Colorado Breweries Dominate Top Beer Competition Awards

Glenwood Canyon Brewing and Weldwerks Brewing take home top honors at the annual Colorado Brewers Cup.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Colorado Brewers Guild has announced the winners of the annual Colorado Brewers Cup, a prestigious competition that showcases the exceptional quality of craft beer in the state. Glenwood Canyon Brewing was named Small Brewery of the Year, while Weldwerks Brewing took home the award for Mid-Sized Brewery of the Year. The competition featured 120 participating breweries, 772 beers judged, and 59 expert beer judges.

Why it matters

The Colorado Brewers Cup is a highly competitive and respected annual event that highlights the thriving craft beer scene in the state. Winning these top awards is a significant achievement that can boost a brewery's reputation and drive increased sales and tourism. Colorado is known for its world-class craft beer, and these wins reinforce the state's status as a premier destination for beer enthusiasts.

The details

The Colorado Brewers Cup competition included 29 beer categories, with Glenwood Canyon Brewing winning Small Brewery of the Year for brewers producing under 675 barrels, and Weldwerks Brewing taking home the Mid-Sized Brewery of the Year award. In total, the competition featured 120 competing breweries and 772 beers that were judged by 59 expert panelists.

  • The Colorado Brewers Guild announced the winners of the annual Colorado Brewers Cup on February 8, 2026.

The players

Glenwood Canyon Brewing

A small craft brewery located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado that was named Small Brewery of the Year at the 2026 Colorado Brewers Cup.

Weldwerks Brewing

A mid-sized craft brewery located in Greeley, Colorado that was named Mid-Sized Brewery of the Year at the 2026 Colorado Brewers Cup.

Colorado Brewers Guild

The trade association that represents Colorado's craft brewing industry and organizes the annual Colorado Brewers Cup competition.

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The takeaway

The wins by Glenwood Canyon Brewing and Weldwerks Brewing at the 2026 Colorado Brewers Cup demonstrate the continued excellence and innovation of Colorado's craft beer industry, which has become a source of pride and economic driver for the state.