Best Brewery

The most popular category in all of the voting showed a virtually tie, with the Medford-based Walkabout Brewing Co. edging out the relatively new Weekend Beer Co. by just six votes for “Bestie” brewery. 

Bestie: Walkabout Brewing Co. (Medford) 

Hon. Mention: Weekend Beer Co. (Grants Pass)

Best IPA 

Bestie (tie):
Weekend IPA (Weekend Beer Co.)
Ripper IPA (Walkabout Brewing Co.) 

Best Non-IPA

Another photo finish for the two favorite breweries, with the standby from Medford crossing the finishing line nose-and-nose with the upcomer from Grants Pass! 

Bestie (tie):
Workers Pale Ale (Walkabout Brewing Co.)
Slow Your Row Kolsch (Weekend Beer Co.) 

Best Beer-Tender

Again, these two breweries are battling for your hearts, with only three votes separating the top two favorites.

Bestie: Ashley Crews (Weekend Beer Co.)
Hon. Mention: Emilee Taylor (Walkabout Brewing Co.) 

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Best of Food
Best of Beer
Best of Drinks
Best of Weed
Best of Coffee
Best of Culture
Best of Retail
Best of Music
Best of Wellness
Best of Service
Best of Sports & Outdoor