The World Beer Cup, held in Las Vegas this week, saw Lupelin Brewing from Big Lake, Minnesota take home a silver medal for its Dortmunder beer, a German-style Oktoberfest lager. With over 9,000 entries in 110 categories, the competition is considered the ultimate challenge in the world of beer and often referred to as the Olympics of beer. Winning a medal at the World Beer Cup is a prestigious accomplishment and highly sought-after recognition in the industry.
In addition to Lupelin Brewing, several other Minnesota breweries also received awards for their outstanding brews. Among them were Bent Paddle from Duluth, Northbound Smokehouse and Brewpub from Minneapolis, Excelsior who took home awards for their exceptional quality of beer being produced in communities throughout Minnesota by our neighbors and friends. BeerClub from Mora and Pryes Brewing from Minneapolis also received bronze medals at the competition.
The success achieved by these Minnesota breweries at the World Beer Cup further solidifies the reputation of the state as a hub for exceptional craft beer production. Executive Director of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, Jess Talley expressed her pride in local breweries stating that these awards highlight the exceptional quality of beer being produced in communities throughout Minnesota by our neighbors and friends.
