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.
- Invitation to serve at the Best of California Brewfest at the California State Fair.
How to Enter
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| April 1 | Entries Open |
| May 12 | Entries Close: Nor-Cal & So-Cal |
| May 1 – May 12 | Shipping Entries Accepted at Cal Expo |
| May 1 – May 5 | Angel City Brewery: Southern California Entry Drop-Off Dates |
| May 10 – May 12 | Cal Expo: Northern California Entry Drop-Off Dates |
| May 16 – May 19 | Judging: Closed Session |
| May 27 | Winners Announced/Scoresheets Posted Online |
| May 30 | Kegs Available for Pickup |
| TBA | Brewmaster Awards Luncheon & Best of California Brewfest |
Divisions & Classes
Please see the guide for a full list of divisions and classes.
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