BC Beer Awards

The BC Beer Awards & Festival celebrates the very best beer brewed in British Columbia.

The BC Beer Awards team has once again made the difficult decision to cancel the annual judging and festival for the second year running.

Although vaccination efforts are ramping up in B.C., it seems unlikely that restrictions will ease soon enough to allow us to offer an optimal BC Beer Awards and Festival experience. Both events depend on large groups of people and have many points of potential COVID-19 risk.

We recognize the ongoing impact that the lack of festivals and gatherings is having on BC breweries. But given the ongoing uncertainty, and while it saddens us to have to do so, we believe cancelling is best for our breweries and sponsors. We hope you'll understand.

Thanks to everyone who has taken part in the BC Beer Awards over the past 10 years. We look forward to having a beer with you all in 2022. And in the meantime, support your local breweries and restaurants!

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Watch previous years’ awards presentations and more on our YouTube channel.

THE BC BEER AWARDS ANNOUNCE SALE TO THE BC CRAFT BREWERS GUILD!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING BCBA 2024!

Thank you for making our first year in New Westminster a great one! Congratulations to all of the winners this year. Until 2025!

Be sure to check out the Event Highlights Gallery. The 2024 Winners Gallery will be live shortly.


2024 Beer menu & event brochure


Please click here to see the full beer menu for Saturday’s BC Beer Awards & Festival!

Access the online brochure with all event info here!


BREWERIES: BE PART OF BCBA 2024!


Hit this link to submit your interest to participate in the 2024 BC Beer Awards & Festival at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster on October 19, 2024.

All details are through the link above. Email info@bcbeerawards.ca with any questions


THE BC BEER AWARDS ANNOUNCE SALE TO THE BC CRAFT BREWERS GUILD!

bc bEER aWARDS 2024 TICKETS NOW ON SALE

We can’t wait to welcome you to the 13th annual BC Beer Awards and Festival at our new home at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. The team is busy behind the scenes organizing our judging competition and curating our beer list, more info on this to come soon!

Click the button below the image or click here to purchase your tickets. See you there!


ATTENTION BREWERIES!
ENTER YOUR BEERS FOR JUDGING August 6 UNTIL AUGUST 23


Update Sept 2024** Judging entry registration for 2024 is now closed. Sign up to our email communications via this link

Registration is now open to enter your beers for judging at the 2024 BC Beer Awards. Visit the Brewcomp website to register & for more information: bcbeerawards.ca

Important Dates:

  • Judging Registration is open: August 6-August 23

  • Beer Delivery/Drop-off Window: August 19-August 30 (Drop-off at Hops Connect in Vancouver)

  • Judging weekends are scheduled for Sep 13-14-15, and Sep 20-21-22 in Vancouver

If you’d like to receive our email communications, please provide your contact information via this link


SAVE THE DATE 2024!

Save the date! The BC Beer Awards & Festival is happening again this October 19th, 2024

We have a new venue this year! Join us at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster (777 Columbia Street)

Tickets go on sale this Summer. More info coming soon.

Breweries - please update your contact info using this link so we can ensure you receive our information emails! The first main info email for breweries is planned to be sent on May 28th, 2024.


THAT’S ALL FOLKS!


Thank you to all the breweries and fine folks that attended the 2023 BC Beer Awards!

You can find the FULL list of all the 2023 Winners here.

CHECK OUT the Event Gallery and VANCITY Photo booth pictures!

Missed the event but still want to watch the awards?

check out the Youtube video HERE!


this year's event beverage partners!


INTRODUCING 2023 BCBA COLLABORATION BEER:
“STUDY BUDDY” A DRY HOPPED LAGER

Calling all beer enthusiasts in the city!

The much-anticipated BC Beer Awards Collab Beer is being shipped out to various locations across town, and it's time to raise your glasses and savour the taste of this exceptional brew.

Proceeds from the sale of this beer go to @diversityinbrewing, supporting self-identifying BIPOC & LGBTQ2S+ students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s brewing program + the The @bchospitality, who raises funds to support those in the hospitality industry facing financial crisis due to a health condition.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

Raise Your Glass to Unforgettable Experiences.

The BC Beer Awards is not just a gathering of local breweries, but a platform to bring together like-minded individuals who appreciate the artistry behind every pint. this is your chance to engage with passionate brewers, sample an exceptional array of beers, and expand your palate with
one-of-a-kind flavours.

interested in working the event?
sign up via this link.

BC BEER AWARDS & FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2022 OFFICIAL COLLABORATION BREW, “BACK IN SESSION” WITH PROCEEDS TOWARDS DIVERSITY IN BREWING & BC HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION


 

BCBA ONLINE Merch STORE

Exciting news! BC Beer Awards Merchandise is now available through our friends at Craft Co. Sweaters, glass wear, patches, we have it all for you to rock your favourite beer fesitval!


the BC BEER AWARDS over the years

Want to relive some of your favourite memories of the BCBA’s? Don’t forget to browse our Event Galleries or watch previous years’ awards presentations and more on our YouTube channel.


2024 BC Beer Awards