MN BREWERS CUP & AWARDS
Celebrating the Art and Passion of Minnesota Craft Brewing!
The MN Brewers Cup, presented by Lagersmith, is the state-wide, blind taste-test competition for Minnesota breweries and brewpubs. This event showcases the innovation and mastery of craft brewing in our state. Submissions are organized into categories based on their BJCP styles, and entries are judged based on how well they represent the style standards. Winners are announced at an industry-only Awards Celebration each spring.
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Awards Ceremony Schedule
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Check-in & Cocktail reception
6:00 p.m.: Dinner service
7:00 p.m.: Award Ceremony begins
9:00 p.m.: Event ends.
- Industry Afterparty:
April 9
Fair on 4 (Mall of America)
9:00pm-12:00am.
Park/Rideshare: East Ramp, 4th Floor, New York Section (parking sections named after a state).
Take the stairs UP, enter the mall, Fair on 4 on the left.
(Other doors and entry points will be locked).
The Winning Brews: The winners of the top 3 entries in each category will be announced at the awards ceremony and put on the MNCBG website, and all winners will be sent graphics and a marketing packet to help promote their achievement. All winners in each category will be announced in a press release, highlighted on the Guild’s social media, and promoted at the Minnesota State Fair.
- Party/Cocktail Attire Encouraged!
- 21+ valid photo ID Required.
- Awards Tickets Required. (Awards tickets are not the same as Conference tickets.)
- Can we feature your beer or NA product at the Awards Ceremony? Click here to find out more about donating!
- Please also read the MNCBG Code of Conduct and MNCBG Event Terms and Conditions and share with your teams.
Hotel & Parking
Hotel & Parking
The MN Brewers Cup Awards will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis-St Paul Airport (3800 American Blvd E. Bloomington, MN 55425).
- Parking at the hotel is free.
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✅ Event Location:
Hilton Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425📍 This Hilton is located near the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America. Please note: There are multiple Hilton hotels in Bloomington, MN, and we want to ensure everyone arrives at the correct venue. Double-check your GPS or rideshare destination.