2026 General Competition
- Register your brewery or brewpub at bestofcraftbeerawards.com/register
- Open to ALL international breweries (Must provide TTB Brewers Notice or equivalent to enter)
- Entry fee is $50/beer from Jan 1-7 (after that $75/beer)
- Multiple locations with separate TTB numbers (or proof of brewing license) allowed
– A brewery may enter a category with as many unique entries as they like. (If you brew six American Pale Ales, you may enter all six.)
– No single beer may be entered more than once or in multiple categories.
– All bottles and cans must be shipped or hand-delivered to the event location in Bend, OR
– 8 containers if under 16oz/500mL – 6 containers if 16oz/500mL or larger
– BJCP sanctioned event judged by fellow brewers, professional judges, and industry leaders
– This event is only open to judges. No need to send a representative. Just beer.
– Refund Policy: 100% through Jan 31st | 50% through Feb 14
– Homebrewers not eligible
Medalists will receive
› Heavy duty Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals you’ll be proud to display
› Promotional social media marketing materials
› Medals and competition feedback will be within one month after event
› One automatic comped entry for the following year’s contest
