Three Minnesota beers took home medals from the US Open Beer Championships this month. Two beers from August Schell Brewing Company and one from Badger Hill Brewing Company rose to the top of a field of nearly 4000 beers from from around the world.
Schell’s took Gold in the German Hefeweizen category as well as a Silver for Firebrick in the American Amber category. Badger Hill walked away with a Silver for their White IPA in the “Out of Bounds Pale” category.
Nice work folks!
Coming in as what could very well be the last brewery to open in 2014, Badger Hill Brewing Co. in Shakopee is now open for business! Though their official grand opening will be in January, current posted hours are 3-10 Wednesday through Friday, noon-10pm Saturday and noon-6pm Sunday.
You’ll have to wait until Wednesday, but word on the street is that they’ll attempt to open a little early that day, since it’s NYE. Stop in for a beer and a growler!
Drink up! Congrats gang!
4571 Valley Industrial Boulevard South, Shakopee
This year Minnesota breweries took home six medals from the Great American Beer Festival. The GABF, organized by the Brewers Association, is the largest commercial beer competition in the world. Winning at GABF is a tremendous honor and our local brewers should be proud of their accomplishments. This years’ results honor several first-time winners from our beer scene, which is really awesome. Congrats to all!
Gold:
Badger Hill Brewing White IPA – American-Belgo-Style Ale
Steel Toe Brewing Wee Heavy – Scotch Ale
Silver
Indeed Brewing Co. Mexican Honey – Honey Beer
Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery Buffalo Bock – Wood and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer
Bronze
Bent Paddle Brewing Co. 18° ESB – Extra Special Bitter
Summit Brewing Co. Extra Pale Ale – Classic English Style Pale Ale
Check out the complete list of winners here