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:
Dates | Details |
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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 |
Please see the guide for a full list of divisions and classes.
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