World Beer Cup 2023 Winners – Pennsylvania
World Beer Cup 2023
As the Craft Brewers Conference comes to an end, its time to announce the winners of the World Beer Cup 2023. This article is a list of the Pennsylvania breweries who won.
The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) app had a very nice easily navigable list (just a straight linear list). Their PDF from the Brewers Association is a little bit more disjointed and a bit harder to read. But here is a listing of the breweries from Pennsylvania that won.
Pennsylvania Brewery Winners
The following table and list is all of the breweries from Pennsylvania, what beer, and what medal they won.
| Brewery: | City: | Beer: | Style / Category: | Medal: |
| Cinderlands Beer Co | Pittsburgh | Four Threads | Brett Beer | Gold |
| von C Brewing | Norristown | O. G. Pils | American Style Pilsner | Gold |
| Necromancer Brewing | Pittsburgh | Can of Worms | Extra Special Bitter | Bronze |
| Spring House Brewing Co | Lancaster | Commander Salamander | Specialty Berliner – Style Weisse | Silver |
| Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co | Allentown | Red Ale Eddy | Irish Style Red Ale | Silver |
Quick list:
- Cinderlands Beer Co – Four Threads – Gold
- von C Brewing – O. G. Pils – Gold
- Necromancer Brewing – Can of Worms – Bronze
- Spring House Brewing Co – Commander Salamander – Silver
- Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co – Red Ale Eddy – Silver
World Beer Cup Competition Statistics
(The following comes directly from the Brewer’s Association World Cup of Beer 2023 Statistics Page.)
- 14th competition (skipped 2020; annualized starting 2022)
- Entries: 10,213
- Breweries: 2,376
- International breweries: 22.9% (546 international)
- Countries: 51
- First-time brewery entries: 522
- Judges: 272
- International judges: 105
- Judge countries: 26
- First-time judges: 44
- Judging sessions and days: 9 days, 18 sessions
- Beer Style Categories: 103
- Beer Styles: 176 (includes all subcategories)
- Avg. number of beers in each category: 99
WORLD BEER CUP COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
Most entered style categories:
- Category 102, American-Style India Pale Ale: 412 entries
- Category 103, Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale: 374 entries
- Category 40, German-Style Pilsener: 233 entries
- Category 35, International Light Lager: 220 entries
- Category 30, Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout: 202 entries
Countries with the most entries:
- United States: 8,135
- Canada: 444
- Japan: 223
- Germany: 189
- Australia: 152
*Out of a total possible 309 awards in 103 beer style categories, 307 were awarded. Gold awards were not given in Category 20, Experimental India Pale Ale, or in Category 77, English Ale.
Additional Brewer’s Association Information
Photos for media use are available on the WBC websiteOpens in new window. A recording of the awards ceremony can be viewed here. Previous years’ winners can be found here.Opens in new window
The 2023 World Beer Cup competition was made possible in part by the generous support of its sponsors: ABS Commercial, John I. Haas, Fermentis, First Key, Rahr Malting, Sahm, and Siemens.
Brewer’s Association World Cup of Beer 2023 Statistics Page
World Beer Cup
Established in 1996, the World Beer Cup celebrates the art and science of brewing globally and creates greater consumer awareness about different beer styles and flavor profiles. Previously a biennial event, the competition was annualized last year, making 2023 the first back-to-back competition.
The best beers in 103 beer categories covering 176 different beer styles (including all subcategories) received gold, silver, and bronze awards, setting new standards for craft beer globally. Judging for the World Beer Cup took place over 18 sessions and 9 days. A panel of 272 judges from 26 countries evaluated 10,213 entries from 2,376 breweries representing 51 countries.
Brewer’s Association World Cup of Beer 2023 Statistics Page
Chris Williams, World Beer Cup Director:
“The World Beer Cup brings together the finest brewers and beers from around the globe and celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and passion for great beer. Receiving a World Beer Cup award is a testament to quality and innovation, and we commend this year’s winners for setting the bar higher than ever.”
Chris Williams, World Beer Cup Director
The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. The ceremony capped off the final night of the 2023 Craft Brewer’s Conference, hosted in Nashville, Tennessee. Next year’s Craft Brewers Conference will be in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Additional Resources
- Brewer’s Association World Cup of Beer 2023 Statistics Page
- View the 2023 winners or download a PDF list of the winners
- World Beer Cup 2023 – PDF / Website
For More of our Award Articles
Looking for more articles about breweries and brewers winning awards? Check these out:
- 2022 NAGBW Awards
- 2021 NAGBW Awards
- 2020 NAGBW Awards
- 2022 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Winners: Pennsylvania
- 2021 GABF Winners: Pennsylvania
- 2020 GABF Winners: Pennsylvania
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