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Rick Roberts

America’s Top 10 Beer Cities For Beer Drinkers

May 3, 2025 by Rick Roberts

Top 10 Beer Cities

Grab your pint glass and buckle up, beer lovers! The U.S. is a frothy paradise for craft beer enthusiasts, with cities bubbling over with breweries, taprooms, and festivals that celebrate the art of the brew. From hop-heavy IPAs to funky sours and crisp lagers, these 10 cities are the ultimate destinations for anyone who thinks life’s too short for bad beer. Let’s dive into the sudsy goodness of America’s top 10 beer cities!

1. Chicago, IL: The Windy City’s Beer Bonanza
Chicago doesn’t just blow hot air—it pours cold brews like nobody’s business. With over 100 breweries, it’s the heavyweight champ of beer destinations. Sip a hazy IPA at Goose Island, geek out over stouts at Revolution Brewing, or get weird with sours at Off Color. Bars like Hopleaf are practically beer museums, and the Chicago Beer Festival is a hophead’s dream. Bonus: the Siebel Institute, a brewing school, means Chicago’s always cooking up something new. Grab a deep-dish pizza and a pint—you’re in for a treat!

2. Pittsburgh, PA: Steel City, Golden Pints
Pittsburgh’s not just about steel; it’s got a heart of gold (or should we say, amber?). With 76 breweries within and around the city and pints averaging a wallet-friendly $4, it’s no wonder this city topped SmartAsset’s beer rankings. Check out Penn Brewery for German-style lagers or Grist House for funky experimental brews. The city’s 9.4 breweries per 100,000 residents means you’re never far from a tap. Raise a glass during Philly Beer Week (yep, Pittsburgh steals some of that vibe) and toast to the Steel City’s sudsy spirit.

3. Asheville, NC: Beer City, USA
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville’s nickname, “Beer City, USA,” is no marketing fluff. With 28.1 breweries per 100,000 people, this artsy town is a craft beer mecca. Wicked Weed’s IPAs are legendary, Burial Beer Co. brings the dark-and-stormy vibes, and Highland Brewing keeps it classic. Visit the Funkatorium for sour beer nirvana or sip through 100+ local beers at taprooms across town. Pair your pint with Asheville’s vibrant art scene, and you’ve got a recipe for a hoppy weekend.

4. Denver, CO: Mile-High Brews
Denver’s beer scene is as lofty as its 5,280-foot elevation. Home to the Great American Beer Festival, this city pours from over 90 breweries, like Great Divide (hello, Yeti Stout!) and Wynkoop, a craft beer pioneer. The Denver Beer Trail guides you through taprooms, and the mountain spring water gives every sip a crisp edge. Whether you’re a lager lover or an IPA fiend, Denver’s got a brew with your name on it. Pro tip: Pace yourself—the altitude hits harder than a double IPA.

5. Portland, OR: The OG Craft Beer Capital
Portland’s been waving the craft beer flag since before it was cool. With a sky-high brewery density, you’ll find gems like Deschutes, Breakside, and Cascade Brewing, the sour beer wizards. The Oregon Brewers Festival is a summer must, and the city’s affordable pints keep your wallet happy. Portland’s all about pushing boundaries—think barrel-aged stouts or kombucha-beer hybrids. Grab a flight, wander the quirky streets, and soak in the Pacific Northwest’s hoppy soul.

6. San Diego, CA: Sunshine and Suds
San Diego’s 150 breweries make it a craft beer powerhouse, with sunny patios perfect for sipping. Stone Brewing, Ballast Point, and Modern Times churn out world-class beers, especially those juicy West Coast IPAs. The city’s year-round beer festivals keep the party going, and the community vibe is unmatched—brewers here are like your best buds. Pair a pint with fish tacos, and you’re living the SoCal dream. Just don’t spill on your flip-flops!

7. Grand Rapids, MI: Beer City, Ale Yeah!
Grand Rapids shares the “Beer City, USA” crown with Asheville, and it’s easy to see why. With over 80 breweries on the Beer City Ale Trail, you’ve got endless options. Founders Brewing Co.’s All Day IPA is a national fave, while Brewery Vivant channels Belgian vibes in a former funeral parlor (spooky-cool!). Hit Siciliano’s Market for rare bottles or join a beer fest—Grand Rapids throws them like nobody’s business. This is Midwest beer love at its finest.

8. Milwaukee, WI: Brew City’s Historic Hops
Milwaukee’s beer legacy is as deep as a barrel-aged stout. Nicknamed “Brew City,” it’s the historic home of Miller, Pabst, and Schlitz, but don’t sleep on modern spots like Lakefront Brewery. Affordable pints and brewery tours steeped in history make this a must-visit. Sip a lager by Lake Michigan or dive into the craft scene at taprooms across town. Milwaukee’s proof that old-school and new-school beer can share the same glass.

9. Cincinnati, OH: Oktoberfest and Over-the-Rhine
Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine district is a beer lover’s playground, with 70 breweries serving up an average of 112 beers each. This city topped SmartAsset’s lists in 2019 and 2020 for good reason—its craft scene is electric. The Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the largest in the U.S., is a bucket-list event, with pretzels, polka, and pints galore. Whether you’re at Rhinegeist or MadTree, Cincy’s brews are as bold as its chili-topped spaghetti. Don’t knock it ‘til you try it!

10. Bend, OR: Small Town, Big Beers
Bend might be small, but its beer scene is mighty. With 26 breweries and a sky-high per capita ratio, this Central Oregon gem punches above its weight. Deschutes Brewery’s Mirror Pond Pale Ale is a classic, while Monkless Belgian Ales brings Euro flair. The Bend BrewFest is a summer highlight, and the Deschutes River backdrop makes every brewery visit Instagram-worthy. Sip, hike, repeat—Bend’s the perfect beer-and-nature combo.

Why These Cities?
These top 10 beer cities aren’t just about quantity (though they’ve got breweries galore). It’s the vibe—think passionate brewers, welcoming taprooms, and festivals that turn strangers into drinking buddies. Some, like Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, shine for affordability and density, per SmartAsset’s data-driven rankings. Others, like Asheville and Grand Rapids, win hearts with their “Beer City” swagger, as voted by USA TODAY readers. Whether you’re chasing sours, stouts, or just a good time, these spots deliver.

Plan Your Beer-cation!
Ready to hit the road? Check out brewery trails like Denver’s or Grand Rapids’ for curated sipping. Time your trip for festivals like Oktoberfest Zinzinnati or the Great American Beer Festival for maximum fun. And don’t forget to pair your pints with local grub—think brats in Milwaukee or tacos in San Diego. Wherever you go, these cities prove that in the U.S., the beer’s always cold, and the vibes are always warm. Cheers!

 

 

 

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Firestone Walker Anniversary Ale Blended with Local Winemakers

November 8, 2019 by Rick Roberts

Firestone Walker Anniversary AlePASO ROBLES, Calif. — Just as the harvest season was getting underway in the Paso Robles wine country, a boisterous group of local winemakers convened with the Firestone Walker brewing team on September 10 for an annual late-summer rite—the blending of the brewery’s next anniversary ale.

The result is “XXIII”—a limited barrel-aged release that is rolling out to all Firestone Walker markets starting this week.

“Winemakers are practicing experts in the art of blending, which is why we have sought their involvement ever since making our first Anniversary Ale in 2006,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “Firestone Walker Anniversary Ale is super elegant and seamless. The component beers just flow together in a way that no single beer could have accomplished.”

Blended to Perfection

Firestone Walker Anniversary Ale is a blend of six distinct beers aged in spirits barrels, including bourbon and tequila barrels—resulting in a smooth, bold and remarkably complex drinking experience.

To create XXIII, the winemakers were divided into teams for a friendly but spirited contest. Each team was presented with numerous different component beers and tasked with creating the ultimate blend. Hard work and smack talk ensued.

When the session concluded, all of the individual team blends were blind tasted by the group to determine the favorite. The winning blend became the basis for XXIII, commemorating Firestone Walker’s 23rd year on California’s Central Coast.

For the second year in a row, the winning team included Sherman Thacher and Daniel Callan of Thacher Winery, as well as Will Freeman and Phil LaMontagne of TH Estate Wines. They all walked away with the coveted “cardboard crowns” that are accorded to the winners each year.

XXIII: The Final Blend
Stickee Monkee aged in Bourbon Barrels (28%)
Central Coastal Quad
Parabola aged in Bourbon Barrels (28%)
Russian Imperial Stout
Bravo aged in Bourbon Barrels (20%)
Imperial Brown Ale
Bourbon Barrel Helldorado aged in Bourbon Barrels (15%)
Blonde Barley Wine
Velvet Merkin Aged in Bourbon Barrels (5%)
Milk Stout
Tequila Barrel Helldorado aged in Tequila Barrels (4%)
Blonde Barley Wine

About Firestone Walker
Firestone Walker is an innovative California beer company founded in 1996. Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a diverse portfolio ranging from iconic pale ales to vintage barrel-aged beers. The Barrelworks facility in Buellton makes eccentric wild ales, while the Propagator pilot brewhouse in Venice specializes in R&D beers and limited local offerings. Firestone Walker is also the force behind the cultural phenomenon known as 805. More at FirestoneBeer.com.

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Willie’s Superbrew Hard Seltzer Launches Sparkling Pear & Cinnamon

November 8, 2019 by Rick Roberts

Willie’s Superbrew Hard Seltzer Launches Sparkling Pear & Cinnamon BOSTON – Coming off their first place win as best hard seltzer at Fizz Fight, as voted by over 2,000 attendees, Willie’s Superbrew is continuing to innovate with the release of the first cold weather hard seltzer, Sparkling Pear & Cinnamon. Still light and refreshing like a hard seltzer, their new Pear & Cinnamon provides a delicious, warming option for fall and winter. As with all their Superbrews  Hard Seltzer, this seasonal uses only real fruits and spices, with no artificial or “natural” flavors.

“We couldn’t be more excited to lead the hard seltzer market with not only the first seasonal hard seltzer, but the first one crafted for the cooler months.” Willie’s Superbrew CEO, Nico Enriquez says,“This category is exploding, but hard seltzers aren’t known for having exciting flavors. We always strive to do things differently, and creating a gloriously delicious fall flavor couldn’t be more fitting.”

Joining their existing lineup of delicious,fruit-forward, real fruit-centric flavors, Pear & Cinnamon provides a bold flavor with a hint of holiday spice, but remains light enough to be sessionable. “The sweet and spicy aroma of cinnamon hits first with faint vanilla notes,” Head of Production, Jack Delano, describes, “As you sip it, you notice the pear and cinnamon upfront in harmony. And finally, the vanilla rounds out the flavor profile.”

This limited release will be available through February.

About Willie’s Superbrew
Willie’s Superbrew Hard Seltzer is blended with real fruit. It’s gluten free and low in carbs and calories, but we brew with thousands of pounds of real fruits and spices, meaning it’s bursting with real flavor. It’s a drink as unique and refreshing as its origin story. Because after all, there aren’t many places where a goat farmer and a young neuroscientist would meet, but apparently a beach on the Cape is one. Willie shared his ginger brew, and they started selling it at farmers’ markets. The rest is history.

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Belching Beaver Brewery Launches 7th Anniversary Hazy IPA

November 5, 2019 by Rick Roberts

Belching Beaver Brewery SAN DIEGO— An award-winning craft brewery known for having a ‘Dam Good Time,’ Belching Beaver Brewery is celebrating its seventh anniversary. To honor the momentous occasion, the San Diego-based brewing company will be introducing a new limited release beer—What’s In The Hops?! Hazy IPA. The beer will debut via 16-ounce can, six-packs in select markets, starting this week.

“Seven years in and we’re still growing,” said Tom Vogel, CEO at Belching Beaver Brewery. “To maintain our brand’s success, we will continue to grow through innovation, new product lines and operating exciting locations. I’m most proud that many of the original people who started with the company are still here. Learning the business and growing it together has been an incredible experience, and the complete dedication of all of our team members has made this all amazing. It’s just awesome.”

As the production brewing team was brainstorming recipe ideas for this year’s special anniversary release, naturally, a Hazy IPA recipe calling for an abundant variety of hops made it to the brewhouse.

“For the past three years, hazy IPAs have been made to celebrate our anniversary, since we’re a group of self-proclaimed hopheads and hazy IPA enthusiasts,” said Troy Smith, Brewmaster at Belching Beaver Brewery. “This year, we switched it up by incorporating a few hops varieties that we don’t normally brew with, and the result is juicy and delicious. Anyone who appreciates the ‘haze-craze’ will want to get their hands on our new special, limited release, celebrating our 7th year of having a Dam Good Time while brewing.”

Interested in knowing ‘What’s in the Hops?!’ Brewed using Se7en different hop varietals, the limited release hazy IPA carries an intense aroma of pineapple and guava with some subtle grapefruit rind to balance out its sweet fruit characters. Upon first sip, the flavor highlights strong pineapple and stone fruit traits of peach and nectarine, along with some orange and citrus, finishing with a subtle sweetness. This is definitely a juicy one!

Available for a limited time at retailers in select markets, What’s In The Hops?! Hazy IPA marks the seventh anniversary for Belching Beaver Brewery. To learn more about Belching Beaver Brewery and its other beer offerings, visit belchingbeaver.com/beer. No humans were harmed in the making of this beer.

Key Facts
Name: Belching Beaver 7th Anniversary What’s In The Hops?! Hazy IPA

  • Style: Hazy IPA
  • Hops: Centennial, Nugget, Amarillo, Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra, Galaxy
  • Malts: 2-Row Pale Malt, Flaked Oats, Malted Oats
  • Stats: 6.5% ABV; 30 IBU
  • Packaging: 16-ounce cans in six-packs
  • U.S. availability: AZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, and WA
  • International availability: China, Japan, Canada

About Belching Beaver Brewery
Launched in 2012, Belching Beaver Brewery evolved from a desire to make great beer and have a ‘Dam Good Time’ doing it. The award-winning craft beer company is focused on two things: First, have a brand that offers quality craft beer, while also being whimsical and fun to inspire good times. Each Belching Beaver beer release carries its own individual style and personality. Second, make beer for everyone and all palates. From easy-drinking Blondes, Triple IPAs, Milk Stouts, Imperial Stouts as well as sours and barrel-aged beers, Belching Beaver Brewery has it! Learn more about Belching Beaver Brewery and its beers at belchingbeaver.com. 

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2019 Canadian Brewing Awards

May 6, 2019 by Rick Roberts

TORONTO, Ontario – The winners of the Canadian Brewing Awards for 2019 were announced last night during a gala ceremony at the Toronto Westin Harbour Castle, the closing event in a three-day conference that attracted brewers and other industry professionals from across the country.

Clifford Brewing of Hamilton, Ontario was named Brewery of the Year based on the success of its entries in the competition, and the Beer of the Year nod was awarded to Red Racer After Hours Pale Ale from Central City Brewers.

The winning beers in all categories as selected in a series of blind tastings by a panel of BJCP-certified judges are listed below.

European Style Lager (Pilsner)
Gold: Jagged Little Pilsner – Stray Dog Brewing Company – Ontario
Silver: East Hamilton Lager – Clifford Brewing Company – Ontario
Bronze: Red Racer Pils – Central City Brewers and Distillers – British Columbia

European Style Amber to Dark Lager
Gold: Dark Lager – Steel & Oak Brewing Co. – British Columbia
Silver: Raven – Old Flame Brewing Company – Ontario
Bronze: Dingman Dark Lager – Herald Haus Brewing Co. – Ontario

Bock – Traditional German Style
Gold: Ides of February – Henderson Brewing Co. – Ontario
Silver: Grumpiest Of All Time – Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. – Ontario
Bronze: Elevator HBB Seasonal Strong Ale – Hell’s Basement Brewery Inc. – Alberta

Kellerbier/Zwickelbier
Gold: Schwartz – Pump House Brewery Ltd – New Brunswick
Silver: Simple Things – Steel & Oak Brewing Co. – British Columbia
Bronze : POTTS PILSNER – Moon Under Water Brewery – British Columbia

German Style Kölsch
Gold: King Kolsch – Axe & Barrel Brewing Co. – British Columbia
Silver: 1857 – Abe Erb Brewing Company – Ontario
Bronze: 78 Kolsch – Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. – British Columbia

Wheat Beer – Belgian Style (Wit)
Gold: Witty Belgian – Torque Brewing Inc. – Manitoba
Silver: Waterfront Wit – Walkerville Brewery – Ontario
Bronze: Barbe Blanche – Brasserie Tuque de Broue Brewery Inc. – Ontario

Wheat Beer – German Style (Weiss)
Gold: Sundown Hefeweizen – Sundown Brewing Company LTD – British Columbia
Silver: Idyllique – Microbrasserie le bockale inc – Quebec
Bronze: Fahr Hefe – Brauerei Fahr – Alberta

Baltic Porter
Gold: Baltistar Galactiporter – Bent Stick Brewing Co. – Alberta
Silver: Black Mountain Side Baltic Porter – Thornbury Village Craft Brewery – Ontario
Bronze: Fireside Porter – Yaletown Brewing Company – British Columbia

Belgian-Style Dubbel or Quadrupel
Gold: Assoiffé 8 – Brasseurs du Monde – Quebec
Silver: Quadrupel – New Limburg Brewing Company – Ontario
Bronze: Dubbel – New Limburg Brewing Company – Ontario

Belgian-Style Tripel
Silver: Tante tricotante – Microbrasserie du Lac-Saint-Jean – Quebec
Bronze: Red Racer Ocean Playground Belgian Tripel – Central City Brewers and Distillers – British Columbia

Belgian-Style Abbey Ale / Pale Ale
Gold: Mons Abbey Blonde – Belgh Brasse – Quebec
Silver: Grimdonk – Grimross Brewing Corp. – New Brunswick
Bronze: Marigold – Belgian Golden Ale – Clifford Brewing Company – Ontario

Belgian-Style Strong Ale(Pale / Dark / Specialty)
Gold: Dark Strong V.1 – Big Rig Brewery – Ontario
Silver: 350 Orange Chocolate Belgian Rye Ale – Nonsuch Brewing Co – Manitoba
Bronze: Forty Nine Karat (Juicy Golden Strong Ale) – Collaboration brew with Parallel 49. Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company – British Columbia

French and Belgian Style Saison
Gold: Clean Slate – Bench Brewing Company – Ontario
Silver: Boulet Funky – A la Fut – Quebec
Bronze: 3-Point Saison – The Collingwood Brewery – Ontario

Belgian-Style Brett Beer
Gold: Mélange À Trois – Strange Fellows Brewing – British Columbia
Silver: Boulet Funky – A la Fut – Quebec
Bronze: Brett Quad – Royal City Brewing Co. – Ontario

German-Style Sour Ale (Berliner-Style Weisse or Gose)
Gold: Gosé Cuervo Tequila Lime Sour – People’s Pint Brewing Company – Ontario
Silver: Tourbiere – Brasserie Artisanale La Souche – Quebec
Bronze: Limoilou Beach – Brasserie Artisanale La Souche – Quebec

Belgian-Style Sour Ale(Flanders Red Ale , Oud Bruin , Lambic / Gueuze , Fruit Lambic)
Gold: Cuvée Western – A la Fut – Quebec
Silver: QV10 – A la Fut – Quebec
Bronze: Cherry Barn – Half Pints Brewing Co. – Manitoba

Porter
Gold: Clifford Porter – Clifford Brewing Company – Ontario
Silver: Final Bow – Overflow Brewing Company – Ontario
Bronze: The Darkness Porter – Origin Malting & Brewing Co. – Alberta

Brown Ale
Gold: Bear’s Hump Nut Brown Ale – Coulee Brew Co. – Alberta
Silver: Rail Ale – Howe Sound Brewing – British Columbia
Bronze: British – A la Fut – Quebec

Scotch Ale
Gold: Andys Wee Heavy – Common Crown Brewing Company – Alberta
Silver: Wee Angry Scotch Ale – Russell Brewing Company – British Columbia
Bronze: BEER 101 Strong – Niagara College Teaching Brewery – Ontario

English Style Pale Ale
Gold: 9 Mile Ale – 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Co. – Saskatchewan
Silver: Moosehead Small Batch Ten Penny Stock Ale – Moosehead Breweries – New Brunswick
Bronze: Golden Grover – Foghorn Brewing Company – New Brunswick

English Bitters(Ordinary or Special Bitters / Best Bitter or ESB)
Gold: Warthog (English Style Mild Ale) – Big Rock Brewery – Alberta
Silver: Arkell Best Bitter – Wellington Brewery – Ontario
Bronze: BEER 101Bitter – Niagara College Teaching Brewery – Ontario

Sweet Stout or Cream Stout
Gold: Vox Stout Chocolat – Vox Populi brewery – Quebec
Silver: Midnight Kissed My Cow – Big Rig Brewery – Ontario
Bronze: Darkside Chocolate Stout – Upper Thames Brewing Company – Ontario

Oatmeal Stout
Gold: St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout – McAuslan Brewing – Quebec
Silver: Stout à l’avoine – Brasserie Mille-Îles – Quebec
Bronze: Darkling Oatmeal Stout – The Cannery Brewing Co. – British Columbia

Dry Stout
Gold: Black Donald – Calabogie Brewing Company – Ontario
Silver: Stout – Anderson Craft Ales – Ontario
Bronze: Dry Irish Stout – Persephone Brewing Company – British Columbia

Imperial Stout
Gold: Str8 Flexin – Twin Sails Brewing – British Columbia
Silver: Tempest – Amsterdam Brewing Company – Ontario
Bronze: Nokomis Imperial Stout – Nokomis Craft Ales – Saskatchewan

English Style India Pale Ale
Gold: White’s Bay IPA – The Collingwood Brewery – Ontario
Silver: Tin Hat Dry-Hopped – Townsite Brewing Inc. – British Columbia
Bronze: Geronimo IPA – Walkerville Brewery – Ontario

North American Style Lager
Gold: Ides of January – O-PEE-CHEE Lager – Henderson Brewing Co. – Ontario
Silver: 3 Speed – Amsterdam Brewing Company – Ontario
Bronze: Mucho Oro Lager – Barkerville Brewing Co. – British Columbia

North American Style Premium Lager
Gold: Road Trip Classic Lager – Red Truck Beer Company – British Columbia
Silver: Helles Lager – Wellington Brewery – Ontario
Bronze: Paradise Lager – The Grove Brew House – Ontario

North American Style Amber Lager
Gold: Brunette – Old Flame Brewing Company – Ontario
Silver: Millennium Buzz Hemp Beer – Cool Beer Brewing Co. – Ontario
Bronze: Pond Surfer California Common – Town Square Brewing – Alberta

Light (Calorie-Reduced) Lager
Gold: First Light Session Lager – Cameron’s Brewing Co. – Ontario
Silver: Stonewall Light – Cool Beer Brewing Co. – Ontario
Bronze: Jackrabbit (Light Lager) – Big Rock Brewery – Alberta

Cream Ale
Gold: Gold – Big Rig Brewery – Ontario
Silver: Okanagan Lake Cream Ale – A-FRAME Brewing Company – British Columbia
Bronze: Roger That – Overflow Brewing Company – Ontario

North American Style Amber/Red Ale
Gold: Red Line IPA – Torque Brewing Inc. – Manitoba
Silver: Doc Perdue’s Bobcat, West Coast Red Ale – Cowbell Brewing Co – Ontario
Bronze: 18 Karat Ale – Barkerville Brewing Co. – British Columbia

North American Style Blonde or Golden Ale
Gold: La Blonde de L’Anse – Pit Caribou – Quebec
Silver: Bastion Blonde Ale – White Sails Brewing Ltd. – British Columbia
Bronze: Brewmaster Blonde Ale – Common Crown Brewing Company – Alberta

American-Style Black Ale
Gold: DarkHop – OverHop Brewing – Quebec
Silver: Snake Island CDA – White Sails Brewing Ltd. – British Columbia
Bronze: Mhmm, Okay. – Four Father’s Brewing Company – Ontario

North American Style Pale Ale
Gold: Campout West Coast Pale – Fernie Brewing Company – British Columbia
Silver: Forward Progress Pale Ale – Annex Ale Project – Alberta
Bronze: Ten Times Ten – Brassneck Brewery – British Columbia

Wheat Beer – North American Style
Gold: Jerkface 9000 – Parallel 49 – British Columbia
Silver: Rabbit of Caerbannog – Indie Alehouse – Ontario
Bronze: Nine Locks Dirty Blonde – Nine Locks Brewing Co – Nova Scotia

American Style India Pale Ale
Gold: This Must Be The IPA – Cold Garden Beverage Company Ltd – Alberta
Silver: IV010 – Four Father’s Brewing Company – Ontario
Bronze : Iron Horse Trail IPA – Red Circle Brewing Co. – Ontario

New England Style India Pale Ale
Gold: Life In The Clouds – Collective Arts Brewing – Ontario
Silver: Humans an IPA for the People – The Parkside Brewery – British Columbia
Bronze: Freestyle Milkshake IPA – The Collingwood Brewery – Ontario

Session India Pale Ale
Gold: Exhibition – Royal City Brewing Co. – Ontario
Silver: Sidekick ISA – Bridge Brewing – British Columbia
Bronze: Featherweight IPA – Four Winds Brewing Co. – British Columbia

American Style Imperial India Pale Ale
Gold: The Forgetful Brewer – Outcast Brewing – Alberta
Silver: Faces Double IPA – Wellington Brewery – Ontario
Bronze: OneLove – OverHop Brewing – Quebec

American Belgo-Style Ale
Gold: Saison houblonnée – Bièrerie Shelton – Quebec
Silver: Grain Bin Landlocked IPA – Grain Bin Brewing Company – Alberta
Bronze: Sextuple – Dageraad Brewing in collaboration with Sooke Brewing Co – British Columbia

American-style Brett Beer
Gold: Wild American Brett IPA – Field House Brewing Co. – British Columbia
Silver: Dry Hopped Brett Saison – The Establishment Brewing Company – Alberta
Bronze: Mr Natural – Brassneck Brewery – British Columbia

American-style Sour Ale
Gold: Nectarous Dry-Hopped Sour – Four Winds Brewing Co. – British Columbia
Silver: ZAP! Sour IPA – Nickel Brook Brewing Co – Ontario
Bronze: New World Sour – Luppolo Brewing Company – British Columbia

Special Honey/Maple Lager or Ale
Gold: Moosehead Small Batch Sugar Bush – Moosehead Breweries – New Brunswick
Silver: Heist Maple Stout – The Cannery Brewing Co. – British Columbia
Bronze: Moosehead Small Batch Honey Wheat Ale – Moosehead Breweries – New Brunswick

Fruit Beer / Fruit Wheat Beer / Pumpkin Beer
Gold: Anchor Shoes – Short Finger Brewing Co. – Ontario
Silver: Cup Lake Lemon & Earl Grey Sour – A-FRAME Brewing Company – British Columbia
Bronze: After Hours Raspberry Sour – PEI Brewing Company – Prince Edward Island

Gluten Free Beer
Gold: Glutenberg Stout – Glutenberg Craft Brewery – Quebec
Silver: Glutenberg India Pale Ale – Glutenberg Craft Brewery – Quebec
Bronze: Glutenberg Gose – Glutenberg Craft Brewery – Quebec

Session Ale
Gold: Throwback: Belgian Table Beer – The Exchange Brewery – Ontario
Silver: Abbey Lane English Mild – Ribstone Creek Brewery – Alberta
Bronze: Squirrel Chaser Hazy Pale Ale – Yellow Dog Brewing – British Columbia

Experimental Beer
Gold: Red Racer After Hours Pale Ale – Central City Brewers and Distillers – British Columbia
Silver: Fargo – Short Finger Brewing Co. – Ontario
Bronze: BXL FNK – Brasserie Dunham – Quebec

Herb and Spice Beer
Gold: Whistler Winter Dunkel – Whistler Brewing Company – British Columbia
Silver: Stoked Winter Ale – Mt Begbie Brewing Company – British Columbia
Bronze: Coffee Lager – Coal harbour brewing – British Columbia

Smoked Beer
Gold: Prairie Fire Rauchbier – Town Square Brewing – Alberta
Silver: Smoke & Mirrors Imperial Smoked Ale – Coal harbour brewing – British Columbia
Bronze: Gratzer – Bièrerie Shelton – Quebec

Barley Wine-Style Ale(English Style / American Style)
Gold: Gros Torrieu – Ras L’Bock – Quebec
Silver: Bjorninn Barleywine – Brazen Hall – Manitoba
Bronze: Wooly Bugger – Howe Sound Brewing – British Columbia

Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer(Pale to Amber / Dark)
Gold: Mistral Saison – Strange Fellows Brewing – British Columbia
Silver: Clifford Barrel Aged Porter – Clifford Brewing Company – Ontario
Bronze: Beau Bouquet – Matera Brasseurs Tonneliers – Quebec

Wood and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer
Gold: Double Tempest – Amsterdam Brewing Company – Ontario
Silver: Doan’s Brewing Collaboration Barrel Aged Rye Wheat Wine – Russell Brewing Company – British Columbia
Bronze: Nine Locks Barrel Aged Barley Wine – Nine Locks Brewing Co – Nova Scotia

Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer
Gold: Boxcar Tourist – Iron Road Brewing – British Columbia
Silver: They Go Up – Small Pony Barrel Works – Ontario
Bronze: As You Wish – Small Pony Barrel Works – Ontario

Flavored Stout/Porter
Gold: Nutty Uncle Peanut Butter Stout – Dead Frog Brewery – British Columbia
Silver: Bean Me Up Espresso Milk Stout – Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks – British Columbia
Bronze: Everything is Awesome – Backcountry Brewing – British Columbia

Best of Show(Beer of the Year)
Red Racer After Hours Pale Ale – Central City Brewers and Distillers – British Columbia

Brewery Of the Year
Clifford Brewing Company – Ontario

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2019 Oregon Beer Awards Winners

February 27, 2019 by Rick Roberts

The Oregon Beer Awards select and celebrate our state’s top beers in 25 categories, and honor Oregon’s exceptional breweries, bars and festivals in seven additional categories. It is the only statewide double blind beer tasting competition in Oregon. 1090 beers from 133 breweries from 40 cities across Oregon were judged by 85 judges.

Pilsner

Gold: 10 Barrel Brewing East Side Pub – Smooth Talker
Silver: Sunriver Brewing – Czech Meowt
Bronze: 10 Barrel Brewing Portland – Whitburger

German Strong Lagers, Wheat/Rye + Smoke Beers
Gold: Heater Allen Brewing – Export Lager
Silver: Culmination Brewing – On the Keller
Bronze: Buoy Beer – The Decapitator

Light German + Bohemian Styles 
Gold: 10 Barrel Brewing West Side Pub – Baywindow
Silver: Zoiglahaus Brewing – Zoigl-Schwarz
Bronze: Breakside Brewery Dekum – Lucky As Helles

Classic UK Styles
Gold: Crux Fermentation Project – Gramps Ale
Silver: Level Beer – Biscuits to a Bear
Bronze: 10 Barrel Brewing – RedeuX

Golden Blonde & Light Ales
Gold: Bend Brewing Co. – Alpha Blonde
Silver: Breakside Brewery Slabtown – True Gold
Bronze: Wild Ride Brewing – Big Booty Golden Ale

Stout
Gold: Barley Brown’s Brew Pub – Havoc
Silver: Wolf Tree Brewery – Ship Biscuits
Bronze: Bend Brewing Co – Trade War Export Stout

Belgian Beers
Gold: Breakside Brewery Dekum – Basic Witch
Silver: Ancestry Brewing – Belgian Dark Strong
Bronze: Wayfinder Beer – Rumination

Classic North American Styles
Gold: Ecliptic Brewing – Capella Porter
Silver: Sunriver Brewing – Fuzztail
Bronze: Oakshire Brewing – Ill Tempered Gnome

American Sours
Gold: 10 Barrel Brewing West Side Pub – Allure
Silver: Ale Apothecary – The Beer Formerly Known as La Tache
Bronze: Breakside Brewery & Taproom Milwaukie – Passionfruit Sour

Brett + Mixed Culture Beers
Gold: Logsdon Farmhouse Ales – ZuurPruim
Silver: Logsdon Farmhouse Ales – Spontane Wilde
Bronze: Oregon City Brewing – Coming to Fruition: Cherry

Barrel Aged Beers
Gold: Breakside Brewery & Taproom Milwaukie – The Oligarch
Silver: Ecliptic Brewing – Ecliptic + Tesoaria Blood of Jupiter
Bronze: Pelican Brewing – Mother of All Storms

Wood + Barrel-Aged Sour + Brett Beers
Gold: Upright Brewing – Saison Ellende
Silver: 10 Barrel Brewing West Side Pub – Ginoculation
Bronze: Stickmen Brewing – I Heart Wood 2019

Rare + Historical
Gold: Breakside Brewery Dekum – Phantasmagoria
Silver: Wayfinder Beer – Relapse IPA
Bronze: Monkless Belgian Ales – Peppercorn Imperial Wit

Experimental
Gold: Alesong Brewing & Blending – French 75
Silver: Alesong Brewing & Blending – Gose Anjeo
Bronze: 10 Barrel Brewing West Side Pub – Gindulgence

Flavored Beers
Gold: Salem Ale Works – Hootenanny Honey Basil
Silver: 10 Barrel Brewing – Passionate Envy
Bronze: Three Mugs Brewing – Mo’ Honey Ale

Coffee Beers
Gold: 10 Barrel Brewing East Side Pub – C4K
Silver: Bend Brewing Co. – Coffee N Cream
Bronze: Bend Brewing Co. – StumpTHUMPin’ Coffee Brown

Pastry/Dessert
Gold: Great Notion Brewing NW – Luminous
Silver: Alesong Brewing & Blending – Senor Rhino
Bronze: Breakside Brewery & Taproom Milwaukie – Fourth Wave

Red Beers
Gold: Deschutes Brewery Public House Portland – Common Have a Pint
Silver: Full Sail Brewing – Amber
Bronze: StormBreaker Brewing St. John’s – ALTerior Motive

Strong Hoppy Beers
Gold: StormBreaker Brewing – Triple Double IPA
Silver: Ruse Brewing – Interpreter
Bronze: Breakside Brewery Slabtown – India Golden Ale

Dark Hoppy Beers
Gold: Migration Brewing – Cannonball
Silver: Ruse Brewing – Dark Between the Stars
Bronze: Immersion Brewing – Ring the Alarm

Hazy + Hoppy Beers
Gold: Laurelwood Brewing – Kids These Daze
Silver: Migration Brewing – Mo-HAZE-ic
Bronze: Old Town Brewing – Borneo

Sessionable Hoppy Beers
Gold: 10 Barrel Brewing West Side Pub – IPK
Silver: Migration Brewing – Infinite Riff
Bronze: Sunriver Brewing – 20 Klicks

American IPA  
Gold: Sunriver Brewing – Escape from Escondido
Silver: Worthy Brewing – Strata
Bronze: Baerlic Brewing – Punk Rock Time

Beer Doing More
Ex Novo Brewing

Best Beer Festival
Festival of the Dark Arts

Best Bottle Shop
Belmont Station

Best Branding
Gigantic Brewing

Best Brewpub Experience
Wayfinder Beer

Best Collaboration
Terrifico Horror Pils (Wayfinder/Heater Allen/Modern Times)

Best New Brewery
Ruse Brewing – Portland, OR

Brewery of the Year – Large
Breakside Brewing – Portland, Oregon

Brewery of the Year – Medium
Block 15 – Corvallis, Oregon

Brewery of the Year – Small
Ruse Brewing – Portland, OR

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