The Brazilian International Beer Awards is Latin America’s largest international beer competition, bringing together breweries from across the globe in a celebration of quality, innovation, and brewing craftsmanship. Evaluated by an international panel of experts, the BBA offers breweries the opportunity to gain worldwide visibility and earn recognition on one of the industry’s most respected global stages.
02/11 to 06/11/2026
Ready to put your beers on an international stage and gain global recognition?
Before submitting your beers, keep these tips in mind:
☑ Read both the Rules and the Guidelines.
☑ Make sure your beer will be at its best when judged in early November, not when it is shipped.
☑ Taste every beer before sending it to ensure it is free from defects and represents the quality you want the judges to experience.
To learn more about entry requirements, beer categories, judging criteria, and important deadlines, download our official documents and find all the information you need to participate below.
The Brazilian International Beer Awards brings together breweries from around the world to celebrate quality, innovation, and excellence in brewing. With an international panel of experienced judges and a rigorous evaluation process, the BBA provides breweries with the opportunity to gain global recognition, benchmark their products against international standards, and showcase their beers on Latin America’s largest international beer competition stage.
Markus Raupach is a Beer, Cheese, and Spirits Sommelier, internationally respected beer judge, and one of the most experienced figures in the global beer community. He serves as Head of the German Jury for the World Beer Awards, Technical Director of the Greek Beer Awards, and regularly acts as Table Captain at leading competitions, including the European Beer Star and the Brussels Beer Challenge. An Executive Board Member of the European Beer Consumers Union and co-founder of the German Beer Academy, Markus is also the author of more than 100 books and host of the podcast BierTalk. His contributions to the beer world have earned him membership in the Knighthood of the Brewers Paddle (Belgium) and the role of Ambassador for the German Brewers Association.
