The 2008 World Beer Cup Gala Awards ceremony was held last Saturday in San Diego, California. 2,864 from 644 breweries in 58 countries competed for medals in 91 categories. In each category, usually a distinctive beer style, a gold, silver and bronze is awarded, though on occasion one medal within a category is not given if none of the beers meet the written criteria for the style. Approximately 268 medals were awarded (91 x 3 = 273, minus 5 awards not given).
Of the 91 categories, an average of 32 beers was entered in each, with IPAs getting the most (77) followed by German-style Pilsener (72). Of the 58 countries entering, beers from 21 won medals, with the US winning the most (158), Germany in second (25) and Belgium in third (11). Beers from the State of California itself won 35 medals, with Colorado winning 22 and Oregon 16.
Bas and Hildegard, from Urthel, accepting their award. For many more award photos, go to the photo gallery.
For many more photos from the first half of this year’s World Beer Cup Awards, visit the photo gallery.
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April 25th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Wow, CharlieP looks so dapper in his suit! I’ve never seen him in anything but the equivalent of t-shirt, shorts, and sandals.