Exclusive benefit for BA Export Development Program members
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International competitions serve as key platforms to raise awareness for American craft beer abroad and assist breweries with generating publicity for their brands in overseas markets. Export Development Program members are invited to submit entries for judging in the 2026 European Beer Star. Competition entry fees for up to three beers and a consolidated shipment to Germany will be covered for all Export Development Program Members.
EDP Members: Please read all details below before registering.
About the competition:
The European Beer Star Awards, one of the world’s most respected beer competitions, celebrates authentic and high-quality beers rooted in traditional European brewing techniques. The 2025 competition saw 2,202 entries from across 35 countries. American craft brewers brought home 19 medals in 2025.
Event Participation Timeline:
- April 1 – Competition registration opens.
- July 24– Deadline for EDP members to register their entries with both the European Beer Star competition and the EDP for shipment (separate registrations required).
- Aug 4 – Consolidation deadline. EDP members may elect to ship to either the west or east consolidation points.
- Sept 10-11 – Competition judging takes place.
- Nov 11 – Awards ceremony during Brau Beviale.
Entries/Cost
The Brewers Association will cover the entry fees for up to three brands (bottles and cans only) per brewery, as well as the consolidated airfreight shipment and customs clearance, for members of the Export Development Program.
Breweries may submit more than three brands, but any additional submissions will incur a fee of €250 per brand, payable after the competition concludes.
Registration Instructions
EDP members must complete registration in two stages: first, by registering their entries with the competition for judging, and second, by submitting the form at the bottom of this page to participate in consolidated airfreight shipping to Germany. Failure to complete both registrations may result in exclusion from the shipment. Please carefully read and follow all the steps outlined below:
Step 1: Register your entries with the European Beer Star Competition by July 24.
- Review the competition registration guidelines and category descriptions
- Payment instructions for EDP Members: Following registration of all of your entries, use voucher code EDP@EBS2026! to receive 100% fee coverage. The voucher code field can be found on the top right of the Payment & Summary step. Breweries registering more than three entries will receive an invoice following the competition.
Step 2: Complete the EDP shipment registration form at the bottom of this page by July 24.
Step 3: Review competition requirements for entry quantities and competition labeling. EDP members involved in the consolidated shipment are not required to provide a commercial invoice with their shipment. The EDP Logistics Team will manage this on your behalf.
Step 4: Proceed to the Shipping Instructions below.
Shipping Instructions:
EDP members may ship to one of two consolidation warehouses (East or West Coast).
- Deadline: All beer must arrive no later than August 4
- Ship early to avoid delays. Shipments that are late or improperly labeled are not guaranteed participation
East Coast consolidation:
Please download this label and add your brewery name, box/case number, and total number of boxes/cases shipped to each case (1 of 5, 2 of 5…). Record the contents of each box, which will be shared with your tracking information. Cases not labeled properly or arriving after the deadline are not guaranteed inclusion in the consolidated shipment. It is highly recommended that you ship your beer early due to reports of recurring delays in shipping.
When ready to ship, contact edpshipping@brewersassociation.org with your tracking information, the number of boxes/cases shipped (even if shipping palletized), individual box/case contents, and/or any questions you may have regarding this consolidation.
Shipping Address:
ACCEM WAREHOUSE, INC.
Attn: BrewersAssoc/EBS
8 Peach Tree Hill Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039
Contact:
201-858-3899 ext. 306.
Schedule inbound shipments inbound@accem.com
Customer service inquiries domesticwarehousing@hillebrandgori.com
West Coast consolidation instructions:
Prior to shipping (only for West Coast consolidation): Contact EDPShipping@BrewersAssociation.org to obtain the transfer PO# required for scheduling and case/box labeling. Add your brewery name, the transfer PO#, box number, and total number of boxes to your case label. Then follow the steps below depending on your shipping method.
Please download this label and add your brewery name, box/case number, and total number of boxes/cases shipped to each case (1 of 5, 2 of 5…). Record the contents of each box, which will be shared with your tracking information. Cases not labeled properly or arriving after the deadline are not guaranteed inclusion in the consolidated shipment. It is highly recommended that you ship your beer early due to reports of recurring delays in shipping.
When ready to ship, contact edpshipping@brewersassociation.org with your tracking information, the number of boxes/cases shipped (even if shipping palletized), individual box/case contents, and/or any questions you may have regarding this consolidation.
For palletized deliveries, the carrier must contact the warehouse at least one business day before delivery to schedule an inbound appointment. In the request, provide the name of the brewery and that the shipment is part of the consolidation for the Brewers Association Germany shipment.
Sidekick Delivery – Benicia
Attn: BrewersAssoc/EBS
5341 Industrial Way, Benicia, CA 94510
Contact:
Phone: (707) 359-7804
Scheduling inbound shipments ca@sidekickdelivery.com
Consolidated Shipment Registration
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