Local Winners

2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship

Sep 08, 2025

Check out these local, award-winning craft beers!

Canton and Stark County breweries raked in a bevy of accolades this year from the third-largest beer brewing competition in the United States.

Gold Winners

Pastry Stout:

Ascend
Sandy Springs Brewing Co. – Minerva, Ohio

German-Style Pilsener:

An Honest Man
New Berlin Brewing Company – North Canton, Ohio

Silver Winners

Imperial Red Ale:

El Lupulo Libre
The Brew Kettle – Multiple Locations, including Canton, Ohio

South German Weizenbock:

Konig Morder
The Brew Kettle – Multiple Locations, including Canton, Ohio

Smoke Beer:

Mudcat Rauchbier
Muskellunge Brewing Company – Canton, Ohio

Pink Boots Hop Blend:

Lupulin Omen #5
Aeonian Brewing Company – Alliance, Ohio

Bronze Winner

New Zealand Lager:

Pilz with Frilz
Sandy Springs Brewing Co. – Minerva, Ohio

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Willis Brienza is the Creative Coordinator for Visit Canton. He enjoys movies, music, sports, and spending time with friends and family! Willis resides in Alliance with his wife, Rosie, and their two dogs! Have an update or comment about the blog? Reach out at willisb@visitcanton.com.
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