A panel of 280 judges from 37 countries evaluated more than 9,300 entries from over 2,000 breweries across 50 nations at the annual 2024 World Beer Cup held in Las Vegas. Six breweries from Minnesota stood out among the competition, bringing home medals for their unique and flavorful beers.
One of the standout beers was Bent Paddle Brewing Co.’s Little Düssel Do-Ya, which won the gold medal in the German-style Altbier category. Another notable winner was Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub, which took first place in the German-style Doppelbock or Eisbock category with their Doppelbock.
Lupulin Brewing, located in Big Lake, received a silver medal in the Dortmunder/Export or German-Style Oktoberfest category for their limited-release Dortmunder. Excelsior Brewing Company’s Big Island Citrus Blonde Ale also won a silver medal in the Fruit Beer category. BeerClub Brewing from Mora took home a bronze medal in the German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock category with Doppel Bock. Finally, Pryes Brewing Co. of Minneapolis secured a third-place win in the Mixed-Culture Brett Beer category with their Idyll Forest Soirée.
The World Beer Cup is an international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellent beer from around the world. With categories covering 172 different beer styles and more than 110 categories to choose from, it’s no surprise that this year’s competition attracted entries from over 2,000 breweries across 50 nations. Whether you’re looking for classic styles or innovative flavors, there’s something for everyone at this global celebration of craft beer excellence.
