Getting the bad news out of the way first. Ireland did not medal in this year’s World Beer Cup. But closer to home the State of California brought home a total of 76 medals from Indianapolis and the Craft Brewers Conference.
Narrowing down to the large Los Angeles area breweries, here are the beers you should be looking for to see if you agree with the judges…
GOLD
San Fernando Brewing – Dr. Sleep Barrel-Age Beer
Arts District Brewing – Through the Roof International Pale Ale
Claremont Craft Ales – Pepper and Peaches Experimental IPA
SILVER
ISM Brewing – Hamburghini Italian Pilsner
Angel City Brewing – Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Experimental
ISM Brewing – Plough and Harrow Saison
Beachwood Brewing – Party Crush IPA
818 Brewing – Matador Red Ale
BRONZE
Far Field Krispy Kiwi Hoppy Lager
Santa Monica Brew Works – Basil Lemongrass Gose
Beachwood Raven’s Revenge British Imperial Stout
Beachwood Funk Yeah! and Funk Yeah! Peach Belgian Sour
Absolution Brewing Rector 2025 Belgian-Style Blonde
14 Cannons Home Run Jack American Lager