Among the many outstanding malthouses competing this year, Root Shoot was fortunate to add three more medals, bringing our total to 18 Malt Cup medals overall. Even more humbling, it means Root Shoot has medaled every year since the competition began—eight years in a row.

Every year, the Colorado Brewers Summit brings together brewers, growers, suppliers, and partners to talk honestly about the future of beer in this state: what’s working, what needs to change, and how we move forward together. The Colorado Brewers Cup, held alongside the Summit, is the celebration at the end of those conversations. It’s the icing on the cake and a chance to recognize great beer, brewed by peers, right here in Colorado. In 2026, both delivered in a big way. Ro