In this competition, California craft brews are professionally judged in order to recognize the best commercially brewed beers in California. Judges are selected by a BJCP Grand Master Judge and other respected craft beer industry professionals.
Award winning benefits include:
Check the guide for full instructions on how to enter.
2026 California Commercial Craft Beer Competition Guide
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | Entries Open |
| April 6 – April 15, 2026 | Bay Area & SoCal Drop-Off (InPerson) |
| April 6 – April 25, 2026 | Shipping Accepted (Cal Expo) |
| April 17 – April 19, 2026; April 24 – April 25, 2026 |
NorCal Drop-Off (Cal Expo) |
| April 28, 2026 (12:00 PM) | Entries Close |
| April 30 – May 3, 2026 | Judging: Closed Session |
| May 4, 2026 | Kegs Available for Pickup |
| May 11 | Winners Announced/Scoresheets Posted Online |
| TBD | Brewmaster Awards Luncheon |
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