2026 Texas Craft Brewers Cup

2026 Texas Craft Brewers Cup

Judge Application
For full details on Texas Craft Brewers Cup judging weekend time commitment, judge expectations and perks, etc. please read this page prior to applying.

Please note: Submission of this form confirms both your interest and availability (as detailed below) for the judging weekend of February 6-8,2026 in Austin, Texas.
Contact Information
Name*

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Address*

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Brewery/Industry Affiliation
Please describe your connection to the beer industry*

I work for a brewery in the brewing processI work for a brewery, but not in the brewing processI work for a Guild member business (Allied Trade, Education, Retailer, etc.)I do not work in the beer industry, but I am a homebrewerI just like beerOther
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Please share a bit about your background, years working in the beer industry (if applicable), homebrewing experience, how long you've been judging, etc. AKA your beer resume.*
Judging Qualifications and Experience
BJCP Ranking
BJCP ID*
Optional, but please provide if you wish to receive BJCP judging points
Other certifications
Ex: Certified Cicerone, etc.

Judging Experience: please indicate which, if any, professional beer competitions you've judged for previously, and how many years of experience at each.*

	Never judged	1-3 events	4-10 events	10+ events
Great American Beer Festival
World Beer Cup
Texas Craft Brewers Cup
Oregon Beer Awards
North American Beer Awards
North Carolina Brewers Cup
Best of Craft Beer Awards
New York State Craft Beer Competition
North American Brewers Association Beer/Cider Awards
U.S. Open Beer Championship

Have you served as a judge for other professional or homebrew competitions not listed above? Please list them here:*
Beer Sensory & Ongoing Education/Certifications: please provide information on activities such as beer sensory and/or off-flavor classes, QA/lab work, and/or any formal brewing education*

While it's not required that all judges pursue ongoing education/professional development, this helps us understand which candidates have particular areas of expertise or sensory experience.0/0
Each judging panel will have a lead judge who will be responsible for shepherding their panel through the judging process. This will include keeping an eye on time, ensuring the proper information is entered into the electronic judging platform, and helping drive constructive discussion amongst your panel. If you are interested in being lead judge for your panel, please indicate that interest below.*

I have served as a lead judge in past competitions and would be interested in doing so againI do not have experience as a lead judge but am interested/willing to step upI am not interested in a lead judge role
Do you have any allergies impacting what beers you can/can't judge?*

NoYes
What allergies should we be aware of?
Judging Availability

We ask that judges commit to a full day of judging. Though we've previously been able to accommodate judges with half-day availability, our competition has grown so that we're no longer able to accept judges without full-day availability. Additionally, priority will be given to applicants who can commit to the entire weekend (Friday night, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday). All judges are required to attend the Friday evening session that includes judge orientation, a calibration round, and 1-2 rounds of competition judging.
Please select all judging sessions you are available to participate in*

Friday 2/06/26 (evening)Saturday, 2/07/26 (full day)Sunday, 2/08/26 (morning/mid day, should be wrapped by 2pm)
By submitting this form I am committing to hold the weekend of February 6-8, 2026 if I am selected as a judge at the Texas Craft Brewers Cup.*

Confirmed - it's on my calendar.
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Judging Qualifications and Experience

Judging Availability