Full Sail Brewing Crowned Oregon Brewery of the Year at New York International Beer Competition
The 2025 New York International Beer Competition (NYIBC) recently concluded and Full Sail Brewing took home six medals and was also named the Oregon Brewery of the Year! Held annually, the NYIBC invites breweries from across the globe to enter its beers in this uniquely judged competition.
During the competition at NYIBC, Full Sail Brewing was part of a competition that saw over 700 beer submissions from more than 15 countries. The NYIBC is a bit different than other beer competitions. It is uniquely judged by real trade buyers – restaurant owners, sommeliers, retail store buyers, and distributors – folks who truly understand the industry and are more connected to the consumer.
Full Sail Brewing was honored to bring home these six medals from this discerning panel:
GOLD:
Amber Ale
Dark & Salty Stout
SILVER:
Night Sailor Stout
Twist & Stout
BRONZE:
Session Premium Lager
Better Than Cake Spiced Stout
“Our trophy case is definitely getting even more crowded, and we couldn’t be prouder!” said Garrett Meier, VP of Brewing Operations. “This double dose of recognition – being named Oregon Brewery of the Year and earning these medals at a global competition like the NYIBC – is fantastic validation. It really highlights our team’s passion and over 100+ years of leading industry experience here in Hood River. We owe it all to our amazing tenured Brewmaster Clinton Wertzbaugher and the brewers; these new accolades are a proud addition to our long history of over 300 medals, including more than 200 golds, that represents decades of dedication to quality.”
A couple of these award-winning beers are on tap a the Full Sail Brewing Brew Pub in downtown Hood River with a few more to be brewed again for future tappings. The brewery also has a few new pub offerings including Hop Everlasting Kernza Pale, Bridge to Nowhere – Hazy IPA, Spinnaker – IPA, Peach Saison, and its own Hard Cider. Learn more at fullsailbrewing.com.
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.