West Coast Best Coast 2026 Info
Account Registration
You can create your account today through Sunday 14 June, 2026 09:00, BST.
Judges and stewards may register now through Sunday 14 June, 2026 09:00, BST.
Entry Registration
Entry registration is closed.
BJCP 2021 Judging Styles
If a style's name is hyperlinked, it has specific entry requirements. Select or tap on the name to view the subcategory's requirements.
| 18B American Pale Ale | 19A American Amber Ale | 19C American Brown Ale |
| 21A American IPA | 21B Specialty IPA | 21B2 Black IPA |
| 21B3 Brown IPA | 21B4 Red IPA | 21B5 Rye IPA |
| 22A Double IPA | WC1 Other West Coast Styles (Custom Style) | WC2 West Coast Pilsner (Custom Style) |
| WC3 Cold IPA (Custom Style) | WC4 West Coast Tripple / Quad IPA (Custom Style) | WC5 Session IPA (21a but at Session Strength) (Custom Style) |
Entry Acceptance Rules
Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 2
Each entry will consist of 2 x 330ml to 500ml bottles or cans that are completely clear of all identifying information, including labels and embossing. Printed caps are allowed but must be blacked out completely.
If bottling your entries, brown glass or PET bottles are preferred. Green and clear glass will not be be accepted.
Bottles or cans will not be returned to contest entrants.
All requisite paperwork (labels) must be submitted with each entry and can be printed directly from this website. Please attach the barcode directly to the bottle and cover it with clear tape. We find the wider clear parcel tape is good for labels.
Please consider condensation when labelling your bottles, for example waiting until the bottle is at ambient temperature before taping on the label.
Be meticulous about noting any special ingredients that must be specified. Failure to note such ingredients may impact the judges' scoring of your entry.
Failure to comply with the entry requirements above will see the entry disqualified. We will attempt to still judge the beer and provide feedback but it will be disqualified from winning any awards or progressing to Best of Show rounds.
Judging Sessions
Judging
Saturday 20 June, 2026 09:30, BST
Awards Ceremony
Jawbone Brewing
Saturday 20 June, 2026 16:00, BST
Past Winners
Judging Sessions
Judging
20/06/2026 09:30, BST.
Account Registration Open
Account registrations accepted 16/01/2026 08:55, GMT through 14/06/2026 09:00, BST.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 16/01/2026 08:55, GMT through 14/06/2026 09:00, BST.