October 22, 2025, Hong Kong
Entry Questions
How much is the entry fee cost (per entry)?
Early Bird: € 120 per Beer (April 1, 2025, to June 31, 2025)
Regular Pricing: €140 per Beer (July 1, 2025 onwards)
What are the shipping options, and where to ship?
Please send your Beer samples (Minimum 2 bottles per entry, if above 500 mL, or Maximum 3 bottles per entry, if below 500 mL)
The delivery address will be provided by email. Please contact pearl@chinabeercompetition.com
Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Are there any extensions to deadlines?
Not usually, but please call the office on
USA Office: +1 855 481 1112
Can you tell me about the deadlines?
Please visit the key deadlines and pricing for more information
Can I pay entry fees using my own currency?
All CBC Invoices are issued in Euros, however, you are welcome to pay the equivalent amount in your local currency for your convenience. We recommend you refer to a currency conversion website like http://www.xe.com/ for today's rates.
Samples and Shipping
When do I need to ship samples, and what are the deadlines?
Please see the shipping instructions for the full details. Please send your beer samples (3 bottles per entry).
Details of the warehouse are in the Shipping Label when logged in to the account.
Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
How many bottles per entry do we need to send?
3 bottles of each entry, along with a copy of your entry form. Clearly mark ‘Sample Material - Not For Resale - Glass Enclosed’ on the outer carton/s. Include a copy of the completed submission form in the shipment, even if submitted online.
Where do we send my samples?
Please see the shipping instructions.
Can I deliver samples in person?
China Beer Competition recommends shipping samples, but it is also possible for you to organize delivery direct to our warehouse. Please send your beer samples (Minimum 2 bottles per entry, if above 500 mL, or Maximum 3 bottles per entry, if below 500 mL). The delivery address will be provided by e-mail.
Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
How do we know CBC received the samples?
Please email pearl@chinabeercompetition.com or aakash@chinabeercompetition.com to inquire about the status of your samples if you have any questions.
Our samples did not arrive in time/were late for the CBC competition. They are on hold by customs/damaged by courier//late to arrive. Can we still send our samples?
For the CBC Judges to taste your products, it is essential they arrive in time. If your samples do not arrive in time for the CBC, they will not be able to be blind tasted or placed by the Judges.
Where can I print an address label on the website?
Log in > Manage entries > print shipping label
Invoice and billing questions
How will my invoice be sent to me?
If you haven’t received your invoice within 2 weeks, please contact pearl@chinabeercompetition.com
Do we need to pay taxes and duties?
Yes, you need to raise the documents to ship with all charges being billed back to you.
Login Questions:
I don't have an account with CBC, can I still enter it?
Yes, please create your account here. It will help you manage your entries, track your samples, and market your wins.
Forgot my password?
Use the link 'password retrieval' function, and we will send you your username and email.
Results and Winners
How will I be informed of my results?
Via email, and your results will also be uploaded to your account.
What do winners receive from the CBC?
A certificate, logos and stickers, and an online marketing toolkit. Everything is Digital and available on the website, with No Physical/ hard copy.
How do I order stickers/artwork?
You can order from your account area
Where are my stickers?
Please contact Pearl via email at pearl@chinabeercompetition.com or call us on +1 855 481 1112
How will the award benefit my brand?
Our marketing team will send you a free toolkit on how to promote your win, PR campaign, and social media. It will also include how CBC will be promoting your brand all year round.
Printing Labels and Rights
We are printing the CBC License to Print. What are the Charter Colours to give to our Printer?
CBC medals are designed and printed in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key-black) colors onto Silver Metallic Foil. For further orders, kindly refer to the sticker shop.
Are the CBC Medal Sticker Price and CBC License to print the same?
The purpose of the License to Print was primarily arranged for the convenience of Winners who have larger quantities of bottles to add their CBC Medals.
Large-scale usage of License to Print enables Winners to save manpower to add to all bottles by hand, and/or they can arrange their printing more efficiently without needing to find a machine that can attach stickers with the exact dimensions that CBC Medals are issued at, which can be time-consuming/not easily accessible.
CBC Medal showcases winning beers and spirits to buyers who are seeking the all-important CBC stamp of approval. Whether you are the Producer, Distributor, Importer, or Retailer, now is your chance to celebrate and boost sales. CBC Winners choose what is more convenient for them to enhance their sales, and order Medal Stickers or the License to Print here...
Order of Medal sticker
On your first order (only) of medal stickers, we'll add 1 roll as a complimentary. Once the order is placed, the order shall be delivered in 2-3 weeks, depending on the order. At times, it may take longer due to stock, customs.
Shipping of stickers will be through Royal Mail 2nd class delivery from the UK. For fast delivery, additional charges would apply by contacting the competition team.
Orders placed will not be refunded. Orders returned will not be refunded, and additional shipping costs will apply for re-shipping.
What are the usage rights to the CBC Medal artwork?
Is there a restriction on what we can use the artwork for? Shall we purchase the License to Print?
Winners are welcome to use the CBC artwork on marketing materials related to the winning products with no restrictions if it's used for marketing material, presentations, websites, press releases, trade shows, and any other marketing purpose.
For usage of the CBC materials on Bottles or Packaging/Boxes, winners order either CBC Medal Stickers or the CBC License to Print. Both have no time limit for usage and are based on the quantity ordered. Order yours here
General Questions
When and where will the judging take place?
Judging will start at 10 am on October 22, 2025, in Hong Kong.
Who are your judges?
Please see the China Beer Competition Judges section.
I’d like to take part in the judging. How do I apply?
If you’re a trade buyer with a minimum buying experience of 3 years, you are very welcome to apply to be a judge. Please send your details to pearl@chinabeercompetition.com or aakash@chinabeercompetition.com, and we’ll give you more details about how to get involved.
Have further questions?
Please call +1 855 481 1112 or email pearl@chinabeercompetition.com