LaGrange, GA – Wild Leap Brewing Co. has been crowned the 2021 Brewery of the Year by Beer Connoisseur magazine, a prestigious honor recognizing their unmatched excellence in craft brewing. Featured in the Winter 2022, Issue 58, Wild Leap earned this title by submitting an extraordinary 12 beers that scored World Class or Exceptional ratings in the 2021 Official Review, including a historic three beers—Lone Buffalo, Alpha Abstraction Vol. 15, and Too Pure To Be Pink—that achieved World Class scores of 96 or higher. This marks the first time in the magazine’s 12-year history that a brewery has secured three World Class ratings in a single year, solidifying Wild Leap’s place among America’s elite breweries.
Wild Leap’s portfolio dazzled with nine additional Exceptional-rated beers and 16 entries in the Top 150 Beers of the Year, showcasing their innovative and boundary-pushing approach. “Chief Brewing Officer Chris Elliott’s bold, mad-scientist style has elevated Wild Leap to new heights, blending terrific flavors with Southern flair,” notes Beer Connoisseur’s editorial team. Elliott credits the brewery’s success to its dedicated team: “This award reflects the creativity and hard work of everyone at Wild Leap—from our brewers and cellar crew to our taproom and admin staff. We’re thrilled and grateful for this recognition.” Co-Founder and CFO Anthony Rodriguez adds, “Since opening in 2017, we’ve dreamed of this moment. Sharing this honor with our team and fans is truly special.”
Founded in LaGrange, Georgia, in 2017, Wild Leap has grown from a local favorite to a regional powerhouse, expanding into spirits and planning its first Atlanta taproom in 2022. With a focus on quality, creativity, and community, Wild Leap continues to redefine craft brewing in the South. Visit wildleap.com for more details.
Wild Leap’s 2021 World Class and Exceptional Ratings:
Rated 97 – World Class: Lone Buffalo Barrel Aged Stout
Rated 96 – World Class: Alpha Abstraction, Vol. XV
Rated 96 – World Class: Too Pure To Be Pink
Rated 95 – Exceptional: Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter
Rated 95 – Exceptional: Alpha Abstraction, Vol. 16
Rated 95 – Exceptional: GR8FRUT Double IPA
Rated 94 – Exceptional: LMN ADE
Rated 94 – Exceptional: Alpha Abstraction, Vol. 18
Rated 94 – Exceptional: ASW Barrel Aged Vanilla Ice Cream Stout
Rated 92 – Exceptional: Birthday Month Mango Cryo Hop IIPA
Rated 91 – Exceptional: Buffalo Trace Barrel Aged Stout
Rated 91 – Exceptional: Birthday Month Flowers & Fruit Double IPA
About Wild Leap Brewing’s Brewery
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown LaGrange, Georgia, Wild Leap Brewing Company transformed a once-vacant 1940s Westbrook Service & Tire Co. building—an old car dealership and service station—into a vibrant craft beer destination that opened its doors in 2017. The brewery’s founders, Anthony Rodriguez and Rob Goldstein, saw potential in the weathered brick and steel trusses, meticulously restoring the space to blend vintage charm with modern flair, earning an Excellence in Rehabilitation award from The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. Now, the 7-foot-tall exposed trusses, glass-walled brewhouse, and retro signage create an inviting backdrop for sipping award-winning brews like Alpha Abstraction and Lone Buffalo in a pet-friendly taproom and outdoor courtyard. This reimagined dealership isn’t just a brewery—it’s a community hub where live music, food trucks, and a laid-back vibe honor LaGrange’s past while pouring bold flavors into its future.
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