In the recent announcement of the World Beer Cup award winners, one Iowa brewer emerged victorious in a prestigious competition. Beer enthusiasts often refer to this event as the “Olympics of beer competitions,” recognizing it as the largest and most esteemed beer competition globally. The 2024 ceremony was held in Las Vegas and honored gold, silver, and bronze medalists across 110 beer styles.
One of the winning breweries was Exile Brewery Co. in Des Moines, which claimed a silver medal for its Munich-style dunkel beer known as G.G. Exile faced off against 65 other beers from various countries in the competition. Additionally, Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant in Topeka, Kansas, secured the gold medal for its Munich Dunkles, while Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia, Illinois, earned the bronze for its Wilson Street Dunkel.
The judges who evaluated 9,300 beers from 2,060 breweries across 50 nations were comprised of 290 experts from 37 countries. Susan Stapleton, an entertainment editor and dining reporter at The Des Moines Register covered the event and can be followed on Facebook or Twitter or reached via email at sstapleton@gannett.com