Competition procedure
The European Craft Beer Cup is an international awards for
craft beer. Different beers from Central Europe and beyond will participate in 2024.
THE BEER CUP
The European Craft Beer Cup honors locally
crafted beers that best satisfy the criteria
concerned. It is a unique competition of its kind
in Europe. The three best beers from each beer
category are awarded a gold, silver, or bronze
award. There is also an award for “Best in Show”
based on the judges overall favorite beer in the
competition.
BEER CUP STYLES
A prize is awarded for the three best beers in
each category. These include: Pale Lager, Pale
Ale, Sour Ale, IPA/DIPA, Wheat Beer, Porters and
Stouts, Open category (any beer style not
included in the categories above)
THE BEER CUP JUDGES
The judges are an independent collection of
experienced beer experts, craft brewers and
cicerones from around the world. The beers that
have been sent in will be judged in a blind
tasting.
AWARD CEREMONY & WINNERS’ NIGHT
The prizes are awarded to the winners of the European Craft Beer Cup and the Best in Show
competition during a festive ceremony at the conclusion of the Central European Brewers Conference (CEBC) in Budapest which is open to
the public and press.
ENTRY GUIDELINES
- Registration can only be processed if the payment procedure is completed and registration data form submitted within the stated timeframe.
- Each entrant accepts the conditions of the competition, there is no legal entitlement to a prize.
- The organizers take no responsibility for any breakages.
THE EXPERT TASTING PROCEDURE
The judging will take place on January 24th, 2024.
The judges also reserves the right not to award certain category prizes or all prizes in a category. The key criteria is beer quality.
The winners award ceremony will be held at the end of the CEBC on January 26th, 2024.
Prize winners only will be published, lists of participants may be disclosed.
