USA Beer Ratings

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Super Early
Deadline

December 22, 2026

Judging
Date

July 25, 2027

Winners
Announced

August 12, 2027

Winning Years

2021
2020

Our Products

2020

Gulden Draak Brewmaster

Wood Beer
90 Points

Gulden Draak Quadruple

Strong Belgian Ale
88 Points

Piraat

Strong Belgian Ale
87 Points

Piraat Triple Hop

IPA
81 Points

Gulden Draak

Historical Beer
80 Points

Gulden Draak Imperial Stout

American Porter and Stout
74 Points

Gulden Draak Brewmaster

Wood Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Gold Medal

90 Points

USA Beer Ratings 2020

Best In Show By Country

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

Caramel aromas and easy drinking smooth mouthfeel. Wonderful notes of root-beer, orange peel, and dried fruit. Slight raisin note and finishes slightly candied.

Producer Name: Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Country: Belgium
Vintage:

Category: Wood Beer

TASTED BY:

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Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

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Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Gulden Draak Quadruple

Strong Belgian Ale

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Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

Stone fruit jam, ripe plums, and cocoa. Rich and coats the palate with creamy and lush flavors of candied orange peal, caramel and toffee flavors. Finished like baked peaches and brown sugar.

Producer Name: Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Country: Belgium
Vintage:

Category: Strong Belgian Ale

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Melissa Myers

Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

Photo for: Joshua A Charlton

Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Piraat

Strong Belgian Ale

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Silver Medal

87 Points

Tasting Notes:

Malt notes with a honey flavor. Hint of ripe peach finishes with a touch of tartness.

Producer Name: Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Country: Belgium
Vintage:

Category: Strong Belgian Ale

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Melissa Myers

Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

Photo for: Joshua A Charlton

Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

Photo for:

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Piraat Triple Hop

IPA

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Silver Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

Strong pear and bubblegum-like aromas. Balanced and complex with bitter hops at the finish. Smells like pizza dough or fresh baked pretzels.

Producer Name: Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Country: Belgium
Vintage:

Category: IPA

TASTED BY:

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Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

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Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

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Nicole Erny

Master Cicerone & Quality, Sensory and Education Projects Coordinator at Alvarado Street Brewery

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Gulden Draak

Historical Beer

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Silver Medal

80 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aroma of turbinado sugar and honeydew melons. Toffee and sweet caramel flavors.Finish is long and sweet with a burnt creme brûlée flavor.

Producer Name: Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Country: Belgium
Vintage:

Category: Historical Beer

TASTED BY:

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Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

Photo for: Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

Photo for: Nicole Erny

Nicole Erny

Master Cicerone & Quality, Sensory and Education Projects Coordinator at Alvarado Street Brewery

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Gulden Draak Imperial Stout

American Porter and Stout

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Bronze Medal

74 Points

Tasting Notes:

Malt aromas are biscuity and toasty with notes of burnt sugar cookies and dates. Aromas full of coffee, tasted nuts and lemons. A big beer with dried fruit, caramel notes with a long and lingering finish.

Producer Name: Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Country: Belgium
Vintage:

Category: American Porter and Stout

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Stephanie Vidales

Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

Photo for: Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

Photo for: Nicole Erny

Nicole Erny

Master Cicerone & Quality, Sensory and Education Projects Coordinator at Alvarado Street Brewery

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

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