The future of drinking is here. America’s Best Beverage Awards honors the brands leading the shift toward functional, euphoric, and alcohol-free beverages through expert judging, national recognition, and premium promotional opportunities.
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BEVERAGE COMPETITION
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Who We Are
Highlighting the future of modern drinking, America’s Best Beverage Awards celebrates the brands redefining how people socialize, unwind, and connect. Now in our 3rd annual competition, we recognize standout beverages across hemp, euphoric, functional, and non-alcoholic categories through expert judging and national recognition. From emerging startups to established brands, America’s Best helps elevate innovative beverages with credibility, visibility, and powerful promotional opportunities.
Host Location: Charleston, SC
Date: October 2026
Categories Include: Hemp/THC, Euphoric, Functional, Social Tonics, Non-Alcoholic Beer, Wine & Spirits
Perks: Multi-entry discounts available + early-bird pricing
How It Works
Submit Your Product Info
Complete the entry form with your product details.
Mail in
Samples
Send in your product samples in September for judging.
Judging by
EXperts
Get evaluated by a panel of industry experts.
Win & Promote your brand!
Earn recognition and promote your achievement!
2025 Winners
Revolution Apothecary | Passion Punch
Best In Show
Kick Fizz | Day Drinking
Best Packaging
Regional winners
Cycling Frog | Iced Tea Lemonade
West
MUZE | Peach
Northeast
Kick Fizz | Evening Buzz
South
Willie’s Remedy+ | Social Tonic
Rockies
Revolution Apothecary | Passion Punch
Midwest
Judged by Experts, Tasted Blind
Our judging panel includes beverage industry experts, retailers, bartenders, hospitality professionals, creators, and media voices who specialize in the rapidly growing world of modern beverages. Every entry is evaluated blind, without branding or packaging influence, to ensure an unbiased and experience-focused assessment.
Products are judged on taste, innovation, branding, functionality, overall drinkability, and consumer appeal across their respective categories. Top-scoring beverages are recognized with category awards, specialty honors, and one coveted Overall Best Beverage Award.
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