Cervezas artesanales premiadas en Estados Unidos

Discover the most outstanding and awarded craft beers from the United States. This selection features the best creations from American breweries that have been recognized in prestigious competitions. Explore styles ranging from robust IPAs to balanced lagers and imperial stouts, perfect for enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Dive into the world of American craft beer and find your next favorite among the award winners.

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    The Alchemist - Heady Topper

    197 Global Votes
    • Rated top beer by Beer Advocate and Rate Beer

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    Heady Topper is an American Double IPA that has received a perfect score of 100 on RateBeer and is ranked as the #1 beer on BeerAdvocate and BeerGraphs. Its intensely aromatic profile, bursting with tropical fruits and hops, coupled with a luscious body and exceptional balance, makes it an unparalleled brewing experience.

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    American-Style Amber Lager (Institution Ale Co.)

    34 Global Votes
    • Awarded Gold in 2026

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    Institution Ale Co.'s American-Style Amber Lager was awarded a bronze medal in the American-Style Amber Lager category at the 2026 World Beer Cup. This recognition highlights the quality and distinctive profile of this beer within a competitive field. Its success in a prestigious international competition validates its excellence in craft brewing.

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    Hill Farmstead Brewery - Susan

    31 Global Votes
    • Named Best Brewery in the World for 2018

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    Susan by Hill Farmstead Brewery is a highly acclaimed American IPA, boasting perfect 100/100 scores on RateBeer and Beer Advocate, and a 4.3/5 rating on Untappd from over 42,000 reviews. Its complex flavor profile, featuring notes of tropical fruits, citrus, and pine, coupled with a balanced bitterness, sets it apart in the competitive craft beer market.

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    Mastermind (Fiddlehead)

    26 Global Votes
    • Contributes to charitable grants for pediatric health and community wellness

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    Mastermind by Fiddlehead Brewing Company is a highly acclaimed craft beer, boasting a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Untappd from over 35,000 reviews. Its intense flavor profile, featuring tropical notes of pineapple and cantaloupe, and an 8.1% ABV, makes it a standout Double IPA in the American brewing scene.

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    Abner (Hill Farmstead)

    23 Global Votes
    • Score of 100 with 2939 ratings and reviews

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    Abner is a highly acclaimed Double India Pale Ale, renowned for its aromatic and floral profile with notes of citrus and pine. Its crafting with American malted barley and double dry-hopping gives it exceptional quality, establishing it as one of the best IIPAs globally.

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    Everet Porter (Hill Farmstead)

    20 Global Votes
    • Earned 73 Untappd Community Awards

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    This porter stands out for its complex and decadent flavor profile, featuring notes of chocolate, coffee, and malty sweetness that make it exceptional. Its artisanal brewing, using selected ingredients and a natural carbonation process, ensures distinctive quality and character.

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    Life After Death Star (Batch 7) 2025 (Equilibrium)

    1 Global Votes
    • Has a rating of 4.2 out of 5

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    This Imperial Stout - Double Pastry from Equilibrium Brewery is a highly rated American craft beer, boasting a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 625 reviews. Its flavor profile, featuring coffee, vanilla, coconut, and marshmallow, coupled with its smooth and velvety texture, makes it an outstanding brew within its style.

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    Redwood Remedy (Burgeon Beer Co.)

    0 Global Votes
    • Awarded Gold at the World Beer Cup

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    Redwood Remedy was awarded a gold medal in the American-Style Amber/Red Ale category at the 2026 World Beer Cup, a significant recognition in the brewing industry. Its flavor profile, combining rich amber malt character with a balanced hop presence from Citra, Chinook, and Cascade, distinguishes it for its quality and complexity.

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    Cerveza 7 Vidas Pumpkin Ale

    0 Global Votes

    Cerveza 7 Vidas has been honored with prestigious awards at the 2025 World Beer Cup, including a gold medal for its Flanders Red and a bronze for its Red Solera. These accolades highlight the Peruvian brewery's excellence in highly competitive categories, demonstrating its ability to produce world-class beers. Their achievements in this global competition underscore the quality and innovation of their creations.

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    Focal Banger (The Alchemist)

    0 Global Votes
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Untappd

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    Focal Banger is a highly-rated American IPA, boasting a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Untappd from over 177,000 reviews. Its fruity, hoppy flavor profile and smooth finish make it an exceptional brew, distinguished by its use of Citra and Mosaic hops that impart a distinctive character and aromatic complexity.

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    Gose Frambuesa (Okcidenta)

    0 Global Votes

    Okcidenta's Gose Frambuesa has been recognized for its exceptional quality, earning a Silver Medal in the Raspberry & Pistachio category. This award highlights the Argentine brewery's mastery in crafting innovative and high-quality beers, showcasing its unique flavor profile and impeccable execution.

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    Black Eagle Barley Wine (Goose Island)

    0 Global Votes
    • Recreation of historical recipes (1666-1989)

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    Black Eagle Barley Wine is an American craft beer that recreates historical Barleywine recipes, offering a complex flavor profile with notes of apricot, caramel, and spices. Its brewing process, which includes blending aged batches, gives it a distinctive character and depth that make it notable in the brewing landscape. It has received a rating of 3.81 out of 5 on Untappd, reflecting its appreciation among beer enthusiasts.

Frequently asked questions

Craft beers are selected based on the awards they have won in prestigious US competitions, such as the Best of Craft Beer Awards, the World Beer Cup, and the Great American Beer Festival, across various beer style categories.
The results showcase beers that have been recognized for their quality and adherence to specific styles by expert judges in national competitions. This indicates high-caliber beers within their respective categories.
Yes, the ranking includes beers that have won awards across a wide range of styles, from Doppelbock and American Amber/Red Ale to American Brown Ale and Amber Lager, reflecting the diversity of the craft beer landscape.
No, the ranking includes beers from a variety of breweries, from established companies to smaller, craft breweries, provided they have received awards in recognized competitions.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

This ranking is based on an analysis of craft beers that have received awards in the most prestigious competitions across the United States. Our goal is to highlight excellence and industry-recognized quality.

  • We exclusively consider beers that have earned medals (gold, silver, or bronze) in renowned competitions such as the Best of Craft Beer Awards, the World Beer Cup, and the Great American Beer Festival.
  • The relevance of awards is assessed based on the category and prestige of the event, ensuring that only significant recognitions within the craft beer industry are included.
  • Attention is paid to the diversity of beer styles, including examples of Doppelbock, American-Style Amber/Red Ale, American Brown Ale, and American-Style Amber Lager, among others.
  • Information is gathered from public sources and press releases from the competitions and breweries themselves, ensuring the veracity of the awards mentioned.
  • The beer must have won at least one medal (gold, silver, or bronze) in a nationally recognized beer competition in the United States.
  • Competitions considered include, but are not limited to, the Best of Craft Beer Awards, the World Beer Cup, and the Great American Beer Festival.
  • Beers that demonstrate excellence in their style, as judged by expert panels in these competitions, are highly valued.
  • Preference is given to beers with verifiable information regarding their awards and the originating brewery.