Dates & Deadlines

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See below for key dates and deadlines for the 2023 World Beer Cup.

Nov. 1 – Nov. 14, 2022 Brewery application and beer registration period
Feb. 9, 2023 Deadline for breweries to make beer changes
Feb. 9, 2023 Cancellation/refund deadline for breweries*
Feb. 27 – March 2, 2023 Breweries outside the U.S.: Beer samples due to int’l consolidation points
March 20 – 24, 2023 All Breweries: Beer samples due to Colorado
May 10, 2023 World Beer Cup Awards Ceremony**

*Entries removed or not sent for the competition after the cancellation deadline will not be refunded.

**Held in conjunction with the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® (separate registration required to attend).