FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Ohio Craft Brewers Cup?

The Ohio Craft Brewers Cup is an annual competition showcasing the best beers in Ohio. Our panel of judges consisting of Ohio's professional brewers award bronze, silver and gold medals to the three highest quality beers in each of the twenty-nine categories. A Best of Show medal is awarded to the most impressive Gold Medal winner as well as Best of Class Awards for brewery size and region. 

How do I enter my brewery into the Ohio Craft Brewers Cup?

Ohio breweries of all sizes are encouraged to apply. To enter your brewery into this year's Cup, please submit a REGISTRATION FORM.

Is there a brewery size-requirement to enter?

No, all breweries from large to nano are encouraged to apply.

Is there a fee to enter?

Yes, a fee of $60 per beer entry is required to secure your position in this year's Cup.

How many beers may be included by each brewery? How many should I send?

Entries are limited to 10 beers per brewery. Please send (4) 12 oz Cans/Bottles of each entry. 

How many categories are included? What are they?

The Ohio Craft Brewers Cup includes twenty-seven different categories. To view a list of this year's categories, please visit our homepage HERE.