The Annual Beer Awards is a Fun Competition Bring Our Industry Together.
Loudoun County, Virginia’s 40 breweries are gearing up to compete for brewing glory in the 2024 Loudoun Beer Awards, happening on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at Lark Brewing Co. Brewers will go head-to-head for one of 10 prestigious gold medals across a variety of beer categories, showcasing the incredible diversity and craftsmanship of Loudoun’s craft beer community.
The excitement doesn’t stop there—one beer will rise above the rest to claim the ultimate honor of "Best in Show", awarded to the top beer across all 10 categories. This is your chance to witness brewing excellence and celebrate the passion and creativity that define Loudoun’s beer scene.
Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your favorite breweries as they battle it out for craft beer supremacy!
Submission Rules for the 2024 Loudoun Beer Awards
To ensure a smooth and fair competition, please review the following submission rules:
Eligibility: Participation is open only to breweries located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Entry Limit: Each brewery is limited to five (5) beer entries. Choose your best beers to compete in any of the 10 award categories.
Submit with our Online Form or our Paper Form
Entry Fee: Waived for 2024!!!!!!!!!
Judging Requirement: UPDATE Each brewery should try and bring Two 64oz growlers or can equivalent per beer submission (128 oz) if you can.
Winners are required to provide 2 cases or equivalent growlers/ crowlers of each winning beer for the beer awards banquet
By submitting your beers, you confirm that your brewery meets these requirements and agree to the rules of the competition.
Ready to showcase your craft? Submit your entries now and be part of Loudoun’s premier beer awards celebration!
Important Dates
Online Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025.
Beer Drop Off: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - At 1 of 3 Locations.
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Loudoun Brewing Company - Leesburg
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Old 690 Brewing - Purcellville
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Dynasty Brewing - Ashburn
Judging Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Dynasty Ashburn.
Submission Categories:
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IPA: Showcase the bold, hoppy flavors that define this iconic and beloved style.
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Hazy IPA: Highlight the juicy, aromatic allure of this fan-favorite variation.
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Wheat Beer: Recognize excellence in wheat-forward brews, including hefeweizens, witbiers, and other styles.
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Dark Ales: Honor the rich, complex flavors of stouts, porters, and other dark ale styles.
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Light Ales: Celebrate crisp, refreshing ales that are perfect for any occasion.
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Light Lager: Shine a spotlight on clean, easy-drinking lagers that are staples in the craft beer world.
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Dark Lager: Applaud the deep, malty character of dark lagers and bocks.
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Fruited Beers: Recognize creativity in beers featuring fruit-forward flavors and innovative recipes.
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Old World / International Styles: Celebrate the timeless appeal of classic beer styles from brewing traditions around the globe.
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Hard Alternatives: Honor innovation in beverages like hard seltzers, teas, sodas, and other alternatives.