Building a Web Registration Platform with Vue.js for One of the World’s Most Renowned Beer Competitions 

Inovum, experts in modern web development, developed a robust and user-friendly online platform for the European Beer Star, one of the most prestigious international beer competitions. The project was built using Vue.js to streamline the registration process, manage thousands of beer submissions, and support multilingual accessibility for breweries around the globe. 

This digital solution enabled the organizers to efficiently handle complex workflows—from registration and beer categorization to result distribution—while delivering a responsive and intuitive interface for users across devices. 

About European Beer Star 

Organized by the Association of Private Breweries e.V. (Verband der Privaten Brauereien e.V.), the European Beer Star has become one of the most internationally recognized beer-tasting competitions since its inception in 2004. Although it started as a European event, it has gained global attention and participation. 

Each year, approximately 2,100 to 2,500 beers are submitted by breweries worldwide. The competition is fee-based, and all entries are registered exclusively online via european-beer-star.com. 

Competition Process 

The structure of the competition followed a fixed timeline: 

— Registration Period: From April 1st to early July each year. 
— Online Submission: Breweries submitted their entries through a dedicated online portal. 
— Beer Shipment: Registered beers were sent to Germany for evaluation. 
— Tasting Venue: Tastings at the Nürnberg Messe.
— Judging Panel: Around 150 international experts were invited annually to judge the entries.
— Award Ceremony: Conducted at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, or every four years at drinktec in Munich.
— Result Distribution: Participants received their evaluation results. 

Categories and Language Support 

Beers were categorized into one of approximately 70 different styles. Over time, these categories were updated and expanded, including the addition of more detailed classifications for non-alcoholic beers. Some category numbers were revised to reflect the evolving industry. 

The platform supported German and English, accommodating both national and international users. 

Why Vue.js? 

Inovum chose Vue.js as the core technology for building the project’s front-end due to its performance, maintainability, and developer-friendly architecture. 

Vue.js is a progressive JavaScript framework ideal for building responsive, modular, and high-performance user interfaces. Designed for scalability, it enables fast development of both small-scale components and full-featured web applications. 

Advantages

High Performance: Vue’s virtual DOM ensures efficient rendering and fast loading times. 
Component-Based Architecture: Modular development enabled easy maintenance and scalability. 
Multilingual Capability: Seamless integration of German and English language support. 
Responsive Design: Delivered a smooth experience across devices for users worldwide. 
Flexible Integration: Vue was used alongside other tools and frameworks to enhance overall system performance. 

The result

By leveraging the flexibility and performance of Vue.js, Inovum delivered a modern and scalable digital platform tailored to the needs of the European Beer Star competition. The new system enhanced the overall experience for participating breweries and jury members alike, while also improving internal administrative processes. 

With a foundation built on cutting-edge web technologies, the platform reflects the European Beer Star’s commitment to innovation, quality, and global reach in the world of brewing.