Congratulations to Missouri's award-winning breweries

The U.S. Open Beer Championship, one of the premier competitions celebrating American brewing excellence, has announced its 2026 medal winners, Breweries of the Year, and Grand National Champion. As the third-largest beer competition in the United States, this year’s event drew entries from breweries across the country and around the world — from Alaskan Brewing in Juneau to Damm Brewing in Barcelona, Spain — spanning more than 180 categories and subcategories.

A huge round of applause to our Show-Me State craft breweries that brought home medals at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Your dedication to quality, creativity, and craftsmanship continues to put Missouri beer on the map.

Gold

Logboat Brewing Company, Columbia – Dark Matter (Brown Porter)

Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City – Easy Orange (American-Style Fruit Beer – Orange)

Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City – Bourbon Barrel Quad (Barrel-Aged Quad)

Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City – Westside Wilds Elderflower Sour Saison (Wild Culture Brett Beer)

Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City – Space Camper Non-Alcoholic IPA (Non-Alcoholic IPA)

Silver

Narrow Gauge Brewing Company, Florissant – King Fallen Flag (New England/Juicy/Hazy Double IPA)

Bronze

Narrow Gauge Brewing Company, Florissant – Tractive Effort (California Common Beer)

Public House Brewing Company, Rolla – Samuel Clementine (American-Style Fruit Beer – Tangerine)

Piney River Brewing Company, Bucyrus – Black Walnut Wheat (Nut Beer)

Piney River Brewing Company, Bucyrus – Andy's Root Beer (Kids Root Beer)

Congratulations to all of the brewers and teams behind these outstanding beers. Thank you for continuing to showcase the incredible talent and innovation found in Missouri's independent craft beer community!