An Alaskan beat out 300 hirsute competitors from around the globe to take the top honor at the 2009 World Beard and Moustache Championships on Saturday . Contest began in Germany in 1990 , now held twice a year . The winner is chosen by the public and judges from all over Europe. There are 17 official beard and moustache categories in the competition .
Contest began in Germany in 1990 , now held twice a year . The winner is chosen by the public and judges from all over Europe. There are 17 official beard and moustache categories in the competition .