Key Dates:

Super Early Bird Ends - December 10, 2025
International Submission Closes - May 22, 2026
Domestic Submission Closes - June 30, 2026
Warehouse Closes - July 10, 2026
Judging Day - July 26, 2026
Winners Announced - August 12, 2026

Pricing:

Super Early Bird Pricing - $100 per beer (now to December 10, 2025)
Early Bird Pricing - $120 per beer (December 11, 2025, to February 20, 2026)
Regular Pricing - $140 per beer (February 21, 2026, to June 20, 2026)

*INSTRUCTIONS IF SHIPPING FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.

It is best to use your own importer or agent to clear your shipment through U.S. Customs. All beverages shipped from outside the U.S. require import documents that must be obtained from your own importer or through import partners that provide TTB / Cola service.

If you do not currently work with a US Importer, you must contact to our partner Importer who can help you prepare the COLA waiver and FDA Permit approval PRIOR to your shipment. DO NOT SHIP OUT TO THE U.S. BEFORE OBTAINING YOUR COLA WAIVER, FDA APPROVAL and DUNS Number. Please note that TTB / Cola waiver charges are usually varying which you can directly pay the service provider that quotes you.

The sender is responsible for shipping costs and any duties, taxes, customs charges, or other fees accessed by your carrier or third parties with whom you contract. Do not ship until the necessary COLA waivers have been obtained from TTB. Please see detailed instructions for sending samples from outside the US on the shipping instructions page.

Quantity Discount Offer

4 to 9 entries: 10% discount
10 to 14 entries: 15% discount
15 or more entries: 20% discount