MN BREWERS CUP & AWARDS
Celebrating the Art and Passion of Minnesota Craft Brewing!
The MN Brewers Cup 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.
2026 COMPETITION REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
- Anthony Jennings, Co-Host of Black Brewers Podcast and Production/Bartender at Wooden Ship Brewing Company
- Dan Beaubien, Owner and Host of A One Pint Stand
- Elle Rhodes, Co-Founder & Director of Brewing Change Collaborative and Director of Sales for MetroNOME Brewery
- with music by DJ Shane Kramer of Transmission Music
Member-Voted Awards
Cast Your Vote Here – all industry employees are encouraged to vote!!
- Most Innovative Brewery – The MNCBG member brewery or brewpub that has shown originality and creativity in its products, branding, marketing, community engagement, or other factors you value.
- Best Collaboration – Two or more MNCBG member breweries or brewpubs and the name of their collaboration beer.
- Best Member Volunteer – Any staff at a member brewery/brewpub that has gone above and beyond supporting the industry this year. Members of the MNCBG Board or Committees are eligible for this award.
- Outstanding Allied Trade Member – The Allied Trade Member business that you consider to be outstanding in terms of industry impact and service.
Voting will close on March 21.
Prepare for the Ceremony
- 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.
Awards Schedule
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Check-in & Cocktail reception
7:00 p.m.: Dinner service
8:00 p.m.: Award Ceremony begins
10:00 p.m.: Last Call/Bar Close
10:30 p.m.: Event ends
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.
Hotel and Parking Information
The Awards Ceremony will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis-St Paul Airport.
Thank you to our MN Brewers Cup Awards and Competition Sponsors
