Beer Style Guidelines for 2020
Over 1,800 changes small and large were made to World Beer Cup styles guidelines for 2020, including the addition of 14 new beer style categories and subcategories.
Over 1,800 changes small and large were made to World Beer Cup styles guidelines for 2020, including the addition of 14 new beer style categories and subcategories.
Mark your calendar! The 2020 World Beer Cup is in motion. Have a look at the following dates and deadlines for next year's competition, with brewery registration starting Oct. 29, 2019.
More than 8,000 entries from 66 countries compete at the “Olympics of Beer.”
The World Beer Cup dinner and ceremony will be held in Nashville, Tenn., May 3, 2018, at the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America®. A second awards ceremony will take place at The Baden-Württemberg State Representation in Berlin on… READ MORE
The 2016 World Beer Cup pre-awards ceremony dinner and awards ceremony will take place tonight, May 6, in the Terrace Ballroom at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Pre-Awards Ceremony Dinner (Sold out) Ticket required; not open to the public 5:30 pm… READ MORE
What makes a beer worthy of a gold, silver or bronze award? Learn about the judging philosophy used at the World Beer Cup. READ MORE
What's World Beer Cup all about? See what participants have to say about the biennial event known as "The Olympics of Beer Competitions." (more…) READ MORE
Breweries of the world! If you're ready to compete on a global stage, here's all the info you need to register. Step 1: Read the rules. Step 2: Register your brewery. Step 3: Register your beers. READ MORE
281 awards were presented to 253 winning breweries in Denver, Colo., April 11. The award ceremony photo gallery captures the excitement. READ MORE
Which beers will be judged in this year's competition? A full listing of competition styles is posted for reference. READ MORE