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Competition Registration

Read Eligibility Requirements for breweries before applying online.

The registration period may close earlier than June 27 if we reach capacity for the number of entries we are able to judge.

1: Enter the Competition (June 10-27)

Here’s the info you’ll need to register:

• Competition registration now requires that you sign in with your Brewers Association login. Your username is the email address associated with your Brewers Association account.
  • If you need to reset your password you can request a reset email.
  • If you are the roster management admin for your company, be sure to verify that the employee registering for GABF is on your company’s roster by logging into BrewersAssociation.org and going to Manage My Account.
  • Still need to set up login credentials to Brewersassociation.org? Reach out to us at info@nullbrewersassociation.org or 1-303-447-0816
• Brewers Association membership is not required to enter the competition. If you are not a member of the Brewers Association and wish to register for the competition, you will need to reach out to info@nullbrewersassociation.org or 1-303-447-0816 to set up your login credentials to access registration.
• TTB Basic Permit/Brewer’s Notice Number
• Brewery of the Year Category: Based on 2024 barrelage – breweries will be asked to verify their 2024 production information during registration.
• Multiple locations? See this Brewery of the Year Info on why you should consider the new Brewery Group of the Year category!
• Brewmaster/Brewery/Cidery Team name: Up to two (2) individual(s) or a team name you’d like to recognize if you win Brewery of the Year or Cidermaker of the Year.
• Number of Competition Entries: Number of beers or ciders you hope to enter in the GABF competition (for planning purposes only, number requested is not guaranteed).
• Non-Exclusive License Agreement: Read and understand the GABF Non-Exclusive License Agreement fully. This outlines how your company may use the GABF trademarked logo and name in the event of a medal win. (More details on the Promote Your Win page.)
• Registration payment: $185 per entry for BA members / $425 per entry for non-members is due with application, and covers the cost of the first competition entry. Credit card only, no checks.
• After you complete your application, you’ll be able to log back in to your registration with your BA login credentials at gabfregistration.com to cancel beers for a refund by the refund deadline of July 25, or review and make changes until the August 8 change deadline.

All registered GABF beer brand names must comply with the BA Advertising and Marketing Code.

Registration Checklist

• Did you double check your company info?
• Did you carefully read and sign the license agreement (by checking the “I Agree” box)?
• Did you double check the Brewery/Cidermaker of the Year category information? If you disagree with the Brewery/Cidermaker of the Year category shown, please email the GABF team.
• Once you complete your registration, you’ll see a confirmation of your entries. Review all of the information carefully. Should you need to change anything, simply log back in with your BA login credentials at gabfregistration.com.
• Ship competition entries. These must arrive between Monday, August 25 and Friday, August 29. Please follow all instructions here.
• All entries in the Fresh Hop Category must arrive no later than September 26.