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. READ MORE
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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
Planning for the world's most prestigious beer competition? We encourage breweries from all over the world to enter. The most recent competition, in 2014, saw breweries from 58 countries vying for awards. This year we hope to grow this already… 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
Boulder, CO • November 3, 2015—Brewery registration is now underway for the 2016 World Beer Cup. Developed and run by the Brewers Association, the World Beer Cup℠ is open to professional breweries throughout the world that meet… 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
2014 competition saw 4,754 entries from 58 countries Boulder, CO • April 11, 2014—The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America's small and independent craft brewers—announced the results of one of the largest commercial… READ MORE
Which beers will be judged in this year's competition? A full listing of competition styles is posted for reference. READ MORE
Denver, Colorado and Craft Brewers Conference 2014 serve as home to the World Beer Cup (WBC), often referred to as “The Olympics of Beer Competition.” The event is set to begin April 7—brewers, judges and beer professionals… READ MORE
Every two years, the best brewers in the world enter their finest beers into the most prestigious beer competition in the world. Will you join us for World Beer Cup 2014? The World Beer Cup is open to professional breweries throughout… READ MORE