Every two years breweries from all over the world compete in a number of categories based on styles of beers in The World Beer Cup.  Judging is done blindly and according to which beers best exemplify the style of beer they are competing in.  Over 4,754 beers were entered in 93 categories by 1,403 breweries, making this year’s World Beer Cup the toughest competition to date.  8 Texas breweries took home medals this year!  The Beer Diaries started in Austin TX, so we have a close relationship with local breweries.  We made episodes about some of these breweries.  Check out the photos and links below:

 

Category 6: Herb and Spice Beer, 101 Entries.

Silver: Bitterama, Kamala Brewing at the Whip In, Austin, TX

Beer Diaries Episode: will be released soon

http://www.kamalabrewing.com

Category 12: Session Beer, 40 Entries

Bronze: Le Petit Prince, Jester King Brewery, Austin, TX

Beer Diaries Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoozallWTVc

http://jesterkingbrewery.com/beers/#beers_183

 

Category 38: German-Style Schwarzbier, 47 Entries

Bronze: Black Thunder, Austin Beerworks, Austin, TX

Beer Diaries Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmxLKUFvYw0

http://austinbeerworks.com/beer/

 

Category 45: American-Style Dark Lager, 18 Entries

Silver: Santo, Saint Arnold Brewing Co., Houston, TX

https://www.saintarnold.com/beers/santo.html

 

Category 54: Belgian-Style Witbier, 61 Entries

Gold: Witbier, Community Beer Co., Dallas, TX

http://www.communitybeer.com/#!witbier/c1xx9

 

Category 63: Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale, 44 Entries

Bronze: 4 Swords Belgian Style Quad, Deep Ellum Brewing Co., Dallas, TX

http://www.deepellumbrewing.com/

 

Category 70: English-Style India Pale Ale, 41 Entries

Bronze: Stormcloud, Rahr and Sons Brewing Co., Fort Worth, TX

http://rahrbrewing.com/all_beers/storm-cloud/

 

Category 84: Golden or Blonde Ale, 67 Entries

Silver: Alibi Blonde, Circle Brewing Co., Austin, TX

http://www.circlebrewing.com/alibi.html

 

For a complete list of winners from the 2014 World Beer Cup click the following link:

http://thebeerdiaries.tv/2014-world-beer-cup-winners/