Hofbräu STEIN HOISTING CONTEST
What is Stein Hoisting?
Stein hoisting (or Masskrugstemmen) requires holding a full 1-liter stein (weighing roughly 5 lbs) with one arm, straight out and parallel to the ground. The elbow must remain locked, the thumb cannot be on top of the handle, and any spilled beer results in immediate disqualification. The person who holds their stein in the correct position the longest is the winner.
What do I get by competing?
All entrants in the
Hofbräu Stein Hoisting Competition gets a Hofbräu 1-Liter Stein, filled with their Original Lager (assuming you don't spill it), to keep, and will compete against your peers to win the Rollin' on the River Championship. The winner for each gender has the opportunity to compete in the Indiana State Championship in November 2026! All proceeds from this competition will be donated to the WHAS Crusade for Children
How to Enter
To sign up for the Hofbräu Masskrugstemmen, fill out the form below and click the payment button to pay the $25 entry fee via PayPal.
You can also register at Rollin' on the River Fest and pay your entry fee there, too! NOTE: You must have a Rollin' on the River Fest ticket to participate!
Official Competition Rules
The Grip
The stein must be held by the handle only. The thumb cannot rest on top of the handle, and the pinkie finger must stay on the outside of the handle.
Arm Position
The arm must be extended straight, completely parallel to the ground, with no bending at the elbow.
Body Position
The arm holding the stein must not touch the body, and the chest cannot be used as a shelf to support the arm.
Off-Hand
The opposite arm must remain at the side or back, not supporting the body.
No Switching
Switching hands or using two hands is forbidden.
Spillage
Any amount of beer spilling or dripping off the stein results in immediate disqualification.
Movement
Minimal movement is allowed, but contestants should generally remain in place.
Disqualification Infractions
Includes bending the elbow, failing to keep the arm parallel, touching the stein with the second hand, or excessive arching.
Judging and Winning
- Warnings: Judges may provide warnings for form issues (e.g., "straighten your elbow") within the first 60 seconds.
- Violations: Failure to correct the form immediately or any spillage results in a strike or direct disqualification.
- Winner: The last person holding the stein properly, according to the rules, is the winner.
Entry Form
Click Below to Pay Entry Fee
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