The Big Win for Indiana’s Craft Beer Scene
Indiana’s Growing Love for Craft Beer
Indiana has a growing love for craft beer, with many local breweries producing high-quality brews. The state’s craft beer scene has earned a good reputation not just from locals but also from beer enthusiasts all over the country. It appears that the state’s breweries are just getting better and better as evidenced by the recent success of three Hoosier craft beer makers at the prestigious 2021 Great American Beer Festival.
The Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival is a highly esteemed annual beer competition that attracts entries from all over the U.S. Every year, hundreds of breweries participate, submitting various beer styles for expert judges to scrutinize. Winning entries have the chance to earn nationwide exposure and considerably boost the brewery’s reputation.
Indiana’s Big Win at the Festival
The 2021 Great American Beer Festival saw three Hoosier craft beer makers come out on top. These three breweries received incredible recognition for their outstanding beer offerings and were applauded for their unrelenting passion and commitment to producing high-quality brews. The breweries that shone bright at the festival include the following:
3rd Horse Brewery
One of Indiana’s best-kept secrets, 3rd Horse Brewery from Franklin, Indiana, wowed the judges with their English-style mild dark ale, earning them a silver medal in the competition’s English mild beer category. This small but mighty brewery’s big win is a testament to the fierce commitment the brewers have to crafting exceptional beer.
Burn ‘Em Brewing
Burn ‘Em Brewing from Michigan City won two medals – a gold medal and a bronze- in the coffee beer and Belgian-style lambic or sour ale categories, respectively. Their gold medal-winning beer – a brew called ‘Oh Snap!’ – is a coffee brown ale that was created in partnership with local Indiana coffee roasters. Meanwhile, their bronze medal winner, Lacto-Matic Milkshake IPA, is an innovative beer that showcases their dedication to pushing boundaries and producing unique beer styles.
450 North Brewing Co.
The third brewery that has been making waves in the Indiana craft beer scene is 450 North Brewing Co. Based in Columbus, Indiana, this brewery has collected thousands of fans by producing creative and highly sought-after fruity beers. At the 2021 GABF, their most celebrated beer was Cosmic Jive, which brought home a silver medal in the juicy or hazy IPA category.
Conclusion
With the success of these three breweries at the Great American Beer Festival, Indiana’s craft beer scene has gained traction, respect, and admiration for producing high-quality brews. The state’s beer enthusiasts, brewers, and beer lovers can celebrate this milestone as a clear sign of the robustness of Indiana’s craft beer scene. The future looks bright for craft beer in Indiana as more breweries innovate and produce exceptional beers that will leave a lasting impression in the country’s beer community.
