8 Ohio craft breweries took home awards from 2024 World Beer Cup

DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) — Eight Ohio craft breweries received a total of 10 awards at the 2024 World Beer Cup in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

The Ohio Craft Brewers Association celebrated the wins by emphasizing how these breweries’ innovative flavors foster community-building statewide.

“Consumers are seeking out high quality, innovative, flavorful beverages, and Ohio breweries are delivering,” said Mary MacDonald, executive director of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association.

Southwest Ohio World Beer Cup Winners

Centerville’s own Loose Ends Brewing won silver in the German-style Doppelbock or Eisbock category for their “Loose Handle” brew. This was the first World Beer Cup win for the brewery.

Rhinegiest in Cincinnati took a silver award for their Scottish-style ale “Uncle.” Another Cincinnati brewery. Brink Brewing Company, also in Cincinnati, earned bronze for their Lil Zoomie in the coffee store or porter category.

Central Ohio World Beer Cup Winners

Columbus-based Gemut Biergarten took home gold in the Dortmunder/Export or German-style Oktoberfest category for their Skol Crusher Dortmunder beer.

Pickerington’s Combustion Brewrey & Taproom earned silver for their Nocino Imperial Stout in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout category.

Northeast Ohio World Beer Cup Winners

Fat Head’s Brewery in Middleburg Heights took home two gold and one silver for their Bone Head, Goggle Fogger, and Dunelosteus brews.

Masthead Brewing in Cleveland won silver for their Jalapeno IPA. Market Garden Brewery took home bronze for their Prosperity Wheat, a previous gold medal winner at the Great American Beer Festival.

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