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The world’s most historic and distinguished international beer and cider competition The competition will take place in March 2024.

Founded in 1886, The International Brewing and Cider Awards is the most historic international beer and cider competition. Known as the 'Oscars' of the brewing and cider world, the Awards takes place every two years and has been the gold standard in rewarding the passion and craftsmanship of breweries and cidermakers across the world. Registration for its 2024 Awards will open on 1st October 2023

and close on 1st February 2024. Brewers and cidermakers from all around the world are encouraged to submit their finest beers and ciders for evaluation by a panel of worldwide judges, who are all practicing brewers and cidermakers and are revered within the brewing and cider world

13/03/2026

As per tradition, our winners will receive their medals and trophies during our awards ceremony at the prestigious Guildhall in May in London.
We can't wait to welcome them all to celebrate their fantastic achievement!

See you there?

12/03/2026

A big thank you to the IBCA's team!

Our competition would not be possible without the talent and dedication of our team of stewards!

Their seriousness, respect and care in the collection, pouring and presentation of samples are essential to ensure the technical integrity of the competition.

11/03/2026

Thank you to our judges!

Being a judge at the most rigorous competition in the world is not an easy task, but our international judges have, once again, done an amazing job to choose the best beer and cider in the world.

Special mention to our Chairs of Judges, Rob McCaig and Gabe Cook, for their professionalism and integrity

Thank you, everyone, and well done 👏👏

09/03/2026

Congratulations to all our winners!

We are raising our glasses to all the winners of the 2026 edition of the International Brewing & Cider Awards!
The quality of beers and ciders was absolutely outstanding this year, making the job very hard for our international judges!

If you haven't seen it already, have a look at the full list of Beer and Cider winners on our website https://www.brewingawards.org

06/03/2026

Incredible scenes today at our Medal Announcement in Manchester!

After three days of the most rigorous and renowned competition in the industry, the International Brewing & Cider Awards’ 43 international judges have named the best beers and ciders in the World.

This year again has seen celebrated breweries and cider makers from Sweden to Cambodia, confirming the international dimension of the competition and its prestige around the globe.

The International Brewing & Cider Awards is not only the oldest competition in the world, it’s a professional milestone for brewers and cidermakers worldwide.

Full list of winners for both beer and cider categories on our website https://www.brewingawards.org

05/03/2026

3rd and final day of judging today!

Our expert judges have done a fantastic job, and on this last day, our team analyses the contenders to make sure they have entered the right category. The most rigorous competition in the world!

The winners will be announced tomorrow during our medal-announcement open-to-trade event. Who will be with us to celebrate (and sample) the best beers and ciders on the planet?

04/03/2026

Day 2 of judging at The International Brewing and Cider Awards!

Our 43 judges are judging beers and ciders coming from all around the world! From Japan to the UK or even the US. A truly fantastic work from our experts.

Did you know that all the judges of the competition are commercially practising brewers and cidermakers? Providing entrants with a world-class tasting panel experience.

03/03/2026

Let the judging begin!

Welcome to the 2026 edition of the International Brewing and Cider Awards! Our prestigious judges have travelled from around the world to join us here, in Manchester, UK.
It's day 1 today, and after a few briefings by our chair of judges, Rob McCaig and Gabe Cook, the judging has started.

Follow us all week to see our experts in action. Results will be revealed on Friday during our medal announcement, open to trade.

28/02/2026

Will we see you in Manchester next week for our Medal Announcement open to Trade?

It's your last chance to buy a ticket to join us for one of the most anticipated events of the beer and cider calendar. All entering brewers and cider makers are invited to attend, making it a moment full of anticipation, camaraderie and well-earned recognition. Be among the first to discover which beers and ciders will take home the prestigious medals—renowned globally for honouring excellence.

Get your ticket via this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-international-brewing-cider-awards-medal-announcements-open-to-trade-tickets-1969407909071?aff=Website1

27/02/2026

Still not sure if you should join us next week for the International Brewing & Cider Awards Medal Announcement?
Our Chair of Cider Judges, Gabe Cook, might be able to convince you! 🍎

Get your ticket via this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-international-brewing-cider-awards-medal-announcements-open-to-trade-tickets-1969407909071?aff=Website1

25/02/2026

Did you know?

Our international Brewing and Cider Awards Medal Announcements spotlight both national and international brilliance, offering the trade a rare opportunity to connect directly with the people behind some of the most exciting beers and ciders in the world.
Whether you’re a brewer, retailer, distributor, publican, supplier, or work anywhere within the drinks industry, this is your chance to celebrate the skill, passion and innovation that define our sector.

Get your ticket via this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-international-brewing-cider-awards-medal-announcements-open-to-trade-tickets-1969407909071?aff=Website1

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