THE ULTIMATE IPA AWARDS
The Premier I.P.A. Competition | Denver, CO
2024 Winners of the Ultimate IPA Awards Competition
West Coast IPA
GOLD - New Magnolia Brewing Co. - Redwood IPA
SILVER - Antimony Brewing - Radical
BRONZE - Brink Brewing Co. - Hoperatic
No Coast IPA
GOLD - Antimony Brewing - Coastal Fusion
SILVER - New Trail Brewing Co. - Scout
New England / Hazy IPA
GOLD - Prison City Brewing - Mass Riot
SILVER - Starkweather Brewing Company - The Hopnivore
BRONZE - New Trail Brewing Co. - Broken Heels
Juicy IPA
GOLD - New Magnolia Brewing Co. - WYSIWYG
SILVER - Adams Street Brewery/Berghoff Restaurant - Joose
BRONZE - Pro-Five Brewing Company - Notice to Comply
Red IPA
GOLD - New Magnolia Brewing Co. - Reddy Red IPA
SILVER - Collision Brewing Company - Road Rash
Black/Brown IPA
GOLD - New Magnolia Brewing Co. - The Godfather III
SILVER - Dirigible Brewing Company - ForMatt
BRONZE - New Magnolia Brewing Co. - Black Iron Furnace
Double West Coast IPA
GOLD - Adams Street Brewery/Berghoff Restaurant - Beyond the Horizon
SILVER - Grossen Bart Brewery - Chin Curtain IPA
BRONZE - Old Fool Brewery - SR 586 (Kelly’s Beer)
Hazy Double IPA
GOLD - New Trail Brewing Co. - Double Broken Heels
SILVER - New Trail Brewing Co. - Flannel Weather: Nelson Sauvin
BRONZE - Vitamin Sea Brewing - Kiss And Spell
Double Juicy IPA
GOLD - Collision Brewing Company - Race Fuel
SILVER - New Magnolia Brewing Co. - Matrix
Session IPA
GOLD - New Magnolia Brewing Co. - Dub the Mic
Belgian IPA
GOLD - Starkweather Brewing Company - Belgian Boots
SILVER - Pinnacle Brewing Company - Le Peak
Experimental IPA
GOLD - Adams Street Brewery/Berghoff Restaurant - Whitman's Love Song
Fruited IPA
GOLD - Starkweather Brewing Company - Joy Meter High Score
SILVER - Big Axe Brewing Company - Blood Warrior
Milkshake IPA
GOLD - New Trail Brewing Co. - Zombies Drink Milkshakes Too
SILVER - Starkweather Brewing Company - Poetic Passion
S.M.A.S.H. / Single Hop IPA
GOLD - Brink Brewing Co. - Gold Top
Rye IPA
GOLD - My Yard Live - Flight of the Kiwi’s
SILVER - Starkweather Brewing Company - Lake Monona RIPA
IPA is KING! Show the world that you brew the ULTIMATE IPA!
At our core, we believe that brewing is an art form, a scientific craft that deserves admiration and recognition. Every sip tells a story of dedication, innovation, creativity, and passion.
Pouring into Denver, Colorado, is one of America's hoppiest beer battles!
In 2024, the Ultimate IPA Awards will judge 28 styles of IPAs including Fresh Hop IPA, as well as an IPL category.
Each IPA is evaluated one at a time on individual merit, not directly against other entries.
Judging Categories
- 28 Styles of IPAs including Fresh Hop IPA
- As well as India Pale Lager
- Click here for a list of the Ultimate IPA judging categories
Important Dates
- Registration: Open until October 8, 2024
- Shipping / Delivery: October 9, 2024 – October 17, 2024
- Winners Announced: November 17, 2024
Entry Fees
- $95 per entry
- Quantity Discount
- - 4 to 9 entries: 10% discount
- - 10 to 14 entries: 15% discount
- - 15 or more entries: 20% discount
Winners Receive
- An Ultimate IPA medal you’ll be proud to display
- Comprehensive media kit
- Unlimited use of winning medal graphics
- Judging notes and feedback from industry experts
- One free entry (per company) into the following year's competition
The Ultimate IPA Awards Industry Cred And Evaluation Process
FOUNDER AND LEAD JUDGE
The Founder and Lead Judge of the Crafties Beverage Association is an industry veteran who crafted a brewery from concept to regional brand.
Along the way, he won more than 25 national and international brewing awards for his beers. He also developed 400+ unique beer recipes including IPLs and Cold IPAs as far back as 2012.
THE ULTIMATE IPA JUDGES
The Ultimate IPA Awards
judges are all industry experts
from around the country including:
craft beverage company owners,
brewers, certified judges,
and beertenders.
THE JUDGING PROCESS
Each craft beverage is evaluated on individual merit, not directly against other entries.
We blind judge entries one at a time. We get to "know" each entry and not just judge on first impressions.
If there is a tie, the tied entries will be judged head-to-head to determine the final placing. The top 3 places will be awarded.
SCORING
Scoring is based upon:
- Appearance - up to 8 points
- Aroma - up to 24 points
- Mouthfeel - up to 10 points
- Flavor - up to 38 points
- Overall Impression - up to 20 points
- For a total up to 100 points
5 point Style Guideline Bonus
STYLE GUIDELINES
The Ultimate IPA Awards uses Great American B.F. guidelines during our judging process and to determine style guideline bonus points.
First and foremost, we evaluate each beverage for how well it was crafted. If it nails the style intended, it will receive a bonus up to five additional points
OUR MISSION
The evaluation of, and education around the production of craft beverage products which allows us to highlight the best producers of craft beverages.
We educate the public on sustainable and responsible producers, as well as showcasing their best products to the American consumer.
