We’ve done it again. It’s time for another competition, and time for some new hardware to come home to our Cincinnati breweries. This time we’ve got the New York International Beer Competition, which is a little different than some of the other competitions that are out there. The judging panel is made up of judges who work with beer on a daily basis as a mix of Restauranteurs, Cicerones, Sommeliers, Beer Buyers, Distributors, and Importers. The judging is based on the merits of the beer – and if the beer is something that the judges would sell in their respective fields.

You can always catch the full list of our local breweries, and the awards that they’ve brought home right here – but suffice to say – it’s getting pretty freaking impressive!

Two breweries bring home 8 more medals in this batch – so the next time you find yourself out at the Lager House or Municipal Brew Works – give them a shout and a congrats!

Moerlein Lager House

• Ohio Brewery of the Year
• Gold Medal – Barbarossa
• Gold Medal – Saengerfest
• Gold Medal – Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter
• Bronze Medal – Lager House Helles

Municipal Brew Works

• Ohio Fruit Brewery of the Year
• Silver Medal – Orange Agave Blonde
• Bronze Medal – Long Slumber, Old Ale