San Francisco, USA – The 2025 USA Beer Ratings excitedly reveals its top winners, recognizing beers that excel not only in taste but also in quality and packaging. This year’s competition saw strong entries from the USA, Canada, UK, and Mexico, with Non-Alcoholic Beer, IPA, and Hard Seltzer topping the list of most-entered categories.

USA Beer Ratings is the only U.S. beer competition focused exclusively on independent, regional, and national retailers, offering producers more than just accolades—it provides a direct path into the off-premise channel. With a judging panel of top industry buyers, distributors, and category experts, the USA Beer Ratings offers breweries a platform to benchmark their products, receive trade-focused feedback, and gain exposure to decision-makers in one of the most competitive beer markets in the world.

What sets USA Beer Ratings apart is its three‑pronged scoring system—Quality (50%), Value (25%), and Packaging (25%)—that mirrors consumer behavior at shelf level. Entries are blind‑tasted and evaluated not just for excellence in taste, but also for how compelling they are in price and presentation. This ensures that awarded beers truly resonate with what consumers look for—and what buyers seek to stock.

Top Winners – 2025 USA Beer Ratings

Brewery of the Year & Beer of the Year: Juicy Dayz IPA by Gruvi

Best Beer by Quality: Raygun by Other Brother Beer Co.

Best Beer by Value: Indiewave by Ceria Brewing Company

Best Beer by Packaging: Mash Gang Journey Juice by DioniLife

Beer of the Year United States of America: Novo 11º by Pinnacle Brewing Company

A full list of winners can be viewed here.

About the USA Beer Ratings

The USA Beer Ratings is redefining how success is measured in the off-trade beer market. Unlike traditional competitions, it evaluates beer through the lens of the U.S. retail environment—placing equal emphasis on Quality, Value, and Packaging. This ensures that the beer recognized are not only outstanding in taste but also deliver strong value and visual appeal, making them stand out on store shelves and resonate with today’s consumers.

Judging is carried out by a panel of influential trade buyers from across the United States, including professionals from independent retail shops, regional retailers, and national chains. These are the decision-makers who understand precisely what sells in the off-premise channel and what customers are seeking.

Medal range

Each beer is assessed using a 100-point scoring system designed to reflect real-world buying decisions. By weighing quality, value for money, and packaging appeal, the competition identifies beers with both exceptional craftsmanship and strong commercial potential—giving producers a direct pathway to success in the competitive U.S. retail market.

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