UNYHA'S Cacophony of Cream Ales Competition! Info
Account Registration
You can create your account today through Wednesday 27 May, 2026 7:00 PM, EDT.
Judges and stewards may register now through Saturday 30 May, 2026 7:00 PM, EDT.
Entry Registration
You will be able to add your entries to the system beginning Sunday 1 March, 2026 6:00 PM, EST through Wednesday 27 May, 2026 6:00 PM, EDT.
Entry Fees
$10.00 (USD) per entry. $9.00 per entry after the 1st entry.
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.
| 1C Cream Ale | 1x51 Pre-Prohibition Cream Ale (Custom Style) | 1x52 Fruited Cream Ale (Custom Style) |
| 1x53 Specialty/Experimental Cream Ale (Custom Style) |
Entry Limit
There is a limit of 100 entries for this competition.
There is a limit of 100 paid entries for this competition.
Per Entrant Limits
Each entrant is limited to 3 entries.
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
Entry Acceptance Rules
Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 2
- You can save money on your PayPal fees by paying for all your entries at one time instead of individually.
- Each entry will consist of capped or corked bottles that are void of all identifying information.
- Printed caps are allowed, but must be blacked out completely.
- 12oz brown glass bottles are preferred; however, green and clear glass, swing tops, corked bottles, 22's, and cans will be accepted.
- All requisite paperwork must be submitted with each entry and can be printed directly from this website. Entry paperwork should be attached to bottles by the method specified on the bottle label.
Entry Delivery
Entry bottles accepted at our drop-off locations Tuesday 19 May, 2026 12:00 PM, EDT — Wednesday 27 May, 2026 6:00 PM, EDT.
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.
378 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 530-3471
*Our hosts, our sole delivery and drop off location!
Shipping Info
Entry bottles accepted at our shipping location Tuesday 19 May, 2026 12:00 PM, EDT — Wednesday 27 May, 2026 6:00 PM, EDT.
Ship entries to:
Swiftwater Brewing Company
378 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
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.
Judging Sessions
Saturday AM, Swiftwater
Saturday 30 May, 2026 9:00 AM, EDT
Awards
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category, as well as the illustrious Best in Show award.
Awards Ceremony
Swiftwater Brewing Company
378 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
Saturday 27 June, 2026 4:30 PM, EDT
Judging Sessions
Saturday AM, Swiftwater
2026/05/30 9:00 AM, EDT.
Account Registration Open
Account registrations accepted 2026/02/11 12:00 AM, EST through 2026/05/27 7:00 PM, EDT.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 2026/03/01 6:00 PM, EST through 2026/05/30 7:00 PM, EDT.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
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.