Denizens Awards and Press
We love chatting about our beer, our company, and our community, and we’re proud of the recognition we’ve received over the years. Denizens first opened in 2014 - we’ve learned a lot, always have something new in the works, and are always eager to share.
Want to chat with us?
Please direct all press inquiries to Julie Verratti.
Denizens Beer and Company Awards
We’ve produced more than 150 beers since we opened our doors in 2014 and are proud of the recognition our team has received over the years. Click here to learn more about our beer, hard seltzer, and production process.
Beer Ratings in Blind Taste Panels by Certified Beer Judges:
Animal Hazy IPA: 90 (Very Good) by Beer Connoisseur
Born Bohemian Pilsner: 91 (Exceptional) by Beer Connoisseur, 96 (Extraordinary/World Class) by Craft Beer & Brewing Guide, 90 (Excellent) by Wine Enthusiast
Chapless Horseman Bourbon Barrel Aged RIS: 96 (Extraordinary/World Class) by Craft Beer & Brewing Guide
Cool Breeze Oatmeal Stout: 90 (Exceptional) by Craft Beer & Brewing Guide
Hike the Alps Dunkel: 93 (Excellent) by Wine Enthusiast
Hike the Alps Marzen: 85 (Very Good) by Craft Beer & Brewing Guide
Papagayo Fruited Brett Saison: 92 (Exceptional) by Beer Connoisseur
Southside West Coast IPA: 91 (Exceptional) by Craft Beer & Brewing Guide
2024 Maryland Craft Beer Competition
Silver Medal: Southside West Coast IPA - American IPA Category
Bronze Medal: Third Party Tripel - Belgian Category
2023 Maryland Craft Beer Competition
Silver Medal: Big Red Norm Red Ale - Amber Category
2022 World Beer Cup
Gold Medal: The Glow - Brett Beer Category
2022 Maryland Craft Beer Competition
Silver Medal: Hike the Alps Rauchbier - Smoked or Wood-Aged Category
Silver Medal: Oud Boy Oud Bruin - Belgian Style Beer Category
Bronze Medal: Southside West Coast IPA - American IPA Category
Honorable Mention: Creature Hazy DIPA - Double IPA Category
2022 Texas Mead Cup
Gold Medal: Shell Bee Braggot Lager (Collaboration with Maryland Meadworks) - Braggot Category
2021 Maryland Craft Beer Competition
Gold Medal, 1st Runner Up Best in Show: Lowest Lord ESB - Amber Category
Gold Medal: Hike the Alps Hefeweizen - Wheat Beer Category
Silver Medal: Big Red Norm Red Ale - Amber Category
Bronze Medal: PGC Premium Lager - Pale Lager Category
2021 RAMMY Awards
Finalist: Outstanding Ghost Kitchen or Pop-up Concept for Sunday Gravy
2018 Maryland Craft Beer Competition
Bronze Medal: Better Call Collette - Strong Ale Category
2017 Maryland Craft Beer Competition
Bronze Medal: Southside IPA - Specialty IPA Category
2015 Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Free Enterprise Award
Denizens earned this recognition for successfully advocating for law changes that knocked down barriers to entry for small businesses in Montgomery County. The result of these changes is the exploding craft beer scene throughout Montgomery County.
Denizens in the News
Throughout the years, we’ve appeared on NPR, in the Washington Post, Forbes, DCist, Thrillist, the Washington Business Journal, and much more. We love and appreciate all of the support both locally and nationally. Thank you.
Chief Brand Officer Julie Verratti speaks about women in craft brewing on Morning Rush.
The craft beverage industry is growing and thriving in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Glow Wins a Gold Medal in 2022 World Beer Cup
Denizens partners with All Set and Money Muscle BBQ on new menu
Co-Founder Julie Verratti joins an episode of Fermented Friday: A Maryland Beer Chat.
Denizens is brewing up something special for the holidays!
Route 1’s Newest Hand-Crafted Drink Trend: Hard Seltzer
Denizens Brewing seeing renewed demand coming out of the pandemic
Denizens was named "Best Door-to-Door Service for Six-Packs" in Bethesda Magazine's "Best of Bethesda" year end issue.
Emily, Jeff, and Julie grace the cover of the December 2020 issue of the Brewing Industry Guide by Beer & Brewing.
Denizens Co-Founder Jeff Ramirez talks about our Born Bohemian Pils, which received a score of 91/100 and Papagayo, which received a 92/100.
14 Cozy Fall Restaurant and Bar Patios That Feel Like Urban Escapes.
These D.C.-Area Beer Gardens Now Take Reservations.
Maryland brewery stresses support for small businesses during pandemic.
Denizens Expands Product Line to Support Local Businesses.
There are many reasons to make a trip to this women-owned brewery located just across the DC line.
Maryland Brewery Denizens Gets Into the Hard Seltzer Game Before Memorial Day.
Move Over, White Claw: “MoCo Goes Hard” Is the Maryland-Themed Seltzer You Need.
Denizens starts home delivery with the Beermobile