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 CA State Fair & Food Festival.
- 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 2023 | Entries Open |
| June 4, 2023 | Entries Close |
| May 24 – June 4, 2023 | Shipping Entries Accepted at Cal Expo |
| May 24 – June 4, 2023 | Angel City Brewery: Southern California Entry Drop-Off Dates |
| June 2 – June 4, 2023 | Cal Expo: Northern California Entry Drop-Off Dates |
| June 14 – 18, 2023 | Judging: Closed Session |
| June 29, 2023 | Winners Announced |
| July 22, 2023 | Best of California Brewfest |
Divisions & Classes
Please see the guide for a full list of divisions and classes.
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