Last Call: Submit Your Brews and Ciders for Global Recognition at The International Brewing & Cider Award

Time is running out to seize the chance to catapult your beer and cider to worldwide acclaim at The International Brewing & Cider Awards – often hailed as the 'Oscars' of the brewing and cider industry. The registration window for this prestigious event closes on January 31, 2024.

The Awards offer an unparalleled opportunity for brewers and cidermakers to have their creations evaluated by a panel of globally renowned, actively practicing professionals in the field. Committed to acknowledging and rewarding excellence within the brewing and cider world, these experts bring a wealth of experience to the judging process.

With a storied 137-year history, the Awards have maintained unwavering integrity, professionalism, and judging standards. They serve as a well-established platform for entrants to gain recognition on the global stage. Winning a medal or trophy isn't just an accolade; it signifies your product as an outstanding commercial representation of its style. This accomplishment opens doors to worldwide recognition, enhances brand visibility and credibility, initiates discussions with key industry players, and provides valuable feedback from peers.

The Awards actively promote innovation and diversity within the industry, featuring a variety of categories and classes differentiated by alcoholic strength. The International Brewing Awards include nine beer categories with 36 classes, covering Cask, Keg, Smallpack Beer, and innovative styles like Sour Beer, Special Hop, and Wheat. The International Cider Awards consist of three cider categories with 15 classes, encompassing Classic, Flavoured, and Innovative Cider, as well as variations like Rosé, Ice, and Botanical Cider.

Supported by over 30 global companies, including headline sponsors BarthHaas and Krones UK, the 2024 International Brewing & Cider Awards stand as a not-for-profit event crafted "by industry for industry." Many companies worldwide are eager to align their brands with these esteemed Awards.

In a groundbreaking move, the Awards will be hosted at Depot Mayfield in Manchester, UK, accompanied by a public festival – The International Brewing & Cider Festival. This unique opportunity allows entrants to showcase their products at the Festival, elevating their brand's profile before an audience of industry professionals, beer, and cider enthusiasts.

Ruth Evans MBE, Director of the International Brewing & Cider Awards, commented: “We’re thrilled to be continuing our long-term partnerships with so many dedicated industry professionals at this year’s event. As a non-for-profit competition, these invaluable sponsorships enable us to host our esteemed competition and preserve its rich legacy while ensuring that the world’s most talented and innovative brewers and cidermakers receive the recognition and accolades they deserve. With only a few weeks left to register, we’re calling on brewers and cidermakers across the globe to put their product to the test and enter their best beers and ciders into the most historic competition of its kind, to be evaluated by our esteemed judging panel of practising industry professionals on a global platform. Our Awards are a celebration of excellence within the brewing and cidermaking industry, and this year promises to be even more exciting with the introduction of a public festival.” 

The deadline for entries is fast approaching on January 31, 2024. For detailed information about the Awards, including categories and entry criteria, visit http://www.brewingawards.org/. Don't miss your chance to be part of this prestigious global celebration of brewing and cider excellence.