Our 2026 competition is just around the corner! This year's competition will include categories for beer, cider, mead and hard seltzer. Registration will be open from Monday, September 14 through Thursday, October 1. Judging will take place in Anchorage in mid-October. The results of 2026 AK Beer Awards competition will be announced at an awards ceremony at 49th State Brewing in Anchorage on Thursday, November 5. Category sponsorships are available for all competition categories. Cheers, and best of luck in this year's competition!
Registration Note: Competitors are advised to have ALL entry information, including entry name, style, ABV, adjuncts and allergy information, ready prior to commencing registration. Do not begin registration, leave and then return to complete registration, the system may time out and force you to re-start the registration process.
Thank you to our friends at Hopsteiner for supporting the 2024 & 2025 awards ceremony and industry reception!
Thank you to our 2025 AK Beer Awards category sponsors!
Past Winners Click HERE to view the list of 2025 competition winners. Click HERE to view the list of 2024 competition winners. Click HERE to view the list of 2023 competition winners.
