Our Philosophy

Rigorous stewarding ensures entrants’ beers and ciders are cared for and served exactly as the brewer requests

Enhancing the benefits of winning an award

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The oldest international brewing competition in the world, held every 2 years, IBA has reflected the changing trends of the world wide brewing industry for over 130 years.

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Excellence is defined by points of difference. The International Brewing Awards celebrates excellence.

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Judged by cider making professionals, ICA is the Award cider makers want to win and consumers need to know about.

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Not restricted by style guidelilnes innovative, emerging and reinterpretations of beer styles are celebrated.

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Contact the International Brewing & Cider Awards

Excellence is defined by points of difference. The International Brewing & Cider Awards celebrate excellence.

The oldest international brewing and cider competition in the world, the Awards has reflected the changing trends of the world wide brewing industry for over 130 years.

Judged by brewing and cider making professionals (truly the Oscars) these are the Awards brewers and cider makers want to win and consumers need to know about.

The Competition evolves and develops with the global industry, accommodating and acknowledging changes in the market.

Our Core Attributes

Originating in 1888, this is the only international Beer & Cider competition built on over a century of history
Open to all types of beer and cider
Featuring 9 Beer Categories with 33 classes and 3 Cider categories with 10 classes, a win in this competition remains truly prestigious.
Diversity and innovation are recognised through the unique class structure and the consensus approach to judging
The Beer and Cider competitions continue to evolve in 2021 to reflect market changes
Judged only by brewing and cider industry professionals
Stewards provide customised technical care and dispense of samples

For media and press enquiries, sponsorship and affinity programmes, or promotional liaison with Award-winners, please contact the above address or email.

Timeline

Registration	November 2025
Registrations close	Entry Deadline Extended to Feburary 16th! Delivery deadlne to March 10th.
Competition will take place	3rd - 5th March 2026
Announcements & Trade Day	6th March 2026
Awards Ceremony	Provisionally, 6th May 2026