The Edmonton Homebrewers Guild has been hosting the Aurora Brewing Challenge (ABC) since 1999. The ABC competition is the only Canadian competition selected as one of 14 North American qualifying events for the Masters Championship of Amateur Brewing (MCAB).
First place qualifying styles at ABC receive an invitation to enter the MCAB finals in that style category. MCAB entrants are free to enter any one beer they wish in their qualifying style, including samples from fresh batches brewed specially for the MCAB. This format allows MCAB entrants to brew and submit beers at peak levels of freshness and conditioning, and have their beers judged in small flights by panels of highly experienced judges.

The ABC has drawn hundreds of entries from all over North America , and all entries are judged by experienced BJCP judges. On select years the ABC is run in conjunction with the Hot Break conference and dinner. For more information about the ABC please contact the Aurora Brewing Challenge Competition Chair.