(Precarious Beer Project, the brewery arm of Amber Ox Brewpub in Williamsburg, scored two medals)
Staff Report
Local breweries had a good showing when the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild announced the 2018 Virginia Craft Beer Cup winners on June 4 at WestRock in Richmond. There were nearly 300 brewers and supporters in attendance to celebrate excellence in independent Virginia craft beer.
The Virginia Craft Beer Cup continues to be the largest state competition of its kind in the United States. The VCBG is committed to giving its members the opportunity to compete, obtain critical feedback from certified judges, and get statewide recognition that will help build their brands. “Contributing to the development of outstanding independent craft beer is central to our mission,” said Brett Vassey, President & CEO, Virginia Craft Brewers Guild. “The Cup is an important part of helping to expand public recognition and peer appreciation for great craft beer.”
The 2018 Virginia Craft Beer Cup winners from Hampton Roads are as follows:
CATEGORY: Amber and Brown American Beer
First Place: Legend Brewing Company, Brown Ale
Second Place: Alewerks Brewing Company, Tavern Brown Ale
Third Place: MoMac Brewing Company, Craney Island Brown Ale
CATEGORY: Wild Ale
First Place: The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, Dr. Rendezvous
Second Place: Reaver Beach Brewing Company, The Reaver
CATEGORY: Strong British Beer
First Place: The Virginia Beer Company, Elbow Patches Oatmeal Stout
CATEGORY: Dark and Strong Lager
First Place: Wasserhund Brewing Company, Doppeldog Lager
CATEGORY: Fruit Beer
Third Place: The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, Monkey’s Fist
CATEGORY: International Lager
First Place: Coelacanth Brewing Company, Tailgate
CATEGORY: Pale Bitter European Beer
First Place: Bull Island Brewing Company, King Street Kolsch
CATEGORY: Specialty Beer
Third Place: Precarious Beer Project, Reve Du Jour
CATEGORY: Strong American Ale
First Place: Precarious Beer Project, Everything Is Lava But the Swings Are Base
CATEGORY: Strong Belgian Ale
Third Place: Reaver Beach Brewing Company, Oceanus Arum
CATEGORY: Wood Beer
Second Place: Wasserhund Brewing Company, Bourbon Barrel Haywire Husky
