Royal Æthelmearc Guild of Brewers, Vintners & Meadhers

Kingdom Brewing Champion



Each year Æthelmearc recognizes an accomplished individual who represents our arts at their highest level. This person receives the official court regalia (Æthelmug and chain of office) and may process with the royalty in to and out of court, as well as appear in court along with other kingdom champions.

Current Champion

Current champion, as of June 8, 2026: THL Aodhan Mac Michael.

Aodhan's documentation is in process and will be posted once available.

At the end of their term, it is custom for the outgoing champion to work with Their Majesties to select a new one. Usually potential candidates enter their beverages for assessment and achieve a score determined by several individuals who consult a public rubric designed to address various aspects of the competition. Their Majesties customarily recognize the highest-scoring person as their new champion, but they may choose another individual - or more than one - if they so desire.

Previous Champions

THL Kumagaya Kentarou Masamoto: 2025 entry "The 1393 Bochet" 

Casimir Zeleny z Strasna skala

Robert of Ferness: 2023 entry "Barley to Brewski" (PDF)

Ulf Barelegs

(The above list may be incomplete as of May 10, 2025; we are working to confirm our information.)

red, handled mug with white escarbuncle

Behold, the Æthelmug! Part of the Brewing Champion's regalia, produced by Algirdas Wolthus (photo by Robert of Ferness)