Marlborough’s Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company recently celebrated a significant achievement by winning a gold medal at the World Beer Cup, often dubbed the "Beer Olympics." Their award-winning beer, Size 6, triumphed in the Belgian-style Dubbel category during the competition held on May 1 in Indianapolis.

Lost Shoe co-founder JP Gallagher expressed his excitement over the victory, recalling how he screamed in joy when the announcement was made during the live ceremony. This marked the brewery’s first-ever medal at the World Beer Cup, which is recognized as a premier international beer competition organized by the Brewers Association. The event featured over 200 judges who sampled and awarded medals for more than 8,300 beers from approximately 1,750 breweries worldwide.

Gallagher highlighted that Size 6 is a traditional Belgian-style dubbel ale, characterized by its amber to reddish-brown color and a robust malt profile with caramel and raisin notes, complemented by classic Belgian yeast characteristics. The beer typically has an alcohol content ranging from 6.5% to 7%.

Notably, it was one of just two beers from Massachusetts to win a medal at the competition, with Boston Beer Company taking home a bronze in the "Fruit Wheat Beer" category for its Summer Wheat.

In addition to its recognition, Size 6 is currently available for tasting at Lost Shoe Brewing and can also be purchased in cans. The brewery is poised to celebrate its sixth anniversary on May 10, where both the draft and canned versions of this award-winning beer will be available for fans.