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

2020

Our Products

2020

ABK Schwarz Lagerbier

International Lager
90 Points

ABK Rose Frisch

Fruit Beer
74 Points

ABK Edel Spezialbier

International Lager
73 Points

ABK Hell Das Blaue

International Lager
71 Points

ABK Pils

International Lager
71 Points

ABK Schwarz Lagerbier

International Lager

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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:

Rich viscosity here with noes of toasted nuts and cooked tomatoes. This beer is flavorful with notes of molasses and pecans.

Producer Name: Aktien Brewery of Kaufbeuren
Country: Germany
Vintage:

Category: International Lager

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.

ABK Rose Frisch

Fruit Beer

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Bronze Medal

74 Points

Tasting Notes:

Sweet in aromas and then finishes tart. This beer is kinda funky with musky notes and a really intense finish.

Producer Name: Aktien Brewery of Kaufbeuren
Country: Germany
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

Photo for: Melissa Myers

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.

ABK Edel Spezialbier

International Lager

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Bronze Medal

73 Points

Tasting Notes:

Nose is clean with grain and cereal aromas. Palate has a grainy sweetness but with a clean finish. A slight fresh mushroom flavor as well as some sweetness linger into the finish.

Producer Name: Aktien Brewery of Kaufbeuren
Country: Germany
Vintage:

Category: International Lager

TASTED BY:

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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

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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.

ABK Hell Das Blaue

International Lager

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

71 Points

Tasting Notes:

Nice aromatics with a grain sweetness. Finishes with some bitter hops but overall a little on the sweet side. Flavors of black pepper linger on the finish.

Producer Name: Aktien Brewery of Kaufbeuren
Country: Germany
Vintage:

Category: International Lager

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Nicole Erny

Nicole Erny

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

Photo for: Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

Photo for: Stephanie Vidales

Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

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

ABK Pils

International Lager

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

71 Points

Tasting Notes:

Strong honey and fruitcake like aromas. Finished dry but is a little richer on the palate than the nose gives off.

Producer Name: Aktien Brewery of Kaufbeuren
Country: Germany
Vintage:

Category: International Lager

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Nicole Erny

Nicole Erny

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

Photo for: Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

Photo for: Stephanie Vidales

Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

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

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