Montana Brewers Association

2026 Montana Beer Awards

Sponsors

Barrel

Gallatin Valley Malt Co.

Growler

Big Sky Hops Farm

Hayden Beverage

Pint

Visit Helena

We’re excited to invite our friends and partners to sponsor the Montana Beer Awards! For details on sponsorship levels, rates, and benefits see the Rate Card.

Lewis & Clark Brewing Co.

1517 Dodge Ave.

Helena, MT 59601

DATE: March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026

Location: Helena, MT

The Montana Brewers Association is thrilled to present the third annual Montana Beer Awards! Judging will take place March 25 – 28, with the awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday, March 28th, at Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. in Helena. Join us to celebrate the best Montana beer has to offer!

Learn event facts and figures, and more! View our 2025 Montana Beer Awards Post-Event Report.

Schedule

January 12 – 25: Early bird beer registration

  • Save $5 per entry if you register before the end of the year!
  • All beers will be registered online through the Beer Awards Platform.

January 26: Standard registration

  • All beers will be registered online through BAP.

March 9: Registration closes

  • Registration closes at 11:59 PM MDT.

March 16 – 20: Sample drop-off Window

  • Samples can be dropped off at Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. in Helena, MT  between 8 AM and 5 PM on these dates only.
  • No late drop offs, no exceptions.

March 25 – 28: Judging

March 28: Awards ceremony

  • Awards ceremony and celebration at 5 – 9 PM at Lewis & Clark Brewing Co.

Montana Brewers Association

Montana Brewers Association

P.O. Box 8591

Missoula, MT 59807

406-948-BREW (2739)