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Ohio Brewmasters Shine at 2026 World Beer Cup
24 Apr
Summary
- Ohio breweries secured 14 medals at the 2026 World Beer Cup.
- This marks Ohio's second-best performance in the competition's history.
- Third Eye Brewing and Brink Brewing, both from Cincinnati, earned gold medals.
Ohio's craft beer industry has achieved significant recognition, with nine breweries earning a total of 14 medals at the 2026 World Beer Cup. This event, organized by the Brewers Association, celebrates the finest beers and ciders globally, featuring 118 competitive categories. The 2026 competition awarded 353 medals to breweries and cideries worldwide.
This year's success positions Ohio's breweries for their second-best performance in the World Beer Cup's 30-year history, trailing only behind their 2022 results. Among the distinguished winners, Cincinnati-based breweries Third Eye Brewing and Brink Brewing both secured gold medals. Brink Brewing notably achieved this honor for the second consecutive year.
Other Ohio breweries contributing to this impressive medal count include Fat Head's Brewing, Wandering Monsters Brewing, Rhinegeist, Market Garden Brewery, The Brew Kettle, Seventh Son Brewing, and Land-Grant Brewing Co. These awards underscore the growing reputation and excellence of craft brewing across various cities in Ohio, including Middleburg Heights, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.
