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

Our Products

2020

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West Berkeley Pils

Pale Bitter European Beer
81 Points

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Autoshop

IPA
80 Points

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Frog On Bicycle

IPA
79 Points

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Antifreeze

IPA
78 Points

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Champ Rochaux

Fruit Beer
78 Points

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Pineapple Jardin

Fruit Beer
76 Points

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Maison de Campagne

Strong Belgian Ale
75 Points

West Berkeley Pils

Pale Bitter European Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

Very pleasant herbal and graham cracker notes. Nose expresses primarily grain or cereal aromas.

Producer Name: Gilman Brewing Company
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: Pale Bitter European Beer

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.

Autoshop

IPA

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

80 Points

Tasting Notes:

Fresh aromas of fruit with a slight bitterness finish on the palate. This beer is bitter and tart.

Producer Name: Gilman Brewing Company
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: IPA

TASTED BY:

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Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

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Nicole Erny

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

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Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

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

Frog On Bicycle

IPA

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

79 Points

Tasting Notes:

Citrus notes with grapefruit. A floral complexity on the palate. Overall balanced and refreshing.

Producer Name: Gilman Brewing Company
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: IPA

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

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

Antifreeze

IPA

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

78 Points

Tasting Notes:

Tropical nose expresses grapefruit, guava and pineapple. Nice creamy mouthfeel.

Producer Name: Gilman Brewing Company
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: IPA

TASTED BY:

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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

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Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

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

Champ Rochaux

Fruit Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

78 Points

Tasting Notes:

Strong aromas of white pepper, orange, mango, and cherries. A slight tart flavor but finishes dry and balanced.

Producer Name: Gilman Brewing Company
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: Fruit Beer

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.

Pineapple Jardin

Fruit Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

76 Points

Tasting Notes:

This beer is extremely tart with underripe citrus notes of pineapple and mangoes. Sour and would benefit from pairing alongside fried food or a cheese board with jams.

Producer Name: Gilman Brewing Company
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: Fruit 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.

Maison de Campagne

Strong Belgian Ale

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

75 Points

Tasting Notes:

Peppery sweet aromas and flavors. Some complex flavors though. Moderate texture that coats the palate. Spiciness on the finish is nice and refreshing.

Producer Name: Gilman Brewing Company
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: Strong Belgian Ale

TASTED BY:

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Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

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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.

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