North Texas breweries took home 22 awards in the 2025 Texas Craft Brewers Cup competition. The winners were announced during the closing ceremony at the Texas Craft Brewers Guild’s Annual Meeting in Austin on February 8, 2025.
There were 931 beer entries judged for the 30 categories of the Texas Craft Brewer Cup. Out of the 90 medal-winning beers, 21 are from North Texas breweries. Additionally, False Idol Brewing won the Brewery of the Year award in the over 620 barrels group.
“Every year, the Texas Craft Brewers Cup showcases the remarkable innovation and dedication to craftsmanship that Texas brewers pour into every batch,” said Caroline Wallace, Executive Director of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. “This competition not only spotlights the exceptional quality and diversity of Texas craft beer but also strengthens the bonds within our brewing community, encouraging a shared commitment to excellence and innovation.”
Here are the North Texas breweries with their winning beer(s) italized and the category in parentheses. Congratulations to all!
Bronze
ODD Muse Brewing: Eyes Never Lie (Strong Hoppy Beer)
Jaquval Brewing Co: Abby Normal (Belgian Abbey Ales)
Three Wide Brewing: Off With Your Red (Specialty Hoppy)
Celestial Beerworks: Dreamhack (Fruit & Field Beer) & Stellar Remnants (Hazy IPA)
Silver
Celestial Beerworks: Ube Pina Colada Tropic (Pastry/Dessert/Puree aka Decadent Beers)
False Idol Brewing: Life Of An Outlaw (American IPA) & Let it Rip (Belgian & Farmhouse Ales)
3 Nations Brewing: Devour – Mexican Chocolate (Chocolate and Coffee)
ODD Muse Brewing Company: Graveyard Ghosts (Amber and Dark Beers)
On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen: Jalapeno Saison ( Smoke & Chili Beer)
Martin House Brewing Company: Imperial Texan (Barleywine & Strong Ale) Vector Brewing: Bullpen (American & International Lager)
Gold
ODD Muse Brewing: Unified (Legislative ProAm)
Martin House Brewing Company: Tropical Nuke Juice (American & European Sour)
False Idol Brewing: Hollowveil (Pastry/Dessert/Puree aka Decadent Beers), The True One (Brett & Mixed Culture), and Squirtle Squad (Belgian & Farmhouse Ales)
Maple Branch Craft Brewery: Paradise Porter (Fruit & Field Beer) & Battle of Britian (Barleywine & Strong Ale)
Union Bear Brewing: Mexican Lager (Category 3: American & International Lager)
