Community Service Champion
A brewery that goes above and beyond in supporting its local community.
- 2026 Lark Brewing Company
- 2025 Honor Brewing
Loudoun Beer Awards
Brewers Choice Awards
Loudoun's breweries nominate and vote for the people and beers that make our craft beer community thrive. Winners are announced live at the Loudoun Beer Awards banquet.
How it works
- Who votes. Authorized representatives of Loudoun County breweries. Each representative casts one vote per category.
- Nominations. Each brewery may nominate one candidate per category, and is encouraged to nominate its own business, beer or team.
- The prize. Winners and runners-up receive a complimentary ticket to the Loudoun Beer Awards banquet and recognition across Loudoun's craft beer community.
The nomination form and 2027 deadline will be posted here before awards season. In 2026 the Brewers Choice Awards were sponsored by the Virginia Brewers Conference, and winners also received a conference ticket.
Brewer of the Year
Exceptional skill, innovation and dedication in brewing.
- 2026 Roger Knoell, Barnhouse Brewery
- 2025 Chris Jacques, Chilly Hollow
General Manager of the Year
Outstanding leadership and operational excellence.
- 2026 Sophia Salcido, Eleven Eleven Brewing Company
- 2025 Kat Huff, Lark Brewing
Best Label Design
The most creative and visually compelling beer label.
- 2026 Logan Martin, Lost Rhino Brewing Company
- 2025 Adroit Theory
Best Event of the Year
The brewery that hosted the most memorable event of the year.
- 2026 "Last Call", Old Ox Brewery and the Burns family
- 2025 Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival, Loudoun Brewing
Beertender of the Year
Excellence in customer service, beer knowledge and hospitality.
- 2026 Connor Mackey, Harvest Gap Brewing
- 2025 Cat Greenway, Eleven Eleven
Best of Loudoun Beer
The beer that best represents Loudoun County: quality, character and local pride.
- 2026 Meet Virginia, Bear Chase Brewing Company
- 2025 Bloody Butcher Cream Ale, Flying Ace Farm