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Note: The 2020 competition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| 2022 | 2018 | 2016 | 2014 | 2012 | 2010 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beers Entered | 10,542 | 8,234 | 6,596 | 4,754 | 4,014 | 3,330 | 2,864 |
| Breweries | 2,493 | 2,515 | 1,907 | 1,403 | 828 | 642 | 644 |
| Countries | 57 | 66 | 55 | 58 | 57 | 44 | 58 |
| Beer Styles | 103 | 101 | 96 | 94 | 95 | 90 | 91 |
| Judges | 226 | 295 | 253 | 219 | 214 | 179 | 129 |
| Countries (Judges) | 28 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 21 |
View a more detailed analysis by country and U.S. State.
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Breweries from 17 countries received awards in 2022
Average number of beers entered per category: 102 (up from 82 in 2018)
Four most-entered categories in 2022:
- American-Style India Pale Ale: 384
- Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale: 343
- German-Style Pilsener: 254
- Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout: 237
- International Pilsener or International Lager: 231
- Munich-Style Helles: 202
In 2022, 226 judges came from 28 countries
- Thirty-two percent (32%) of the judges came from outside the United States, down over previous years due to COVID restrictions.
