The California State Fair Commercial Craft Brew competition was established in 1995 as an expansion of the prestigious Home Brew competition. 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:
- Top awards are featured in the Best of California Magazine
- Best of Show beer will be purchased and featured in the beer garden for the entire run of the California State Fair.
- Invitation to attend the Brewmaster Award Luncheon.
How to Enter
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| March 31 | Entries Open |
| May 10 | Entries Close: Nor-Cal & So-Cal |
| April 14 – May 10 | Shipping Entries Accepted at Cal Expo |
| April 14 – April 26 | Angel City Brewery: Southern California Entry Drop-Off Dates |
| April 24 – April 26 & May 8 – May 10 | Cal Expo: Northern California Entry Drop-Off Dates |
| May 15 – May 18 | Judging: Closed Session |
| May 26 | Winners Announced/Scoresheets Posted Online |
| May 29 | Kegs Available for Pickup |
| TBA | Brewmaster Awards Luncheon |
Divisions & Classes
Please see the guide for a full list of divisions and classes.
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