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

2022

Rainmaker Ale

Belgian Ale
91 Points

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Sunrunnr Summer Ale

Other
86 Points

Birdwalker Blonde

Other
79 Points

Rainmaker Ale

Belgian Ale

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Gold Medal

91 Points

USA Beer Ratings 2022

Brewery Of The Year

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

Great Belgian-y notes driven by flavors of caramel, spice, biscuit, floral, and marmalade on the nose. Moderate to high bitterness with a slightly rough mouthfeel followed by a spicy finish.

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

Category: Belgian 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.

Sunrunnr Summer Ale

Other

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Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

Intense citrus aroma of lime with a punch of sulfur on the nose. Crisp and fruity flavors driven by guava and raspberries on the palate. Moderate bitterness and carbonation with a nice and clean aftertaste.

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

Category: Other

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.

Birdwalker Blonde

Other

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Bronze Medal

79 Points

Tasting Notes:

Citrus lemon on the nose with aromas of spice, vanilla, and cloves. Slightly prickly mouthfeel with a nice balance of bitterness and sweetness followed by a dry finish.

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

Category: Other

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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