FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2024
CONTACT: Chris Tranchina
ctranchina@vacraftbrewersguild.com
2024 World Beer Cup Winners
-Eight Virginia Craft Breweries Take Home Ten Medals-
RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild congratulates eight of its member breweries for bringing home ten medals from the prestigious 2024 World Beer Cup.
These remarkable breweries exemplify the spirit of innovation, dedication, and excellence that defines Virginia’s thriving independent craft beer industry. Their commitment to quality and craftsmanship once again shines brightly on the global stage, bringing accolades not only to their individual establishments but also to the entire Commonwealth.
The following independent Virginia craft breweries distinguished themselves by earning the following medals:
Barley Naked Brewing Co., Stafford
Gold — Irish-Style Red Ale: Rock Hill Irish Red
Bronze — Sweet Stout or Cream Stout: Irish Prenup
Bear Chase Brewing Co., Bluemont
Silver — German-Style Köelsch: Kodiak Kolsch
Blue Mountain Brewery, Afton
Silver — American Style Cream Ale: Classic Lager
Silver — Contemporary Gose: Wild Pear
Caiseal Beer & Spirits Co., Hampton
Gold — Belgian-Style Quadrupel: Namur the Merrier Belgian-Style Quad
COVA Brewing Co., Norfolk
Bronze — Contemporary American-Style Lager: Invert
Decipher Brewing, Charlottesville
Bronze — Irish-Style Red Ale: The Librarian
Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria
Gold — Belgian-Style Witbier: Optimal Wit
Three Leg Run Brewery, Chester
Silver — English Ale: Working An Angle
“We are immensely proud of all our member breweries for demonstrating their exceptional skills at the 2024 World Beer Cup,” said Brett Vassey, President & CEO of the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild. “Their dedication to producing world-class beers has once again placed Virginia squarely on the global craft beer map. We extend our warmest congratulations to each brewery on this well-deserved recognition.”
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The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (VCBG) was formed in December 2010 to create the best environment in the United States for independent craft beer businesses to manufacture and headquarter their operations. The VCBG organizes craft brewers around four primary focuses: government affairs, marketing & tourism, farm breweries, and quality & operations. The VCBG members also have access to business services focused on training, retaining great talent, reducing operational costs, and maximizing profitability and productivity. The VCBG is an affiliate of the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) and the state affiliate of the Brewers Association.
For more information about the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild and its member breweries, please visit www.virginiacraftbrewers.org.