The 2024 World Beer Cup Awards held at The Venetian Las Vegas on April 24th recognized excellence in over 100 categories of beer from around the world. Organized by the Brewers Association, this competition is a truly global event with a panel of international judges evaluating beers from different countries.
Unlike other beer festivals, the World Beer Cup awards only recognize exceptional beers and exemplify different styles as interpreted by the judges. Judges have the discretion to award beers in any one or more of the three award places – gold, silver, and bronze medals – without necessarily awarding all three medals in a category. This flexibility allows for recognition of unique and outstanding beers.
Chris Williams, the competition director, stated that evaluating beer is a form of peer review on a professional level. The results are made public so that consumers can see which beers meet high standards of quality and exemplify different styles as interpreted by the judges. This helps build trust among consumers and gives them confidence in the quality of the brands recognized.
Winning an award at the World Beer Cup is considered a prestigious achievement for breweries around the world. It is a testament to their dedication to their craft and their ability to produce outstanding beers that are recognized by industry professionals and consumers alike.