8 Chains North Winery & Brewery, Adroit Theory Brewing Company, Barnhouse Brewery, Bear Chase Brewing Company, Black Hoof Brewing Company, Bleu Frog Vineyards & Ole Bleu Brewery, Bluemont Station Winery & Brewery, Chilly Hollow Brewing Co. (Clarke County), Crooked Run Fermentation (Leesburg), Crooked Run Fermentation (Sterling), Dirt Farm Brewing, Droumavalla Farm Brewery, Dynasty Brewing (Leesburg), Eleven Eleven Brewing Company, Fleetwood Farm
Brewing a Revolution - Where Loudoun’s Finest Beers Make History
After a wildly successful inaugural year, the Loudoun County brewers are back for round two!
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Loudoun Beer Awards, taking place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. This celebration brings together the exceptional craft beer and talented brewers who make Loudoun County, Virginia a true destination for beer enthusiasts.
This year’s event will once again spotlight the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion of our local breweries, with awards recognizing excellence across a wide range of beer styles. Whether you’re a brewer, a craft beer fan, or simply proud to support Loudoun’s vibrant beer community, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.
Raise a glass with us and be part of this growing Loudoun tradition!
Ocelot Brewing Company - Old 690 Brewing Company - Old Ox Brewery - Ole Bleu Brewing - Quattro Goombas Brewery - Route 7 Brewing - Solace Brewing Co - Sweetwater Tavern - Harvest Gap Brewing - Two Twisted Posts Tavern - Vanish - Waters End Brewery - Wheatland Spring Brewery -Whites Ferry Manor - Williams Gap Vineyard - Mountain Gap Brewery - Notaviva Brewing
Loudoun Beer Awards
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 5pm Doors Open
Where: Lark Brewing Company
Address: 24205 James Monroe Hwy, Aldie, VA 20105
5:00p: Gold Medal Beer Tasting and Food Pairing
6:30p: Open Beer Bar, Raffle, Buffet Dinner, Awards and Fellowship
8:30p: Wrap Up
Loudoun Beer Competition
Online Beer Submission Deadline: January 8, 2026.
Beer Drop Off: By Thursday, January 8, 2026
at Harvest Gap Brewing, 15485 Purcellville Rd, Hillsboro, VA 20132
Judging Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Harvest Gap Brewing in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Cattlemen Association 1st Annual Chili Cook Off
Signature Sponsors
"Hops Hero" Gold Sponsor
COMING SOON
Gold Medal Happy Hour Sponsor
"Barrel Benefactor" Silver Sponsor
"Farm Defender" Community Sponsor
How Do I Get Tickets?
There are several ways to secure tickets for the 2025 Loudoun County Beer Awards:
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Buy General Admission Tickets COMING SOON
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Category Winners: Gold and Silver category winners will each receive one complementary ticket to celebrate their achievements.
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Brewers’ Choice Awards: Winners and runners-up of the Brewers’ Choice Awards will receive complementary tickets.
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Sponsors: Sponsors of the event will receive tickets as part of their sponsorship package, with the number of tickets depending on their sponsorship level.