Canada's Premier Beer Competition run by the Canadian Craft Brewers Association.
The Canada Beer Cup is a nationally recognized beverage competition that evaluates thousands of beers and ciders through structured, style-based judging.
Through our partnership with the Canada Beer Cup, cider producers gain access to a professionally administered competition platform while also becoming eligible for the Canadian Cider Awards.
The Canada Beer Cup is designed to:
Judging panels include experienced beverage professionals who assess entries based on style adherence, technical quality, balance, and overall execution.
Submitting cider through the Canada Beer Cup provides producers with:
This dual-recognition structure ensures producers maximize the value of a single submission.
The Canada Beer Cup utilizes blind tasting procedures and structured scoring criteria to ensure fairness and consistency that aligns with the international Beer Judging Competition Program (BJCP).
Entries are evaluated on:
Top-performing entries are recognized with medal placements and are reviewed for Canadian Cider Awards eligibility.
The Canada Beer Cup maintains its own submission timelines, category definitions, and eligibility requirements. Producers should review the official competition guidelines prior to submitting.
