Late Harvest Registration

2025 Fresh Hop Competition

DATES & DEADLINES

Registration

Late Harvest: Friday, Aug 22nd – Friday, Oct 3rd

Samples

Late Harvest: Must arrive no later than Friday, Oct 10th
Ship to: Bale Breaker Brewing – Attn: BoCBA – 1801 Birchfield Rd, Yakima, WA 98901

# of Samples Required:

  • 11.2oz (330mL) – 15.9oz (470mL) | Five (5) containers are required
  • 16oz (475mL) – 32oz (~1L) | Four (4) containers are required
  • Samples sent with less than the required amount may not be judged

Judging

Late Harvest: judging will take place Saturday, Oct 11th at Bale Breaker Brewing in Yakima, WA.

Refund Policy:

100% refund before registration close (Thru Oct 3rd)
No refunds after registration close

Notes

– If a Brewery chooses, they may enter the same beer in both Early Harvest and Late Harvest Judging
– All entries will be evaluated according to the 2025 Style Guidelines Category 57.
– Judging Rounds for Early Harvest and Late Harvest will have independent Judges, Award Categories, and Medals awarded.
– Fresh Hop Medals do not count toward medal points for BOCBA Brewery of the Year awards at the main competition.

Best of Craft Beer Awards - Medals