet in large categories.
Two special categories for home this year are session and barrel aged meads.
Any questions can be sent to info@mazercup.org.
Registration opens on July 5th, 2022. Total entries will be limited to 450 with ten entries per meadery. This year we will have the same categories you have traditionally seen in the home comp with medals awarded for dry, semi, and sweet with the addition of two special categories for session and barrel aged meads.
We are also happy to announced that we will hold a Best of Show for Commercial meads.
Any questions can be sent to info@mazercup.org.
This is a tentative judging and event calendar for the week.