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2024 MINNESOTA BREWERS CUP COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

2024 MINNESOTA BREWERS CUP COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

State-wide blind taste-test organized by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild

On the evening of March 22, 2024, the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild announced the results of the MN Brewers Cup, an annual blind taste-test competition for Minnesota breweries and brewpubs. 

This year, over 90 breweries submitted nearly 450 entries into the competition. Brews were judged in 23 categories, and they were scored based on quality and adherence to BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) style standards. 

The top three beers in each category were given awards. All first-place winners then went through another round of judging, and the top three beers were named Best in Show.

All awards were announced at an industry-only event on Friday night. The ceremony took place at the Royal Sonesta in downtown Minneapolis in the evening. During the day, the MNCBG also hosted the MN Brewers Conference (co-hosted with the MBAA District St. Paul-Minneapolis). The awards ceremony was a celebratory conclusion to a day full of brewery staff learning from each other and looking forward to the future of craft beer.

The ceremony also included five member-voted award categories. All member brewery and brewpub staff were invited to vote for individuals or businesses in categories that recognize various features of the brewing industry, including collaboration and innovation.

The full winners list of the 2024 MN Brewers Cup can be found below and online at: https://www.mncraftbrew.org/brewerscupawards/