The World Beer Cup has returned for 2022 after being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19.
On the evening of Thursday, May 5, the winners of the World Beer Cup were announced in Minneapolis, MN at the World Beer Cup Awards Ceremony.
The Brewers Association created the World Beer Cup in 1996 and it is considered “the most prestigious beer competition in the world.” Awards are given out every two years, so the last batch of awardees were in 2018.
Check out this video for an excellent overview to the World Beer Cup and it’s pride!
According to the Award Criteria and Judging page for the competition, the minimum standards for awards are as follows:
- Gold Medal – world class beer that accurately exemplifies the specified style, displaying the proper balance of taste, aroma and appearance.
- Silver Medal – An excellent beer that may vary slightly from style parameters while maintaining close adherence to the style and displaying excellent taste, aroma and appearance.
- Bronze Medal – A fine example of the style that may vary slightly from style parameters and/or have minor defects in taste, aroma, or appearance.
Here are the winning breweries and brews from Michigan!
Brewery Vivant (Grand Rapids)
- Silver – Historical Beer – Lange Wapper
Dragonmead Microbrewery (Warren)
- Bronze – Chili Beer – Ring of Fire
The Mitten Brewing Co (Grand Rapids)
- Gold – English Mild 0r Bitter – Triple Crown Brown
- Silver – Strong Red Ale – Rye Baby
Schaendorf Brewing Company (Allegan)
- Silver – Rye Beer – Ryetail
Territorial Brewing Company (Springfield)
- Silver – Fruit Beer – Berry, Berry Quite Contrary
Urbanrest Brewing Co (Ferndale)
- Bronze – American-Style Strong Pale Ale – Easy Button
To view all of the World Beer Cup winners for 2022, click here.
Cheers!
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