Entry Questions
 

What are the shipping options and where to ship?

Please see the shipping instructions

Are there any extensions to deadlines?

Not usually, but please call the office at +44 204 5199 418

How do I find the correct category for my product?

Please download the category list to browse the available categories.

Are there any discounts for multiple entries or early entries?

There are various discounts on offer throughout the year. Please check our website to see these.

Can you tell me the deadlines?

Please visit key deadlines and pricing for more information

Can I pay entry fees using my own currency?

All LBC Invoices are issued in GBP, 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 https://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.

How many bottles per entry do we need to send?

4 bottles of each entry. Commercial Invoice Clearly marked ‘Sample Material - Not For Resale - Glass Enclosed’ on the outer carton/s escpcially for International Entrants. 

Where do we send my samples?

Please see the shipping instructions.

How do we know LBC received the samples?

You'll need to keep track of your shipment with tracking information and share the Tracking details. We only confirm once the warehouse confirms the status. It may take 7-10 business days until warehouse staff confirms. 

Our samples did not arrive in time/were late for the LBC competition. They are on hold by customs/damaged by courier//late to arrive. Can we still send our samples?

For the LBC Judges to taste your products it is essential they arrive in time. If your samples do not arrive in time for the LBC, 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/Download Shipping/ Submission Label

Invoice and billing questions
 

How will my invoice be sent to me?

Kiindly login > Billing > Invoice/ Receipt. Offline submissions please contact benjamin@londonbeercompetition.com or aakash@londonbeercompetition.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. Confirm with your shipping carrier before shipping and ensure DDP is paid in well advance. If we are contacted to pay duties, the shipper has to pay us the duties. Warehouse or Organiser is not responsible for any payments to receive or release goods. Shippment could be returned. 

Login Questions:
 

I don't have an account with LBC, can I still enter?

No, you'll have to register an account. It will help you manage your Entries, Payments, Results, Marketing Tools and promote win.

Forgot my password?

Use the link 'Forgotten password?'. An email will be sent to the contact email address for your Company's account.

Results and Winners
 

How will I be informed of my results?

Via email your results will be uploaded to your account.

What do winners receive from the LBC?

You can download Digital Certificate, Medal Artwork, Judges Notes, Shelf Talker, you can also opt for Marketing toolkit called as CPGBuyer, Social Media Promotion at additional cost which is available on the website under Winners/ My Results Page.

How do I order stickers/artwork?

You have to log in to your profile. Go to My Results > Order Stickers. You can order and pay online. Artwork can be downloaded from Winners > Medals & Press Image or use direct link - https://londonbeercompetition.com/en/medals-and-press-images-295.htm

Where are my stickers?

Once the order is dispatched from the vendor, you'll get notification to the registered email with Tracking number. For more details: please contact Benjamin via email at benjamin@londonbeercompetition.com or call us at +44 204 5199 418

How will the award benefit my brand?

Our marketing team will send you a free tool kit on how to promote your win, PR campaign, and social media. It will also include how LBC will be promoting your brand all year round.

 

Printing Labels and Rights
 

We are printing the LBC License to Print. What are the Charter Colours to give to our Printer?

LBC 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 LBC Medal Sticker Price and LBC License to print the same?

The purpose of License to Print was primarily arranged for the convenience of Winners that have larger quantities of bottles to add their LBC 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 LBC Medals are issued at, can be time-consuming/not easily accessible.

LBC Medals showcase winning beers and spirits to buyers who are seeking the all-important LBC stamp of approval. Whether you are the Producer, Distributor, Importer, or Retailer, now is your chance to celebrate and boost sales. LBC Winners choose what is more convenient for them to enhance their sales - and order Medal Stickers or the License to Print here...
 

What are the usage rights to LBC Medal artwork?

Is there a restriction on what we can use artwork for? Shall we purchase the License to Print?

Winners are welcome to use the LBC artwork on marketing materials related to the winning products with no restrictions if it's used for marketing material, presentations, website, press releases, trade shows, and any other marketing purpose.

For usage of the LBC materials on Bottles or Packaging/Boxes, winners order either LBC Medal Stickers or the LBC License to Print. Both have no time limit to usage and are based on the quantity ordered. Order yours here

Order of Medal stickers

The order shall be delivered by 2-3 weeks depending upon the order. At times it may take longer due to stock, and customs.Customs in your country are to be handled from your end as vendor or organiser has no control over it.

Shipping of stickers will be through Royal Mail 2nd class delivery or similar for the earliest delivery. For fast delivery, additional charges would apply by contacting the team.

Orders once placed will not be refunded. Orders returned will not be refunded and additional shipping costs will apply for re-shipping.

Is there mandory requirements for Orders from EU Region?

Yes, EORI / VAT number is Mandatory for All European region orders. For France, special instructions before placing the Order:

Effective January 1, 2026, France will only accept EORI numbers linked to the company’s SIREN (9-digit legal entity ID) for import declarations. EORI numbers based on SIRET (14-digit site ID) will no longer be valid.

What is EORI, SIREN, and SIRET?

EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification): A unique number required for all customs operations in the EU

SIREN: A 9-digit number identifying your company as a legal entity in France

SIRET: A 14-digit number identifying individual sites or establishments of a company.

Currently, some EORI numbers are based on SIRET. These must be updated to SIREN-based to comply with the new rule.

What you need to do: Check your current EORI in the EU EOS database.

If your EORI is SIRET-based, update it to SIREN-based before December 31, 2025

Updates are free and can be requested via: French Customs SOPRANO portal (for French companies) Your national customs authority (for foreign companies). If you are AEO certified, no action is needed. You are already compliant.

Why this is important: If your EORI is not updated in time, it could lead to: Import declarations being rejected Shipments held until a valid EORI-SIREN is provided Possible storage or demurrage charges.

General Questions
 

Where will the judging take place?

St Mary’s Church, London, United Kingdom. Please Do Not ship or attend. This is a Closed Event.

*Samples delivered here will not be accepted or considered for judging.

Who are your judges?

Please see the London 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 aakash@londonbeercompetition.com and we’ll give you more details about how to get involved.

Have further questions?

Please call +44 204 5199 418 or email aakash@londonbeercompetition.com