2026 Winner:
The California Brewers Festival on September 12, 2026 delivered another exciting year of friendly competition and flavorful creativity as thousands of attendees cast their votes for the annual California Brewer’s Cup Award. Open to any beverage poured at the festival—beer, cider, sake, or beyond—this award is decided entirely by festival goers, making it truly “The People’s Choice.” This year’s race was tight once again, but the crowd has spoken. Here are the 2026 results:- 1st Place – Drake’s Brewing Co.: Juicy Hoot
- 2nd Place – Schoobom: Happy Birthday Hazy
- 3rd Place – Ysidro Sake: Spritz Sake
- 4th Place – Squeaky Wheel: Squeaky Tikii
2025 Winner:
Hooby’s Brewing with This Damn Hazy!
The 2025 California Brewer’s Cup was a strong and competitive field, with standout entries from across the region. Hooby’s Brewing took home top honors with their beer This Damn Hazy, earning the highest recognition of the day for overall quality, balance, and crowd appeal.
Rounding out the top four were Shussboom with Bear Bait, Longhorn with Deep Water Blonde, and KC Kombucha with Blueberry Mint — a diverse lineup that showcased the creativity and range of this year’s participants. Congratulations to Hooby’s Brewing and all of the breweries and makers who helped make the 2025 Brewer’s Cup another memorable highlight of the California Brewers Festival.
2024 Winner:
Third Street Ale Works with their Village Pilsner!
This year’s festival was epic, with Third Street Ale Works reigning supreme and showcasing their exceptional brewing skills. A special shoutout to Original Pattern and CUVER Belgian Brewers for their impressive performances.
2023 Winner:
FiftyFifty Brewing Co. with their 2021 Eclipse – Barrel Cuvee
At last year’s event, the incredible FiftyFifty Brewing took home the coveted title, showcasing their brewing excellence. Let’s not forget to give a round of applause to our honorable mentions: BikeDog, Pabst, and Alaro Brewing, who brewed up some serious competition.
What is The California Brewer’s Cup?
The California Brewer’s Cup is a prestigious award that recognizes the best craft brewery at the California Brewers Festival. Winning this award brings not only bragging rights but also a beautiful trophy and fantastic prizes!
How is the Winner Chosen?
The winner is determined by YOU, the festival attendees!
How to Vote
You can cast your vote through our Brewfest app [link will be available closer to the event]. Make your voice heard and help crown the next champion!
Join the Fun!
Celebrate this year’s winner and mark your calendars for the 2025 California Brewers Festival on September 13th, 2025! Get ready to raise your glasses for another round of epic brew battles! 🍻 #CaliforniaBrewersCup