Four Iowa craft breweries were awarded five category medals at the 2023 World Beer Cup competition, presented by the Brewers Association.
The best beers in categories covering 103 different styles were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals at a ceremony in Nashville, TN, on Wednesday, May 10, during the Craft Brewers Conference.
Iowa breweries brought home four gold and one silver medal.
The 2023 World Beer Cup included 10,213 entries from 2,376 breweries representing 51 countries. The following Iowa craft breweries received industry-wide medal recognition during this year’s event:
Backpocket Brewing, Coralville: Pumpkin Ale, Pumpkin Beer Category, Gold Medal
Confluence Brewing Company, Des Moines: ChewBOCKa, German-Style Bock or Maibock Category, Gold Medal
Confluence Brewing Company, Des Moines: Old Chungus, Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer Category, Gold Medal
PIVO Brewery, Calmar: Decorah Nordic Gruit, Historical Beer, Gold Medal
Lionbridge Brewing, Cedar Rapids: Old 17 Irish Stout, Classic Irish Style Dry Stout Category, Silver Medal