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Silver Bluff Brewing Company is excited to announce their achievement at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship, along with the exceptional performance of fellow Georgia breweries. Our Braunschweiger Weizenbock earned a bronze medal in the German Wheat Beer – South German Weizenbock/Weissbock category.
Braunschweiger Weizenbock is a rare but traditional German-style strong wheat ale, big brother to our Needlerush Hefeweizen. Pleasant fruity and spicy aromas of banana and clove followed by a strong malt backbone and sweet finish.
Named after the City of Brunswick’s namesake in Germany, Braunschweig and Braunschweiger is a historical reference for many local beers from Braunschweig.
Also, one of our favorite breweries in Georgia, Drowned Valley Brewing Company, took Gold in the German Wheat Beer – South German Weizenbock/Weissbock category with “You Say It Vize-N-Bock!”
Silver Bluff won a 2020 Silver Medal at the U.S. Open Beer Championship with Silver Bluff Mexican Lager in the International Style Pilsner category. Silver Bluff Mexican Lager also won the 2023 World Beer Cup Silver Medal in the same category and received a Beer of the Year designation from the 2023 Brewskis.
Georgia breweries took home 35 medals at this year’s competition.
Monday Night Brewing, based in Atlanta, impressively placed second overall, securing 4 gold medals and 4 bronze medals. Their award-winning beers, including Spoken Wisdom and Tears of Our Enemies, exemplify the excellence and innovation thriving in Georgia’s craft beer scene. Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon also stood out, placing fifth overall.
If you combine Halcyon and Vickery Village’s (both Cherry Street Brewpub locations) — they totaled 10 medals!
Georgia Breweries and their Medals:
Georgia Brewery Summary: (check our math)
Total Medals: 35
Number of Breweries with Medals in the U.S. Open Beer Championship from Georgia: 12
We extend our congratulations to all Georgia breweries who took home medals this year. Their success highlights the dynamic and diverse brewing landscape in Georgia.
At Silver Bluff Brewing Company, we’re incredibly proud to be part of such a vibrant community. Our bronze medal for Braunschweiger Weizenbock is all about Silver Bluff Brewing Company’s Director of Brewing Operations, Will Melvin and his dedication to German beers.
We invite beer enthusiasts to visit our Brunswick taproom to celebrate with us and taste our award-winning beers. Join us in raising a glass to Georgia’s continued success on the national stage.
Finally, Congrats to Dow Scoggins and the growth of the event. If you don’t know the story, check this out.