Mazer Cup October 31th - November 4th, 2023


With the help of the Kansas City Bier Meisters your 2022 and2023 AHA Club of the Year, Kansas City Bier Company, Cinder Block Brewing, and the good will of many volunters, we are excited to be back in Kansas City!

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

About Us


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 [email protected].

Volunteers


Judges and volunteer registration opens up on September 1st, 2023. Judging and the awards ceremony will be held at

Cinder Block Brewing Company
110 East 18th Ave
North Kansas City, MO 64116
P: 816-298-6555

All judges and volunteers will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and treated with light snacks and beverages during judging.

Home Competition


Registration opens on September 1st, 2023. The competition will be limited to 450 paid entries 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.

The barrel aged category will be split into wood aged and spirit barrel aged.

Any questions can be sent to [email protected].

Commercial Competition


Registration opens on September 1st, 2023. The competition will be limited to 300 paid entries 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 spirit barrel aged, wood aged, two categories for session meads.

There will be a Best of Show for Commercial meads.

Any questions can be sent to [email protected].

Schedule


This is a tentative judging and event calendar for the week.

DAY 1: October 31 (Tuesday)
8:30 AM Breakfast/Judge Briefing
9:00 AM First Session
11:00 AM Second Session
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30PM Third Session
DAY 2: November 1 (Wednesday)
8:30 AM Breakfast/Judge Briefing
9:00 AM First Session
11:00 AM Second Session
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30PM Third Session
DAY 3: November 2 (Thursday)
8:30 AM Breakfast/Judge Briefing
9:00 AM First Session
11:00 AM Second Session
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30PM Third Session
DAY 4: November 3 (Friday)
8:30 AM Breakfast/Judge Briefing
9:00 AM First Session
11:00 AM Second Session
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30PM Third Session
DAY 5: November 4th (Saturday)
08:00 AM Professional BOS
10:00 AM Home BOS
12:30 Award Ceremony