Philadelphia, PA. • April 22, 2026—The World Beer Cup® (WBC) today celebrated three decades of brewing excellence by awarding 353* medals to breweries and cideries across the globe.  

Organized by the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers—the 2026 World Beer Cup, now in its 30th year, recognized the very best in beer and cider across 118 categories, while continuing to set the global standard for technical excellence, innovation, and creativity rooted in both tradition and progress. 

One of the beer industry’s most prestigious competitions, the World Beer Cup took place in Philadelphia on April 22, 2026 and awards were presented in 113 beer-style categories at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America.

Considered by many to be the “Olympics of Beer” this competition is a very big deal.

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Portland, Ore. — Von Ebert Brewing is celebrating its 8th anniversary this month with two new collaboration beers brewed with renowned Brooklyn brewery Other Half Brewing Company.

Spring Is ON, and summertime not all that far away. And American craft brewers are celebrating the seasons with a smart roster of artisan brews you’re gonna want to have around as things warm up.

A Bi-Coastal Collab (Portland, OR) This month, Von Ebert Brewing is marking its 8th anniversary with two highly anticipated collaboration beers with Other Half Brewing Company from Brooklyn, New York.

Peaks & Pints Tournament of Beer: Best PNW Breweries April 6

And just like that, the bracket has a pulse — not a polite one, not a resting one, but something alive, twitching, occasionally unpredictable, like it had a pint too fast and decided to lean into it.

Opening Day shook loose the nerves, rattled a few assumptions, and reminded everyone that this thing doesn’t run on logic so much as loyalty, timing, and who remembers to vote before last call. The heavyweights held serve. A couple matchups spiraled into full-blown neighborhood debates. And somewhere between noon and dinner, Ballard nearly tore a small, friendly hole in the space-time beer continuum.

The Oregon Beer Awards, an annual competition that seeks to celebrate and inspire innovation in the local brewing industry, named its medal winners in more than two dozen styles during a ceremony at Southeast Portland’s Revolution Hall.

Portland, Oregon’s acclaimed Von Ebert Brewing is marking its 8th Anniversary with two new collaboration beers with Other Half Brewing Company from Brooklyn, New York.

“While we make award-winning beer in many styles, it made sense for us to stick with what we’re most known for – Pilsners and IPAs,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Von Ebert Brewing is always looking to produce beers ‘where tradition meets evolution’ and so these collaborations are a perfect way to celebrate us doing that for eight years.”

PORTLAND, Oregon — This month, Von Ebert Brewing is marking its 8th Anniversary with two highly anticipated collaboration beers with Other Half Brewing Company from Brooklyn, New York.
 
“While we make award-winning beer in many styles, it made sense for us to stick with what we’re most known for – Pilsners and IPAs,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Von Ebert Brewing is always looking to produce beers ‘where tradition meets evolution’ and so these collaborations are a perfect way to celebrate us doing that for eight years.”

PORTLAND, Ore. — This month, Von Ebert Brewing is marking its 8th anniversary with two highly anticipated collaboration beers with Other Half Brewing Company from Brooklyn, New York.

“While we make award-winning beer in many styles, it made sense for us to stick with what we’re most known for—Pilsners and IPAs,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Von Ebert Brewing is always looking to produce beers ‘where tradition meets evolution,’ and so these collaborations are a perfect way to celebrate us doing that for eight years.”

This month, Von Ebert Brewing is marking its eighth Anniversary with two highly anticipated collaboration beers with Other Half Brewing Company from Brooklyn, New York.

“While we make award-winning beer in many styles, it made sense for us to stick with what we’re most known for – Pilsners and IPAs,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Von Ebert Brewing is always looking to produce beers ‘where tradition meets evolution’ and so these collaborations are a perfect way to celebrate us doing that for eight years.”

PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, Von Ebert Brewing releases Tropical Substance IPA, the first in a series of three spin-off recipes of its signature, award-winning Volatile Substance NW IPA.

“Tropical Substance IPA mirrors our motto, ‘Where Tradition Meets Evolution’ with a reimaging of our flagship Volatile Substance NW IPA that shakes things up while staying true to the bold hop flavors and aromas that define it,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Last year, Tropical Substance IPA sold out in mere days so we’re hoping to continue the success and demand for this first release, and the next two varietals.”

Berkeley Heights, N.J. — K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has signed a nine-unit franchise agreement in Oregon with Anchor Point Management Group. The agreement strengthens K9 Resorts’ 2026 development pipeline and reflects continued interest in the premium pet care category from established multi-unit operators.

Establishing the brand’s presence in Oregon with multiple resorts, while simultaneously expanding its Washington footprint as part of a Pacific Northwest growth initiative, the agreement includes plans to develop nine K9 Resorts locations throughout the state. The group operates more than 500 units across 12 brands, including over 300 Taco Bell restaurants. It maintains a substantial portfolio of Buffalo Wild Wings, European Wax Center and 7 Brew franchises, and operates an award-winning brewery in Portland called Von Ebert Brewing.

Entering their 11th year SheBrew is officially one of Oregon’s premiere beer festivals with a vision: to present female brewers and beverage makers a platform and showcase for this often marginalized but growing community within famously dude heavy craft beer. The family-friendly beer and cider festival has a beer focus with over 40 professional female brewers and 10 homebrewers, but has expanded to include local female makers of cider, spirits, and cocktails.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – We sipped five beers from four breweries throughout Ohio for our review this month.

The range of styles crosses a pretty wide palate, from a hot peppery amber ale to a Double India Pale Ale.

As usual, all should be available on local store shelves. Our photos show what the beers look like, and we note our favorite at the end.

This week, Von Ebert Brewing releases Tropical Substance IPA, the first in a series of three spin-off recipes of its signature, award-winning Volatile Substance NW IPA.

“Tropical Substance IPA mirrors our motto, ‘Where Tradition Meets Evolution’ with a reimaging of our flagship Volatile Substance NW IPA that shakes things up while staying true to the bold hop flavors and aromas that define it,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Last year, Tropical Substance IPA sold out in mere days so we’re hoping to continue the success and demand for this first release, and the next two varietals.”

From brisket to snappy sausage to truly remarkable smoked beets, the Rose City’s barbecue scene is a cut above

Portland earned its nickname ‘Beervana’ for good reason. With over 80 breweries packed into city limits, this Pacific Northwest hub offers one of the highest brewery densities in the United States.

The craft beer scene here isn’t just about quantity, though—Portland breweries have racked up countless awards at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup, proving the quality matches the variety.

In this episode, produced in partnership with RahrBSG, we zoom in on process aids in the brewhouse and cellar, from anti-foaming agents and finings to enzymes and more. Joining the conversation are Sam Pecoraro of Von Ebert, Steve Theoharides of Zero Gravity, and Ashton Lewis of RahrBSG.

If you need an excuse to toast to something, the craft beer community just handed you one. On Saturday, Feb.21, Zwickelmania, the annual, statewide craft beer celebration hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild, returns with fresh ways to bring beer lovers together. The name is a nod to the “zwickel,” the little German sample port on fermentation tanks that lets brewers sneak a taste straight from the source. And for one spirited day, they’re sharing that insider sip with the rest of us across the state.