Competition Wrap-Up

Another Dredhop is in the books! The 2026 competition brought out an impressive field of 123 judged entries across 14 medal categories, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of homebrewers from across Colorado and beyond.

Judging this year required a healthy dose of patience and coordination, and it all came together thanks to the hard work of everyone involved. A huge thank you to Trevor Johnson for organizing and pulling the whole event together — from managing entries to keeping judging on track, it’s an enormous undertaking. And a heartfelt thank you to everyone who pitched in to help with sorting and keeping things moving behind the scenes. This competition doesn’t happen without you.

Now raise a glass — here are your 2026 Dredhop champions!

🥇 Best of Show – Beer

The highest honor of the competition, awarded to the very best entry across all beer categories.

🏋️ Heavy Medal – Top Brewers

🏆 Heavy Medal – Top Clubs

📋 Category Results

A Toast to Everyone

A competition this size only comes together because of the people who show up and do the work. Thank you to Trevor Johnson for once again taking the lead on organizing Dredhop — from managing 123 entries across 14 categories to keeping judging on track despite the inevitable curveballs, it’s a massive effort. And thank you to every volunteer who helped with sorting and logistics — you make this possible.

Congratulations to all our winners, and to everyone who entered — your passion for the craft is what makes Dredhop special. See you next year! 🍻