The cup was founded by Association of Brewers president Charlie Papazian in 1996 and is awarded every two years. The competition is held in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America.
A prestigious award, the cup was created by Association of Brewers president Charlie Papazian in 1996 and is bestowed every two years. This honor is typically presented at the same time as the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America.