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After earning Gold at this year's Great American Beer Festival, Hopworks Urban Brewery responds.

Brewery News, Oregon, Washington, Press ReleaseNorthwest Beer GuideOregon, Portland, Washington, Vancouver, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Great American Beer FestivalComment
After earning Gold at this year's Great American Beer Festival, Hopworks Urban Brewery responds.
image courtesy Hopworks Urban Brewery

image courtesy Hopworks Urban Brewery

Press Release

PORTLAND, Ore. … Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB), the first B Corp brewery in the Pacific Northwest, was awarded a gold medal at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, presented by the Brewers Association®. The best beers in 97 beer categories covering 175 different beer styles (including all subcategories) were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals at a ceremony at the Bellco Theatre in Denver on Friday evening during the Craft Brewers Conference® and livestreamed on The Brewing Network. Hopworks Urban Brewery was recognized in the Extra Special Bitter category for its Velvet ESB.  

“I am so proud of our amazing team! Our Velvet ESB has been a personal favorite for years as it blurs the lines between amber and pale ale and tastes amazing in all seasons,” said Christian Ettinger, Founder & Brewmaster at Hopworks. “In the IPA world, it is so nice to pull off the hop highway and appreciate the malt from time to time.” 

Velvet ESB 

Velvet ESB starts with a creamy and malty backbone that blends into a killer fruity finish with a touch of roast and just the right amount of bitterness. 5.2% ABV. 30 IBU. 

GABF 

Judging took place in 34 sessions over 17 days with strict health and safety measures in place. 170 judges evaluated 9,680 entries from 2,192 breweries from all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. For more information on the GABF competition, including a complete 2021 winners list and photos, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com.  

About Hopworks Urban Brewery 

Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2008 by Christian and Brandie Ettinger, Hopworks Urban Brewery creates world-class beer and food with sustainable business practices that protect the environment and support our community. Family-owned and operated, Hopworks sources thoughtfully, operates efficiently and minimizes waste in an effort to protect the planet. The company’s 20-barrel brewery produces 10,000 barrels of beer a year for Hopworks’ brewpubs and distribution throughout Cascadia. Hopworks is the first Certified B Corporation brewery in the Pacific Northwest. HopworksBeer.com | @hopworksbeer