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Denver International Airport often has long lines, but it always has good beer. (Photo by Robert …[+] Alexander/Getty Images)

Vacations are great, but travel is terrible. Long lines. Heavy bags. Stress.

On the other hand, once you’re through security, you enter “vacation mode” and it is officially time for a beer.

Depending on your ultimate destination, you can’t always choose what airport you use, but if you have a choice, here are the four best airports in America where beer lovers can enjoy a pint (or two).

Nashville is often referred to as the “Music City” because of its vibrant music scene. Not only does it offer good music, but it’s also famed for its great food, bars, and fun activities. Speaking of places to visit, Nashville International Airport, known by its code BNA, stands out for its exceptional beer quality. Within the airport are five famous local breweries – Fat Bottom Brewing, Little Harpeth Brewing, TailGate Brewery, Tennessee Brew Works, and Yazoo Brewing Company.

Concourse B is where you will find Tennessee Brew Works and Little Harpeth Brewing, while Concourse C houses the Yazoo Brewing Company, Fat Bottom Brewing, and TailGate Brewery. But don’t worry about missing any of these breweries due to their locations. BNA is compact, which means you can check out all these taprooms using your legs without the need for a tram, bus or any other transportation method.

Moreover, the whole secure zone of the airport has a liquor permit. This allows passengers to carry their beers around while shopping or relaxing in the waiting area. According to state laws, alcohol consumption is allowed for passengers in a vehicle, but not for the driver. So, upon landing at BNA, you can purchase a beer can and enjoy it in your taxi ride or ride share heading to the town.

Portland is an excellent spot for beer lovers, aptly named as “Beervana”. The city proper is home to over 50 breweries, and over 70 if you’re willing to explore the larger area of Portland.

Portland International Airport, classified under the code PDX, is privileged to host two branches of Oregon’s most popular breweries – Deschutes Brewery, found on Concourse D, and Hopworks Urban Brewery, found on Concourse E. Despite being stationed on separate concourses, one can easily walk between them.

PDX prides itself on a unique pricing policy known as “street pricing”. Businesses operating within the airport are required to hold their prices equivalent to their typical non-airport locations. This ensures reasonably priced beer at PDX, well away from the $14 mark!

Denver is renowned for its thriving beer culture, given that it accommodates the consecutive annual Great American Beer Festival. Particularly notable for beer enthusiasts is Denver’s River North neighborhood (locally dubbed as RiNo), where you can spot a brewery nearly every block.

Whether you’re just landing, about to take off, or simply in transit, Denver International Airport (bearing the code DEN) offers plenty of opportunities to savor a good pint of beer. Even upon your arrival at DEN, before the subsequent security checks, you can stop by Tivoli Tap House in the hotel linked to the airport, where they offer beers brewed in-house. Moreover, Boulder Beer maintains an outlet within the airport terminal, but before the security check entrance.

Following security, you will find four Colorado breweries with taprooms in DEN: Breckenridge Brewery and Denver Chophouse in A Gates, New Belgium Brewing in B Gates and Great Divide Brewing near C Gates. Another noteworthy mention is Georgia’s SweetWater Brewing which also has an outlet in B Gates.

DEN stands as a prominent airport housing a hub for United Airlines and as the largest base for both Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Despite its size, it functions efficiently with a tram service that whisks passengers to and from any concourse faster than you can say, “Do you have any IPAs?”

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport holds the title for being the busiest airport in the world, serving nearly 300,000 passengers daily. It’s massive but operates meticulously, an underground tram system moves passengers across the seven concourses, enabling easy access to the numerous restaurants, shops, and brewery outlets.

What makes ATL special is its local Atlanta brewery taproom, the SweetWater Last Cast Bar & Grill (Concourse B), but it does not end here. There’s an outlet for Athens, Georgia’s Terrapin Beer (mezzanine level of Concourse D), California’s Gordon Biersch Brewery (Concourse A), Boston’s Samuel Adams (Concourse B) and Denver’s Blue Moon Brewing, which has two locations: Concourse B and Concourse E.

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The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild (ICBG) and the Chicago Beer Society are excited to announce the return of the popular summer craft beer festival in Wrigleyville.

The festival will be held at Gallagher Way, just outside of Wrigley Field. The Chicago Friday Night Flights event is set to return to the North Side of the city on Friday, June 7.

The organizers are inviting attendees to explore the city’s acclaimed craft beer scene in the heart of Wrigleyville. Featuring two tasting sessions and an array of craft beers from over 35 local breweries. In addition to the beer, the outdoor event will provide live music from a DJ and food available for purchase from local restaurants and food trucks. The tasting passes are currently for sale and can be purchased in advance for $30 or $35 at the gate.

“Chicago was recently named the No. 1 craft beer city in America,” Ray Stout, the executive director for the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild proudly announced. “Our city hosts numerous industry-leading and award-winning craft breweries, and the Chicago Friday Night Flights is an ideal venue to sample dozens of these renowned brews in one location.”

“We’re thrilled to help bring this event to Chicago for the eighth year, and to celebrate our breweries, our craft beer fans, and the impact of our industry on local communities across the city.”

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Here’s a list of participating breweries so far, with new participants being added as Chicago Friday Night Flights draws closer:

Twisted Hippo

Sketchbook Brewing Company

Old Irving Brewing Co.

Revolution Brewing

Tighthead Brewing Company

Ravinia Brewing

Begyle Brewing

Forbidden Root

DryHop Brewers

Corridor

Crushed By Giants

Goose Island Beer Co.

Burning Bush Brewery

Pipeworks Brewing Co.

Illuminated Brew Works

Casa Humilde Cerveceria

Greenstar Brewery

Whiner Beer Co.

Cruz Blanca Brewery

Brewer’s Kitchen

Horse thief Hollow

Around The Bend Beer Company

Obscurity Brewing

Church Street Co.

Dutchbag Brew Co.

Haymarket Beer Company

All proceeds will benefit these nonprofit organizations, which play a critical role in supporting education and advocacy efforts on behalf of Illinois’ craft beer industry.

For more information on Friday Night Flights and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Claim:

A photo being shared online in May 2024 shows a pub in Lincolnshire selling a beer named “Osama Bin Lager.”

Rating:

On May 19, 2024, an X user posted a photo allegedly showing a British pub selling a beer named “Osama Bin Lager.” The image contained a beer tap with a cartoon drawing of Al-Qaeda co-founder Osama bin Laden holding a full pint glass on it.

The caption read: “Lincolnshire pubs remain undefeated.”

Lincolnshire pubs remain undefeated pic.twitter.com/vHvXJc8JXL

— toby (@backingherdeal) May 19, 2024

Similar posts could be seen on Facebook, while on X some users were shocked at the beverage’s name, with one writing: “Rarely am I at a loss for words.”

The original X post had amassed more than 2.6 million views at the time of this writing.

Despite some users being left speechless at the branding, the lager was real and was on sale at a pub in Lincolnshire, a county in the East Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber regions of England, which is why we have rated this claim as “True.”

Although we could not determine the source of the photo, a spokesperson for the Coach and Horses pub in the village of Billinghay, Lincolnshire, told Snopes the beer was legitimate, on sale in their pub, and created by a brewery named Mitchell Brewing Co.

I can confirm this is one of a few of Mitchell Brewing Co’s beers we have. We are one of their self ran pubs so a lot of the stuff is theirs.

The spokesperson listed numerous themed beers with quirky names on sale at the Coach and Horses, such as: A Bit Of Ruff, Kim Jong Ale, Winston Churchpale, Putin’s Porter, Buzz Light Beer, and Berried In Cider.

Mitchell Brewing Co spotted the viral tweet and later posted a screenshot of the X post on its Facebook page. The caption read: “I think we owe Toby a few pints and some merch!”

The company also wrote on its X account: “Our Osama bin lager spotted in the wilds of twitter (the reason we had to join twitter!) This was actually our second brew in our dictator series, but the first lager, it was only meant to be temporary but over a year later is still going strong!”

Mitchell Brewing Co posted a separate advert for its “Osama Bin Lager” on Facebook.

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Other X users also posted images of the company’s eccentrically themed beers, such as the Kim Jong Ale and Putin’s Porter.

Snopes approached Mitchell Brewing Co for comment and will update this article if, or when, we receive a response. We also approached the X user who posted the original photo to establish whether or not they captured it and where it was taken.

Area firefighters standby as others work inside the Metal Container Corp. in Arnold during a three-alarm fire at the beer can manufacturer on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

ARNOLD — A fire that spread from a metal oven Thursday morning damaged a beer-can processing plant here.

No one was injured in the three-alarm fire.

The Metal Container Corp. is on Tenbrook Industrial Court.

Crews from the Rock Community Fire Protection District were dispatched to the factory around 6:20 a.m., and upon arrival, they observed black smoke billowing from the building’s rooftop.

They were joined by several mutual-aid companies, totaling approximately 10 fire departments.

According to Alyson Rotter, the public information officer for the Rock fire district, the fire had been brought under control by about 7:30 a.m..

Rotter stated that the building suffered minimal damage and that the employees were permitted to return and continue their work. Investigators believe the fire was accidental, likely starting within a metal oven, added Rotter.

On Thursday, May 16, 2024, employees at the Metal Container Corp in Arnold were forced to evacuate due to a three-alarm fire at the beer can manufacturing facility.

The Saline Valley Fire Protection District from Fenton were on the scene, handling the significant fire at the Metal Container Corp. This plant is known for its beer can production.

Firefighters across the nation have expressed increasing worries about their gear, which may be laced with the toxic industrial compound PFAS. There’s a growing belief that these substances might be contributing to elevated cancer rates amongst their ranks. A hot topic of discussion, PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated substances, are referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ due to their resistance to breaking down over time. These hazardous compounds can be found in a multitude of products, including food packaging and clothing, and have been associated with numerous health issues, among them being different types of cancer. Specifically in the firefighting profession, the compound is applied to turnout gear, aiding in the repellence of water and other liquids during fire combat situations.

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E.&J. Gallo Winery has made its first foray into beer, a lager created in Montana.

The Modesto-based company announced Wednesday that it is investing in Montucky Cold Snacks. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Gallo became the world’s largest wine producer in the decades after its 1933 founding. It has since added several types of liquor, and now a beer.

Chad Zeitner and Jeremy Gregory launched Montucky in Bozeman, Montana, in 2012 and now have it brewed by another company in Wisconsin. They will stay on under the Gallo partnership.

In a news release, Gregory stated that both businesses maintain a casual approach to their beverage offerings and actively support nonprofits in their respective market areas.

“Our consumer loyalty mainly stems from our commitment to do good, be good, and have a fun atmosphere for both consumers and employees,” he said. “Since our establishment, we’ve tirelessly worked on upholding these values, and we think Gallo perfectly complements us in achieving this goal.”

Montucky lager boasts a 4.1% alcohol level and 102 calories per 12-ounce can, making it lighter than many other beer choices available in the market.

As of Wednesday, a six-pack could be purchased for $8.99 at the Modesto and Riverbank branches of Beverages & More. In addition, the beer can be found at O’Brien’s Market on Dale Road, Grocery Outlet in Ceres, the Churchkey and Bauhaus restaurants in downtown Modesto, and Bark Dog Park & Tap Room in McHenry Village.

Over the past five years, Montucky has grown from 130,000 to nearly 1 million cases annually. The name is a slang term for Montana.

Gallo employs about 7,000 people around the world. Its grapes come from the San Joaquin Valley, coastal California regions, Washington and New York states and several foreign countries.

Gallo got into liquor with brandy in 1975 and has since added gin, vodka, tequila, rum, whiskey and other spirits. Some of the wine and liquor are distributed by Gallo for other producers.

The beer venture comes amid a wave of “ready-to-drink” items from Gallo, such as a line of canned lemonade cocktails acquired last year.

“Today’s consumer is shopping brands, flavors and occasions across beer, wine, spirits and (ready to drink),” said Ernest J. Gallo, chief executive officer and grandson of the co-founder. “At Gallo, we focus on serving the consumer and expanding the boundaries of what is expected.”

May 14, 2024

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After Brewing Beer, Yeast Can Help Recycle Metals from E-waste

This beer-making by-product could offer a sustainable way to isolate metals for recycling electronic waste

By Riis Williams

Microscopic view of brewer’s yeast.

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When brewer’s yeast left over from beer making is mixed with the right seasonings, it makes a bitter, earthy paste called Marmite that is especially popular in the U.K. Smeared on toast, it’s a snack that can be an acquired taste. But a study published recently in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology found that residual yeast sludge can also be used to bind to electronic-waste metals—a capability the research suggests could help recycle the world’s growing mountains of discarded gadgets.

When the study authors introduced brewer’s yeast, a single-cell fungus, to a liquid mix of various metals, they found that the yeast could select and absorb particular metals and could be used repeatedly at least five times without its binding capacity being diminished. This method, according to the team, provides a greener alternative to conventional extraction methods such as pyrometallurgy, a high energy-consuming smelting process that may emit harmful gases. Even though brewer’s yeast may be appealing to some, much of it still ends up wasted, and it is exceptionally abundant and inexpensive.

“In Austria, we manufacture a significant amount of beer resulting in plenty of leftover brewer’s yeast,” states the study’s primary author, Anna Sieber, a postgraduate student at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna. Considering the yeast’s ability to bind to metals and its potential for reuse, she believes, “this method could indeed assist in reducing both the yeast and electronic waste.”

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The scientists washed, froze, dried, and pulverized 20 liters of residue with inactive yeast from a brewery. They then poured some of the yeast into a concoction containing a lab-generated blend of aluminum, copper, nickel, and zinc, and introduced some to solutions with identical metals derived directly from discarded circuit boards. They modified the mixtures’ acidity and temperature to manipulate the sugar molecules’ charge on the yeast organisms’ surfaces. Certain metals are attracted to particular charges on the sugars, allowing this process to direct which metals the yeast attracted and bound. Following each experiment, the scientists extracted the yeast, immersed it in an acid solution to remove the metals, rendering the yeast ready for reuse.

The four tested metals are relatively inexpensive, and most e-waste recyclers currently prioritize recovering more valuable ones such as gold, silver and platinum. But the study’s metals are still beneficial and widely used—which “justifies the recycling process,” says Treavor Boyer, an environmental engineer at Arizona State University. Kerry Bloom, a biologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, adds that the yeast’s low price and sheer abundance could make the technique relatively feasible at a large scale if e-waste recycling facilities prove willing to invest in something new. “There are huge vats of yeast that often have nowhere to go once brewers are done with them,” he says. “So this is a fantastic source for it. It’s the master recycler.”

Riis Williams is a New York City–based science journalist who specializes in climate, health and wildlife reporting. She currently serves as Scientific American’s news intern.

Baseball season is in full swing, and America’s favorite pastime has always gone hand-in-hand with beer.

But what if beer actually played baseball?

Before you call someone to have me committed, hear me out: Beer styles have various aspects which make them suitable for different purposes – just like ball players. So I thought it would be fun to imagine which styles would play various positions on the diamond.

While I had to limit the number of styles to a starting nine, I tried to choose a wide breadth of styles, just like a good baseball team would have a lineup that showcased an array of talents needed to win.

So let’s start with the catcher position: I think a stout would be the perfect fit for the backstop position. Stouts are one of the most classic styles in beer history, and there’s a certain solidity to them that often makes for slower drinking. And just like some catchers have some pop in their bats, stouts (the imperial kind) can sometimes be power hitters.

Porters are my choice for first base. Just as some catchers move to first base later in their careers, porters are historically linked to stouts. But in this thought experiment, I switched the order, because stouts grew out of the porter style. But just as a catcher and first baseman both have to be good with their gloves, both stouts and porters have to have good roasted malt backbones, which keep them sturdy and well-grounded. And these days, some porters can be as powerful as stouts.

Second base belongs to a wheat beer. There are different types of wheat beers, but I think they all fit at second base. They’re mostly light-hitting and sweet and usually not in the spotlight. But no team is complete without one.

Pilsners get my nod for shortstop. It’s a crucial position and a great one can make all the difference in the world. You’re not looking for a lot power from the slot, but it needs to be sleek and smooth (either in fielding or flavor).

Third base is represented by an Oktoberfest. This position secures one end of the infield, much like how Oktoberfest beers secure the autumn season in the beer calendar. This style is another type of fall classic.

In the left field, we find a barleywine. With plenty of heft in its swing (or swig), it doesn’t need to be particularly agile or defensive. Besides, after you’ve had a few barleywines, you’d probably find yourself moving a bit slower and feeling less inclined to defend yourself, either physically or mentally.

The center field is definitely the place for a saison. It’s light, highly carbonated, and often adds a hint of spice to the mix. Saisons are great for kick-starting the lineup, especially when they’re infused with some zest (either orange or lemon). They are also generally quite appealing to look at, much like an impressive catch by the star center fielder.

A bock beer has dibs on the right field. Both right fielders and bocks come in various types, but both generally need a good dose of strength. Right fielders can have strong arms and/or big bats, while bocks can pack a punch in terms of both taste and alcohol level.

On the mound, of course, is our pitcher, the IPA. Along with its battery-mate the stout, the IPA is the most important position (at least these days when looking at popularity) on the diamond. And IPAs have an arsenal of pitches, just like an ace: fastballs (double IPAs), change-ups (session IPAs), curve balls (black IPAs), and knuckleballs (New England IPAs).

Which beers make your starting lineup?

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While the last year has been rocky for the beer industry, there continue to be shining moments that remind us that beer is an Oregon economic and cultural driver. Recently, there were two such reminders.

First, start with the unprecedented naming of Portland’s Migration Brewing as the Small Business Administration’s 2024 Oregon Small Business of the Year. This is the first time a craft brewery has won the award, bringing much pride to everyone in the industry, especially those of us who have the honor of partnering with the Migration team. Last week, Migration was honored in Washington, D.C., with small business peers from all 50 states. It was another chapter in Oregon’s legendary beer story.

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The parents of a suspected shoplifter have expressed that they do not wish for the Queens bodega worker, who is accused of stabbing their son to death, to be incarcerated.

Dylan Marino tragically lost his life on Tuesday after authorities reported that he had attempted to nick a beer from a bodega in Rego Park. The United Bodegas of America has mentioned that Netesh Netesh, a shop clerk, pursued Marino outdoors to retrieve the stolen beer, and during a tussel, he stabbed the 21-year-old.

Kate DeSommes, the mother of Marino, lamented, “A bodega employee caused the death of my child over a single beer.”

While the shop clerk was taken into custody, he was released shortly thereafter as prosecutors stated the investigation is still ongoing. The UBA insists that the shop clerk reacted in self-defense.

<a href=”https://www.news4.com/story” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>”It’s clear to everyone that this man was defending himself and his life could have been taken away,” said Fernando Mateo.</a>

<a href=”https://www.desommesclaims.com/story” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>DeSommes blasted the UBA spokesman, whom she claims slandered her son as being violent.</a>

<a href=”https://www.tapepublished.com/story” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>”He was pursued by a bodega employee outside the store. It was absolutely, 100% not self-defense,” she said. “This tape has been published.”</a>

<a href=”https://www.news4verified.com/story” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>News 4 viewed the video DeSommes is referring to, showing what appears to be the clerk first chasing Marino, then Marino chasing the clerk into the street. It is unclear what happened before Marino is stabbed. News 4 has not independently verified the video.</a>

“The DA’s office right now, they’re accumulating video tape, trying to see exactly what happened,” said former prosecutor Michael Bachner. “If Mr. Marino was choking Mr. Netish, or using aggression against him, and Mr. Netesh believed he needed to use deadly physical force to protect himself, no jury in the world would convict.”

DeSommes is confident the clerk will be charged in her son’s murder, but her sights are set on a specific end goal.

“I do not want him to be incarcerated. I know that will ruin his life,” she said. Instead, she wants her son’s death to not have been in vain.

“Restorative justice is when the district attorney and the victim and the perpetrator and the perpetrator’s representatives come together and discuss the situation,” she said. “No one should be incarcerated at Rikers. It is a human atrocity.”

Marino’s funeral was planned for Saturday morning. DeSommes extended an invitation to the ex-inmates from Rikers that she might have assisted to serve as his pallbearers.

I was on a trip in Oregon – see “Quick Sips” link – when the news broke that Ballast Point had decided to leave its enormous 107,000-square-foot brewery in the Miramar area of San Diego.

Presently under the ownership of Kings & Convicts, Ballast’s strategy is to lower expenses by carrying out beer production in smaller establishments. This might be a financially sound move, but it’s certainly a regrettable situation! The widely known Sculpin IPA originated here, and now we’re witnessing a well-loved, nationally-recognized brewery dwindling in size.

This is the most recent setback for our local beer aficionados. Just two years prior, we had as many as 144 artisan breweries operating at 232 locations. Now, the count has reduced to 126 breweries and 220 locations.

Vince Vasquez, an independent sector analyst, observes that “No brewery has been spared from the trials of changing consumer preferences, inflation, hikes in labor costs and cost of living, as well as heightened competition, especially for breweries with an expansive distribution network.”

Still, that’s a fair number of breweries. Are any taking steps to survive, and even thrive, in these turbulent times?

Absolutely.

Here’s Vasquez again: “Some of the breweries I see doing well are focused more on onsite consumption, frequently rotating taps and an elevated customer experience.”

He named Pure Project “as a great example of all this.”

Omar Passons, a fervent advocate of the craft beer society, praised Kelsey McNair’s North Park Beer.

“… the distinguishing factor for North Park Beer, apart from its superb beer is the genuineness and authenticity that mirrors its founder,” expressed Passons through an email. “He has always maintained his aim to be a good neighbor and contribute positively to the community. I believe that this aspect is crucial to his endurance.”

Julie Wartell, an instructor of the course, “Craft Beer and the Urban Economy” at UC San Diego, emphasized the necessity of cultivating a wide-ranging audience.

“Of course, good beer places are followed by beer fans, but successful ones manage to capture the attention of people who are not strictly beer enthusiasts,” she stated.

They host trivia nights, running clubs, alumni associations, concerts and other non-beery attractions. Breweries large (Stone and AleSmith) and small (Deft and Duck Foot) maintain busy calendars of events.

These days, craft beer requires as much craft as beer.

In good times and bad, San Diego beer is a sure bet.

The World Beer Cup, one of the largest beer competitions anywhere, took place last month in Las Vegas. Our breweries captured 14 medals, improving on the 12 nabbed at the previous WBC.

The winners:

Coronado Brewing: gold, Nado, “international Lager” category.

North Park Beer (San Diego): gold, Ice-Fu!, “Hoppy Lager” category

Pizza Port Ocean Beach: gold, Junk in the Trunk Dunkel, “South German-style Dunkel Weizen” category.

Pizza Port Carlsbad: gold, 24th Annual Strong Ale Festival, “Wood- and Barrel-Aged Beer” category.

Battlemage Brewing (Vista): silver, Summon Ifrit, “American-Style Amber/Red Ale” category.

Craft Coast Beer & Tacos (Oceanside): silver, Chlllzner, “International Pilsner” category.

Culture Brewing (Solana Beach): silver, Kosta-busser, “Honey Beer” category.

Karl Strauss Brewing (San Diego): silver, Golden Stout, “Coffee Beer” category.

North Park Beer (San Diego): silver, Hop Fu!, “American-Style IPA” category.

Abnormal Beer (San Diego): bronze, Eddie’s Redux, “West Coast-Style IPA” category.

Craft Coast Beer & Tacos (Oceanside): bronze, XPA, “Australian-Style Pale Ale” category.

Fall Brewing (San Diego): bronze, Tora!, “International Lager” category.

Julian Beer: bronze, Dolphin of the Desert, “Belgian-Style Quadrupel” category.

Kilowatt Brewing (San Diego): bronze, OB Bubble Dubbel, “Belgian-Style Dubbel” category.

“Winning,” said San Diego Brewers Guild Executive Director Erik Fowler, “never gets old.”

Capitulation

From: Monkless Belgian Ales, Bend, Ore.

ABV (Alcohol By Volume): 8.1 percent

Style: Belgian-Style Tripel

Drink or dump: Drink. Capitulation’s fresh melon and strawberry aromas are irresistible, thanks to the use of Citra and Hallertau Blanc hops for dry hopping. With a bubbly and gently spiced profile, it feels surprisingly light on the palate. This beer is a real standout, earning a bronze medal at the 2024 World Beer Cup.

Venture

From: Sunriver Brewing, Sunriver, Ore.

ABV: 5.5 percent

Style: New Zealand-Style Pale Ale

Drink or dump: Drink. With its light body, Venture is easy to quaff. Moderately bitter, with the Nelson Sauvin and Superdelic hops kicking in during the sassy finish.

Electri-Fly

From: Wild Ride Brewing, Redmond, Ore.

ABV: 6.3 percent

Style: India Pale Ale

Drink or dump: Dump. This jammy IPA should be a hop bomb — the brewery claims it packs 60 bittering units — but any enticing bitterness drowns in the pudgy, sweet apricot body. Electri-Fly never takes off.

Rowe is a freelance writer.