On April 11th, the Brewer’s Assocation announced the winners of the 2014 World Beer Cup in Denver, Colorado. Beers from all around the world entered the competition and many of our suppliers won medals. Miller and Coors swept the American-Style Lager category, but the big story comes from our own backyard. NoDa Brewing Company, located in Charlotte, NC, won GOLD for Hop, Drop, ‘n Roll in the American-Style India Pale Ale category! Congratulations to NoDa and everyone else who won at the World Beer Cup!
Below is a list of all medals won by breweries that we distribute. For a full list of winners, click here.
Gold Award Winners
Hop, Drop ‘n Roll, NoDa Brewing Co., Charlotte, NC – American-Style India Pale Ale
Islander IPA, Coronado Brewing Co., Coronado, CA – American-Style Strong Pale Ale
Coors Light, Coors Brewing Co., Golden, CO – American-Style Lager or Pilsner
George Killian’s Irish Red, Coors Brewing Co., Golden, CO – Irish-Style Red Ale
Mango Magnifico con Calor, Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids, MI – Herb & Spice Beer
Shake Chocolate Porter, Boulder Beer Co., Boulder, CO – Chocolate Beer
Lagunitas DayTime Ale, Lagunitas Brewing Co., Petaluma, CA – Session Beer
Asahi Super Dry, Asahi Breweries, Tokyo, Japan – International-Style Lager
Sculpin, Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits, San Diego, CA – International-Style Pale Ale
Old Style, Pabst Brewing Co., Los Angeles, CA – American-Style Cream Ale
Silver Award Winners
Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI – American-Style Lager or Pilsner
Icehouse, Plank Road Brewery, Milwaukee, WI – American-Style Cream Ale
Happy Ending, SweetWater Brewing Co., Atlanta, GA – American-Style Stout
Old Scallywag, Coronado Brewing Co., Coronado, CA – Barley Wine-Style Ale
Vintage Horn Dog, Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick, MD – Aged Beer
Bronze Award Winners
Coors Banquet, Coors Brewing Co., Golden, CO – American-Style Lager or Pilsner
Decadent Dark Chocolate, Atwater Brewery, Detroit, MI – Chocolate Beer
Whiplash, SweetWater Brewing Co., Atlanta, GA – American-Belgo-Style Ale
Aged Navigator Dopplebock, Ballast Point Brewing – Linda Vista, San Diego, CA – Aged Beer
Henry Weinhard’s Blue Boar, Blitz-Weinhard Brewing, Milwaukee, WI – American-Style Cream Ale
Pilgrim’s Dole, New Holland Brewing Co., Holland, MI – Old Ale or Strong Ale
Champion Brewery and Brewer Awards
Mid-Size Brewing Company
Coronado Brewing Company, Coronado, CA Coronado Brewing Company
Large Brewing Company
Coors Brewing Company, Golden, CO Dr. David Ryder