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

Our Products

2022

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Piratas Cervejeiros Krieky

European Sour Ale
84 Points

Ahoy Matey!

Pale Bitter European Beer
83 Points

Piratas Cervejeiros Shark Bait

Historical Beer
81 Points

Piratas Cervejeiros Krieky

European Sour Ale

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USA Beer Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

84 Points

USA Beer Ratings 2022

Best In Show By Country

84 Points

Tasting Notes:

Cherry yogurt aroma and rose-wine flavor on the nose. Really bright fresh cherry notes on the palate, light character, and thin-bodied. Great blends of tarts followed by a clean finish.

Producer Name: Piratas Cervejeiros, Lda
Country: Portugal
Vintage:

Category: European Sour Ale

TASTED BY:

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John Watson

Beer Judge at Brewers Association

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Melissa Myers

Professional Brewer and Owner of The Good Hop, San Francisco

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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.

Ahoy Matey!

Pale Bitter European Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

Pleasant floral and spicy aromas on the palate. Moderate fruitiness, lavender, and some leathery flavor on the nose. Slightly bitter but bright flavor profile leads to a crisp finish.

Producer Name: Piratas Cervejeiros, Lda
Country: Portugal
Vintage:

Category: Pale Bitter European Beer

TASTED BY:

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John Watson

Beer Judge at Brewers Association

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Melissa Myers

Professional Brewer and Owner of The Good Hop, San Francisco

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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.

Piratas Cervejeiros Shark Bait

Historical Beer

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Silver Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

Bold ginger aroma with a light saltiness and lime flavors on the palate. Big cucumber flavor on the nose. A little hazy followed by a burst of ginger and strong lime aftertaste.

Producer Name: Piratas Cervejeiros, Lda
Country: Portugal
Vintage:

Category: Historical Beer

TASTED BY:

Photo for: John Watson

John Watson

Beer Judge at Brewers Association

Photo for: Melissa Myers

Melissa Myers

Professional Brewer and Owner of The Good Hop, San Francisco

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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