2026 Winners

Announcing the Winners of the 2026 NY International Beer Competition

Thanks to all the incredible producers who submitted products to this year’s competition! 

The New York International Beer Competition was excited with the quality and number of submissions we received in our 15th year.

Arkansas Brewery of the Year
Bubba Brews Brewing Company

Arkansas Pilsner Brewery of the Year
Canned Heat Craft Beer

California Brewery of the Year
29brews   

Georgia Brewery of the Year
StillFire Brewing   

Massachusetts Brewery of the Year
Bent Water Brewing

Michigan Brewery of the Year
Redwood Brewing Company

New Jersey Brewery of the Year
Czig Meister Brewing  

New Jersey Lager Brewery of the Year
Cape May Brewing Company

North Carolina Brewery of the Year
Primal Brewery 

Mead Producer of the Year
Williamson Mead and Brewing

Ohio Brewery of the Year
Sibling Revelry Brewing  

Oregon Brewery of the Year
Full Sail Brewing Co.  

Pennsylvania Brewery of the Year
Wallenpaupack Brewing Company  

Rhode Island Brewery of the Year
Whalers Brewing Company 

Wisconsin Brewery of the Year
G5 Brewing

Belgium Strong Ale Brewery of the Year
Brouwerij Van Steenberge

Italy Brewery of the Year
Hausbrandt Trieste 1892 Spa

Japan Brewery of the Year
Kirin

Poland Brewery of the Year
Zywiec Brewery

Spain Brewery of the Year
Mahou

Spain Fruit Brewery of the Year
La Salve

Europe Non Alcohol Beer of the Year
Daura  Non  Alcoholic

Europe Gluten Free Beer of the Year
Mahou Cinco Estrellas Sin Gluten