Overview
- The 2025 World Beer Cup featured 8,375 entries from 1,761 breweries across 49 countries, judged by experts from 37 nations.
- U.S. breweries secured over 300 medals, showcasing the strength of the domestic craft beer industry; Japan and Canada followed with 13 and 9 medals, respectively.
- Colorado breweries matched their 2024 success with 21 medals, led by River North Brewery’s three wins and six first-time winners from the state.
- Arizona breweries returned to the podium after a 2024 shutout, earning five silver and bronze medals across diverse categories.
- The Brewers Association highlighted five especially competitive categories, including Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale and German-Style Pilsener, which drew hundreds of entries each.