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

2026
2025

Our Products

2025

ETA

IPA
95 Points

When Pigs Fly

IPA
91 Points

Thomaston Lager

Pale Bitter European Beer
91 Points

12:43 Sour Series POG

Fruit Beer
90 Points

ETA

IPA

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USA Beer Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

Golden and hazy with a vibrant bouquet of juicy fruits and florals that complement the earthy bitterness and nutty base for a layered, satisfying experience.

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

Category: IPA

TASTED BY:

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Tim Widnes

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Joy Lee

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

When Pigs Fly

IPA

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USA Beer Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

A hazy golden pour bursts with zesty brightness and a balanced blend of bitterness and nutty undertones that linger pleasingly on the finish with soft carbonation.

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

Category: IPA

Where To Buy

Product: ClockTown Brewing Co. 'When Pigs Fly' NEIPA

Store: The Wise Old Dog

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Joy Lee

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Tim Widnes

Wine and Beer Buyer

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

Thomaston Lager

Pale Bitter European Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

A crisp lager that highlights its nutty and minerally grain character with just the right amount of bitterness and a lively, refreshing carbonation to round it out.

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

Category: Pale Bitter European Beer

Where To Buy

Product: ClockTown Brewing Co. 'Thomaston Lager' German Style Pilsner

Store: The Wise Old Dog

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Tim Widnes

Wine and Beer Buyer

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Joy Lee

Assistant Buyer Beer, Wine & Spirits at Grocery Outlet

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

12:43 Sour Series POG

Fruit Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

Bright and refreshing, this sour showcases lively pineapple, passionfruit, and lime peel notes that balance gentle sweetness with a clean, tropical acidity.

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

Category: Fruit Beer

TASTED BY:

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Joy Lee

Assistant Buyer Beer, Wine & Spirits at Grocery Outlet

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Tim Widnes

Wine and Beer Buyer

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

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Clocktown Brewing Company

United States

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Take a sip back in time. Located in the historic Seth Thomas Clock Factory building in Thomaston, CT, Clocktown Brewing Company features a lively taproom for the ages.Here’s to drinks enjoyed in the company of friends and friends made in the company of drinks. That’s Time Best Spent.