{"id":350,"date":"2021-04-16T05:48:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T05:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.brewerscupofca.com\/?page_id=350"},"modified":"2024-02-15T10:10:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T18:10:57","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brewerscupofca.com\/competition\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e7e4e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1280px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"--fontsize: 34; line-height: 1.47;\" data-fontsize=\"34\" data-lineheight=\"49.98px\">Registering<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How do I enter the competition?<\/strong><br \/>We\u2019ve made it easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/enter.brewerscupofca.com\/?_ga=2.125656906.1114424255.1703610330-862773525.1699990733\">register online<\/a>. You can read the list of competition rules and regulations <a href=\"https:\/\/enter.brewerscupofca.com\/?_ga=2.244599685.1662993514.1665071209-2051852570.1664419679\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What key dates should I be aware of? <br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"m_1742015470557523186gmail-m-1238778965215094489msolistparagraph\">Registration Open (<a href=\"https:\/\/enter.brewerscupofca.com\/\">Register Here<\/a>)<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li class=\"m_1742015470557523186gmail-m-1238778965215094489msolistparagraph\">Early Bird Registration Dates (and Cost) \u2013 <b>December 22, 2023 &#8211; January 14, 2024 (Cost $65)<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"m_1742015470557523186gmail-m-1238778965215094489msolistparagraph\">Standard Registration Dates (and Cost) <b>&#8211; January 15, 2024 &#8211; January 31, 2024 (Cost: $75)<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"m_1742015470557523186gmail-m-1238778965215094489msolistparagraph\">Online Entry &amp; Fee Deadline <b>\u2013 January 31, 2024<\/b><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li class=\"m_1742015470557523186gmail-m-1238778965215094489msolistparagraph\">Entry Delivery Deadline to Sacramento for Judging \u2013 <b>February 23, 2024<\/b><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li class=\"m_1742015470557523186gmail-m-1238778965215094489msolistparagraph\">Judging: <b>February 29 &#8211; March 3 <\/b>in Sacramento. <a href=\"https:\/\/enter.brewerscupofca.com\/\">Register Now!<\/a><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li class=\"m_1742015470557523186gmail-m-1238778965215094489msolistparagraph\">Kegs Available for Pickup <b>TBD<\/b><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li class=\"m_1742015470557523186gmail-m-1238778965215094489msolistparagraph\">Ceremony<b> &#8211; March 13, 2024 at The Crest Theatre in Sacramento<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How much does it cost to register? <\/strong><br \/>Early bird pricing is $65. Price increases on January 15, 2024.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Where do I drop off my entries? <\/strong><br \/>There will be regional drop off locations across the state. All entries must arrive to Touchstone Brewing (116 N. 16th St. #100, Sacramento) by Friday, February 23.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Bay Area <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Barebottle Brewing Company (1525 Cortland Ave, San Francisco) | Feb. 12-16, 9 AM &#8211; 4 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><b>Central Coast<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Liquid Gravity Brewing Company (675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo) |10AM-6 PM<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Topa Topa Brewing Company (4880 Colt Street, Ventura) | Mon-Fri, 8 AM &#8211; 4 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inland Empire <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Route 30 Brewing (11620 Sterling Ave, Suite C, Riverside) | Mon &#8211; Fri, 9AM-6PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Angeles <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Los Angeles Ale Works (12918 Cerise Ave., Hawthorne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orange County <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiant Beer Co. (1566 W. Lincoln Ave, Anaheim) | Mon. 2\/19 &amp; Tuesday 2\/20, 9AM-9PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Sacramento<br \/><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Touchstone Brewing Co. (116 N 16th St. Suite 100, Sacramento) | Mon-Tues 7 AM &#8211; 3 PM, Wed &#8211; Fri 7 AM &#8211; 10 PM, Sat 1-6 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>San Diego\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Coronado Brewing Company (5245 Lovelock Street, San Diego) |\u00a0 2\/12-2\/16, 5 AM &#8211; 1 PM\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Can I still participate if I\u2019m not a member of my local Brewers Guild? <br \/><\/strong>Absolutely.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How many categories are there? <br \/><\/strong>We use Brewers Association styles. You can view the full list of categories <a href=\"https:\/\/enter.brewerscupofca.com\/index.php?section=entry&amp;_ga=2.159773309.1114424255.1703610330-862773525.1699990733\">here<\/a>. The head judge reserves the right to combine classes when the number of entries warrants or otherwise necessary.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How will beers be judged? <br \/><\/strong>The Brewers Cup of California will use the American system of judging. This competition will follow the BJCP Competition Standards and is BJCP sanctioned.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">All judging will be double-blind. Entries will be cold stored until judging time. Judging will be overseen by a Lead Judge whose decisions will stand.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Brewery of the Year shall be determined by the following medal point totals:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Gold = 8 pts. Silver = 4 pts. Bronze = 2 pts.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hard seltzer and kombucha will not count toward Brewery of the Year and are not eligible for Best of Show.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In case of a tie, Brewery of the Year will be determined by the strength (number of entries) of the category the beer was entered.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What type of awards will be given? <br \/><\/strong>The Brewers Cup of California medals for excellence in 65 categories and does not necessarily award medals to the top three finishers in a particular category. When judges decide that a category contains three excellent examples of the style, they award gold, silver, and bronze medals for the first, second, and third place beers, respectively. If judges believe that no beer in the category meets the quality and style accuracy criteria, they may elect not to award a medal. Judges may award a silver or a bronze medal and yet not award a gold medal in a category. The award criteria are as follows:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Gold: A world-class beer that accurately exemplifies the specified style, displaying the proper balance of taste, aroma, and appearance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Silver: An excellent beer that may vary slightly from style parameters while maintaining close adherence to the style and displaying excellent taste, aroma, and appearance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bronze: A fine example of the style that may vary slightly from style parameters and\/or have minor deviations in taste, aroma, or appearance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Other awards include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Brewers Cup of California Best of Show<\/strong>: Awarded to the brewery with the highest-rated beer, overall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Brewery of The Year<\/strong>: Awarded to the brewery that received the most awards, overall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Guild of The Year<\/strong>: Awarded to the Brewers Guild whose members garnered the most awards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Pioneer Award<\/strong>: Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to California\u2019s craft beer industry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" style=\"--fontsize: 34; line-height: 1.47;\" data-fontsize=\"34\" data-lineheight=\"49.98px\">Judging<\/h2>\n<p><b>How do I register as a judge or steward? <br \/><\/b>Visit the registration site at <a href=\"https:\/\/enter.brewerscupofca.com\">enter.brewerscupofca.com<\/a>, click the register menu item, and choose judge or steward in the drop down menu.<\/p>\n<p><b>When and where will judging take place? <br \/><\/b>Judging will take place February 29 &#8211; March 3, 2024 in Sacramento. To register as a judge or steward, sign-up <a href=\"https:\/\/enter.brewerscupofca.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>How are you addressing COVID-19 concerns during the judging process?<\/b><b> <br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will follow all federal, state and county COVID-19 precautions.<\/span><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>When and where will the awards ceremony be held?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">The awards ceremony is a closed to the public. 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