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Hot on the heels of our World Beer Awards haul, we've barely had time to recover before heading straight back into the winners' circle. This time it's the USA Beer Ratings putting our lineup to the test, and once again, our community's favourite fresh beers proved they can go toe-to-toe with anyone.
The final tally? 8 medals in total!
🥇 The one that stole the show
If there's one beer that deserves a huge shoutout, it's Deep Shade Coffee (9.0%) - we know that's not much of a surprise to all of you that have tasted it! Read our blog on Deep Shade Coffee here.
Scoring an impressive 91 points across the board, it walked away with Gold in the Stout and Porter category. Jet-black with a velvety tan head, it's packed with notes of espresso, dark chocolate and molasses, finishing with a lingering warmth and silky roasted depth. No wonder the judges took notice.
🥈 A shelf full of silvers
Deep Shade Coffee wasn't out there on its own — five more of our brews earned themselves a Silver Medal:
Appalachian Mountain Brewery Tropical IPA – 87 Points
A vibrant collaboration with Appalachian Mountain Brewery, blending El Dorado, Mosaic, and Citra hops with refreshing pineapple and mango flavourings for a bold, fruity finish.
Shadow & Cream – 87 Points
Shadow & Cream brings strong roasted malt with dark chocolate and espresso flavours, balanced by a smooth, rich sweetness reminiscent of Irish Cream and hints of vanilla.
Golden Grove – 86 Points
Golden Grove is a Belgian-style wheat beer that drinks light with a hazy appearance, offering a delicate balance of citrus and spice in every effervescent sip.
Hopewell West Coast Lager – 86 Points
Our collaboration with Hopewell Brewing, Hopewell West Coast Lager, showcases Mosaic hops in full force — tropical fruit and a piney backbone leading into a clean, pleasantly dry finish.
Lagunitas Sumpin' Easy Remixed – 85 Points
Brimming with vibrant citrus zest and floral forest-pine aromatics, Lagunitas Sumpin' Easy Remixed is a masterclass in balanced hop character.
🥉 And rounding out the trophy cabinet
Two more brews picked up well-earned Bronze Medals:
Brewdog Hazy Jane Remixed – 83 Points
Brewdog Hazy Jane Remixed is a hazy, golden-orange ale bursting with ripe mango, pineapple, and juicy passionfruit, wrapped in an incredibly smooth, silky mouthfeel.
Iron Maiden's Trooper Remixed – 81 Points
The iconic beer created by Iron Maiden, Trooper Remixed, gives you malt flavours and citric notes with a subtle hint of lemon in every deep golden pour.
The real winners
Medals and scorecards are great, but none of this happens without the people actually brewing the beer — our community, pulling perfect pours in kitchens across the country every single day. These wins are a reflection of the trust you put in us, and we don't take that lightly.
So, cheers to our partners, our Brew Development team, and everyone who poured a pint that helped make this happen. 🍻
Fancy tasting an award-winner for yourself?
From Gold-medal coffee stouts to Bronze-medal bitters, our award-winning lineup is ready to pour straight from your own kitchen.
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Charlie
Community Executive