On Nov. 10, breweries from every region of Missouri recognized in the first-ever statewide beer competition
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 13, 2025) – Boulevard Brewing Co. is proud to announce that it has been recognized at the inaugural Missouri Beer Cup, the Show-Me State’s only statewide beer competition dedicated exclusively to Missouri craft breweries, as Brewery of the Year in the Over 1,000 Barrels category.
Among other highlights, Boulevard earned nine total awards in the Missouri Beer Cup, four of them gold medals. Tank 7 took home a gold medal in the French and Belgian-style saison category, while the brand-new Space Camper Chillbreak and Space Camper Non-Alcoholic IPAs scored gold medals in their respective categories. Boulevard also hosted the two-day guild conference and award ceremony, which saw attending breweries from across the state of Missouri.
Boulevard’s total awards include:
- French and Belgian-Style Saison category – Tank 7, Gold
- Other Than Beer category – Space Camper Non-Alcoholic IPA Zero Gravity, Gold
- Other Hop Forward Beer category – Space Camper Chillbreak IPA, Gold
- Chocolate or Pumpkin Beers category – Chocolate Stout, Gold
- Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer category – Bourbon Barrel Quad, Silver
- English-style Ales category – Pale Ale, Silver
- Imperial or Double India Pale Ale category – Space Camper IPA, Silver
- American Cream Ale category – Boulevard Light, Bronze
- Light American Wheat or Blond Ale category – Unfiltered Wheat Beer, Bronze
“We are absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to be named Brewery of the Year at the inaugural Missouri Beer Cup,” said Boulevard’s innovation brewer, Greg Garrity. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, from our brewers to our packaging and sales teams. To take home nine total awards, including four gold medals for incredible beers like Tank 7 and Space Camper, is an outstanding achievement. We’re proud to be part of the vibrant Missouri craft beer community and look forward to building on this success in the years to come.”
The Missouri Beer Cup, organized by the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild, is a first-of-its-kind statewide competition judging beers exclusively from breweries across Missouri. This year, Missouri breweries submitted 181 beers across 36 categories, all evaluated by a panel of certified judges. Beers were awarded medals by category based on quality, style, and craftsmanship.
“The Missouri Beer Cup is about more than medals. The craft brewing industry is driven by collaboration and centered around building community. This new annual competition is aimed to help breweries grow, showcase our state’s craft beer talent, and give beer lovers a chance to discover their new favorite Missouri-made beers,” said Sherry Wohlgemuth, Executive Director of the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild.
The awards were presented on Monday, Nov. 10, during the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild’s Annual Conference at Boulevard. The Missouri Beer Cup is the only professional beer competition run and organized by the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild to showcase the outstanding quality and variety of Missouri craft beer and the brewers who make them.
For a complete list of winners and to learn more about the competition, visit missouribeercup.com.
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About Boulevard Brewing Company
Founded in 1989, Boulevard Brewing Company is the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. Their beers are available in 47 states and 11 countries. Boulevard’s mission is simple: to produce fresh, flavorful beers using the finest ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques. Boulevard’s Tours & Rec Center is open to the public seven days a week and features multiple bars, daily brewery tours, curated tastings, special events, a gift shop, bottle shop and more. Visit Boulevard at 2501 Southwest Boulevard or learn more at boulevard.com.
About the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild
The Missouri Craft Brewers Guild is the statewide nonprofit trade association protecting and promoting independent Missouri breweries. Founded to support and promote the state’s craft beer industry, the Guild provides advocacy, education, networking, and marketing for the Show-Me State’s craft beer industry.