The Oregon Beer Awards celebrates and promotes the most outstanding beer in Oregon. Since 2015, the Oregon Beer Awards has grown to be the state’s most reputable competition - with over 80 diverse, expert judges awarding great beer in over 29 categories. Medals are awarded annually to a sold out crowd of brewers and beer lovers at Revolution Hall.
The Competition.
The Oregon Beer Awards competition is designed to put beers against a rigorous standard of judging. All beers go through a double-blind process and are judged by expert brewers from around the country. Read more about the competition here.
After medals are awarded, every brewery with beers entered into the competition will receive the feedback from our judges on beer quality, composition and technical accomplishment. Even without a win all entries receive constructive input from judging weekend.
Yakima Chief Hops is proud to be the Title Sponsor of the 2026 Oregon Beer Awards.
As a 100% farmer-owned network, Yakima Chief Hops is dedicated to connecting growers with brewers, while supporting the craft beer community from bine to brew. With several Oregon farms as part of their grower network, YCH is deeply invested in the people, places, and flavors that make Oregon beer so exceptional.
Yakima Chief Hops is proud to celebrate the Oregon craft beer community in all its creativity and innovation, from honoring the state’s talented brewers to showcasing the locally grown hops that bring Oregon beer to life. Together, we’re raising a glass to the brewers, growers, and community who make this craft so vibrant.
Let’s celebrate the passion, collaboration, and community that define Oregon craft beer. Here’s to great beer, great people, and an unforgettable Oregon Beer Awards!
A night to celebrate.
Nicknamed the “Academy Awards of Beer” the Oregon Beer Awards reveals it’s winners each April to a sold out crowd at Revolution Hall. The event is both a raucous reunion of brewers and beer lovers and a notable celebration of outstanding beers and breweries in over 29 categories.
You can watch the 2025 Ceremony here.