2026年のUSAトゥデイ10BEST読者選択アワードが、ブリューパブ、醸造所ツアー、新規醸造所を含む複数のビールカテゴリでトップの受賞者を発表した。受賞者は専門家によるノミネートに続く一般投票で選ばれた。Lua BrewingとTröegs Independent Brewingの連続勝利がハイライトとなっている。
旅行、食品、生活様式における優れた点を表彰するUSAトゥデイ10BEST読者選択アワードは、3月4日に2026年のビールカテゴリの受賞者を発表した。ビール専門家のパネルがファイナリストをノミネートし、読者が4週間にわたって投票してトップの選択肢を決定した。
USAトゥデイ2026年10BESTビールアワードに対するX上の初期反応は肯定的で、地元ニュースメディアがTröegs Independent Brewingの最優秀醸造所ツアー受賞、Lua Brewingのトップブリューパブ受賞、Dewey Beer Co.、その他の新規醸造所の勝利を祝う投稿が主導している。一つの醸造所が投票者に感謝を表明した。否定的または懐疑的な意見は見当たらなかった。
Des Moines brewery named best brewpub in US for second year in a row https://t.co/eOj5WSzgPj
— Des Moines Register (@DMRegister) 4. März 2026
Tröegs was voted top brewery tour by USA TODAY readers for 6th year https://t.co/K0VfwRPMRo
— Lebanon Daily News (@LDNews) 4. März 2026
Delaware brewpub wins USA TODAY 10BEST award for 3rd year in a row https://t.co/jGvUZyS8K6
— Delaware Online (@delawareonline) 4. März 2026
We are one of the best new breweries in the country. Thank you for all the support and for everyone who voted for us. https://t.co/KmkvcEsxOj
— Lombardi Brewing Co. (@lombardibrewing) 4. März 2026
Grand Rapids has earned the title Beer City, USA for the sixth year in a row, according to USA Today. HopCat and Founders Brewing Co. also scored spots on the magazine's 10Best lists: https://t.co/ZUccVhMwv9
— WOOD TV8 (@WOODTV) 5. März 2026
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The Suwanee Beer Fest in Georgia has been ranked the No. 1 beer festival in the country by USA Today readers in the 2026 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. This marks a repeat win for the event, which combines craft beer sampling with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Other festivals from across the U.S. also earned spots in the top 10.
Several Oregon establishments have been recognized in USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for beer venues across the United States. Readers voted on nominees selected by industry experts in categories such as best beer bar and best new brewery. Four Oregon spots made the top 10 lists in their respective categories.
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St. Louis has been named the second-best beer city in the United States by USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The city and several local breweries earned high rankings in various beer-related categories. Missouri's strong beer culture contributed to these accolades.
After a five-year closure, St. Francis Brewery in Wisconsin made a strong comeback in 2025. The local spot earned awards for best bar and best restaurant from the Shephard Express. Reporter Brian Kramp visited the owner to highlight the brewery's focus on customer experience.
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USA Today has selected Schilling Beer Company in Littleton, New Hampshire, as the ninth best brewery in the country. The brewery, located in the White Mountains, stands out for its European-inspired approach and community focus. This recognition highlights its contributions to local craft beer culture.
Digital platforms are transforming how consumers find and choose craft beers, shifting from in-person visits to online research. Tools like Untappd have become central to this process, offering check-ins, ratings, and insights for both drinkers and breweries. This change affects breweries worldwide, including in Washington state.
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Craft breweries in southwestern Ontario increasingly integrate food services to remain viable, moving beyond beer sales alone. This trend includes in-house kitchens, partnerships with eateries, and food trucks. Several local spots exemplify successful combinations of fresh brews and meals.