The annual World Beer Cup, held in Las Vegas earlier this week, saw several Minnesota breweries take home prestigious awards for their outstanding brews. Among the winners was Lupelin Brewing from Big Lake, Minnesota, which took 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 one of the most challenging in the world of beer, often referred to as the Olympics of beer. Winning a medal at the World Beer Cup is a highly sought-after recognition and a testament to the exceptional quality of beer being produced in communities throughout Minnesota by our neighbors and friends.
Lupelin Brewing’s success was joined by other Minnesota breweries such as Bent Paddle from Duluth, Northbound Smokehouse and Brewpub from Minneapolis, and Excelsior which took home awards for their outstanding brews. BeerClub from Mora and Pryes Brewing from Minneapolis also received bronze medals at the competition.
Executive Director of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, Jess Talley expressed her pride in the local breweries saying that these awards highlight the exceptional quality of beer being produced in communities throughout Minnesota by our neighbors and friends. She added that it further solidifies the reputation of the state as a hub for exceptional craft beer production.
