Award Winning

St. Louis Area Breweries

St. Louis is an award winning city, let us show you why.

St. Louis area breweries, bars, and the community claim over 150+ awards ranging from the Great American Beer Festival, Festival of Barrel Aged Beers, and even James Beard Award Winners. So it’s easy to see what makes St. Louis - which has also been voted three times as “Best Beer Scene” by USA Today readers! With so much praise, it’s easy to see why St. Louis should be on your must visit list!

Great American Beer Festival (GABF)

The Greater St. Louis metro region has won 103 medals at the Great American Beer Festival since 1988.

The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) awards are a prestigious set of accolades from the nation's largest professional beer competition, presented annually by the Brewers Association. Medals of gold, silver, and bronze are awarded to breweries for excellence in a wide array of beer and cider categories, with gold representing a world-class beverage that accurately exemplifies the specified style. The competition involves professional judging of thousands of entries from across the country, and winning a medal is a highly sought-after recognition of brewing and cidermaking excellence. 

YearMedalBrewery CategoryBeer NameCity State
2025GoldSide Project Brewing Dessert Stout or Pastry StoutMarble LionsMaplewood MO
2025SilverNarrow Gauge Brewing Co. Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale AleKing Fallen Flag FlorissantMO
2023BronzeShortleaf Brewing Contemporary GoseMexicAleO'Fallon MO
2023GoldNarrow Gauge Brewing Co. Specialty Berliner-Style WeisseSaftFlorissant MO
2021SilverMelvin Brewing - Eureka Experimental Wood-Aged BeerHouse of Flying Barrels: Plumage EurekaMO
2021SilverThird Wheel Brewing Irish-Style Red AleSandmanSt. Peters MO
2021GoldRockwell Beer Co. Other Strong BeerKazimierzSt. Louis MO
2020GoldO'Fallon Brewery Smoke BeerO'Fallon Smoked PorterMaryland Heights MO
2019SilverNarrow Gauge Brewing Co. German-Style Sour AleMeersalzFlorissant MO
2019BronzeRockwell Beer Co. Kellerbier or ZwickelbierStand BySt. Louis MO
2017BronzePerennial Artisan Ales Belgian- and French-Style AleWorking TitleSaint Louis MO
2017SilverSide Project Brewing Belgian-Style Lambic or Sour AleBlended 2017Maplewood MO
2017SilverSchlafly Beer/The Saint Louis Brewery Pumpkin/Squash Beer or Pumpkin Spice BeerPumpkin Ale Saint LouisMO
2017BronzeCharleville Vineyard & Microbrewery Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong BeerBarrel Aged Barleywine Sainte GenevieveMO
2017SilverPerennial Artisan Ales Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong StoutMaman 2017Saint Louis MO
2016SilverPerennial Artisan Ales Classic SaisonMeriwetherSt. Louis MO
2015GoldPerennial Artisan Ales American-Style Sour AleSavant BlancSaint Louis MO
2013GoldAnheuser-Busch American-Style Cream AleNatural IceSt. Louis MO
2013GoldAnheuser-Busch American-Style Lager or Light LagerBudweiser SelectSt. Louis MO
2013SilverPerennial Artisan Ales Coffee BeerBarrel-Aged Sump Coffee StoutSt. Louis MO
2012SilverCharleville Vineyard & Microbrewery Barley Wine-Style AleBarley WineSte. Genevieve MO
2012BronzeMorgan Street Brewery German-Style SchwarzbierBlack BearSaint Louis MO
2012SilverPerennial Artisan Ales Other Strong BeerHeart of GoldSt. Louis MO
2011SilverAnheuser-Busch American-Style Lager, Light Lager or Premium LagerBusch Light St. LouisMO
2010GoldMichelob Brewing Co. American-Style Dark LagerMichelob AmberBockSt. Louis MO
2010SilverMorgan Street Brewery Bohemian-Style PilsenerGolden PilsnerSt. Louis MO
2010GoldAugusta Brewing Co. Classic Irish-Style Dry StoutHyde Park StoutWashington MO
2009BronzeMichelob Brewing Co. American-Style Amber LagerMichelob MarzenSaint Louis MO
2009GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Light LagerBudweiser SelectSaint Louis MO
2009BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Light LagerMichelob UltraSaint Louis MO
2009SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Gluten Free BeerRedbridgeSaint Louis MO
2009SilverO'Fallon Brewery Pro-Am CompetitionAlright Already AmberO'Fallon MO
2008GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Specialty LagerHurricane High Gravity St. LouisMO
2008SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Specialty LagerNatural IceSt. Louis MO
2008BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Specialty LagerBusch IceSt. Louis MO
2008BronzeMichelob Brewing Co. European-Style DunkelMichelob AmberbockSt. Louis MO
2008GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc Gluten Free BeerRedbridgeSt. Louis MO
2007BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc German Style MärzenMichelob MarzenSt. Louis MO
2007GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc Gluten Free BeerRedBridgeSt. Louis MO
2006BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Dark LagerZiegenbockSaint Louis MO
2006SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc German-Style Maerzen / OktoberfestMichelob MarzenSaint Louis MO
2005BronzeO'Fallon Brewery American-Style HefeweizenO'Fallon WheatO'Fallon MO
2005GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc Classic English Style Pale AleMichelob Pale AleSaint Louis MO
2005SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Fruit And Vegetable Beer9th Street Market Tuscan Orange Saint LouisMO
2005GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc German-Style Maerzen / OktoberfestMichelob MarzenSaint Louis MO
2005GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt BeverageO'Doul's AmberSaint Louis MO
2005BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt BeverageO'Doul'sSaint Louis MO
2004SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Dark LagerMichelob Amber BockSaint Louis MO
2004BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Light LagerMichelob LightSaint Louis MO
2004BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt BeverageOdoul's AmberSaint Louis MO
2004GoldO'Fallon Brewery Smoke-Flavored BeerO'Fallon Smoked PorterO'Fallon MO
2003SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Dark LagerMichelob Amber BockSaint Louis MO
2003BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Premium LagerBudweiserSaint Louis MO
2003GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc European-Style PilsenerMichelobSaint Louis MO
2003GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt BeverageO'Doul’sSaint Louis MO
2003SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt BeverageO'Doul’s AmberSaint Louis MO
2003SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Specialty Honey BeerMichelob Honey LagerSaint Louis MO
2001GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc European-Style PilsenerMichelobSaint Louis MO
2001GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt BeverageO'Doul's AmberSaint Louis MO
2000BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Dark LagerMichelob Amber BockSaint Louis MO
2000GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Light LagerBud LightSaint Louis MO
2000BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt BeverageO'Doul's AmberSaint Louis MO
1999Honorable MentionSpecialty Brewing Group of Anheuser-Busch American Dark LagerMichelob Amber BockSaint Louis MO
1999BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt BeverageO'Doul'sSaint Louis MO
1998GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Dark LagerMichelob Amber BockSaint Louis MO
1998SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Nonalcoholic Malt BeveragesO'Doul's AmberSaint Louis MO
1997BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Amber LagerRed WolfSaint Louis MO
1997GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style Dark LagerZiegenbockSaint Louis MO
1997SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American-Style LagerBuschSaint Louis MO
1997SilverFalstaff Brewing Corp. American-Style Specialty LagerLaser Malt LiquorSaint Louis MO
1997BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc Nonalcoholic Malt BeveragesAmber O'Doul'sSaint Louis MO
1996GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American LagerBudweiserSaint Louis MO
1996BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Light LagerBud LightSaint Louis MO
1996SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non Alcoholic Malt BeveragesO'Doul'sSaint Louis MO
1995SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Light LagerBud LightSaint Louis MO
1995GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Premium LagerBudweiserSaint Louis MO
1995GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc Dark LagerRed WolfSaint Louis MO
1995SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic Malt BeverageO'Doul'sSaint Louis MO
1994BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Light LagerIce-Draft LightSaint Louis MO
1994BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Premium LagerBudweiserSaint Louis MO
1994SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Dark LagerMichelob Classic DarkSaint Louis MO
1994SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Non-Alcoholic Malt BeverageO'Doul'sSaint Louis MO
1993BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc Lager, American Malt LiquorKing CobraSaint Louis MO
1993SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Lager, American Premium LagerBudweiserSaint Louis MO
1993SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc Mixed, Non-AlcoholicO'Doul'sSaint Louis MO
1992GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Light LagerMichelob LightSaint Louis MO
1992SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Light LagerBusch LightSaint Louis MO
1992BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Light LagerBud LightSaint Louis MO
1991SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Dry LagersMichelob DrySaint Louis MO
1991BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Light LagersBud LightSaint Louis MO
1991BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Malt LiquorsKing CobraSaint Louis MO
1990BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Premium Dark LagersMichelob Classic DarkSaint Louis MO
1990GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc DrysMichelob DrySaint Louis MO
1990SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc DrysBud DrySaint Louis MO
1989SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Light PilsnersMichelob LightSaint Louis MO
1989GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American PilsnersBuschSaint Louis MO
1989BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc American PilsnersBudweiserSaint Louis MO
1989SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Premium Dark PilsnersMichelob Classic Dark Saint LouisMO
1989GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc Dry BeersBud DrySaint Louis MO
1989BronzeAnheuser-Busch, Inc Malt LiquorKing CobraSaint Louis MO
1988GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American PilsenersBuschSaint Louis MO
1988SilverAnheuser-Busch, Inc American PilsenersOld StyleSaint Louis MO
1988GoldAnheuser-Busch, Inc American Premium Dark PilsenersMichelob DarkSaint Louis MO

Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers (FOBAB)

The Greater St. Louis metro region has won 12 medals at FOBAB since 2012.

The Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer is the most distinguished barrel-aged craft beer festival and competition on the continent. Hosted by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, FoBAB convenes the nation’s top barrel-aged brewing programs—brewers who have perfected the balance of art and science, of wood and bourbon, of timing and technique—for the most distinguished craft beer festival and competition of its kind. Featuring samples from hundreds of craft breweries and a fierce competition for hardware and bragging rights, FoBAB is a must-attend festival for anyone who appreciates the craftsmanship and complexity of wood-aged beer, cider, mead and perry.

YearMedalBrewery CategoryBeer NameCity State
2022 BronzePerennial Artisan Ales Wild Beer Mixed Culture (Acidic)By & By Blend 1 St. Louis MO
2021 BronzeMark Twain Brewing Company Other Strong Beer A Wee Bit Foggy Hannibal MO
2020 GoldWellspent Brewing Company Dark Strong Beer BAQ 2 BAQ Saint Louis MO
2017 SilverBarrel Aged Asceticism Strong Pale Beer Mothers Brewing Springfield MO
2016 BronzeExcel Brewing Co Specialty/Experimental Mint Julep Breese IL
2015 SilverPerennial Artisan Ales Wild Beer/Brett Savant Beersel St. Louis MO
2014 Silver4 Hands Brewing Company Barleywine/Wheatwine Volume 2 St. Louis MO
2014 GoldPerennial Artisan Ales Experimental Barrel-Aged Abraxas St. Louis MO
2014 Bronze4 Hands Brewing Company Strong Porter/Stout Barrel Aged Bonafide With Cinnamon St. Louis MO
2013 GoldPerennial Experimental Barrel-Aged Abraxas St. Louis MO
2013 GoldSide Project Wild Beer (Acidic) Fuzzy Maplewood MO
2012 SilverPerennial Artisan Ales Experimental Barrel Aged Abraxas St. Louis MO

U.S. Open Beer Championship

The Greater St. Louis metro region has won 15 medals at the US Beer Open since 2012.

The third-largest beer brewing competition in the United States takes place next to former brewer Dow Scoggins’ Somerville Road home in Oxford, Ohio.

He repurposed an old barn into an expansive center for beer and alcohol storage, complete with tables for serving and judging. Since 2009, 47 brewers mailed their best bottles to Scoggins’ U.S. Open Beer Competition to get an expert opinion from Scoggins and his friends, all of whom are involved in the beer business. Last year, breweries from Maine to Maui sent in over 9,000 total beers that represent 170 different styles of beer.

YearMedalBrewery CategoryBeer NameCity State
2018Gold Public House BrewingAmerican Cream Ale Rod's Cream AleRollaMO
2018Silver William K Busch BrewingAmerican Light Kraftig LightDefianceMO
2017Gold Public House BrewingBelgian Dubbel Soest Road circa 1995RollaMO
2016Gold Six Mile Bridge BeerClassic Irish Stout Classic Irish StoutMaryland HeightsMO
2016Gold William K Busch BrewingLagers Kraftig LightDefianceMO
2016Bronze Public House BrewingCategory – Hybrids Rod's Cream AleRollaMO
2015Gold William K Busch BrewingAmerican Light Kraftig LightDefianceMO
2013Gold William K Busch BrewingAmerican Light Kraftig LightDefianceMO
2013Bronze William K Busch BrewingAmerican Premium Lager KraftigDefianceMO
2013Bronze Morgan Street BrewingWood Barrel Aged Sour Oak LactovisionSt. LouisMO
2013Bronze Morgan Street BrewingBohemian Plisener Golden PilsnerSt. LouisMO
2013Gold Morgan Street BrewingBock MaibockSt. LouisMO
2012GoldMorgan Street Brewing Bohemian PlisenerGolden PilsnerSt. Louis MO
2012SilverMorgan Street Brewing Munchner HellesWhen Helles Freezes OverSt. Louis MO
2012GoldMorgan Street Brewing American WheatHoney Wheat LagerSt. Louis MO

National Honey Board – (Honey Beer Competition)

National Honey Board – Honey Beer Competition (Honey Beer Competition)

  • 2023

    • Bluewood Brewing

      • Bronze Medal : Sours (Lemon Meringue Hop Tart)