Honey Beer

Special · Fruit, Spice, and Specialty · 54 Entrants in 2026

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Style Definition

Beer with honey character.

ABV2.5 to 12.0%

ABV 2.5 to 12.0%

IBU5 to 70

IBU 5 to 70

SRM2 to 40

SRM 2 to 40

Special categories are judged on an added ingredient, a process, or a nonstandard base, not on one classic style. Source: Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines (approximate ranges) (approximate)

Entrants by YearHow Crowded the Category Is

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Entrants by Year
Entries	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Entries	70	74	67	50	53	54

Medalists by Year

2026 · Category 13 · 54 Entrants

2026 · Category 13 · 54 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
				Hops
Gold	Buzz Box	5.3%	4	Not Found	UPP Liquids	Bend, OR
Silver	Vinland Honey Lager	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Local Time Brewing	Holly Springs, NC
Bronze	Ommegang Farm Fresh Ale	4.8%	12	Hallertauer Magnum, Mandarina Bavaria	Brewery Ommegang	Cooperstown, NY

2025 · Category 13 · 53 Entrants

2025 · Category 13 · 53 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
				Hops
Gold	Buzz Box	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	UPP Liquids	Bend, OR
Silver	Animals Strike Curious Poses	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	The Empourium Brewing Co.	Denver, CO
Bronze	Honey Brown Ale	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Culture Brewing	Solana Beach, CA

2024 · Category 13 · 50 Entrants

2024 · Category 13 · 50 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
				Hops
Gold	Hachimitsu Mai	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Deschutes Brewery & Public House (PDX)	Portland, OR
Silver	BeeLoved	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	10 Barrel Brewing Co.	Bend, OR
Bronze	Animals Strike Curious Poses	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	The Empourium Brewing Co.	Denver, CO

2023 · Category 13 · 67 Entrants

2023 · Category 13 · 67 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
				Hops
Gold	Smashing Honey Blonde	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Hoppin' Frog Brewing	Akron, OH
Silver	Jetty	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Great South Bay Brewery	Bay Shore, NY
Bronze	Valhallale	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Coney Island Brewing Co.	Brooklyn, NY

2022 · Category 13 · 74 Entrants

2022 · Category 13 · 74 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
				Hops
Silver	The Beeginning	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.	Austin, TX
Bronze	Happy Days	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Malibu Brewing Co.	Malibu, CA

2021 · Category 13 · 70 Entrants

2021 · Category 13 · 70 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
				Hops
Gold	Father G's Bees	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Brink Brewing Co.	Cincinnati, OH
Silver	Leaven To Rest	Not Found	Not Found	Not Found	Precarious Beer Project	Williamsburg, VA
Bronze	Hooter Brown Ale	8.5%	Not Found	Not Found	Oyster City Brewing Co.	Apalachicola, FL

2026 Medal Beers

Gold in Honey Beer

Buzz Box

UPP Liquids, Bend, OR

Category: Honey Beer
Entries: 54
ABV: 5.3%
IBU: 4
Style: Sour Ale
Malts: Not Found
Yeast: Not Found
Adjuncts: Ulmo honey

Hops

Not Found

From the Brewery's Description

An ale blended with Ulmo a rare Patagonia honey.

Source: untappd.com

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Silver in Honey Beer

Vinland Honey Lager

Local Time Brewing, Holly Springs, NC

Category: Honey Beer
Entries: 54
ABV: Not Found
IBU: Not Found
Style: American Copper Lager
Malts: Barley malt
Yeast: Not Found
Adjuncts: Orange blossom honey

Hops

Not Found

From the Brewery's Description

It’s an American Copper Lager with Orange Blossom honey added in whirlpool.

Source: hollyspringsupdate.com

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Bronze in Honey Beer

Ommegang Farm Fresh Ale

Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY

Category: Honey Beer
Entries: 54
ABV: 4.8%
IBU: 12
Style: Honey Beer
Malts: 2-row malt, White wheat
Yeast: House yeast
Adjuncts: Wildflower honey, Yellow corn flakes

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Tasting Notes

Inviting wildflower aromas reveals the delicate complexities of our house yeast and the natural wonders of open-air fermentation. Its warm color offers a…

Source: ommegang.com

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