Oxford, Ohio (January 1, 2025) – Registration for the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship is officially open. Brewers can register their entries until May 21, 2025. Submitted beers must arrive in Oxford, Ohio, between May 21 and June 6, 2025. Winners of medals and the prestigious Grand National Champion title will be announced on July 16th, 2025.

The U.S. Open Beer Championship stands out as the only competition that includes licensed breweries alongside the American Homebrewers Association’s (AHA) National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal winners. In 2024, breweries from across the United States—spanning Alaska to Florida—submitted more than 9,000 beers across 170+ styles.

Blind Judging in a Unique Venue
The U.S. Open uses blind judging to select category winners, ensuring impartiality and excellence. The judging takes place in the competition’s exclusive event center, a 6,000-square-foot Amish barn, equipped with two beer coolers, judging stations, and serving areas. All beer entries are refrigerated within 24 hours of arriving at the facility.

Call for Entries
Shipping Dates: May 17–31, 2024
Entry Limit: Maximum of 10 beers per brewery and 10 Non-Alcoholic beers per brewery.
Entry Fee: $85 per submission
Grand National Eligibility: Breweries submitting five or more beers are eligible for the Grand National Champion award.
Registration: Entry forms and detailed rules are available at usopenbeer.com/registration.

Over 170 categories and subcategories will be judged this year, with winners receiving the iconic U.S. Open beer stein medal for first, second, and third places. The top 10 breweries will be highlighted on BeerInfo.com, and the nation’s best brewery will claim the coveted Grand National Championship Cup.

AHA National Homebrew Entries
Since 2009, the U.S. Open has partnered with the AHA to include the gold medal winners from the 2024 National Homebrew Competition. Homebrewers often achieve medals in this prestigious event, showcasing their talent alongside professional breweries.

Charity Category: Pink Boots Blend
The U.S. Open has collaborated with the Pink Boots Society since 2022. This partnership includes a special hop blend developed with Yakima Chief Hops to support the Pink Boots Scholarship Fund. Beers brewed with this blend are eligible for the charity category.

The U.S. Open Beer Championship has donated over $10,000 to the Pink Boots Society.  The Pink Boots Society aims to empower women and non-binary individuals in the alcoholic beverage industry through education and career development opportunities.