First held in 2015, the Oregon Beer Awards have evolved from awards voted upon solely by industry insiders and into one of the most rigorously judged competitions in the world. Unlike other beer competitions, the Oregon Beer Awards Style Guidelines are designed, redesigned, and updated annually to keep categories competitive and cutting edge to current standards and flavored palates. Each beer is tasted and reviewed by at least three separate groups of judges before passing beyond the preliminary round of judging before moving their way up through multiple bracketed style rounds to potentially be awarded a bronze, silver or gold medal.
Non-brewing excellence in the beer industry is also recognized at the Oregon Beer Awards. A group of hundreds of industry professionals votes in the OBA academy awards which highlight individuals, brands, and experiences that make Oregon beer special in categories such as: Best Beer Bar, Best Bottleshop, Best New Brewery, Best Beer Labels/Branding, Craft Advocate of the Year, Best New Beer Destination, Regional Brewery of the Year, and the hallowed Oregon beer Hall of Fame inductee.
Come see what beers take the gold and taste the winners from previous OBA’s with a full tap takeover of the bars at Revolution Hall, and a special 4-tap pop-up bar curated by John I. Haass! Doors open and the red carpet Livestream begins at 5pm. Stage presentations and awards from 6-8 PM.
This years’ awards are presented by Yakima Chief Hops.
2026 Oregon Beer Awards
Thursday, April 2nd doors 5pm, show 6-8pm
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St #203
