Michigan Breweries Awarded 10 Medals at 2018 World Beer Cup

LANSING, Mich —Ten Michigan breweries were awarded medals this week at the 2018 World Beer Cup competition—regarded as “The Most Prestigious Beer Competition in the World.” The event concluded the Craft Brewers Conference & Brew Expo America in Nashville, TN. The conference and competition are presented by the Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers.

First held in 1996, this year’s competition was the largest yet with 8,234 different beers submitted for consideration by 295 judges. Over 50 countries were represented by 2,515 different breweries. The awards are divided into 101 categories of traditional beer styles. Gold, silver and bronze are awarded in each category. This year 302 total awards were given, out of a possible 303 (no gold medal was awarded in the International Style Pilsener category).

In all, Michigan received four (4) Gold, three (3) Silver and three (3) Bronze medals.

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