DAVENPORT, Iowa — Four craft breweries in Iowa received awards at the 2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship in Oxford, Ohio. Toppling Goliath Brewing, Full Fledged Brewing Company, Exile Brewing and Big Grove Brewery all received awards at the ceremony on Monday, July 10.
In total, Iowa breweries received six gold medals, one silver and one bronze medal. The event had 3,107 entries.
Toppling Goliath based in Decorah received the 2023 Grand National Champion after claiming four gold medals at the competition.
“For the second time this year, Iowa breweries have been recognized as some of the best and brightest,” Iowa Brewers Guild Executive Director Noreen Otto said. “When Iowans drink local, they’re drinking some of the best craft beer in the world.”
Gold Medal Beers
Toppling Goliath Brewing, Decorah
- Pseudo Sue for the American Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale category
- Seismic Sue for the Triple IPA category
- King Sue for the New England/Juicy DIPA category
- KBBS Reserve 2022 for the Barrel Aged Strong Breakfast Stouts category
Full Fledged Brewing Company, Council Bluffs
- Floyd the Barbarian for the Single Hop Pale Ale category
Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City
- Citrus Surfer for the American Beer/Fruit Beer Grapefruit category
Silver Medal Beers
Exile Brewing, Des Moines
- Forage for the English Brown Ale category
Bronze Medal Beers
Full Fledged Brewing Company, Council Bluffs
- Buffal-Oak Bourbon Stout for the Barrel Aged Dark Beer category
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