Six Breweries from Minnesota Take the World by Storm at the 2024 World Beer Cup: A Taste of Success

In 2024, six breweries from Minnesota stood out in the world of beer by winning medals at the 2024 World Beer Cup in Las Vegas. These breweries showcased their world-class beers at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America.

Bent Paddle Brewing Co., located in Duluth, won a gold medal in the German-style Altbier category for its beer called Little Düssel Do-Ya. This beer also placed second in the German Ale category at the Minnesota Brewers Cup this year.

Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub, based in Minneapolis, took home a gold medal in the German-style Doppelbock or Eisbock category with their release of Doppelbock in December.

Lupulin Brewing, located in Big Lake, won a silver medal in the Dortmunder/Export or German-Style Oktoberfest category for their limited-release Dortmunder beer.

Excelsior Brewing Company’s Big Island Citrus Blonde Ale earned a silver medal in the Fruit Beer category, a fruity twist on their popular Big Island Blonde Ale.

BeerClub Brewing, based in Mora, received a bronze medal in the German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock category for their customer favorite Doppel Bock beer.

Pryes Brewing Co., also based in Minneapolis, won a bronze medal in the Mixed-Culture Brett Beer category with their Idyll Forest Soirée as part of their Mixed Fermentation program.