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

2022
2021

Our Products

2021

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Rainmaker Ale

Belgian Ale
89 Points

Whiled Away IPA

IPA
86 Points

Nightswimmer Stout

Dark British Beer
86 Points

Birdwalker Blonde

Trappist Ale
79 Points

Rainmaker Ale

Belgian Ale

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USA Beer Ratings 2021

Silver Medal

89 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine and daisies. The palate has tones of citruses like orange peel, lemon rind, and grapefruit juice. Would be a great pairing alongside fried foods.

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

Category: Belgian Ale

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Jacob Brown

Head Sommelier at Lazy Bear, San Francisco

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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.

Whiled Away IPA

IPA

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USA Beer Ratings 2021

Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

A very creamy and tropical beer with aromas of grapefruit candy and citrus peels. The palate is coated with notes of orange creamsicle and finishes with intense grapefruit.

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

Category: IPA

TASTED BY:

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Jacob Brown

Head Sommelier at Lazy Bear, San Francisco

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Melissa Myers

Professional Brewer and Owner of The Good Hop, San Francisco

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Daniel Obrien

Dan O'brien

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

Nightswimmer Stout

Dark British Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2021

Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

Beautiful nutty beer with flavors of candied walnuts, roasted peanuts and bitter cold brew coffee. A nice creamy mouth feel with notes of espresso, dried mango and roasted malt.

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

Category: Dark British Beer

TASTED BY:

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Melissa Myers

Professional Brewer and Owner of The Good Hop, San Francisco

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Jacob Brown

Head Sommelier at Lazy Bear, San Francisco

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Daniel Obrien

Dan O'brien

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

Birdwalker Blonde

Trappist Ale

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USA Beer Ratings 2021

Bronze Medal

79 Points

Tasting Notes:

A floral nose of honeysuckle, violets and fresh daisies. The palate is driven by tropical fruit notes of mango, banana, and papaya with layers of fresh biscuit nuances. Light and warm spices linger on the palate.

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

Category: Trappist Ale

TASTED BY:

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Leah Scurto

Champion pizza and Beer Buyer

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Nathan 2 Smith

Beer Expert

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Nicole 2 Erny

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Daniel Pendleton

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

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