The Empourium Brewing Wins 2022 World Beer Cup Medal For Atari’s Lantern Rice Lager
Berkeley Neighborhood Brewery Recognized at Global Beer Competition
DENVER, CO— The Empourium Brewing Company is beyond stoked to announce their recent win at the 2022 World Beer Cup® in the American-Style Lager category.
On the heels of a successful third anniversary celebration, this local brewery in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood continues celebrating with their first win in this prestigious global beer competition. This year, an international panel of 226 beer judges from 28 countries selected the winners for the largest World Beer Cup competition to date with 10,542 entries from 2,493 breweries in 57 countries. The American-Style Lager category had 100 entries.
The Empourium’s Atari’s Lager is a 4.8% ABV, easy-drinking Pilsner that employs flaked and Jasmine rice for about a third of its grist. It’s a lightly hopped, crisp and delicate craft lager that finishes dry. Its namesake is a reference to the Wes Anderson movie Isle of Dogs and like all of The Empourium’s beers, named out of pop culture inspiration and connectability with their customers. “If you've been to the Berkeley neighborhood, you know that it often feels like there are just as many dogs then there are people walking around,” says Co-Founder and Head Brewer Greg Fetzer. “About anytime you walk into the taproom or patio you'll see multiple of our furry neighborhood friends hanging out and we love it. This name and label was for all those goofballs.”
Notably, this batch of Atari’s Lantern is the first one that The Empourium has served. “That'll obviously have to change,” Fetzer says, explaining that a fresh batch is scheduled into the brew schedule this week. Fans will have to wait patiently for it to tap in approximately eight weeks, though they’ll never rush a batch… ever, he adds.
“Lagers are incredibly subtle and delicate beers that require attention to detail and a whole hell of a lot of patience. You don't have loads of hops or fruit to hide behind,” Fetzer says. “As a brewer when you release a light lager, you're really putting yourself out there saying ‘hey, here is what I can do’.” He and his team huddled behind a laptop in the back of the brewhouse on a busy Thursday night to catch the World Beer Cup awards, and they couldn’t be prouder to produce a beer recognized at this level.
Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about The Empourium Brewing Co. or Atari’s Lantern Rice Lager.
ABOUT THE EMPOURIUM BREWING CO.
Located in the heart of Denver’s Berkeley Neighborhood, The Empourium is a gathering place for all— patrons and beer styles alike. Armed with true to style recipes and local pride, owners Greg and Sara Fetzer, Mike Cugini, and Justin Vallely focus their efforts to craft a warm, lively community hub centered around balanced, sessionable beers guaranteed to bring people together. Visit The Empourium at 4385 W. 42nd Avenue or online at theempourium.com
Goat Patch Brewing Company Wins Silver Award at World Beer Cup
Goat Patch Brewing brings home the silver medal in the Scottish-Style Ale category at the 2022 World Beer Cup for It Takes a Tribe Red Ale.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO— Goat Patch Brewing Company claimed a silver award in the 2022 World Beer Cup®, a global beer competition that evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding brewers and their beers.
Awards were given in 103 beer-style categories during the World Beer Cup award ceremony on May 5, 2022 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota.
Goat Patch Brewing Company was awarded a silver award in the Scottish-Style Ale beer style category for its It Takes a Tribe Red Ale, a smooth, full-bodied Ale brewed with rich caramel malts and Warrior hops, you can find this beer in GPB's taproom on draft and available to go in crowlers and growlers. It Takes a Tribe Red Ale is also featured in 60+ different bars and restaurants across the greater Colorado Springs area.
"We are so honored to receive this award! It certainly feels good to get recognition for our team's hard work, and we hope this can bring more awareness about how this beer supports our community focused initiative” says co-owner and head-brewer, Darren Baze.
"As the very first recipe created on our pilot system, It Takes a Tribe Red Ale has served as our full time community beer since the day we opened our doors. With each pint purchased, Goat Patch donates 25 cents towards featured local nonprofits that rotate annually. This beer allows our patrons to join us in learning more about the amazing work happening right here in our neighborhood and give back in a tangible way”.
World Beer Cup winners were selected by an international panel of 226 beer judges from 28 countries. Widely regarded as the “Olympics of Beer,” the 2022 World Beer Cup was the largest competition to date with 10,542 entries from 2,493 breweries in 57 countries.
Presented by the Brewers Association, the World Beer Cup has been held biennially since 1996, to celebrate the art and science of brewing by recognizing outstanding achievement. For additional information, visit the World Beer Cup website.
ABOUT GOAT PATCH BREWING COMPANY
Goat Patch Brewing Company started like all great ideas - good friends with a common passion sitting around a kitchen table dreaming about the future. Even before their name (which eventually became a nod to the beard style of co-owner and head brewer Darren Baze), they all agreed on a shared set of
values: balanced brews, community engagement and adventure. Now with 2018 and 2020 GABF medals among other recognitions, they are proud to play a part in bringing award-winning craft beer to their community. Find the brewery online at goatpatchbrewing.com.
Bootstrap Brewing Brings Home Bronze in the 2022 World Beer Cup
Bootstrap Brewing takes home another win in the 2022 World Beer Cup for Wreak Havoc Imperial Red Ale.
LONGMONT, CO— Bootstrap Brewing is proud to bring home a THIRD Bronze medal for the Strong Red Ale category at the 2022 World Beer Cup® for their Wreak Havoc Imperial Red Ale available in 6-packs and on draft.
Wreak Havoc, a traditional Imperial Red Ale, has also won numerous other awards including two GABF® medals as well both in the same Strong Red Ale Categories — Silver at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival and Bronze at the 2016 Great American Beer Festival.
“The World Beer Cup is known as the Olympics for brewers and it’s such an extremely competitive event because we’re competing against breweries of all sizes across the globe”, explained co-owner and brewer Steve Kaczeus. “It’s such a great achievement and confirmation to us that our team is truly making world-class beer and we’re so proud of our entire staff."
The 2022 World Beer Cup was the largest yet, with 10,542 entries from 2,493 breweries across 57 countries according to the Brewers Association. Learn more about the World Beer Cup and all of the 2018 winners at worldbeercup.org.
For more information about Bootstrap and their 2020 World Beer Cup win contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.
ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING CO.
Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at http://www.bootstrapbrewing.com.