New York State's craft beer scene continues to thrive, with local breweries taking top honors at major competitions like the TAP NY Festival and the New York State Craft Beer Competition. If you're browsing for something truly standout to add to your fridge, these five award-winning beers available on Drink NY Craft deserve a spot in your cart.
1. Crispy Girls – Talking Cursive Brewing
Style: Czech Pilsner
Award: Silver, NYS Craft Beer Competition 2022
Light, crisp, and brewed with 100% NYS Saaz hops, Crispy Girls is everything a proper pilsner should be. It has that classic bready backbone and a refreshing finish that makes it dangerously drinkable, no matter the season or occasion.
2. Particle – Underground Beer Lab
Style: Hazy Pale Ale
Award: Bronze, NYS Craft Beer Competition 2024
This is one of UBL’s more sessionable haze releases—clean, juicy, and brimming with hop character. It’s hopped with Rakau, Citra, and Citra Cryo, giving it a tropical backbone with citrus zest and a touch of stone fruit.
3. Breakout – Willow Rock Brewing
Style: Blonde Ale
Award: Bronze, NY State Brewers Competition 2021
Don’t sleep on this easy-drinking blonde ale. Pilsner malt and noble hops come together for a light, approachable brew that’s crisp and delicious.
4. Tidal Wave – Bullfinch Brewing
Style: Cocktail-Inspired Sour
Award: Gold, TAP NY 2025 (Sour Category)
This vibrant sour packs a tropical punch with orange, lime, pineapple, and hints of coconut and kiwi. It’s inspired by the Blue Lagoon cocktail and feels like vacation in a can. Bullfinch nailed the balance between tart and juicy, making it no surprise this one took home gold.
5. Juice Land – Beer Tree
Style: Hazy Double NEIPA
Award: Silver, NY State Craft Beer Competition 2022
Juice Land is Beer Tree’s take on a bold, tropical-forward DIPA. It pours a hazy gold and opens with aromas of pineapple, orange citrus, and papaya; on tasting, you’ll find layers of juicy mango and melon riding a soft, creamy mouthfeel.
Stock Your Fridge with the Best
Each of these beers represents some of the best of New York's brewing talent. Whether you like sours or IPAs, there’s something award-winning waiting for you.
Shop the full Award Winners collection on Drink NY Craft and taste what sets these brews apart. Cheers to local legends!
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