New York State Craft Beer Competition Unveils Winners at Albany Capital Center
Capital Region Breweries Shine in Prestigious Competition
The eighth annual New York State Craft Beer Competition celebrated the exceptional brewing talents of the Empire State on March 22 at the Albany Capital Center. Ninety-six coveted awards were bestowed upon deserving breweries, with Capital Region establishments showcasing their mastery in various categories.
“NYS Governor’s Craft Beer Cup” Honors Kingston Standard Brewing Co.
The prestigious “NYS Governor’s Craft Beer Cup,” reserved for the best-in-show beer, was awarded to Kingston Standard Brewing Co. for their exceptional Love is Overtaking Me, a Barrel Aged (Sour) delight.
Capital Region Winners Excel in Diverse Categories
Capital Region breweries triumphed across multiple style categories:
Gold Medals
- Druthers Brewing Company: Dark Encounter (Dark Lagers)
- Artisanal Brew Works: Trappist at the Track Belgian Tripel (Belgian Other)
- Wayward Lane Brewing: Shadowtricks (Experimental)
Silver Medals
- Active Ingredient Brewing Company: Freudian Sips (Golden & Blonde Ales)
- Fidens Brewing Company: Jasper (Hazy DIPA)
- Druthers Brewing Company: Lavel Up (Specialty Beer: Light & Amber Ales, Lagers)
- Wayward Lane Brewing: Portmanteau (Porters (Non-Imperial))
Bronze Medals
- Wayward Lane Brewing: Polotmavy Pekar (Amber Lagers)
- Wayward Lane Brewing: Over and Out (Hazy DIPA)
- Rare Form Brewing Company: Family Tree 13 (Wild & Sour Ales)
Quality and Innovation Reign Supreme
Paul Leone, Executive Director of the New York State Brewers Association, expressed his admiration for both established and emerging breweries:
“It’s not just about seeing familiar names on the winners’ list, but also witnessing the rise of new breweries that showcase the exceptional quality and innovation of New York State beer.”
The New York State Craft Beer Competition continues to highlight the vibrant and thriving brewing scene in the Empire State, a testament to the passion and dedication of its talented brewers.
