North Aurora, Batavia Breweries Bring Home Hardware from International Competition!

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The World Beer Cup Awards Ceremony was held on April 24, 2024, at the Venetian Ballroom in Las Vegas, NV and a few local breweries took home some hardware!

Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora took home a GOLD medal for their Vienna-Style Lager called “Ludwig.” The Vienna-Style Lager category was hotly contested with 104 entries submitted.

Also, Batavia’s Sturdy Shelter took home a BRONZE medal for their Munich-Style Dunkel dubbed “Wilson Street Dunkel.”

Other Illinois breweries that earned a medal include Chicago’s Old Irving (Juicy/Hazy IPA Gold), Tinley Park’s Soundgrowler Brewing (Historical Beer Bronze), Evanston’s Double Clutch Brewing (German-Style Altbier bronze), Mundelein’s Totality Brewing (Belgian-Style Dubbel silver), Crystal Lake’s Crystal Lake Brewing (Brown Porter bronze), Decatur’s Golden Fox Brewing (American-Style Imperial Stout gold), Barrington’s Sun Dian Brewing (Session Beer silver).

The World Beer Cup is an international beer competition that brings together breweries from around the globe to celebrate and recognize excellence in brewing. Held every two years, the World Beer Cup is often referred to as the “Olympics of Beer Competitions.” Breweries submit their beers to be judged by a panel of industry experts, who evaluate them based on taste, aroma, appearance, and overall quality.

With over 9,000 entries from more than 50 countries, the World Beer Cup is the largest and most prestigious beer competition in the world. The World Beer Cup is important because it promotes innovation, creativity, and quality in the brewing industry. By recognizing and rewarding exceptional beers, the competition encourages breweries to push the boundaries of brewing and raise the bar for excellence. The World Beer Cup also provides a platform for breweries to showcase their products and connect with other brewers, industry experts, and beer enthusiasts. For beer lovers, the World Beer Cup is a chance to discover new and exciting beers from around the world and learn about the art and science of brewing.