The Missouri Craft Brewers Guild is thrilled to announce the winners of the first-ever Missouri Beer Cup, the Show-Me State’s only statewide beer competition dedicated exclusively to Missouri craft breweries. This year, Missouri breweries submitted 181 beers across 36 categories, all evaluated by a panel of certified judges to determine the best beers in Missouri.
Medalists are representative of the diverse craft beer industry in Missouri, including breweries from all regions and sizes. Craft beer lovers can explore the winners list to discover their favorite brews and new breweries to visit.
The inaugural Missouri Beer Cup Winners are:
Brewery of the Year – Under 1,000 Barrels: BKS Artisan Ales, Kansas City
Brewery of the Year – Over 1,000 Barrels: Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City
“The Missouri Beer Cup is about more than medals. The craft brewing industry is driven by collaboration and centered around building community. This new annual competition is aimed to help breweries grow, showcase our state’s craft beer talent, and give beer lovers a chance to discover their new favorite Missouri-made beers,” said Sherry Wohlgemuth, Executive Director of the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild.
The awards were presented on Monday, November 10, during the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild’s Annual Conference at Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City. The Missouri Beer Cup is the only professional beer competition run and organized by the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild to showcase the outstanding quality and variety of Missouri craft beer and the brewers who make them.
For a complete list of winners and to learn more about the competition, visit missouribeercup.com.
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