NY State Craft Beer Competition

To make a great craft beer you bring all of your artistry, dedication, science and passion to the table. We bring the most respected judges from the industry to the other side of that table.

OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS IN YOUR BREWERY AND HELP YOU SELL MORE GREAT BEER!

 

Our Judges

WE HAVE THE BEST JUDGES. Our judges include the most influential people in the NY beer industry, including Brewmasters, Cicerones, BJCP judges, educators, retailers, and industry writers and consultants.

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Entry Classes

Here is the Competition Style Guide (click here).       Also, Please review the new Labeling, Notes, and Packing Guidelines.

    Light Lagers - Traditional

    Light Lagers - Modern & Contemporary

    Amber and Dark Lagers

    Wheat Beer (American, Wit, Hefe)

    Golden/Blonde Ale (American, Kolsch, Cream Ale)

    Amber/Red Ale (British, American, Irish, Scottish)

    Pale Ale

    Hazy Pale Ale

    American IPA

    Hazy IPA

    American IPA Variations

    American DIPA

    Hazy DIPA

    Barrel Aged Sour

    Barrel Aged (non-Sour)

    Belgian Farmhouse

    Belgian Other (Trappist, Strong, etc.)

    Experimental

    Fruit and Vegetable Beer (non-sour)

    Coffee, Chocolate, Spice & Other Adjunct Beer (non-sour)

    Fruit and Vegetable Beer (sour)

    Coffee, Chocolate, Spice & Other Adjunct Beer (sour)

    Brown Ale (American & British)

    Porter (Non Imperial)

    Stout (Non Imperial)

    Imperial Stout and Porter

    Strong Ale (non-Belgian)

    Kettle and Simple Sours

    Wild and Sour Ale