Grimm Artisan Ales wins New York's best beer award

At the 2025 New York State Craft Beer Competition, Grimm Artisan Ales from Brooklyn won the award for the best beer in the state. They received the Governor’s Cup for their Weisse, a type of wheat beer. The competition also recognized Grimm and Wayward Lane Brewing from Schoharie as the top craft breweries of the year. Central New York had a strong presence in the competition, winning gold medals in five different beer categories and a total of 13 medals overall. Underground Beer Lab in East Syracuse won two golds, while ONCO Fermentations, Heritage Hill Brewhouse, and Willow Rock Brewing each won one. This year's competition featured 1,320 beers from 207 breweries across New York. Judging took place in Rochester earlier this month, and the awards were presented during the New York State Craft Brewers Conference in Albany. The event highlighted the growing beer industry in the state, which boasts over 500 breweries. Paul Leone, executive director of the New York State Brewers Association, praised the competition for showcasing the best craft beers. He noted the continuous improvement in beer quality and welcomed the success of new breweries alongside established ones.