Edition information

2027

World Beer Awards

United Kingdom

Organised by World Drinks Awards / Paragraph Publishing Ltd

An international beer programme with distinct taste and packaging-design assessments.

Eligibility and scope

Who and what may enter

Beers must be commercially available through hospitality or retail channels in a domestic or international market. Select the category using the official style definitions.

Limits and exclusions

The entry must meet the selected edition, category, eligibility and intellectual-property requirements.

Official routes / entry windows

Choose a route to view its applicable events and fees. Alternative routes and packages must not be added together.

Dates and milestones

Early Price Deadline

2027-03-30

Taste / Design / Taste and DesignPrecision: dayOfficial source

Taste and design Entry Deadline

2027-05-25

Taste / Design / Taste and DesignPrecision: dayOfficial source

Other international regions Sample receipt

2027-06-22

Taste / Design / Taste and DesignPrecision: dayOfficial source

Brazil Sample receipt

2027-06-08

Taste / Design / Taste and DesignPrecision: dayOfficial source

Local warehouse Sample receipt

2027-06-15

Taste / Design / Taste and DesignPrecision: dayOfficial source

Official fees

Amounts retain the official currency and recorded conditions. Entry, progression, award packages and optional items are distinct. Ruinuo’s advisory fees are agreed separately.

earlyRequired when applicable

Per product Early Entry

278.5 GBP

Plus VAT

Through 2027-03-30; one simultaneous entry

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
earlyRequired when applicable

Per product Early Entry

268.5 GBP

Plus VAT

Through 2027-03-30; two simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
earlyRequired when applicable

Per product Early Entry

263.5 GBP

Plus VAT

Through 2027-03-30; three simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
earlyRequired when applicable

Per product Early Entry

258.5 GBP

Plus VAT

Through 2027-03-30; four simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
earlyRequired when applicable

Per product Early Entry

253.5 GBP

Plus VAT

Through 2027-03-30; five simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
earlyRequired when applicable

Per product Early Entry

248.5 GBP

Plus VAT

Through 2027-03-30; six or more simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
regularRequired when applicable

Per product Regular Entry

298 GBP

Plus VAT

After the early period; one simultaneous entry

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
regularRequired when applicable

Per product Regular Entry

288 GBP

Plus VAT

After the early period; two simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
regularRequired when applicable

Per product Regular Entry

283 GBP

Plus VAT

After the early period; three simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
regularRequired when applicable

Per product Regular Entry

278 GBP

Plus VAT

After the early period; four simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
regularRequired when applicable

Per product Regular Entry

273 GBP

Plus VAT

After the early period; five simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source
regularRequired when applicable

Per product Regular Entry

268 GBP

Plus VAT

After the early period; six or more simultaneous entries

Route: Taste and Design

Official fee source

Materials and samples

Entry materials

  • Beer style, ABV and production details
  • Evidence of commercial sale
  • Taste or design route details
  • Packaging and logistics labels
Official entry instructions

Physical samples required

Confirm the applicable stage, quantity, specification, receiving address and route before dispatch. Use the current official notice; an organiser’s office address is not automatically a sample warehouse.

Sample instructions 1

Quantity and specification
Design only: two units per product. Taste only: twelve at 500 ml or less, or eight at 750 ml or more. Intermediate volumes require organiser confirmation.
Delivery
Cans, bottles and growlers are accepted. Addresses follow registration; use the applicable regional warehouse or route's deadline.
Costs and responsibilities
Chosen carriers must prepay clearance and related costs. Unpaid costs may be recovered with administration charges or cause refusal. Official logistics is separately charged and defines its freight/tax/clearance scope. Delivery to French/Italian consolidation points is not included in international consolidation.
Return and retention
Withdrawn/disqualified entries may be collected at entrant expense under the terms; items uncollected after eight weeks may be retained. Confirm normal post-judging remnants separately.
Full underlying research note (Chinese)

寄样要求:品鉴与设计都涉及实物,数量不同

适用阶段:按2027地区赛道、品鉴或包装设计方向交样;同时报品鉴与设计通常按品鉴数量,组合装另按要求。

数量与规格:仅设计每款2件;仅品鉴容量≤500ml时12份、≥750ml时8份。500—750ml之间的容量未在这两档中明确,须向主办方确认。

交付时间与地点:接收罐、瓶或growler容器;收件地址在报名后提供。按具体地区仓或路线的到样截止执行。

费用由谁承担:自聘承运须预付清关及相关费用;未付费用可能被追收并加管理费或被拒收。官方物流服务另付费,其报价说明运输、税费及清关范围;送到法国或意大利本地集运点的费用不包含在国际集运费中。

退样与处置:对撤回或被取消资格的参评件,条款列明可由参评方自费取回,逾规定8周未取可由主办方保留;正常评审后的剩余样品处置另行确认。

适用范围:2027届及所列现行官方规则;后续届次重新核对。

Assessment and recognition

How entries are assessed

Blind tasting by beer style; packaging design is evaluated separately by relevant specialists.

Recognition and permitted use

Winning products receive the relevant identity and certificate; the official product page may link to the producer's website.

Official sources and verification

This is an independently maintained reference record. The organiser’s current rules govern eligibility, deadlines, charges and the award decision. The review date describes source verification, not a new publication of organiser rules.

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