Oregon’s craft beverage scene is celebrating. Breweries and cideries from the state earned big honors. They brought home 29 medals from the 2025 Great American Beer Festival. This news highlights Oregon’s strong brewing and cidermaking talent. The festival is a top-tier event for the industry. It showcases the best beers and ciders nationwide.
UPP Liquids Shines Bright
A standout performer was UPP Liquids. This Bend-based brewery is a new force. It secured an impressive five medals. This included two gold, two silver, and one bronze. UPP Liquids tied for the most decorated brewery. They also won Brewery and Brewer of the Year for their size category. This award recognizes exceptional craft and production. UPP Liquids’ Buzz Box won gold in the Honey Beer category. Their Moments Made also earned a gold medal. It took top honors in the Specialty Berliner-Style Weisse category. Further wins included silver medals for UPP Yours and Flower Child. Reduction Ratio secured a bronze for UPP Liquids.
Other Oregon Medalists Make Their Mark
Many other Oregon producers also earned recognition. 2 Towns Ciderhouse celebrated two major wins. Their 14th Anniversary Cider won gold. It excelled in the No/Low-Tannin Cider category. The Huckleberry Cosmic Crisp® cider earned a bronze. This was in the Fruited Cider division.
Von Ebert Brewing also captured two gold medals. Drink Me Potion won for American Fruit Beer. Clubhaus Lager was honored in the Light Lager category. pFriem Family Brewers secured three medals. They earned gold and bronze for their Spontanée sours. This was in the Belgian-Style Sour Ale category. Breakside Brewery won a bronze medal. Their Breakside IPA was recognized. It is now the most-awarded IPA in GABF history. Grains of Wrath Brewing also won two medals. Built for Speed earned gold. Papermaker took home a silver. Deschutes Brewery won gold for its Super Stoked non-alcoholic lager. Oregon City Brewing Co. earned a bronze. Monkless Belgian Ales secured two awards. Grand Fir also brought home two medals. Alesong Brewing & Blending continued its winning streak. It received another gold for Mezcla.
A Prestigious Competition
The Great American Beer Festival is a major event. The 2025 festival saw 8,315 entries. Over 1,555 breweries and cideries participated. A panel of 250 expert judges evaluated the submissions. They awarded 347 medals overall. Winning a medal here is a significant achievement. It confirms a producer’s skill and quality. The competition is a premier symbol of brewing excellence. Awards were presented on October 11, 2025. The ceremony took place at the Colorado Convention Center.
Oregon’s Craft Beer Strength
Oregon’s performance at the GABF reflects its strong craft beverage industry. The state is known for innovation and quality. This year’s news provides a positive update. It comes amid industry challenges. Shifting consumer tastes and rising costs affect many producers. However, Oregon breweries and cideries show resilience. Their success demonstrates creativity. It also highlights dedication to craft. This news is a great boost for Oregon’s beer and cider makers. It reinforces the state’s reputation. Oregon continues to be a leader in the craft beer world. This news is significant for the entire Oregon beer community.
