New Realm Brewing Co. Wins Gold at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship

New Realm Brewing Co. is proud to announce that Psychedelic Rabbit Tropical IPA has earned a Gold Medal in the Experimental IPA category at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship, one of the nation’s largest and most competitive professional beer competitions. The winning beer was recognized among breweries from across the United States for its innovation, technical excellence, and standout flavor profile.

Psychedelic Rabbit is a bold Tropical IPA brewed with Cashmere, Mosaic, Azacca, and Citra hops, along with the new Thiol-Active Star Party yeast designed to provide an atomic burst of passionfruit, pineapple, and tangerine juiciness.

The 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship awarded Psychedelic Rabbit a Gold Medal in the Experimental IPA category, recognizing New Realm’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of modern brewing while maintaining exceptional quality and drinkability.

“This award is a testament to our team’s passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries of IPA brewing. We’re incredibly proud of the creativity and craftsmanship that went into Psychedelic Rabbit and honored to have it recognized among so many talented breweries,” said John O’Reilly, Head Brewer.

Psychedelic Rabbit is available on tap at all New Realm Brewing locations. Find Psychedelic Rabbit near you using our Beer Finder.

About New Realm Brewing Company

New Realm is an American craft brewery and distillery started in 2016 by co-founders Carey Falcone, Bob Powers, and Mitch Steele. The Company operates production and innovation breweries/distilleries, each with on-site scratch kitchens serving globally inspired, locally sourced food, in multiple Southeastern US cities. New Realm’s core principles are quality, creativity, authenticity, and striving for perfection, all with a customer-centric, community-focused commitment and approach.

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