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2019 Great American Beer Festival Medal Winners

October 7, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

The 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF), held October 3-5 in Denver, Colorado, was a landmark celebration of American craft brewing. This premier event drew approximately 60,000 attendees who sampled over 4,000 beers from around 800 breweries across the massive Colorado Convention Center floor.

As the nation’s largest beer festival, GABF showcased the diversity and innovation of U.S. craft beer, with enthusiastic crowds enjoying unlimited 1-ounce pours, interactive booths, and a vibrant atmosphere dedicated to hoppy IPAs, crisp lagers, sours, and more.

The competition side of the 2019 GABF was equally impressive, featuring a record 9,497 entries from 2,295 breweries judged blindly across 107 categories encompassing 174 beer styles.

A panel of 322 expert judges awarded 318 medals (gold, silver, and bronze) to 283 breweries, highlighting standout beers in highly competitive fields like Juicy or Hazy IPA (with 348 entries). Notable honors included Comrade Brewing Co. (Denver) as Small Brewing Company of the Year and Westbound & Down Brewing Co. (Idaho Springs) as Mid-Size Brewpub of the Year, underscoring the event’s role in recognizing excellence in American craft beer.

2019 Great American Beer Festival Medal Winners
Category 1: American-Style Wheat Beer
Silver: Cumberland Punch, East Nashville Beer Works, Nashville, TN
Bronze: Termes Beer, Spearfish Brewing Co., Spearfish, SD

Category 2: American-Style Fruit Beer
Gold: Salt River, Historic Brewing Co., Flagstaff, AZ
Silver: Quat, Tampa Bay Brewing Co. – Ybor City, Tampa, FL
Bronze: Boom Dynamite, O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery, Phoenix, AZ

Category 3: Fruit Wheat Beer
Gold: Bitchin’ Berry, Great Basin Brewing Co. – Production Facility, Reno, NV
Silver: Cherry Wheat, Sierra Blanca Brewing Co., Moriarty, NM
Bronze: Smash, 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Bend, OR

Category 4: Belgian-Style Fruit Beer
Gold: Foxy Lady, Silver City Brewery, Bremerton, WA
Silver: All the Goodness, Gezellig Brewing Co., Newton, IA
Bronze: Cherry Valley Farmhouse, Heritage Hill Brewhouse & Kitchen, Pompey, NY

Category 5: Pumpkin/Squash Beer or Pumpkin Spice Beer
Gold: Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale, Stevens Point Brewery, Stevens Point, WI
Silver: Pumpkin Rumble, Mistress Brewing Co., Ankeny, IA
Bronze: Pumpkinator, Saint Arnold Brewing Co., Houston, TX

Category 6: Field Beer
Gold: Scoring Discrepancies, Listermann Brewing Co., Cincinnati, OH
Silver: Dessert Station: Cherry Almond Cookie, Corporate Ladder Brewing Co., Palmetto, FL
Bronze: Grandma’s Pecan, The Dudes’ Brewing Co., Somis, CA

Category 7: Chili Beer
Gold: Jalapeno Pineapple Pils, Brickway Brewery & Distillery, Omaha, NE
Silver: Bringin’ Da Heat, Devil’s Creek Brewery, Collingswood, NJ
Bronze: Oyster Jalapeno Porter, Bull Island Brewing Co., Hampton, VA

Category 8: Herb and Spice Beer
Gold: Kveik Thai Tom Kha, Shades Brewing, Park City, UT
Silver: One Night in Bangkok Smoothie IPA, Midland Brewing Co., Midland, MI
Bronze: Deck Daze, Vail Brewing Co. – Vail Village Pilot, Vail, CO

Category 9: Chocolate Beer – 68 Entries
Gold: Old Balltown Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Aged Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Brownie Milk
Stout, PIVO Brewery, Calmar, IA
Silver: **Contains Chocolate**, Corporate Ladder Brewing Co., Palmetto, FL
Bronze: Somebody Else’s Dream, Fort Myers Brewing Co., Fort Myers, FL

Category 10: Coffee Beer
Gold: Duluth Coffee Pale Ale, Earth Rider Brewery, Superior, WI
Silver: Clear Sky Daybreak, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, Columbus, OH
Bronze: Central Perk, Ambitious Ales, Long Beach, CA

Category 11: Coffee Stout or Porter
Gold: There is No Cow Level, GameCraft Brewing, Laguna Hills, CA
Silver: Portola Breakfast Stout, Tustin Brewing Co., Tustin, CA
Bronze: White Russian, SunUp Brewing Co., Phoenix, AZ

Category 12: Specialty Beer
Gold: Rye Hipster Brunch Stout, Odd Side Ales, Grand Haven, MI
Silver: Agavemente, SouthNorte Beer Co., San Diego, CA
Bronze: I Did It All For The Cookie, FiftyFifty Brewing Co., Truckee, CA

Category 13: Rye Beer – 53 Entries
Gold: Rye Dawn, Breakwater Brewing Co., Oceanside, CA
Silver: Unite the Clans, Third Space Brewing, Milwaukee, WI
Bronze: Suss it Out, Level Crossing Brewing Co., South Salt Lake, UT

Category 14: Honey Beer – 66 Entries
Gold: A&M Honey Bock, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery – Boulder, Boulder, CO
Silver: Honey Hole, SpindleTap Brewery, Houston, TX
Bronze: Jetty, Great South Bay Brewery, Bay Shore, NY

Category 15: Non-Alcohol Beer or Alcohol-Free Beer
Gold: Enough Said N/A, Two Roots Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
Silver: Bravus Oatmeal Stout, Bravus Brewing Co., Newport Beach, CA
Bronze: Bravus Barrel-Aged Bourbon Stout, Bravus Brewing Co., Newport Beach, CA

Category 16: Session Beer
Gold: Texas Lager, Community Beer Co., Dallas, TX
Silver: Lite It!, Light the Lamp Brewery, Grayslake, IL
Bronze: Peacekeeper, Launch Pad Brewery, Aurora, CO

Category 17: Session India Pale Ale
Gold: Gravity Check, Kern River Brewing Co. – The Backyard, Kernville, CA
Silver: Trump Hands, Cannonball Creek Brewing Co., Golden, CO
Bronze: That IPA, Community Beer Works, Buffalo, NY

Category 18: Other Strong Beer
Gold: Northstar Imperial Porter, Twisted Pine Brewing Co., Boulder, CO
Silver: False Hope, Spilled Grain Brewhouse, Annandale, MN
Bronze: Double Brown Ale, Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, Santa Fe, NM

Category 19: Experimental Beer
Gold: Fungus Shui, Meadowlark Brewing, Sidney, MT
Silver: Shibbleshabble, Primitive Beer, Longmont, CO
Bronze: Fluffernutter, Kings Brewing Co., Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Category 20: Fresh Hop Beer
Gold: Fresh Hop Green Battles, Pinthouse Pizza North, Austin, TX
Silver: Hop Stalker, Fat Head’s Brewery – Canton, Canton, OH
Bronze: Aqua Seafoam Shame, Cloudburst Brewing, Seattle, WA

Category 21: Historical Beer
Silver: Afterburner Smoked Lager, Four Day Ray Brewing, Fishers, IN
Bronze: Decorah Nordic Gruit, PIVO Brewery, Calmar, IA

Category 22: Gluten-Free Beer
Gold: Boombastic Hazy IPA, Holidaily Brewing Co., Golden, CO
Silver: Co-Conspirator Apricot Sour, Revelation Craft Brewing Co., Rehoboth Beach, DE
Bronze: Grandpa’s Nap, Evasion Brewing – Production Facility, McMinnville, OR

Category 23: American-Belgo-Style Ale
Gold: Wit-Tington, Central District Brewing, Austin, TX
Silver: Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale, Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City, MO
Bronze: White Rainbow, Red Rock Brewery – Production, Salt Lake City, UT

Category 24: American-Style Sour Ale
Gold: Low pHunk, MobCraft Beer, Milwaukee, WI
Silver: Alegria, Millersburg Brewing, Millersburg, OH
Bronze: Citra Acid Test, Triple C Brewing, Charlotte, NC

Category 25: Fruited American-Style Sour Ale
Gold: Roxanne, St. Elmo Brewing Co., Austin, TX
Silver: Hoochie Mama, Storm Peak Brewing Co., Steamboat Springs, CO
Bronze: Sour Blackberry Raspberry, Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., Charleston, SC

Category 26: Brett Beer – 58 Entries
Gold: Who’s Brett?, The Hold By Revelry Brewing, Charleston, SC
Silver: St. Eldritch, Cellar Works Brewing Co., Sarver, PA
Bronze: C’Mon Sunshine, Birds Fly South Ale Project, Greenville, SC

Category 27: Mixed-Culture Brett Beer
Gold: Standard Issue, Central Standard Brewing, Wichita, KS
Silver: Farmer’s Reserve No. 5, Almanac Beer Co., Alameda, CA
Bronze: Côte d’Or – Double Cerise, Rowley Farmhouse Ales, Santa Fe, NM

Category 28: Wood- and Barrel-Aged Beer
Gold: Amburana Dream, Denver Beer Co. – Olde Town Arvada, Arvada, CO
Silver: Gran Muckle, Sun King Brewing, Indianapolis, IN
Bronze: Bourbon Barrel Aged Lady In Red, Bombshell Beer Co., Holly Springs, NC

Category 29: Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer
Gold: Knotty Dog, Big Dog’s Brewing Co., Las Vegas, NV
Silver: Double Barrel Louie, Westbound & Down Brewing Co., Idaho Springs, CO
Bronze: Bourbon Legend, Great Heights Brewing Co., Houston, TX

Category 30: Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout
Gold: Barrel Aged Imperial Pajamas, Begyle Brewing, Chicago, IL
Silver: Ales from the Crypt: Te Quiero, O.H.S.O. Brewery – Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ
Bronze: Señor Rhino, Alesong Brewing & Blending – Tasting Room, Eugene, OR

Category 31: Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer
Gold: Sour Brown Aged on Palo Santo, Hi-Wire Brewing – South Slope, Asheville, NC
Silver: Agent Orange – Apple Brandy Barrel, Rowley Farmhouse Ales, Santa Fe, NM
Bronze: Reserve Doree, The Chamber By Wooden Robot Brewery, Charlotte, NC

Category 32: Fruited Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer
Gold: Midnight Choir, Sun King Brewing, Indianapolis, IN
Silver: Crimson Cherry Variant, Upland Brewing Co. – Bloomington Brewpub, Bloomington, IN
Bronze: Rossano, Kings Brewing Co., Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Category 33: Aged Beer
Gold: A Creator’s Calling, The Lost Abbey, San Marcos, CA
Silver: Belgian Quad, Green Mountain Beer Co., Lakewood, CO
Bronze: Mob Barley, Meadowlark Brewing, Sidney, MT

Category 34: Kellerbier or Zwickelbier
Gold: German Pilsner, Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, VA
Silver: Loral Zwickelbier, Haas Innovations Brewing, Yakima, WA
Bronze: Stand By, Rockwell Beer Co., St. Louis, MO

Category 35: Smoke Beer
Gold: Red-Fish Rauchbock, Sockeye Brewing, Boise, ID
Silver: TF Brewing Rauch Bier, Templin Family Brewing, Salt Lake City, UT
Bronze: Up In Smoke, Fat Head’s Brewery – Canton, Canton, OH

Category 36: American-Style Lager or American-Style Pilsener
Gold: Lite Reading, Pollyanna Brewing Co., Lemont, IL
Silver: Valley Beer, Wren House Brewing Co., Phoenix, AZ
Bronze: Schaben’s, Thunderhead Brewing Co., Kearney, NE

Category 37: Contemporary American-Style Pilsener
Gold: Lazy River Pils, New Trail Brewing Co., Williamsport, PA
Silver: Citra Pils, Saint Archer Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
Bronze: Citraveza, Alvarado Street Brewery, Salinas, CA

Category 38: International-Style Pilsener
Gold: Torcido, Barebottle Brewing Co., San Francisco, CA
Silver: Upslope Craft Lager, Upslope Brewing Co. – Flatiron Park, Boulder, CO
Bronze: Party, MAP Brewing Co., Bozeman, MT

Category 39: Light Lager
Gold: Altitude Banquet, Altitude Chophouse and Brewery, Laramie, WY
Silver: Sif’s Light Lager, Odin Brewing Co., Tukwila, WA
Bronze: Lightner Creek Lager, Carver Brewing Co., Durango, CO

Category 40: India Pale Lager or Malt Liquor
Gold: Timbo Pils, Highland Park Brewery – Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA
Silver: Go Kart Mozart, MotoSonora Brewing Co., Tucson, AZ
Bronze: Yeah Buoy IPL, Logboat Brewing Co., Columbia, MO

Category 41: American-Style Cream Ale
Gold: Sea Señor! Mex Lager, SouthNorte Beer Co., San Diego, CA
Silver: Los Dudes’ Cerveza Lager Mexicana, The Dudes’ Brewing Co., Somis, CA
Bronze: Gold Style, Ballast Point Brewing Co. – Chicago, Chicago, IL

Category 42: American-Style Amber Lager
Gold: Märzen, Sudwerk Brewing Co., Davis, CA
Silver: Oktoberfest, Huss Brewing Co., Tempe, AZ
Bronze: Grist Maerzen, Grist Brewing Co., Highlands Ranch, CO

Category 43: German-Style Pilsener
Gold: Parliament Drive, Blind Owl Brewery, Indianapolis, IN
Silver: Golden Age Pilsner, Family Business Beer Co., Dripping Springs, TX
Bronze: Pils, Hardywood West Creek, Richmond, VA

Category 44: Bohemian-Style Pilsener – 123 Entries
Gold: Bohemian Shine, Castle Island Brewing Co., Norwood, MA
Silver: Bo Pils, East Brother Beer Co., Richmond, CA
Bronze: The People’s Pilsner, Sudwerk Brewing Co., Davis, CA

Category 45: Munich-Style Helles
Gold: Altstadt Lager, Altstadt Brewery, Fredericksburg, TX
Silver: Florida Sunshine, Crooked Can Brewing Co., Winter Garden, FL
Bronze: Wayfinder Hell, Wayfinder Beer, Portland, OR

Category 46: Dortmunder or German-Style Oktoberfest
Gold: Schnitzengiggles, New England Brewing Co., Woodbridge, CT
Silver: Lindauer Lager, Wit’s End Brewing Co., Denver, CO
Bronze: Chuckanut Fest Bier, Chuckanut Brewery – South Nut, Burlington, WA

Category 47: Vienna-Style Lager
Gold: Jomo, Starr Hill Brewery, Crozet, VA
Silver: Vienna Lager, Grains of Wrath Brewing, Camas, WA
Bronze: Moonlight Sonata, Chilly Water Brewing Co., Indianapolis, IN

Category 48: German-Style Maerzen
Gold: Oktoberfest, Bear Chase Brewing Co., Bluemont, VA
Silver: Rocktoberfest, Hutton & Smith Brewing Co., Chattanooga, TN
Bronze: Festie, Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage, Roanoke, VA

Category 49: German-Style Dark Lager
Gold: Pious Monk Dunkel, Church Brew Works – Lawrenceville Brewery, Pittsburgh, PA
Silver: Black Lager, Bingo Beer Co., Richmond, VA
Bronze: Don’t Drop That Dun Dun Dunkel, TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room, Tustin, CA

Category 50: International-Style Dark Lager
Gold: Dark Horse, Snake River Brewing Co., Jackson, WY
Silver: El Corn, The Post Brewing Co., Lafayette, CO
Bronze: Schwarzbier, Hofbräuhaus Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Category 51: Bock
Gold: Tackle Bock, Bobbing Bobber Brewing Co., Hutchinson, MN
Silver: Maibock, Dry Dock Brewing Co. – South Dock, Aurora, CO
Bronze: Dunkel Bock, Pilot Brewing Co., Charlotte, NC

Category 52: German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock
Gold: Eis Nine, Sun King Brewing – Fishers Small Batch, Fishers, IN
Silver: Doppelbock, Scorched Earth Brewing Co., Algonquin, IL
Bronze: Eis Vienne, Devils Backbone Brewing Co. – Basecamp, Roseland, VA

Category 53: Baltic-Style Porter
Gold: Snap Yo’ Baltics, Freetail Brewing Co. – Brewpub, San Antonio, TX
Silver: Dark Reckoning, Morgan Territory Brewing, Tracy, CA
Bronze: Murder Ballads, Noble Beast Brewing Co., Cleveland, OH

Category 54: Golden or Blonde Ale
Gold: 1956 Golden Ale, Bootstrap Brewing, Longmont, CO
Silver: MadeWest Standard, MadeWest Brewing Co., Ventura, CA
Bronze: Luke’s Original, Lucky Luke Brewing Co., Palmdale, CA

Category 55: German-Style Koelsch
Gold: Altstadt Kolsch, Altstadt Brewery, Fredericksburg, TX
Silver: Ice Cutter Kölsch, Joyride Brewing Co., Edgewater, CO
Bronze: Dry Creek Blonde Ale, Santa Clara Valley Brewing, San Jose, CA

Category 56: English-Style Summer Ale
Gold: Organic California Blonde Ale, Eel River Brewing Co., Scotia, CA
Silver: Quid, Rhinegeist – Innovation Brewery, Cincinnati, OH
Bronze: Breakside Wentworth by the Sea, Breakside Brewery, Portland, OR

Category 57: English-Style or International-Style Pale Ale
Gold: Ferment Pale Ale, Ferment Brewing Co., Hood River, OR
Silver: Annadel Pale Ale, Third Street AleWorks, Santa Rosa, CA
Bronze: Endless Summer Nights, Cloudburst Brewing, Seattle, WA

Category 58: Australian-Style Pale Ale – 61 Entries
Gold: Australian For Pale, Green Cheek Beer Co., Orange, CA
Silver: Mountain Standard IPA, Odell Brewing Co., Fort Collins, CO
Bronze: Pete’s Stash, Vail Brewing Co. – Vail Village Pilot, Vail, CO

Category 59: American-Style Pale Ale
Gold: Johnny Utah, Georgetown Brewing Co., Seattle, WA
Silver: Acclimated APA, La Cumbre Brewing Co., Albuquerque, NM
Bronze: Breakside Woodlawn Pale Ale, Breakside Brewery, Portland, OR

Category 60: Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale
Gold: Gulp, Tribus Beer Co., Milford, CT
Silver: Itsy Bits, WeldWerks Brewing Co., Greeley, CO
Bronze: Mo-Haze-Ic, Migration Brewing Co. – Wilkes, Portland, OR

Category 61: American-Style Strong Pale Ale
Gold: Superpower IPA, Comrade Brewing Co., Denver, CO
Silver: NoPac IPA, Crossbuck Brewing, Walla Walla, WA
Bronze: JAF IPA, JAFB Wooster Brewery, Wooster, OH

Category 62: Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale
Gold: Breakside What Rough Beast, Breakside Brewery – NW Slabtown, Portland, OR
Silver: Kaaterskill, West Kill Brewing, West Kill, NY
Bronze: Goofy Boots, Penrose Brewing Co., Geneva, IL

Category 63: American-Style India Pale Ale
Gold: More Dodge Less RAM, Comrade Brewing Co., Denver, CO
Silver: Radiant Beauty, Green Cheek Beer Co., Orange, CA
Bronze: Weekend Vibes IPA, Coronado Brewing Co. – Production Facility, San Diego, CA

Category 64: Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale
Gold: Beezer, Old Irving Brewing Co., Chicago, IL
Silver: Hazy IPA, City Lights Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI
Bronze: Devil’s Gulch, Pond Farm Brewing Co., San Rafael, CA

Category 65: Emerging India Pale Ale
Gold: Pure Tropics, Parish Brewing Co., Broussard, LA
Silver: Vladimir Brutin, Cannonball Creek Brewing Co., Golden, CO

Category 66: Imperial India Pale Ale
Gold: Double Cone, Alvarado Street Brewery, Salinas, CA
Silver: Westbound Double IPA, Westbound & Down Brewing Co., Idaho Springs, CO
Bronze: Sharrow, Brew Hub, Lakeland, FL

Category 67: Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale
Gold: Extra Extra Juicy Bits, WeldWerks Brewing Co., Greeley, CO
Silver: Juice Jockey, Phantom Ales, Anaheim, CA
Bronze: Chaos Emeralds, Lone Pine Brewing Company – Gorham, Gorham, ME

Category 68: American-Style Amber/Red Ale
Gold: Diablo Rojo, Boneyard Beer, Bend, OR
Silver: 1890 Founder’s Ale, Grayton Beer Co., Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Bronze: Red Alert, Aftershock Brewing Co., Temecula, CA

Category 69: Double Hoppy Red Ale
Gold: Station 101, Claremont Craft Ales, Claremont, CA
Silver: Side Hike, Kern River Brewing Co., Kernville, CA
Bronze: Cannon Ball, Migration Brewing Co. – Glisan, Portland, OR

Category 70: Imperial Red Ale
Gold: Bone Head Imperial Red, Fat Head’s Brewery & Saloon, North Olmsted, OH
Silver: Frogs Like Possum, King’s Court Brewing Co., Poughkeepsie, NY
Bronze: Gifted Gunslinger, Big Sexy Brewing Co., Sacramento, CA

Category 71: English-Style Mild Ale
Gold: Hold The Reins, Brink Brewing Co., Cincinnati, OH
Silver: Sliding Rock, BearWaters Brewing Co., Canton, NC
Bronze: Saddle Bronc Brown, Black Tooth Brewing Co., Sheridan, WY

Category 72: Ordinary or Special Bitter
Gold: Chronic Amber Ale, Pizza Port – Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad, CA
Silver: Cousin Jack, Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino, Central City, CO
Bronze: Milford Pub Ale, River’s Edge Brewing Co., Milford, MI

Category 73: Extra Special Bitter
Gold: ESB, Hillman Beer, Asheville, NC
Silver: Bridgeview, Henderson Brewing Co., Henderson, KY
Bronze: Red Ale, The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery, Hampton, VA

Category 74: English-Style India Pale Ale
Gold: Hop’lin IPA, Southbound Brewing Co., Savannah, GA
Silver: Shanghai’d IPA, Old Town Brewing, Portland, OR
Bronze: Hoppy Poppy, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. – Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Category 75: Scottish-Style Ale
Gold: Taildragger Clan-Destine, Saddle Mountain Brewing Co., Goodyear, AZ
Silver: Yarmouth, Arkane Aleworks, Largo, FL
Bronze: Thistle Dew, Ursa Minor Brewing, Duluth, MN

Category 76: Irish-Style Red Ale
Gold: Outraged Daughters, Wise Man Brewing, Winston-Salem, NC
Silver: Balefire Irish Red, Mirror Image Brewing Co., Frederick, CO
Bronze: Red Molly Irish Red Ale, Pale Fire Brewing Co., Harrisonburg, VA

Category 77: English-Style Brown Ale
Gold: Bobcat Brown Ale, Bridger Brewing, Bozeman, MT
Silver: Eclipse Brown Ale, Equinox Brewing, Fort Collins, CO
Bronze: Mischievous Brown, Helltown Brewing, Export, PA

Category 78: American-Style Brown Ale –
Gold: Naked Sunbather, Mad Swede Brewing Co., Boise, ID
Silver: Bull Creek Brown Ale, Springfield Brewing Co., Springfield, MO
Bronze: Browner Than Ivan, Chula Vista Brewery, Chula Vista, CA

Category 79: American-Style Black Ale
Gold: Alpha Force Double Tap, Überbrew, Billings, MT
Silver: Bowie Knife, Thunderhawk Alements, San Diego, CA
Bronze: Turmoil, Barley Brown’s Beer, Baker City, OR

Category 80: German-Style Sour Ale
Gold: Meier, Rowley Farmhouse Ales, Santa Fe, NM
Silver: Meersalz, Narrow Gauge Brewing Co., Florissant, MO
Bronze: And the Award Gose to…, Big Dog’s Brewing Co., Las Vegas, NV

Category 81: Specialty Berliner Weisse
Gold: Midwestern Exotic, Barrel Theory Beer Co., St. Paul, MN
Silver: Jungalow Juice, Arrow Lodge Brewing, Covina, CA
Bronze: Raspberry Vermonter Weiss, 14th Star Brewing Co., Saint Albans, VT

Category 82: Contemporary Gose
Gold: Cruise to Nowhere, Town Brewing Co., Charlotte, NC
Silver: Mimosa Gose, Pilot Brewing Co., Charlotte, NC
Bronze: Galactic Minotaurt, True Vine Brewing Co., Tyler, TX

Category 83: German-Style Altbier
Gold: Rhine Heights ALT, Vintage Brewing Co. – Madison, Madison, WI
Silver: Howitzer Amber, Red Leg Brewing Co., Colorado Springs, CO
Bronze: Jeremy Altbier, The Royal Oak Brewery, Royal Oak, MI

Category 84: South German-Style Hefeweizen
Gold: Prosperity Wheat, Market Garden Brewery – Production Brewery, Cleveland, OH
Silver: Hug Deal Gone Sideweiss, Gezellig Brewing Co., Newton, IA
Bronze: Leisel Weapon, Noon Whistle Brewing Co., Lombard, IL

Category 85: German-Style Wheat Ale
Gold: Krystal Clear, TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room, Tustin, CA
Silver: Dunkelweisse, Swashbuckler Brewing Co., Manheim, PA
Bronze: HefeWeizen, Live Oak Brewing Co., Austin, TX

Category 86: Belgian-Style Blonde Ale or Pale Ale
Gold: Nènette, Kern River Brewing Co. – The Backyard, Kernville, CA
Silver: Hell’s Keep, Squatters Craft Beers, Salt Lake City, UT
Bronze: Suddenly a Saint, Moonraker Brewing Co., Auburn, CA

Category 87: Belgian-Style Witbier
Gold: Way West Wit, Zuni Street Brewing Co., Denver, CO
Silver: Boeman Belgian White, Ogopogo Brewing, San Gabriel, CA
Bronze: Under a Blood Orange Sky, Temblor Brewing Co., Bakersfield, CA

Category 88: Classic Saison – 106 Entries
Gold: Meadowlark, Metazoa Brewing Co., Indianapolis, IN
Silver: Summer Opal, Firestone Walker – The Propagator, Marina Del Rey, CA
Bronze: Gray Matter, Aspetuck Brew Lab, Bridgeport, CT

Category 89: Specialty Saison
Gold: Obeisance, Von Ebert Brewing – Glendoveer, Portland, OR
Silver: Westfield, Cellar West Artisan Ales, Lafayette, CO
Bronze: Palisade #2, Fortside Brewing Co., Vancouver, WA

Category 90: Belgian- and French-Style Ale
Gold: Junebug, Echo Brewing Co., Erie, CO
Silver: Swingin’ Single, Piece Brewery, Chicago, IL
Bronze: Industrial Gris, Resident Brewing Co., San Diego, CA

Category 91: Belgian-Style Lambic or Sour Ale
Gold: Get The Funk Out, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, Denver, CO
Silver: Olly, Free Will Brewing Co., Perkasie, PA
Bronze: Saison Apothēca, Yeast of Eden, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

Category 92: Belgian-Style Dubbel
Gold: Dedication, Vintage Brewing Co. – Madison, Madison, WI
Silver: Belgian Dubbel, Sugar Creek Brewing Co., Charlotte, NC
Bronze: OB Bubble Dubbel, Kilowatt Brewing, San Diego, CA

Category 93: Belgian-Style Tripel
Gold: Princeps Pacis, Save The World Brewing Co., Marble Falls, TX
Silver: Marvella, Red Rock Brewery – Production, Salt Lake City, UT
Bronze: Triple-Whirl, 217 Brew Works, Wilson, NC

Category 94: Belgian-Style Pale Strong Ale
Gold: Fu Fighter, Good River Beer, Denver, CO
Silver: Sandy Dunes Saison, River Bluff Brewing, St. Joseph, MO
Bronze: Stay Gold, Bluebird Brasserie, Sherman Oaks, CA

Category 95: Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale or Belgian-Style Quadrupel
Gold: Quad Damn It, Chicago Brewing Co. – Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Silver: Séréneté Grand Cru, Bruz Beers, Denver, CO
Bronze: Sisters Quad, Bitter Sisters Brewing Co., Addison, TX

Category 96: Other Belgian-Style Ale
Gold: Very, Very Far, Off Color Brewing, Chicago, IL
Silver: Conquer Then Divide, Barrage Brewing Co., Farmingdale, NY
Bronze: Pentuple, Hoppin’ Frog Brewing, Akron, OH

Category 97: Brown Porter
Gold: Maduro Brown Ale, Cigar City Brewing, Tampa, FL
Silver: Brown Claw, Kern River Brewing Co. – The Backyard, Kernville, CA
Bronze: Honey Porter, Cape May Brewing Co. – Rio Grande, Cape May, NJ

Category 98: Robust Porter
Gold: Tabula Rasa, Second Chance Beer Co., San Diego, CA
Silver: Powell Street Porter, Bartlett Hall, San Francisco, CA
Bronze: Shadowcaster Porter, Folklore Brewing & Meadery, Dothan, AL

Category 99: Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout
Gold: SeaSide Stout, Pizza Port – Solana Beach, Solana Beach, CA
Silver: Shooter McMunn’s, Lost Rhino Brewing Co., Ashburn, VA
Bronze: O’Dark Thirty, 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Co., Fredericksburg, VA

Category 100: Export Stout
Gold: Correspondent, Wander Brewing, Bellingham, WA
Silver: Thor’s Shadow Imperial Stout, Odin Brewing Co., Tukwila, WA
Bronze: Void of Light, Gun Hill Brewing Co., Bronx, NY

Category 101: American-Style Stout
Gold: Black Cliffs, Boise Brewing, Boise, ID
Silver: Stone Liberty Station Cimmerian Portal, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty
Station, San Diego, CA
Bronze: Kilgore, Beachwood BBQ & Brewing, Long Beach, CA

Category 102: Sweet Stout or Cream Stout
Gold: Moozie, Brink Brewing Co., Cincinnati, OH
Silver: Emperor Norton’s Sweet Stout, 21st Amendment Brewery, San Leandro, CA
Bronze: Volcano Mudslide Sweet Stout, Feather Falls Brewing Co., Oroville, CA

Category 103: Oatmeal Stout
Gold: 80 Chain Stout, MAP Brewing Co., Bozeman, MT
Silver: Yonder Mountain Stout, Vine Street Pub & Brewery, Denver, CO
Bronze: Shaman Stout, Toltec Brewing Co., Albuquerque, NM

Category 104: Imperial Stout
Gold: The Russian, 2SP Brewing Co., Aston, PA
Silver: Black Cauldron Imperial Stout, Grand Teton Brewing, Victor, ID
Bronze: Rescue Buoy Imperial Stout, Rip Current Brewing, San Marcos, CA

Category 105: Scotch Ale
Gold: Knuckle Dragger, Dueces Wild Brewery, Colorado Springs, CO
Silver: Real Heavy, Real Ale Brewing Co., Blanco, TX
Bronze: Wee Heavy Metal, Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. – M. L. King, Chattanooga, TN

Category 106: Old Ale or Strong Ale
Gold: Private Stock Ale, AleSmith Brewing Co., San Diego, CA
Silver: Old Scrooge, Silver City Brewery, Bremerton, WA
Bronze: Last Will and Testament, Monday Night Brewing – Garage, Atlanta, GA

Category 107: Barley Wine-Style Ale
Gold: Old Diablo, Morgan Territory Brewing, Tracy, CA
Silver: Freebooter Barleywine, Coronado Brewing Co., Coronado, CA
Bronze: Three Ryes Men, Reuben’s Brews – The Taproom, Seattle, WA

Pro-Am Competition
Gold: Distemper, IMBĪB Custom Brews, Reno, NV
Brewmaster: IMBĪB Brew Crew
AHA Member: Lance Newlin
Silver: Leicht, Precarious Beer Project – Beer Hall, Williamsburg, VA
Brewmaster: Greg Fleehart
AHA Member: Joel Miller
Bronze: Chess with Checkers, New Belgium Brewing Co., Fort Collins, CO
Brewmaster: The Employee Owners of New Belgium
AHA Member: Erich Purcell

Collaboration Competition
Gold: Getting By on Central Time, Sun King Brewing, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Brewers Guild Beer Brigadiers
Silver: Are You Pricklish?, Taft’s Brewing Co., Cincinnati, OH
Against the Grain Brewing, Louisville, KY
Bronze: Willie Big Dog, Public Coast Brewing Co., Cannon Beach, OR
Big Dog’s Brewing CO., Las Vegas, NV

2019 Brewery and Brewer of the Year Awards
Small Brewpub and Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
Rowley Farmhouse Ales, Santa Fe, NM
Rowley Farmhouse Ales

Mid-Size Brewpub and Mid-Size Brewpub Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Brewers Supply Group
Westbound & Down Brewing Co., Idaho Springs, CO
Westbound & Down Brewery Team

Large Brewpub and Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by The Country Malt Group
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Thesaurus yesterday and today for the word, Beer

September 22, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

In the first edition of Peter Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (1852), words are organized by conceptual classes rather than alphabetically. “Beer” appears under Class V (Formation of Ideas), Division 2 (Space in general), Section 1 (Inorganic matter), Subsection 2 (Liquids), numbered 333. “Liquids,” specifically under the sub-subsection for intoxicating liquors.

The entry lists the following synonyms and related phrases for “beer” (presented as a noun in the list of specific examples of alcoholic beverages):
Ale, Porter, Stout, Heavy wet, Swipes, Small beer, Table-beer, Bitter beer, Munich beer, and Lager beer.

Below is a list of the top 50 synonyms for “beer” in modern English usage as of September 16, 2025. These synonyms include specific beer styles, colloquial and slang terms, and general descriptors commonly found in thesauruses, linguistic resources, and contemporary contexts. The list is comprehensive, covering both formal and informal terms used in English-speaking regions, presented in no particular order:

Ale
Lager
Brew
Stout
Porter
Draft
Pilsner
Suds
Malt
Brewski
Hops
Amber
IPA (India Pale Ale)
Bock
Wheat
Craft
Pale
Brown
Blonde
Saison
Cold one
Pint
Stein
Bitter
Lager-beer
Gose
Hefeweizen
Kölsch
Schwarzbier
Barleywine
Shandy
Radler
Cream ale
Steam beer
Dunkel
Weissbier
Tripel
Quad
Lambic
Alehouse
Brewage
Swill
Sip
Tipple
Bevvie
Froth
Juice (slang, e.g., hoppy juice)
Nectar (informal, poetic)
Pintje (regional slang, e.g., Dutch-influenced)
Stingo (archaic, strong beer)

Notes:

The list includes specific beer styles (e.g., IPA, hefeweizen), which are often used as synonyms in contexts where the type of beer is emphasized.
Slang terms like “brewski,” “cold one,” and “bevvie” are common in casual conversation, especially in North American and British English.
Some terms, like “stingo” or “nectar,” are less common but appear in historical or poetic contexts.
Regional variations exist; for example, “pint” often refers to a serving of beer in the UK, while “bevvie” is more common in Australia or the UK.

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Full Sail Brewing’s Cool Like That Cold IPA – Beer of the Day

September 22, 2025 by Dustin Scoggins

Full Sail Brewing’s Cold IPA, aptly named Cool Like That, captures the essence of a Pacific Northwest summer in every crisp sip. Brewed in the wind-swept town of Hood River, Oregon, this seasonal gem from the Strong Current IPA Series blends the clean, lager-like fermentation of a classic cold brew with the bold, hop-forward punch of an IPA. At 7% ABV and 47 IBUs, it’s deceptively sessionable—light and ultra-bright from a Pilsner malt base that lets the stars of the show shine: massive dry-hop additions of Mosaic and Eclipse hops bursting with tropical mango, juicy clementine, ripe stone fruit, and a whisper of coconut. Whether you’re cracking open a 16-oz can after a day on the Columbia River or pairing it with grilled seafood, this Cold IPA delivers refreshment without the haze, making it a go-to for hop lovers seeking something chill yet intensely flavorful.

What sets Full Sail’s Cold IPA apart in the crowded craft beer scene is its nod to innovation rooted in tradition. Since 1987, Full Sail has been a pioneer in sustainable brewing, drawing pure Mt. Hood spring water to craft beers that have snagged over 300 awards, including Beverage World’s Craft Brewer of the Year. Cool Like That embodies that legacy as a hybrid style—fermented cold for clarity and drinkability, then loaded with vibrant hops for that IPA edge—perfect for late-afternoon adventures or backyard hangs. Available seasonally in 4-packs or on draft through September, it’s a limited-run reminder that great beer, like the Gorge’s fleeting bluebird days, is best savored fresh. Grab one, raise a toast to the outdoors, and let the tropical vibes transport you straight to the bluff overlooking the mighty Columbia.

About Full Sail Brewing Company
Founded in 1987 in the heart of Hood River, Oregon, Full Sail Brewing Company emerged as a trailblazer in the craft beer movement, transforming a derelict Diamond Fruit cannery into a vibrant brewery with a vision for independence and quality. Originally known as Hood River Brewing Company, it became the first commercially successful craft brewery to bottle beer for retail sale in the Pacific Northwest, producing just 287 barrels in its inaugural year amid the rise of windsurfing culture in the region. Led by founders including Irene Firmat and later Brewmaster Jamie Emmerson, the company achieved early acclaim when its Amber Ale secured a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 1989. As an employee-owned enterprise committed to sustainability—through practices like local sourcing, water treatment, and community support—Full Sail has maintained its pioneering spirit, balancing innovation with environmental responsibility for nearly four decades.

Full Sail Brewing boasts a diverse and award-winning portfolio of beers that reflect its Pacific Northwest roots and dedication to craftsmanship. Flagship offerings include the Session Premium Lager, a smooth 5.1% ABV American-style lager with a crisp finish, and the classic Amber Ale, a balanced 6% ABV brew with malty notes that has become a perennial favorite. The lineup expands to hop-centric IPAs such as Hop Pursuit, Slipknot, and Bridge to Nowhere Hazy IPA, alongside seasonal specialties like Wassail, a robust 7.2% ABV winter ale, and Wreck the Halls, a hoppy holiday brew. Innovative releases, including Blood Orange Wheat Ale and pub exclusives like Accidental Art IPA and Heather Canyon Kölsch, showcase the brewery’s experimentation with flavors, all crafted using local hops, barley, and Mount Hood spring water to deliver fresh, high-quality experiences for beer

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The History of Beer in the United States

September 1, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

The History of Beer and Brewing in the United States
1607 – First shipment of beer arrives in the Virginia colony from England.

1609 – America’s first “Help Wanted” ad appears. The job, a brewer.

1612 – Adrian Block and Hans Christiansen establish the first known brewery in the New World on the southern tip of New Amsterdam (Manhattan).

1640 – The Massachuetts colony passes a regulation the “on one should be allowed to brew beer unless he is a good brewer”

1683 – William Frampton erects the first brewery in Philadelphia on Front Street between Walnut and Spruce at the Dock Street Creek.

1754 – George Washington enters a beer recipe in his notebook.

1762 – “The Theory and Practice of Brewing” by Michael Combrune is published. This is the first attempt to establish rules and principles for the art of brewing.

1799 – George Washington run the largest distillery in the United States.

1810 – There are 120 active breweries in the United States.

1819 – A steam engine built by Thomas Holloway is installed in the brewery of Frances Perot in Philadelphia. This is the first engine to be used in beer production in America.

1826 – American Society for the Promotion of Temperance, also known as the American Temperance Society, is formed in Boston. Three years later it has 100,000 members.

1829 – David G. Yuengling opens a brewery in the Pennsylvania coal town of Pottsville. It continues as the oldest operating brewery in the United States, still owned by the Yuengling family.

1844 – Jacob Best starts a brewery in Milwaukee which later becomes the Pabst Brewing Co.

1849 – August Krug forms a brewery in Milwaukee which evolves into the Schlitz Brewery.

1852 – George Schneider starts a brewery in St. Louis, Missouri. This brewery is the seed of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery.

1856 – The Benedictine Society of Saint Vincent’s Abbey opens a commercial brewery in their Monastery near Latrobe, Pa.

1860 – More than 1,269 breweries produce over one million barrels of beer for a population of 31 million. New York and Pennsylvania account for 85 percent of production.

1861 – Internal Revenue System introduced and in 1862 taxes beer at the rate of one dollar per barrel to help finance the government during the Civil War.

1862 – An Indian uprising caused August Schell to abandon his brewery(Founded 1860) and flee the area. Many white settlers were killed and over 400 homes and buildings burned, but Schell’s brewery remained standing, due to Mrs.Schell’s kindness to the Indians in the years prior to the uprising.

1873, Adolph Coors and the Denver confectioner Jacob Schueler purchased the abandoned Golden City Tannery and converted it to the Golden Brewery. Today, it’s the largest brewery in the world.

1880-1910 – The number of breweries declines from a high of 4,131 in 1873. Improved methods of production and distribution mean fewer breweries can manufacture more beer. By 1910, the number of breweries drops less than 1600.

1900 – Woman’s Christian Temperance Union member Carrie Nation does a hatchet job on the Carey Hotel in Wichita, Kansas.

1910 – There are 1,568 active breweries in the United States. History of Beer

1919 – House of Representatives Bill No. 6810 presented in May by Rep. Andrew Volstead establishing the apparatus for the enforcement of prohibition. The bill was passed Oct. 10, then vetoed by President Woodrow Wilson on Oct. 27. The veto was subsequently overridden by Congressional vote.

1930 – The Crusaders formed to protest the lawlessness, crime, and corruption brought on by Prohibition.

1933 – On Apr. 7 the legalization of beer takes effect via the 21st Amendment repealing the 18th; 31 brewers back in operation by June. A great day in the history of beer.

1940 – There are 498 active breweries in the United States.

1950 – There are 407 active breweries in the United States.

1951 – Anheuser-Busch of St. Louis builds a new brewery in Newark, starting a trend for expansion of breweries. Two years later the company buys the St. Louis Cardinals.

1954 – Actor Ronald Regan promotes Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer

1959 – Aluminum can introduced by Coors Brewing Company.

1960 – There are 229 active breweries in the United States.

1962 – Pittsburg Brewing introduces the first poptop can. The beer was Iron City.

1965 – Fritz Maytag, of the Maytag appliance family invests in Anchor Brewing Co. in San Francisco. In 1969, he takes over the brewery.

1967 – Meister Brau out of Chicago introduce the first “Lite” beer.

1970 – There are 142 active breweries in the United States.

1977 – The New Albion Brewery will become known as America’s first “Micro Brewery”.

1979 – The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company was established in 1979 and began selling beers in February of by homebrewer Ken Grossman and Paul Camusi.. Boulder Beer was started in Boulder, Colorado.

1980 – There are 82 active breweries in the United States.

1982 – Charlie Papazian, homebrewer starts the Great American Beer Festival in Boulder, Colorado.

1982 – Bert Grant opens the first brewpub in the United States in the modern era in Yakima, Washington.

1983 – In January, 51 brewing concerns are operating 80 breweries. This is the low water mark for breweries in the 20th century. The top six breweries – Anheuser-Busch, Miller, Heileman, Stroh, Coors, and Pabst – control 92 percent of U. S. beer production.

1985 – Jim Koch introduces a beer called Samuel Adams. Samuel Adams Boston Lager debuted at the re-creation of the first battle of the American Revolution, Patriot’s Day 1985. Three months later, it was voted best beer in the United States at the Great American Beer Festival.

1992 – The first batch of Goose Island Bourbon County Stout was brewed.

2000 – Russian River brewmaster Vinnie Cilurzo first brewed Pliny the Elder in 2000, for the first double IPA festival in Hayward, CA.

2001 – More than 1,400 breweries produce more then 6 million barrels of beer.

2009 – More than 1,500 breweries in the USA. More breweries than any country in the world.

2010 – After Anheuser-Busch and Miller got bought by foreign companies, Boston Beer Company becomes the largest American owned Brewery

2013 – D. G. Yuengling and Son Inc. Pottsville PA is the number one American Owned Brewery

2017 – More than 6000 breweries in the USA. More breweries than any country in the world.

2020 – More than 8000 breweries in the USA. More breweries than any country in the world and then COVID19 hits the United States. A sad day in the history of beer.

2025 – More than 9000 breweries in the USA. More breweries than any country in the world

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True North Ales Launches Season of the Witch

August 6, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

True North Ale Company introduces its fall seasonal, Season of the Witch, a double dry hopped hazy and juicy IPA. Featuring Citra, Vic Secret, and Strata hops, this beer bursts with vibrant flavors and aromas of passion fruit, mango, pineapple, and melon. With a modest 5.9% ABV, it’s crafted for easy drinking, boasting a soft mouthfeel and full body.

“First brewed for our Salem, Massachusetts fans in 2019, Season of the Witch has grown into a fan favorite,” said Jake Rogers, Founder & Chief of Brewery Operations at True North Ales. “Its low ABV makes it perfect for enjoying multiple rounds on a patio. While fall beers often lean toward pumpkin and spice, this IPA offers a unique, crowd-pleasing alternative.”

The can’s striking artwork, designed by Marblehead artist Amy Hourihan, complements the beer’s bold character. Available in kegs and cans, Season of the Witch can be found in stores and restaurants across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as at True North Ales’ Ipswich Taproom, through October 31.

About True North Ale Company

Located in Ipswich, Massachusetts, True North Ale Company opened in 2017 and now distributes to over 2,000 bars, restaurants, and stores across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The brewery has earned prestigious accolades, including a Gold Award at the 2018 World Beer Cup, a Gold Medal at the 2023 Great American Beer Fest, Gold and Bronze Medals at the 2021 Great American Beer Fest, a Silver Medal at the 2024 World Beer Cup, and a Silver Medal at the 2020 Great American Beer Fest. Voted Best Brewery on Boston’s North Shore for four consecutive years, True North offers a 150+ seat open-air and tented patio, 150+ seat indoor taproom, and a North Side events venue accommodating over 250 guests.

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Public Coast Brewing Debuts Four Refreshing Summer Beers

August 6, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

CANNON BEACH, Ore. – Public Coast Brewing Co. is marking the late-summer season with the release of four new seasonal beers: Jasmine Smash-It Ale, Hazy Pale Ale, Hibiscus Pom Gose, and Blueberry Wheat Ale. The Jasmine Smash-It Ale, crafted in collaboration with Smith Teamaker, highlights the brewery’s continued commitment to creative, locally inspired brews.

“Summer is the perfect time to explore new flavors and showcase seasonal ingredients from our sister property, Public Coast Farm,” said Ben Christianson, brewer at Public Coast Brewing. “Oregon’s summer bounty—especially its fruits and berries—is something we love to celebrate in our beers whenever we can.”

Jasmine Smash-It Ale is a single malt and single hop style beer with a twist–instead of hops, the Smash-It Ale features Smith Teamaker’s Jasmine Pearls green tea, resulting in a crisp and refreshing bubbly beverage with light floral notes.

Hazy Pale Ale is a low-ABV hazy pale ale with a tropical punch. Featuring notes of citrus, peach, and mango, it’s the perfect drink for a hot summer day on the coast. Featured ingredients include malted wheat, malted oats, El Dorado hops, Riwaka Hops, and Cashmere Hops.

Hibiscus Pom Gose is a part of Public Coast’s “Sour Series,” and is a fruit and floral-forward sour ale with bursts of hibiscus, juicy pomegranates, and a touch of sea salt. Featured ingredients include malted wheat, lemon drop hops, Jacobsen Sea Salt, hibiscus flowers, and pomegranate juice.

Blueberry Wheat Ale spotlights Public Coast Farms’ blueberries, combining everything Public Coast loves: beermaking, fresh and local produce, and hops. This ale is described as an “easy drinking” wheat ale with a hint of ripe blueberry and hops.

All four beers will be available for purchase in 16 oz single cans and four-packs at the Public Coast Farmstand in Banks and on tap at the brewpub in Cannon Beach for a limited time.

About Public Coast Brewing

Located just 70 miles west of Portland in Cannon Beach, Ore., Public Coast Brewing is named after the only true public coastlines in America: the Oregon Coast. The brewery features a 10bbl Brewhouse with two 30-barrel fermenters, two 20-barrel fermenters, and four 10-barrel fermenters. Public Coast Brewing also offers fresh and delicious fare from local farms and ranches, including their own – Public Coast Farm. Boasting a large pet-friendly patio, large community-style outdoor fire pit, and an open brewhouse easily viewed from the bar, Public Coast Brewing offers a relaxed and welcoming spot for the whole family.

About Public Coast Farm

Oregon’s historic Route 26, known to Portlanders as the Sunset Highway, has welcomed generations of families traveling to and from the coast on its forested byway. Now Public Coast Farm sits on that very route, straddling West Dairy Creek at the base of the Coastal Range, on a 40-acre site lush with blueberry bushes, beehives, fruit orchards and hops. The farm is fertile ground for the farm’s sister properties – the Stephanie Inn and Public Coast Brewing Co. – each of which incorporate Public Coast Farm’s fresh ingredients into delicious dishes and seasonal beers.

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The Top 10 Oldest Beer Brands in America – Yuengling #1

August 2, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

1. Yuengling Lager
Since 1829, Yuengling Lager has been pouring smooth, amber-hued goodness from Pennsylvania’s D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., America’s oldest brewery. This crisp, classic lager balances malt sweetness with a touch of hoppy bite, making it a go-to for backyard barbecues or cozy pub nights. Crack open a cold one and sip on nearly two centuries of brewing tradition!

2. Old Milwaukee
Born in Wisconsin in 1849, Old Milwaukee, crafted by Pabst Brewing Company, is a no-frills American lager that’s been refreshing folks for generations. With its light, clean taste and subtle malt notes, it’s the perfect companion for a night of darts or cheering on your team. Affordable and timeless, it’s a beer that keeps it real.

3. Schlitz
Schlitz, another Wisconsin gem from 1849 under Pabst Brewing Company, once claimed the title of “The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous.” Its golden, crisp profile with a smooth finish makes it a nostalgic pick for cracking open at tailgates or poker nights. Raise a can to this iconic lager’s enduring legacy!

4. Stroh’s
Hailing from Michigan since 1850, Stroh’s, now part of Pabst Brewing Company, delivers a bold, full-bodied lager with a rich, malty backbone. Perfect for sipping around a campfire or pairing with a hearty burger, this classic brew carries the spirit of Detroit’s brewing heritage in every refreshing gulp.

5. Hamm’s
Minnesota’s Hamm’s, born in 1865 and brewed by Molson Coors, is the beer “from the land of sky-blue waters.” Its light, crisp flavor with a hint of sweetness makes it a crowd-pleaser at lakefront cookouts or game-day watch parties. Pop open a Hamm’s and let its retro vibe transport you to simpler times.

6. Leinenkugel’s Original
Since 1867, Wisconsin’s Leinenkugel’s Original, crafted by Molson Coors, has been a Midwest staple with its clean, balanced lager taste. Its subtle malt and hop harmony makes it ideal for sipping on a porch swing or at a summer festival. This classic brew is like a taste of Wisconsin’s soul in every bottle.

7. Coors Banquet
Coors Banquet, born in Colorado in 1873 by Molson Coors, is the golden lager that fueled the Wild West. Its crisp, slightly fruity flavor and smooth finish make it a favorite for cracking open after a hike or at a lively saloon-style gathering. Stubbornly original, it’s a beer that stands the test of time.

8. Budweiser
Introduced in 1876 by Anheuser-Busch InBev in Missouri, Budweiser is the “King of Beers” with its iconic red label and crisp, clean taste. This medium-bodied lager, with its rice-driven smoothness, pairs perfectly with burgers, wings, or a night of karaoke. Raise a Bud to America’s classic beer legacy!

9. Genesee
New York’s Genesee, brewed since 1878 by Genesee Brewing Company, is a creamy, easy-drinking lager with a touch of malt sweetness. Whether you’re grilling by the lake or kicking back at a dive bar, “Genny” delivers a smooth, refreshing vibe that’s been a Northeast favorite for over a century.

10. Ballantine IPA
New Jersey’s Ballantine IPA, born in 1878 and now under Pabst Brewing Company, is a pioneer of American IPAs. Its bold, hoppy bite with piney and citrusy notes makes it a great match for spicy tacos or a lively trivia night. This historic brew brings craft beer swagger to any occasion.

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11. Lone Star
Since 1884, Texas’ Lone Star, brewed by Pabst Brewing Company, has been the “National Beer of Texas.” This crisp, light lager with a hint of corn sweetness is perfect for sipping under the stars at a barbecue or two-stepping at a honky-tonk. Saddle up with a Lone Star and embrace the Lone Star State vibe!

12. National Bohemian
Maryland’s National Bohemian, or “Natty Boh,” has been a Baltimore icon since 1885, brewed by Pabst Brewing Company. Its light, crisp flavor with a touch of malt makes it a go-to for crab feasts or cheering on the Orioles. Crack open a Natty Boh and join the Chesapeake Bay party!

13. Narragansett
Rhode Island’s Narragansett, brewed since 1890 by Narragansett Brewing Company, is a refreshing lager with a clean, slightly sweet profile. Perfect for clambakes, beach bonfires, or a casual night at the bar, “Gansett” brings New England charm to every sip. Hi, neighbor—have a ‘Gansett!

14. Michelob Original Lager
Missouri’s Michelob Original Lager, introduced in 1896 by Anheuser-Busch InBev, offers a refined, medium-bodied taste with a smooth, malty finish. Ideal for upscale barbecues or pairing with a charcuterie board, this classic lager brings a touch of sophistication to any beer-friendly moment.

15. Anchor Steam Beer
California’s Anchor Steam Beer, crafted since 1896 by Anchor Brewing Company, is a trailblazer of the craft beer movement. Its unique, amber-hued steam beer style blends crisp lager notes with ale-like warmth, making it perfect for sipping at a San Francisco pub or a craft beer tasting. Cheers to a West Coast legend!(Hopefully will be back soon)

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Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Releases Confused Citrus Imperial Hazy IPA

July 29, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

Craft beer enthusiasts in California have a new reason to celebrate as Dust Bowl Brewing Company rolls out Confused Citrus Imperial Hazy IPA, the newest entry in their acclaimed Big Beer Series. This powerhouse brew boasts a robust 10.4% ABV and 60 IBUs, delivering an intense citrus punch from generous infusions of orange and lemon. Perfect for those seeking a tart, tropical twist in a high-ABV hazy IPA, Confused Citrus combines vibrant flavors with a deceptively smooth profile.

Confused Citrus lives up to its intriguing name with a full-bodied mouthfeel that’s rich and juicy, bursting with fruit-forward character. The citrus explosion—featuring bright orange and zesty lemon notes—is expertly balanced by a solid hop foundation, adding layers of complexity without overwhelming the palate. This hazy IPA offers a tropical vibe that’s both playful and potent, making it an ideal choice for IPA lovers looking for something beyond the ordinary.

Exploring Dust Bowl’s Big Beer Series

The Big Beer Series is Dust Bowl Brewing Company’s platform for showcasing creative, high-ABV beers that highlight their brewing expertise. Confused Citrus joins fan favorites like Fruit Fist and Day Ender, continuing the tradition of boundary-pushing releases designed to surprise and delight craft beer aficionados. Each beer in the series emphasizes unique ingredients and flavors, making them must-tries for those who appreciate experimental IPAs and beyond.

Whether you’re stocking up for summer gatherings or exploring new hazy IPAs, Confused Citrus promises a refreshing and adventurous pour. For more on Dust Bowl Brewing Company’s latest releases and the Big Beer Series, visit their website or stop by a taproom near you.

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Living The Dream Brewing Presents Summer Seasonal Powder Run, Strawberry Lemonade

July 29, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

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Colorado’s craft beer scene is buzzing with the latest seasonal release from Living The Dream Brewing: the Strawberry Lemonade variant of their popular Powder Run Vanilla Cream Ale. This refreshing summer beer is now available on tap and in convenient canned 6-packs throughout Colorado, perfect for outdoor adventures and backyard gatherings.

A Fresh Take on a Fan-Favorite Series

As part of Living The Dream Brewing’s quarterly seasonal variant series, Strawberry Lemonade Powder Run Vanilla Cream Ale is crafted with real fruit additions for authentic flavor. This edition builds on the success of a soft tasting room release earlier this year, where it quickly became a crowd pleaser thanks to its harmonious blend of sweet strawberry notes and tangy lemon zest.
The base Powder Run Vanilla Cream Ale serves as an ideal foundation, allowing the vibrant fruit flavors to shine without overpowering the smooth, creamy profile.

Brewer Insights on the New Strawberry Lemonade Beer

Jason Bell, Founder of Living The Dream Brewing, shared his excitement: “Our Powder Run is the perfect canvas for fruit additions, and this combination was an obvious choice for summertime. Enjoy it while it lasts, and keep an eye out for future seasonal flavors.”
This limited-edition brew captures the essence of summer in Colorado, making it a must-try for craft beer enthusiasts seeking light, fruity options.

About Living The Dream Brewing: Celebrating Colorado Craft Beer

Established in 2014 in Littleton, Colorado, Living The Dream Brewing is dedicated to crafting high-quality beers using the finest ingredients. The brewery honors the spirit of the Centennial State by celebrating its people, places, and outdoor activities. From their home base for adventure, they produce a range of innovative brews that embody Colorado’s vibrant lifestyle.
Whether you’re a local or visiting, stop by their taprooms to experience the dream firsthand. Keep an eye on their seasonal releases for more exciting flavors inspired by the seasons.

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Dragon’s Milk Introduces Its First-Ever IPA

July 11, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

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Holland, MI – New Holland Brewing Co., the team behind the iconic Dragon’s Milk series, announces the release of Dragon’s Milk Emerald IPA, the first India Pale Ale to join the Dragon’s Milk family. Developed over two years, Emerald IPA is a hop-focused creation that stays true to the core values that have defined Dragon’s Milk for more than two decades: bold character, layered flavor, and a deep respect for time, oak, and craft.
Fermented entirely in large oak foeders, Emerald IPA develops natural vanilla, soft oak, and a round body from the start. This sets it apart from beers that are only barrel aged. Brewed with Lotus hops, it delivers bright citrus, floral lift, and gentle spice for a refreshing and complex finish.
“This beer is the natural result of our ongoing curiosity around what wood can do,” said Brett VanderKamp, Founder of New Holland Brewing Co. “We have always explored how time and oak shape flavor, and this time we applied that philosophy to hops. Emerald IPA is a new direction, but it carries the same spirit that defines every Dragon’s Milk release.”

Lotus hops bring notes of orange blossom, subtle spice, and a floral character that enhances the smooth, oak-kissed profile of the beer. Medium-bodied and expressive, Emerald IPA offers a distinctive take on the style while staying grounded in the Dragon’s Milk tradition.
Emerald IPA is now available on draft at New Holland Brewing Co.’s brewpubs in Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan. It will also be distributed in select markets, including California, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Connecticut.

First brewed in 2001, Dragon’s Milk began as a singular bourbon barrel aged stout and has grown into one of the most recognized barrel aged beer brands in the country. Each release continues the tradition of crafting beers with purpose and patience. Emerald IPA represents a new chapter in the Dragon’s Milk legacy. It is a vibrant and complex expression built on the same foundation of care, creativity, and barrel character.

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