In an effort to reduce shipping costs for World Beer Cup entrants, we've added beer consolidation points in several key areas across the globe in advance of the 2020 competition.
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Brewery Registration Opens October 29
Brewery registration for the 2020 World Beer Cup will open on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 and close on November 13, 2019.
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.
Key Dates and Deadlines for 2020
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.
2018 World Beer Cup Winners
More than 8,000 entries from 66 countries compete at the “Olympics of Beer.”
2018 Award Ceremonies
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 …
Winners from Around the Globe Take Honors
Nearly 6,600 Entries from 55 Countries Vied for Brewing Glory at the “Olympics” of Beer Boulder, CO • May 6, 2016—The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade …
2016 Awards Ceremony Information
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 …
Award Criteria & Judging Philosophy
What makes a beer worthy of a gold, silver or bronze award? Learn about the judging philosophy used at the World Beer Cup.
What is the World Beer CupSM?
What’s World Beer Cup all about? See what participants have to say about the biennial event known as “The Olympics of Beer Competitions.”